Chapter Eleven: Desires and Denial.

Rosette's POV

"You are the one I love, Rose. I cannot be your mother anymore; I want to be with you all my life," Damon said to me, taking my hands with tears in his eyes.

"What are you saying, D?" I asked, my voice shaking; I was literally trembling.

"You heard me, Rose. I cannot continue to lie to your mother, and I do not want to stay away from you any longer. I want you, Rose; I need you in my life," Damon added again.

The rate at which my heart was beating felt like it was going to jump out of my chest. Damon was professing his love for me.

But what will happen to my mother? She will be heartbroken beyond words; I wouldn't be able to do that to her. She is my mother, for goodness' sake, and I know how crazy she is about Damon.

"Please... I can't do this, Damon; I'm sorry," I whispered, and then he kissed me.

Instantly, my eyes shot open, and I sat upright, placing a hand on my chest to calm my racing heart, but it wasn't working.

"Damon," I muttered as my eyes adjusted to the da