Sixty six

~ Damien’s POV

The vibrant sunbeams pierced through my room, rousing me from slumber. I glanced at the clock; it was already past seven. "Damn it," I muttered under my breath before summoning Luke, who darted in, asking how my night's rest was.

"Why didn't you wake me? You know today is the Alpha’s meeting," I snapped, a tinge of frustration lacing my tone. He hastily apologized, and I swiftly instructed him to prepare my car.

"I'll be ready in the next thirty minutes," I informed him, darting off to the bathroom for a quick shower. Moments later, I was out of the bathroom, put on my clothes and then beckoned for Bella. She came in, bowed at me and then asked why she was summoned.

I smiled at her and then asked her to move closer to me. She was adamant at first but when I yelled at her, she did as I told her.

“I want you to return back to your duty post. Lillian told me that you are fit enough to work and they need more staff in the kitchen,” I said to her.

“What? It’s true I’m feelin