Chapter 31

Clara’s POV“Excellent.” The word slips past Alpha Damien’s lips smooth as silk, and he smiles as he looks me up and down. “But tell me, Anna. Why the sudden change of heart?” I hesitate. Obviously I can’t tell him I want whatever position makes it easiest for me to drain his heartblood. “Since becoming a maid, I’ve–um–I’ve found… great solace in my work,” I say awkwardly. “And I truly value the friendships I’ve made in this role. Besides, what better work is there than serving my Alpha? Truly, there’s no better vocation out there.” I stare at the ground, unable to look him in the eye as I speak. I can feel Damien’s gaze heavy on me, though, always seeking, always scouring. What does he want from me? “I’m glad to hear it, Anna,” Damien says. He stands up, then, and crosses over to the other side of the desk. Before I can quite process what’s happening he’s right in front of me, that intense stare still boring into me. Damien reaches out slowly, tentatively, deliberately, almos

Chapter 32

Damien’s POV‘How could you?!’My wolf Lucius’ voice reprimands me sharply in my mind, a bitter howl underscoring the words as Anna stares at me like I’m a monster. ‘You fool!’ Lucius continues. ‘If you’re ever going to pull this off, you can’t be losing control like that. And she means too much for you to blow this.’ My heart feels like it’s breaking into a thousand tiny pieces as I look down at Anna, whose face has twisted into an expression of bitter shock and fear. Her lower lip is trembling, eyes wide, and I hate how terrified she looks right now. “I–I’m so sorry,” I say hastily, raising both hands and taking a step back. “I never wanted to–I didn’t mean to…” Anna raises an eyebrow, watching me closely like she’s trying to assess how much of a threat I am right now. “I didn’t mean it!” I blurt out, schooling my expression into one of cool indifference. “I was just so happy to hear you wanted to be my maid again that I got carried away. I’m sorry, Anna..” Anna shakes her hea

Chapter 33

Clara’s POVI can’t believe that just happened. My heart is racing as I rush out of Alpha Damien’s office, silently thanking the Moon Goddess for that opportunity. If Gamma James hadn’t knocked when he did, things might have spiralled out of control. Or. Spiralled even more out of control, I suppose. As I rush back to the maid’s lounge, veins flooded with adrenaline, Damien’s kiss replays in my mind as an endless loop. His breath warm against my neck, that gentle graze of his fingertips, the way every part of me melted into him on pure instinct as he pulled me closer–For a split second, I’d almost given in. I wanted to. Goddess above, I wanted to. Until Marigold had reminded me why I’m really here. ‘You need to complete your mission and get out,’ she urged. ‘Don’t try to go back. Don’t get attached. This can’t last, Clara. Do what you need to do and nothing more.’ She was right, of course, as much as it pains me to admit. Still, as I brush my fingertips along my lips, rememb

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