Chapter 38: Flawed DNA

Francesca’s POV

It took me a minute to process Alpha Ian’s words. I wasn’t sure how to react exactly. What was the appropriate thing to say in this situation? It remained a fact that I had fucked up because I’d spoken about a situation I knew nothing about. Dominic had every right to react the way he did. My comments were insensitive, and who knew what wound I’d added salt to?

There was also a part of me that wasn’t particularly surprised that Damien was Dominic’s fated mate. It made sense. I remember the first time the Beta mentioned the vampire king. I could still see the expression on his face so vividly. It was one of awe, and something else hidden in the depths of his eyes. It was an emotion so profound but at the same time mysterious. I didn’t know how to place it, and because of that, my instincts warned me to not comment on the issue.

Seeing them together at the wedding put things into perspective for me. It seemed as though Damien’s world narrowed down to a single focus and