Chapter 75 – The Final Offer
Elara stood on the edge of the rooftop, the city lights shimmering below her like scattered stars. Her heart pounded as the cold breeze tousled her hair. Zayne’s voice echoed behind her.
“Elara,” he said softly, his voice straining with emotion. “Don’t run from me. Not tonight.”
She turned, her eyes filled with fire and pain. “You lied to me again, Zayne. You promised there’d be no more secrets.”
“I did it to protect you!” he shouted, stepping closer, desperation bleeding through his calm facade. “Everything I’ve done—every damn move—has been for you!”
She clenched her fists. “You mean every contract… every manipulation. Damon warned me you were just the better liar.”
Zayne’s jaw tightened. “Damon doesn’t know what we’ve been through. He didn’t see you cr
