LEAH'S POV He already got us tickets? He had already made plans to leave now that his sex toy had feelings? He didn't even inform me before buying the tickets or even try to placate me after I said I was leaving.The drive to the airport was quiet, none of us was saying anything to each other. I was absorbed in my thoughts. Why did I have to say it? It was too early. Why did he say that? Does he not feel anything? For me? No, that can't be. The whole time we spent here together had been nice. We had something deeper than just sex. It couldn't just be nothing. What I felt was overwhelmingly good. I wouldn't compare it to what I felt for Aiden, it was different, it was special. It is ruined. I just had to go out there and say it and now my heart is broken. But why did he say what he said? He couldn't have been... No, he can't. But he could...He could have just been using me all the while.He could have felt nothing for me, apart from sexual desire, all this while and I h
DAMIAN'S POV I was lost.This wasn't what I planned when I came in hereWhy the switch?I came here to apologize and try to get her to understand that I didn't mean to hurt her. Loving her might not be the story but we are still writing it.But she is acting pretty strange and the words she is saying are quite hurting but I refused to think about it.I kept mute, not even allowed to say anything because she kept cutting me off.I could only nod.I guess I would just go with whatever she wants rather than drag it out.Still trying to understand her change in behavior, Clinton stormed in "Master, we have intruders and they are vampires", he announced.Leah looked scared and I instructed her to stay put before leaving with Clinton.Why are the vampires here? How did they even get inside?"Clinton, how far have they infiltrated into the estate?", I asked as we headed out of the house."Not too far, they are more focused on destroying properties rather than attacking people. It's chaotic
Leah's POVAs I heard the door creak open, my heart skipped a beat. I knew it was Damian, and my instincts told me to be cautious. I quickly jumped up from the couch, pretending to be startled, hoping he would assume my fear was a lingering effect of the recent attack that brought me here. He rushed to my side, his eyes filled with worry, and gently grasped my arms as if to steady me. "Are you alright?" he asked, his voice tinged with deep concern."No, I'm scared," I admitted, my voice trembling as I wrapped my arms around him, clinging to his warmth."What's happening outside?" I asked, my eyes wide with fear, as I buried my face in his chest, trying to appear vulnerable and seeking comfort. He hugged me back, his embrace enveloping me in a sense of safety and security. "I'm here," he whispered, his voice filled with conviction. "You don't have to be scared. I will stop at nothing to protect you," he promised his words echoing in my ear. His arms tightened around me."Oh my God
Nathan's POVI was incensed, my fury simmering just below the surface. "What right do you have to send vampires to attack Damian without consulting me or the rest of the orders!" I thundered, my voice echoing off the walls as my anger boiled over. If Damian himself had not called to threaten me, I wouldn't have known anything about the attack. Delilah disregarded the protocol, and decided on her own without letting any member of the orders know about it, utterly disregarded the chain of command."I took matters into my own hands because the orders were being spineless and indecisive," Delilah retorted, her voice dripping with defiance, her eyes flashing with a fierce determination."I'm sick of them cowering in fear just because it's Damian. Let's not forget, he is a monster who slaughtered innocent children, for crying out loud! So whatever he gets, he deserves it, and even more" She shot back."I completely understand where you are coming from, and honestly, my hatred for him runs
Leah's POVI was on a voice call with Scarlet, my best friend.Every shred of evidence I'd uncovered, every hint of a clue, I'd shared with Scarlet. She was the only one I trusted enough to confide in, the only one who knew my deepest suspicions. My father? I couldn't bring myself to trust him, not yet. And as for Damian... a nagging doubt lingered, a sense that he wasn't capable of the things I'd heard. But that was a thought I dared not share with anyone else, not even my father. Scarlet alone knew the full extent of my doubts and fears."Did you get the pictures I sent?" I asked, my curiosity piqued.Scarlet's response was measured. "I saw them, but the bite marks aren't conclusive evidence. Just because they match the ones on the children doesn't mean Damian is guilty.""There are other vampires with similarly sized fangs, so we can't jump to conclusions based on that alone, we need solid evidence" Her words were a dose of reality, a reminder that our investigation was far from
Damian's POVAs we engaged in light discussion, Clinton suddenly appeared beside me and whispered something into my ear."Excuse me," I said, my voice polite but firm, as I pushed my chair back and stood up from the table. "Where are you off to?" Leah asked, her voice tinged with concern, as she gazed up at me with inquiring eyes."It's getting late," she added."I'll be back soon," I replied, my voice firm and resolute, as I left with Clinton.Nathan the head of the order had contacted me earlier to arrange for a meeting.Usually, when they summon me, I ignore the request and don't bother showing up. But this time, things have taken a darker turn. They've crossed a line by attacking my home, something that's never happened before, so I asked Clinton to let Nathan know that I would attend, Clinton just came to inform me that Nathan had already finalized the location and that we would be heading there immediately.As we arrived at the designated location, I turned to Clinton and orde
Leah's POVLeaving the dining table after Damian departed, I stood up and declared, "I'm full," before making my way to my room.As I got to my room, I quickly reached for my phone and dialed Scarlet's number, eager to connect with her."Damian has left the house, and I feel like this is the best opportunity for me to sneak out so we can see," I said."Okay, let's meet at our favorite coffee shop" she replied."Wow, I had no idea the coffee shop was still up and running," I exclaimed."And whose fault is that? You refuse to visit," she challenged."It's not time for all that. I have to be quick before Damian gets back," I hurriedly remarked, as I hung up.I sneaked out through the back door, the same route I used when I sneaked to my restaurant last time. It was a bit trickier this time since I had spent more time in the mansion, and some of the maids had recognized me, but I had a scarf on, so I managed to slip out successfully......As I saw Scarlet, we embraced each other tightly
LEAH'S POV Oh! What is he doing in my room?What has he seen? My eyes darted from the man to my opened laptop, the jotter lying open, and back to the man.I wondered what he knew.Did he go through my stuff? Has he realized that I lied? Did he send someone to follow me?Has he realized what I'm up to?"Leah, where are you coming from?, he asked again but I still kept mute. I was deciding if I was going to spin some elaborate lie or be dramatic.I remembered Scarlet talking about a woman's charm and I was thinking of every terrible thing that has happened to me to make crying easy.He won't stay angry at me if I start crying out of the blue.He took a step towards me and I unconsciously took a step backwards. I watched his expression and I saw that despite his anger, he was worried.There was care and concern and even fear on his face and I got skeptical about using my so-called womanly wiles.If he did find out something, he would have looked and sounded angry.He didn't find out a