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Morning rolled in like a slow burn—soft golden light spilling through the massive windows, warming the silk sheets tangled around my legs. My body ached in the best way possible, a deep, satisfied soreness that had me sinking further into the mattress. And the craziest part? I didn’t regret a damn thing. Not the way I let myself get lost in him. Not the way I let him take whatever he wanted, knowing full well I wanted it just as much. A slow stretch had me brushing against something solid, warm—him. Damien was still there, lying beside me like he owned the place (which, to be fair, he did). One arm tucked behind his head, the other resting low on my hip, fingers just barely tracing circles against my skin like he wasn’t ready to stop touching me. His dark eyes were already on me, heavy-lidded, unreadable, like he’d been awake long enough to just watch. "Morning," he murmured, voice all rough and slow, like he was still tasting last night. I turned my head, pulse kicking up at th
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The room was silent except for the pounding of my heartbeat in my ears. My breathing was uneven, my chest tight, my fingers curled so hard into the sheets that my knuckles turned white. Damien didn’t move. He just sat there, watching me with those glowing golden eyes, his body unnaturally still. Not human. "I—" My voice cracked. I swallowed hard. "This—this isn’t real." "Sofia—" "No," I cut him off, shaking my head violently. "No, this is insane. You’re insane. People don’t just—just turn into—" My words failed me as I glanced down at his hands. Claws. Actual claws. My stomach turned. I scrambled off the bed so fast I nearly tripped, putting as much distance between us as possible. "You—" My breath hitched. "Stay back." Damien flinched. His expression flickered, something raw flashing across his face before he masked it. "I’m not going to hurt you," he said, his voice lower now, gentler. I shook my head again, backing up until I hit the bedroom wall. "You—You should’ve told me,
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I swallowed, my heart hammering against my ribs. Jake’s words echoed in my head. Damien doesn’t share. But as I looked into Damien’s dark, burning eyes, as I felt the heat of his touch… was something real My POV The moment they stepped into Damien’s penthouse, the air between Sofia and Damien crackled with an intensity that was impossible to ignore. The kiss in the car had been a prelude, a simmering heat that now threatened to boil over. Sofia’s heart pounded in her chest as Damien closed the door behind them, the quiet click of the lock echoing like a gunshot in the silence. She turned to face him, her breath coming in shallow gasps. Damien’s dark eyes bore into hers, his expression unreadable yet brimming with something primal. He took a step toward her, his tailored suit hugging his broad shoulders, the scent of sandalwood and danger enveloping her like a cloak. “Damien,” she whispered, her voice trembling. What am I doing? she thought, but the question was drowned out by
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Sofia's POV Morning After Regret… or Something Else? The first thing I felt was warmth. The second thing? Damien. His arm was still draped over my waist, his body pressed against mine like he wasn’t ready to let go. And for a second, just a second, I let myself sink into it—the feeling of waking up next to him, his steady breaths against my skin, the weight of his presence grounding me in a way that should have felt foreign but didn’t. Then, he moved. Damien let out a low exhale, his body tensing before he finally blinked awake. His amber eyes locked onto mine, and for a fleeting moment, I saw something unguarded there—something real. Then, like clockwork, the walls came up. His body stiffened. His jaw clenched. And before I could say a word, he pulled away, running a hand through his messy hair like he was already regretting every second of last night. "This… can’t happen again," he muttered, voice rough with something unreadable. A sharp pang hit my chest, but I ignored it
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Awakening The city stretched endlessly before me, lights flickering like scattered stars. The cool breeze brushed against my skin, but it didn’t ground me. If anything, it heightened everything—every sound, every shift in the air, every heartbeat, especially his. I didn’t know when the changes started, but they were impossible to ignore now. I could hear Damien moving inside, the faintest sound of his footsteps way too clear to be normal. I could smell him—earthy, dark, undeniably him—even though he was nowhere near me. Something was happening to me. And I knew, deep down, that it had everything to do with him. "You’re quiet tonight." I turned, finding Damien leaning against the glass door. The moonlight made him look sharper, deadlier. His shirt was undone at the collar, sleeves pushed up, tattoos winding around his forearms like inked secrets. He looked dangerous. And I hated how much I wanted him. "Just… thinking," I said, my voice softer than I intended. He stepped closer,
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my POV The air in the warehouse was thick with tension, the scent of fear and adrenaline mingling with the metallic tang of weapons. Damien’s massive, wolf-like form loomed over the hunters, his golden eyes blazing with fury. Sofia stood by his side, her heart racing but her resolve unshaken. She could feel the weight of Jake’s gaze on her, his obsession now boiling over into something darker, more volatile. “You think you can protect her?, just because you got married to her?” Jake sneered, his voice dripping with malice. “She’s not yours to save, Damien. She’s mine, I only made a mistake once , but I will do whatever it takes to get her back.” Sofia’s stomach churned at the words, but she refused to let Jake see her falter. She took a step forward, her Louboutins clicking sharply against the concrete floor. “I’m not anyone’s property, Jake,” she said, her voice steady despite the storm raging inside her. “You lost any claim to me the moment you betrayed me.” Jake’s smir
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Her breath caught, her pulse hammering against her ribs. She pressed a hand to her mark, as if she could silence whatever was stirring beneath her skin. The sensation was fleeting, gone as quickly as it came, but it left behind an unsettling emptiness—as though something had just awoken inside her and was waiting for the right moment to take hold. She shook her head, pushing the thought away. This was exhaustion, stress—nothing more. At least, that’s what she told herself. The drive to Damien’s ancestral home was silent, heavy with unspoken thoughts. The further they traveled, the deeper they ventured into unfamiliar territory. The towering city skyline faded into the distance, swallowed by dense, ancient woods that stretched endlessly in every direction. And then, it appeared. Damien’s ancestral home loomed before them, an imposing structure of dark stone and ivy that seemed to breathe with the history of his kind. The air was thick with the scent of pine and earth, the fores
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(Sofia’s POV) The city swallowed me whole. I weaved through the crowds, keeping my hood low, my steps quick but not rushed. Panic would draw attention. And right now, attention was the last thing I needed. Damien was looking for me. I could feel it. The weight of his presence pressed against my chest like a tether pulling me back. Even with blocks between us, even with no one chasing me down yet, I knew. He was coming. But I wasn’t ready to be found. I slipped into a small coffee shop on the edge of town, picking the furthest seat in the back. From here, I could see the door, watch who came in, make sure no one was following me. The barista took my order without much interest, sliding me a steaming cup before turning back to the register. I exhaled, wrapping my fingers around the warmth, letting myself breathe. I needed a plan. I needed somewhere he wouldn’t think to look. But where the hell could I go? Damien knew me. He knew my habits, my favorite places,
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