Serena's POV But then after a brief minute, he brings his phone down and ends whatever call he's making. "Just remembered I can't make a call right now," he whispers with a smile, and I watch as his lips expand, making his gorgeous face even more cute. I... I blink rapidly and quickly look away from him as I rest against the wall and fold my arms. Yeah, don't let the fact that you've had sex with him two times get into your head, Serena. It doesn't fucking mean anything, and it doesn't mean he cherishes you and likes you. In fact, it's so obvious that he doesn't give a shit about you. Then what exactly is this, and why is it just so extremely hard for me to control myself whenever he looks at me with those perverted eyes that show that he really, really wants me like he truly claims? Fuck, I need to get out of here so I can get my head out of the gutters right now
Serena's POV Confusion, annoyance, embarrassment—so many mind-blowing emotions that can make someone's head rip completely open apart are moving through my mind as I begin to stumble through the hallway, struggling to get past the endless crowd of students moving out of their classes towards their respective destinations. This is just so frustrating, and I don't even know what I'm doing right now. My entire mind is confused. I am thinking about the experience with Damon back in the restroom and then the fact that his friend Brian had to see us. Even though he didn't actually see us during anything, I am definitely sure his mind would have already been cooking up some sort of stupid ideas in that perverted brain of his. Good Lord, I don't even know what to think of myself right now, and I feel extremely ashamed as I begin to make my way through the hallway, b
Serena's POV Okay, first off, I think I need to exhale, and then I'm going to try my possible best to kick the thought of Damon away from my mind because it seems like he's the only thing I keep thinking about constantly these days, and it is just so fucking infuriating. How the fucking hell does he manage to be the only thing that keeps on ringing in my mind endlessly, non-stop, day after day? Good goddess. I shake my head quickly as I look up at my locker and begin to take out my notebook. What's the use, and what the hell am I even doing? It's not like I will be able to assimilate anything I want to read now, or at least I could use my super speed reading, but will that help? I am not the kind of person to assimilate something under pressure. Goddess, what am I going to do? And it is not helping issues right now that I'm struggling to catch my breath.
Serena's POV"I am kind of late for something, so I think I need to go," I say and try to leave, but she pushes me back with her imposing demeanor, raising an eyebrow and observing me intently with her annoying lashes flapping endlessly as she scans me from the crown of my head to the sole of my feet."You are not leaving until I'm done talking to you, do you get that?"I nod my head slowly and look away from her.She has the audacity to talk to me that way as though I'm her mate."I seriously do not have time for this, Isabella, okay? I'm kind of going through a very toxic situation right now, so it will really do me a very big help if you can just step aside.""What is your deal with Damon?"I frown the moment she says that and look around me with confusion."I don't understand what you're talking about.""Yeah, you can pretend all you want, but it's not going to work for me just like the wa
Serena's POVI am so confused and I don't even know what to think as we finally come to a stop at a position completely far away from the entrance of the test hall.I avoid his gaze and look at the ground as he continues to give me that determined look while smacking his lips together.The look that keeps on giving me the impression that he really, really adores my body and he is ready to worship me at any time possible.Fuck, I can't believe I am seriously thinking about that right now, and I need to get rid of these perverted thoughts, but he is making it extremely hard for me and I just want to kick him in the nuts."Okay, well, anyways thank you so much for your help and I appreciate you standing up for me and doing what you did, but at this point in time I feel like I need to get out of here and attend to my current crisis."He chuckles the moment I say that and he takes hold of my hand, dragging me back as I attem
