Chapter 17

Damien POV

"That was all she said." I tried to convince Darius about what I heard.

"That's a bit strange. Maybe she just said that in her sleep." He started. "You know how well people talk in their sleep."

I shook my head, pouring more Irish wine into the glass. I was facing the window in my study. I have always loved the view from here, it was something I have admired over the years. Making this place my most favourite spot in the mansion. When we were picking rooms, after we first arrived here, i was the first to have chosen this room as my getaway place. Where I came to read, work and everything in between.

I remembered that it was a long time since I had a run through the woods. I haven't taken any time off. Then I had a reason to, but now I do not. If I wanted to plan such a trip, I wanted to go with Ariana. Maybe the memories that were attached to my getaways have always been scary and too much for me.

"I don't think so. I think she must be a gifted wolf." I continued. "Eit