Chapter 5

His towering figure cast a shadow that swallowed me whole.

"An ordinary man?"

He let out a hoarse, mocking laugh, his voice rough with rage.

Every word was ground out between his teeth.

"Calista, you'd rather throw yourself at some lowly commoner than come back to me?"

He lunged forward, reaching for me.

His strong fingers clamped down on my shoulder, pinning me in place.

His grip was so crushing, it felt like he could snap my bones.

I didn't back down, not even my lashes trembled.

I met his gaze, calm and unyielding.

His bloodshot eyes churned with jealousy,…