Valerius's chest rose and fell sharply, his eyes burning like fire as he stalked toward Chloe.

His voice was a storm, low and trembling with fury. "You," he growled, every step echoing against the stone walls. "How dare you cheat on me? How dare you give yourself to another while I bled for you, while I tore the world apart for you? How dare you betray me like this?"

Chloe flinched, chains rattling as tears streamed down her face. "Valerius, please..."

"Enough!" His snarl cut through her ...