Nathan, seething with resentment, lay in wait in the dense foliage surrounding the Royal Stream. He knew Ned's habits all too well, and this was the perfect moment to strike. As he stalked his prey, he spotted Ned strolling hand in hand with a woman he knew all too well - Emily. Nathan's heart sank, his mind reeling with a mix of emotions. He had thought she was his, but now she was smiling at another man, her eyes sparkling with a joy he had never seen before.
Nathan's anger simmered just below the surface, threatening to boil over. He clenched his fists, trying to rein in his emotions, but the sight of Emily with Ned only fueled his rage. He bit back a growl, remaining hidden in the flowery bush, but his eyes fixed intently on the couple. The more he watched, the more his anger intensified, until he could no longer contain it.
