Shen Wei knew that look all too well.
It was the gaze of a man consumed by conquest, like a leopard lurking in the woods, eyeing its prey.
Shen Wei took two steps back.
She was well aware of Li Yuanli's possessiveness. This man was terrifying—unbeknownst to her, he had silently harbored feelings for her for years. Now that they were practically living under the same roof, his intentions were becoming harder to conceal.
"Would it be so bad to stay by my side?" Li Yuanli's eyes bore into hers, as if posing a question.
Shen Wei answered, "Yes, it would."
The candlelight flickered brightly as Li Yuanli strode toward her. He was tall, his imposing frame draped in an inky black robe. Shen Wei stood before him, fragile as a songbird with no escape.
His fingers, bony and deliberate, reached for his collar.
He shed the dark outer garment.
Shen Wei frowned imperceptibly.