Serena's POV"Oh yes, I fucking know about that! You don't have to keep repeating that every single time into my ears!"I suddenly realize that I said that particular sentence way too loud with so much annoyance and anger in my voice, and it forces him to stop instantly, looking at me with a worried expression."I am so sorry, did I say something bad? I was just trying to...""Never mind, Damon, please just never mind, okay? Now just take me to where you want to take me to and let's get this over with as soon as possible."He hesitates for a while and continues to look at me with a strange expression I am finding hard to figure out in his eyes as he slowly exhales and looks ahead of him towards the classroom once again.I huff with frustration and shake my head as I pull him back, forcing him to stop immediately, giving him a strange sort of look."Okay, I really do not understand you right now and you are conf
Serena's POV"Oh, I am so sorry! I kind of missed the schedule. I was stuck in detention so I just had to hurry over here," I say breathlessly."Yeah, well I can totally say that that is a big lie because most of the detention students are here and they said they have been released for over 30 minutes ago or so. Are you trying to say you were in level two of the detention sector?" the invigilator questions skeptically."Okay, I seriously cannot lie right now, and I really need this to be over with so I can just do whatever Demon wants me to do," I mutter under my breath.I am about to look back when I suddenly feel strong, large manly hands against my shoulders, rubbing me calmly as if trying to help me cool down."Sorry about that. I kind of delayed her a little bit and it's totally not her fault. It's just a little issue with one of the lecturers, but she's here now and she's ready to take the test, so can you please just give
Serena's POVI am left dumbstruck and dumbfounded as my jaw drops the moment he says that. Mr. Martins, who is sitting inflated in his chair, diverts his focus to look back at me with a strange smile on his face."Oh well, why sure, no problem. Go give it to her, and please do not cause any trouble. I want this place to be as silent as it can be," Mr. Martins says, and I observe as Damon bows slowly at him."Of course sir, anything for you. I just need to ensure that she is able to write well for this test without any much pain."I think I must have some strange sort of cotton wool stuck in my ears because I am really confused and I don't understand what is going on or what I am hearing.I have my eraser right here with me, so what the hell is he talking about?I continue to look at him, observing the endless amount of stares every single individual in the entire hall is giving him as he finally comes to a stop directly
SERENA'S POVRight now, the only thing consuming my mind is finding a way to evade the relentless presence of Lucian, the ever-watchful vampire bodyguard standing like an immovable force at the entrance of my classroom. Cassidy, Luna, and I have already devised a plan—a desperate attempt at freedom. Whether it will work or not, we don't know. But at this point, we have no choice but to try.Lucian is no fool. He knows we're up to something, and his suspicion lingers in the air like a storm waiting to break. We are well aware that he has likely heightened his senses, making him ten times more perceptive than before. He is watching us, analyzing our every move, waiting for us to slip. But that's fine. Because we are watching him too.Throughout the entire class, I can feel his gaze drilling into me, a constant reminder of the chains wrapped around my freedom. His frustration is palpable, especially since he cannot decipher what we are plotting. Our whispers would have given us away, but
SERENA'S POV*What are you thinking, Serena?*Cassidy and Luna's voices barely register in my mind as I remain trapped in my own thoughts. My bodyguard, Lucian, is an oppressive shadow behind me, his presence suffocating, a constant reminder of the cage my father has placed around me. My stomach churns with frustration, my fingers tightening around the edge of my locker as I glance toward my friends. Lowering my voice to a whisper, I murmur just loud enough for them to hear."I need to find a way to evade him," I breathe, desperation lacing my words. "There has to be some way to slip past him, even for just a few minutes."Before I can even process my next thought, a firm, unrelenting grip clasps around my wrist. My heart lurches as I snap my head up, locking eyes with Lucian's unreadable, piercing gaze."I can hear you," he states flatly, his voice devoid of any amusement. "Enhanced senses. Your whispers might as well be shouts."Damn it. A sharp pang of realization cuts through me.
