Chapter 86. Setting Things Straight

Daniel POV

“Da… Daniel?” Lea stammered, taking two steps back.

“Surprise!” I growled, pinning her to the nearest wall, my hands curling around her neck. Her eyes bulged at the lack of air. I squeezed, not caring about the tears in her eyes.

“Did you think that you and your dearest uncle would take me and my men down so easily? I have to admit, though. You fooled me, Lea. Pretending to be the saintly girl who loved me deeply while planning to stab me in the back like that,” I snarled, my eyes burning with rage and disgust.

“You are killing her, Daniel. I thought you said you would leave her to Aria,” Cole warned calmly, bringing me back to my senses.

I released Lea, and she lost her balance, falling to the ground, coughing, and struggling to breathe.

“I am not going to kill you. It will be my pleasure to hand you over to Aria. She’ll deal with you once she returns,” I growled, punching the wall behind her in an attempt not to hurt her. It to