Chapter 8

Damien's Pov

My instincts have never failed me and right now they were blaring at me, telling me something was wrong. It didn't help that my wolf wanted to be close to her. Her scent was refreshing, pulling me in without my will. It was clouding my senses whenever I was in her presence.

Whatever trickery she was playing at, I was going to discover it before she confused me. I shook my head as I walked.

I wanted to go to Stephanie's room but the passion was no longer there. I suddenly felt tired and drained. As I forced myself to go to her room, I suddenly felt guilty.

I was mated yet I would be spending my first night with another woman. I brushed the thought away. This was only a marriage of convenience.

I reached her room and opened it without knocking, knowing fully well that she had heard my footsteps and was expecting me.

Stephanie was already half-naked in a see-through dress that hugged every part of her body. As I entered, she wrapped her arms around my neck and pull