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Chapter 33 – Damien’s Leverage

Author: Danielle Christien
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-10-12 19:29:39

The moment Damien’s smirk met Riven’s glare, the air between them crackled like lightning about to strike. I could almost taste the tension, sharp and metallic, as if the very walls were holding their breath.

Riven’s growl was low and lethal. “If you value your tongue, you’ll shut it before I rip it out.”

Damien only tilted his head, his usual charm twisting into something venomous. “Is that how an Alpha behaves? Threatening his own council member? How noble.” He brushed invisible dust from his jacket, then met my eyes with that same knowing gleam that made my stomach tighten. “Or is it guilt that makes you so quick to bite?”

My pulse stuttered. He knew. The kiss. The way my body had betrayed me.

Riven took a step forward, his voice a snarl. “Say another word, and I swear—”

But Damien’s grin widened, slick and cruel. “What will you do, Alpha? Tear out my throat? That’ll only prove my point.” He turned his attention fully to me now. “Aria, tell me… did you like it? Being kissed by the
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