The death of Gina

**Damon's POV**

“I see this is how you want to live your life, Damon.” Father said the moment I stepped into the house and saw him seated on the couch.

“What are you talking about?” I asked him and he stood up, walking to where I stood with his hands tucked into his pockets.

He stopped in front of me and looked into my eyes. “This isn't the son I raised.”

“Father, you're confusing me.” I sighed and ruffled my hair.

“How could you leave your own house and go stay with a woman?” He asked.

“She's my mate.”

“Shut the fuck up about this mate shit! Do you think I'm happy seeing my only son abandon his home and starts leaving in the palace with a lady?” He asked.

“Elora is not just any body. She's my mate and I love her. I can do anything for her. It's not wrong if I start staying in the palace. I'm her beta after all and betas often have special rooms assigned to them in the palace. What's wrong if I decide to stay there?” I asked him and he shook his head.

“You're supposed the be working i