"Where are we going, Damon?" I growled in frustration, but he remained silent. We had been walking for a long time now, leaving the palace behind and now entering a town I had no idea existed around here. "Damon!" I repeated, hoping for an answer."I have no idea," he growled back, his frustration evident. "I just need to cool off a bit.""Why do you need to cool off?" I yelled, my anger boiling over. I stopped in the middle of the road, demanding an explanation. Damon halted as well, his expression seemingly unaffected."Hmm," he simply replied, provoking me even further."All you have to say is 'hmm'??" My anger intensified, and without thinking, I pulled my hands away from his grip and ran into the nearest forest. I could hear him calling my name, but I didn't let it stop me. I ran with all my strength, seeking solace in the solitude of the trees.As I ran, questions flooded my mind. Did I need to cool off too? Why were all these things happening? And why couldn't Damon just tell m

DAMON'S POVI couldn't help but watch Ava closely as she tried to uncover the road back to town. Something was mesmerizing about seeing her so determined and focused. I knew the way back, but for some reason, I was enjoying watching her wrestle with finding her way."I think we're lost," she mumbled, sounding slightly defeated. "I shouldn't have run away."I couldn't resist teasing her a little. "Yep, you shouldn't have," I said with a playful smile. She shot me a glare, but I couldn't help but smile back at her. "Right now, though, I'm hungry. Let's find some food."Ava sighed. "I need to go back to the palace and shower. I feel like I've been sleeping on the ground for days."I furrowed my brows, realizing she didn't know the way back. "Then shut up and help me find some food.""Fine!" she huffed, and I grinned. Even though I knew the way, I turned left, leading us along a familiar path. She quickly followed, interlacing our fingers together. I glanced down at our hands, feeling a wa

Alex raised his hand and delivered a forceful slap to the back of Verge's head. "I specifically instructed you all to bring her here calmly, not to cause her harm," he scolded."But my lord, she was about to raise an alarm," Verge murmured."Was she alone?" He pondered, glancing over at a sleeping Ava. A smile crossed his face as he realized he couldn't leave her in the hands of Damon, a man who pretended to love her but would only bring her harm."Yes, my lord," Verge whispered. "She appeared disoriented.""Hmm." he brushed a lock of hair behind his ear, a smile still lingering. "And what about the others? What are they up to?""After we conquered one of the dragon's settlements, we eliminated any civilians and took refuge in some comfortable houses for the night. We also discussed our next plan," Verge explained."I see." This information indicated that Damon wasn't aligned with the dragons. If the vampires were able to defeat one of their villages so easily, it meant that the dragon

Ava sank into the bed, exhaling deeply. "Sebastian, how do I escape from all of this?" She gazed at him, her forehead furrowing. "You understand that my life has been turned upside down."Sebastian nodded, his expression gentle as he smiled. "Would you like to learn more about this person, Lara?""Lara?" Ava raised an eyebrow, puzzled. "How am I supposed to know someone who's no longer alive?""I am a wizard, Ava. I have the power to take you back in time, to see everything for yourself and find out the truth. It might help clear up any confusion caused by those two rascals.""Damon isn't a rascal, Sebastian," Ava retorted, her frown deepening. Sebastian raised his hands in defense. "Why am I even considering taking his side?""Perhaps because you have feelings for him?" Sebastian suggested a hint of amusement in his voice.Ava shook her head skeptically. Looking out the window at the sky, she couldn't help but wonder how Damon would be feeling at that moment. Would he be worried and s

Damon stood still in the hallway, consumed by thoughts of guilt. He blamed himself for all that had happened. If only he had been able to track her down sooner if only he hadn't let her out of his sight if only he had been stronger and more diligent in finding the right antidote to counteract that black magic."Young master," the physician's voice broke through Damon's thoughts. He swiftly turned around, eager to hear what the physician had to say. "Her vital organs are functioning normally again, but the blow to her abdomen caused severe damage to her ribs... I cannot say for certain if she will survive. It is now up to her to fight and wake up."Desperation filled me as I asked, "Is there anything else you can do? If anyone could hear me, they would know that I am on the edge of losing my mind. If anything were to happen to my beloved, I swear, I will hunt down Alex and his armies. Every last one of them will pay, not even their children will be spared."The physician bowed his head.