Chapter 029 CHINK IN MY ARMOUR

DAMIAN'S POV

I dropped the phone, stunned. This is the second time she has defended me against her dad.

I know, it's wrong. I shouldn't have tapped her phone but I needed to. It's a necessity for me.

I have always had trust issues in life and it stems from betrayals from family, friends, and even lovers.

Every one of them had always hurt and I have decided to push everyone far away until they prove themselves in the long run.

I know what you are thinking, I know the questions in your head.

but it's Leah?

You know she is your mate?

Do you guys have a bond?

Yes, I know

Yes, she is

Yes, we do.

But you have got to understand me, she is the daughter of the head of the order.

I want Leah in my life, I want her close by so I could see her, so I could take care of her, so I could protect her, provide for her.

But she is the daughter of a man who had hated my existence, who had done everything possible to make my life miserable.

She might be working for her dad, although the conversation