The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1168

Chapter 1168

Stella turned her head and froze. Slithering toward her was a snake, its scales gleaming with vivid colors in the moonlight.

It was about as thick as her forearm, tongue flickering out in quick, red darts. She didn't know exactly what kind of snake it was, but the garish pattern on its body told her everything she needed to know-it was dangerously venomous.

A shiver crept over her scalp. Truth be told, there was nothing she feared more than snakes.

Of course, the woods were crawling with them.

The snake, sensing her presence, coiled itself tightly, ready to strike at any moment.

Stella's grip tightened around the knife she carried-a gift from Joshua not long ago. Compact, lightweight, perfect for self-defense.

She kept her eyes locked on the snake, every muscle tensed.

The serpent glided a little closer, closing the gap until it was near enough to strike.

Stella braced herself, watching it advance.

Suddenly, she lunged, slashing out with the blade.

The knife cut straight through-the snake's head flew to one side, its body collapsing in silence.

A foul, metallic scent filled the air. Stella gagged, her stomach heaving. The stench was overwhelming.

then, in the quiet of the night, she heard something moving in

Stella


the shadows, a tall,

she recognized

at once, and she nearly slumped

did you find

face and answered, "Rain leaves traces

spiked. "You

be able to

shook his head. “No footprints, just traces-broken branches, disturbed leaves.

up the trail behind me as I came. They won't

covered in

then did Stella allow herself a small breath of

her eyes.

usual


Always just a bit.

about to tease him when she

strange tingling sensation shot up

her head

thicker than

around her

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