Mira

Damien’s pov

Peace in the midst of chaos is something I'd never felt before yet here I was, watching my mate address her security detail and castle staff.

She was in control, not afraid or angry, like we were a step of ahead of everything.

“We are in control, trust mate” Roman said, but it wasn't that I didn't trust her, I was afraid for her.

My heart stopped when she linked me and told me Narcissa had left a note. All I could think about was that she was in danger and I wasn't there.

I dropped my guard, I left her side and the enemy took that chance to sneak in.

“You couldn't have seen it coming love” a voice I hadn't heard in a while said, making me blink a few times before raising my head to look at Alari but she was still focused on everyone there.

“S.. Sapphira?” I asked and she chuckled, her voice tickling my brain in the most pleasurable way.

“Yes, you left yourself wide open sugar” she said and I was a little embarrassed but happy to speak with her none the less.

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