SERENA'S POVI wake up the next morning with a burning anger simmering beneath my skin. Frustration coils in my chest like a snake, tightening its grip with every breath I take. The events of yesterday replay in my mind on an endless loop—my father's controlling grip on my life, his suffocating rules, his ruthless determination to keep me away from Damon. It all fuels the fire raging inside me, a wildfire of defiance that refuses to be extinguished.Throwing the blankets off me, I swing my legs over the edge of the bed and sit up, running a shaky hand through my tangled hair. My jaw clenches as I try to will away the sharp sting of helplessness curling in my stomach. I refuse to be powerless. I refuse to let him dictate my life. With renewed determination, I yank open my wardrobe, pull on my uniform in stiff, deliberate movements, and sling my backpack over my shoulder. Every motion feels like an act of rebellion, no matter how small.Downstairs, the house is eerily silent, but the ai
Serena's POVI sink back against my bed, biting down hard on my bottom lip as my mind swirls with endless thoughts. Damon went on that rampage because of me. He did all of that just to protect me. The weight of that realization presses down on me, making it hard to breathe. My mind replays the last thing I remember before everything went dark—the brutal wizard's fists landing blow after blow, the sharp, crushing pain radiating through my body, making me feel like my bones are literally being shattered. Each strike sends shockwaves through me, the agony so intense that I almost convince myself that my body won't be able to withstand it. The memory makes me shudder, but when I shift my body slightly, I realize something shocking—every ounce of pain I felt then has completely disappeared. My injuries, the ones that had left me feeling like I was on the brink of death, are gone.I exhale shakily, trying to process what this means. Maybe my vampire abilities have healed me while I was unco
Damon's POVI slam the door shut behind me, the echo ringing through the empty apartment. Our apartment. The one Serena and I are supposed to share, the place where we are meant to live our lives together. Now, it feels like a hollow shell, mocking me with its silence. The air is thick with the weight of everything that has happened, and I feel like I'm suffocating in it.Frustration boils in my veins as I pace back and forth, fists clenching and unclenching. My mind replays the scene over and over again—Serena struggling against her father, the desperation in her eyes, the way she called out to me before he dragged her away. The helplessness I felt in that moment is unbearable. I should've done more. I should've fought harder. But what was I supposed to do? Start a war right there in the middle of the road? Risk losing her forever if things escalated beyond control?With a deep breath, I force myself to sit on the couch, leaning my head back. I need to calm down. I need to think. The
Serena's POVMy throat is raw from shouting, but I refuse to stop. "Let me go!" I scream, struggling against my father's unyielding grip. My body burns with frustration, muscles aching from the effort of trying to free myself. I wish—just for a second—that I had the strength to land a solid punch right on his arrogant face, to make him feel even a fraction of the pain he's causing me."Enough, Serena! We're going home," he commands, his voice cold and unwavering, like steel hardened by centuries of power. "This ridiculous infatuation ends tonight.""Infatuation?" I spit the word back at him. "You have no idea what this is. We have a deeper connection than anything you could understand."I whip my head around, my desperate gaze finding Damon. He slowly rises from where he had fallen on the road, dusting himself off with deliberate slowness, eyes locked onto mine with a tortured expression. He wants to come to me, I know he does. Just like I want to run into his arms and never let go. T
Damon's POVI remain motionless in my spot, every muscle in my body coiled tight, as I watch the tense confrontation unfold between Serena's parents. The night air is thick with unspoken threats and bitter resentment. The moon casts a pale, ghostly glow over the clearing, illuminating the raw emotions on their faces.Frederick's grip on Serena is unwavering, his stance rigid with determination, his fingers digging into her arm as if to physically restrain not just her body but her will. His imposing figure, clad in his signature dark robe, radiates dominance—an undeniable force, one that has controlled and dictated her life for too long."Let me go!" Serena's voice rings through the clearing, filled with desperation and fury. She struggles against his hold, her movements frantic, like a caged bird fighting against steel bars. "You have no right to keep me away from him!"Frederick's face hardens, his expression carved from stone. "No daughter of mine will ever be involved with a bruta
I smile at her as I wave my hands quickly, trying to dismiss her apology."Hey, it's okay, ma'am. It's fine. I totally get it. I understand," I reply and look down at the ground.She chuckles and squats before me again, observing me intensely."You might not know this, but I have actually been watching you guys for a very long while," she says, and I snap my gaze back to look at her as she grins at me."I know how much you love and care about my daughter. That's the main reason why I am totally not against all of this, but well, I guess it is something we can talk about later while we handle this severe situation right now. Do you have any specific reason as to why the witches and wizards attacked and went for her? Did they say anything or give off any hint that revealed why they wanted her?"I scratch my fingers against my forehead and look around me. "Oh yeah, they did. They kept mentioning things like she was a threat to the world, and she is not what we think she is, and she's som
I stop briskly and instantly the moment I hear that deep terrifying voice that sounds quite familiar, and it makes my heart race instantly in my chest as I look around me with wide eyes.It isn't the voice that actually frightens me; what actually frightens me the most is the fact that the voice actually says the person I am carrying is his daughter.*Oh my good goddess, what the living fuck,* I think to myself as I blink rapidly before glancing at Serena's body in my arms, thinking of a quick way I can escape this terrifying situation.If this is really her father—the Vampire Lord of the vampire clan—standing behind me telling me this, then I am absolutely fucking screwed. What the hell am I supposed to explain to him about me carrying his daughter presently with the way the entire scenario is right now?I am a freaking werewolf, a member of the most dangerous and brutal and vicious pack in the supernatural world. Werewolves are known to be merciless, to be quick to kill without thin