# Chapter 72 - The Poison in Waiting (Nanisa's POV)
Small bottle felt heavy in my hand. Clear liquid inside. No smell. No color. Perfect poison.
One drop would be enough. Maybe two to be sure.
Sat in my room. Dark outside. Everyone sleeping. Good time for dark thoughts.
Gerald sleeping in his bed. Three rooms away. Could feel him through mate bond. Heart beating slow and steady. At peace.
Made me sick.
How could he be at peace? How could he sleep when she was alive? When Vanessa walked around like some kind of goddess?
Picked up bottle again. Held it to light. Such small thing. But would change everything.
Been planning this for weeks. Since day Gerald chose her over me. Since day he looked at her like sun came out of her skin.
Should have been me. Always should have been me.
Door opened quiet. Footsteps in hall. Someone walking to kitchen.
Put bottle under pillow. Waited.
Footsteps went away. All quiet again.
