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When Pride Meets War. Part one

Author: Abigail
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Damien’s POV

Cris led me into the house and sat me down at the small bar on the first floor. He poured a glass of whiskey, slid it toward me, then fixed one for himself and Ashiel.

“You okay?” Cris asked.

I gave a slight nod. The truth was—I didn’t know if I was okay. I felt… nothing. Back in that room with Luxian, I couldn’t even bring myself to leave. I hated how weak and vulnerable I’d become, but for him… I’d endure it. Thank the gods Valekar came to my aid when I was about to break.

“He didn’t reject you,” Ashiel reminded gently. “There’s still a chance he’ll come back.”

“He has to come back,” I said calmly, never lifting my eyes from the glass in front of me.

“What happened in there, anyway?” Cris pressed.

“Lucy wasn’t my mate,” I muttered. “She was mated to Leif.”

“Fucking hell,” Ashiel breathed.

“So the whole time his main target was Luxian?” Cris said, almost to himself. “Because Luxian’s likely his true mate.”

“But… you said you felt the bond,” Ashiel asked, confused.

“Lucy
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