Beneath Contempt

"I've always hated that guy. Only Aria's so blind she keeps hanging on to him. I seriously can't stand losers like him," Beatrix said, her voice dripping with contempt.

Every time Dorian was mentioned, Beatrix's face and words dripped with contempt. She couldn't hide just how much she loathed him.

Gareth's eyes swept over her, quietly taking in her reaction.

After a moment, he finally looked away.