ELARA
"Besides, it would give me pleasure watching the object of your fascination beg for my mercy," she cut him off rudely, chuckling lightly. "I already have something in mind."
Gerald shared a neutral look with me, one that bordered on concern, perhaps weighing whether to stay with me or go after her. However, once she stopped at the open door and turned to peer at him, he needed no seer to give him his answer. He raced after her without another thought.
I didn't know Gerald could be so easily off-put by anyone; nonetheless, the knowledge fascinated me.
Once the door was shut behind them, I feebly pushed myself up, propping pillows behind my back as I wept into my hands. I felt disgusted with myself for ever fantasizing about a man like Gerald. He was someone's fated mate,
