Chapter forty-three

Damon and his companions settle in an elegant secluded mansion in Vintage, the capital of Human Land. The city is renowned as the residence of choice for the influential and wealthy.

“Mr. Blackthorne, you have a visitor. Should I send him to your study?” The voice of one of the human servants emerges from outside the door.

He exhales heavily knowing fully well it’s Donovan, but he’s not certain if he's prepared to listen to his report yet.

“No, escort him to the drawing room.” The Alpha returns, rubbing his hands all over his face as he sighs again.

He is frustrated because Lana has been avoiding him. She has valid excuses, but he can tell that she doesn't wish to be alone with him. She's often with Miss Hart or her brother.

He can feel that the Full Moon is approaching because he can see things with blurry outlines, and his wolf is also eager to find his mate. However, he's conflicted about the looming danger that comes with the Full Moon, especially now that he’s aware that the v