Chapter 9

Leena's POV

I open my eyes to see the most beautiful man standing at my side. He's pinching the bridge of his nose in annoyance and exhaustion.

This is King Damon Saxe. The Lycan ruler. I should be trembling in fear, but I can't help but feel warmth while looking at him.

He has a large frame, with a height roughly around 6'5" and bounding muscles that take up the space around him. There are scars on his face, which has dark stubble on it, but that doesn't marr his rugged beauty.

The sharp, chiseled features of his face soften as he opens his eyes to meet mine. My breath leaves my lungs instantly. His eyes. His icy, silver eyes pierce through me.

"Leena, you're awake again. Every single time I think you've finished sleeping, you drift off. How are you feeling?"

He gently helps me sit up and adds another pillow behind me to give me comfort, then sits next to me. "Your Majesty? Where am I? What's going on?" Guilt washes over his face.

"I had to wipe out your pack a few days ago. I