Blackout

*DAMON*

I saw Sarah run to me and give me a hug. I was surprised and stood there stiffly for a moment, wondering what she was doing. Then, she seemed to realize what she was doing, and her hug started to loosen. Before she could let go completely, I pulled her closer and hugged her back tightly. I could feel her starting to lose her breath as I held her tightly.

She struggled to speak, saying, “Alpha… Da… Damon,” her words muffled. I let go of her, and she started coughing.

“You shouldn’t have tried something you couldn’t handle,” I told her, my focus on her dry pink lips. I felt a strong urge to moisturize them with mine, but Zac held me back.

“Not now, man, not now,” he said in my mind. It took a lot to stop myself from kissing her.

“I’m sorry. I wasn’t thinking clearly,” she apologized, avoiding eye contact.

“Obviously,” I remarked simply. I turned around and walked to my chair.

“Meet up with Myles, he’ll give you something,” I said without facing her. I sat at my table, took out