Chapter 13 - Under His Gaze

Ava’s POV

As if on cue, Chloe’s lips curved in a smug smile as she sauntered forward, her heels clicking on the marble floor with calculated grace. She slipped her arms around Orion’s shoulders, her gaze never leaving mine as she leaned in, pressing her mouth to his in a long, languid kiss. My stomach twisted, a sick feeling crawling up my throat as their bodies melded in front of me, shameless and bold.

The whole scene felt like a slap, as if they knew exactly what they were doing and wanted me to watch.

Orion’s gaze, however, didn’t leave my face, not for a single second. His eyes held mine, taunting, as he deepened the kiss, pulling Chloe closer. The blatant challenge in his stare made my skin prickle with fury. It was as if he was daring me to react, daring me to feel something.

The air thickened, almost vibrating with an electric tension, and I gripped the edge of the table, forcing myself to stay rooted, unwilling to let him see any weakness.