DAMON’S POV I watched as the amusement in her eyes die down instantly, but I wasn’t done speaking. “The fact that we met, that I loved you at some point, that I took my father’s punishment for you—those were all mistakes,” I said slowly so every word stuck in her head. “But I’ve changed, Selene. And I don’t repeat mistakes.” She glared at me, her breath turning shallow. “What we had was solid. We were good together, everyone knew that. Your mother was already planning our future wedding before she died. You don’t mean what you’re saying, Damon.” “Oh, but I do,” I responded. “The holidays are over now. Go back to wherever you came from before I make another mistake that guarantees you don’t.” Her lips parted, but no sound came out at first. The glare in her eyes wavered, replaced by something darker—resentment and fear. “I won’t let you rewrite our story,” she snapped finally. “You don’t get to pretend I was just a phase in your life.” “I’m not pretending,” I said calm
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