51

Both were stripped of the masks they usually wore.

"I wish I could be the person you want. But I did wrong things, princess, and all the consequences knock on my door, day after day. I can't put you in my world, because it doesn't shine"

Upon hearing those words, Arabella thought about all the things that surrounded her relationship, or non-relationship, with Banks. It was practically impossible for them to ever be together.

"Do I need to be careful?"

"Just do not ask me to be a part of me. Distance is my best way to protect you."

"And you are here"

"Because I am too weak to stay away"

Looks did not tend to lie. The looks were sincere, they expressed what the soul felt. And in that hotel room, the blue ones were honest. The desire became something more, something they would not yet be able to define.

But, along with the feeling, hesitation also arose.

Damon knew Arabella would be a danger, because the more he wanted her, the more power he would give her.

"Do not stay away" Arabella cl