Damaged Goods Ao3 Novels & Stories

My gaze went past his shoulder toward the arena. "It's dangerous. Your wounds haven't healed—" "That's none of your concern." Wendy hurried up from behind, latching onto Damien's arm, her face arranged in worry. "Clara, I know you're brave, but don't risk your life just for attention! Three contestants died in the Black Forest last year—all Gamma warriors with higher bloodlines than yours—" "I'm not looking for attention." I cut her off. "I'm here for something else." Damien's expression changed. He knew exactly what I meant—Moon Goddess Tears. The herb that could sever a mate bond.

Moreover, if his trauma resurfaced, he could transform into a completely different person from his usual self. Initially, everything was fine until Glara went to Japan for work. It was then that Gama experienced abuse from his father, Damian. Damian would scold Gama every time the child whined to see Glara. Not only that, Damian would often lock Gama in the bathroom, and at worst, he once didn't feed Gama for an entire day. Damian also frequently yelled at Gama whenever he invited Damian to draw together. In the past, they used to paint together often, but since Glara's departure to Japan, Damian had truly become a terrifying monster for Gama.

_Aurora’s POV_ After a while, Damien pushed away from me, looking at my body. I could see his teeth clench harder as he stared at the bruises scattered an around my body. “I’m fine.” I lied, but I could tell he wasn’t buying it. His fingers brushed across the bruise close to my shoulder blade and I saw a lion of rage flash through his face. “For fucks sake.” He muttered under his breath. I swallowed hsrd as I tried to think of what to say. I just wanted this kight to end.

Aldo POV : I was thrown when I beat the last robot, and was a little happy when Key came straight to me. But suddenly Damian grabbed me and tore his clothes. Clean my wound with his clothes. But seriously, this Damian wasn't gentle at all. It's annoying and even forbids Key who wants to help me. “Aishh, are you going to hurt me again or to Dam? Here, let Key alone!” I snorted in annoyance as I took it over and gave it to Key.

It hurts so bad. Fera lets out a hissing sound as she takes off the last layer of bandage. “Soulless bastards,” She says, harshly under her breath. Damien is next to her at her words and I force my eyes open, “What? What is-” And then my nose takes in the putrid smell of decaying flesh and the sight of the green and black infected flesh where the arrow had pierced me. “What is this?” Damien snarls. “This was supposed to get better! You said-”

Damien took a deep slash across his chest protecting Kael from a surprise attack. They barely made it to the base of the Science Tower, both badly wounded. The Breaking Serena rushed down to meet them, Liora staying hidden on the roof with protective wards. Seeing both her mates bleeding and poisoned, Serena’s heart broke. She poured the last of her magic into healing them, but it wasn’t enough. The Eclipse poison was resistant. Kael, fighting the pain, pulled her close. “We got the supplies. That’s what matters.” Damien, leaning against the wall, smiled weakly. “We’re still here. That’s enough.”

Cold and detached. Our contract sealing our fate. Love lost in a sea of hurt and regret. ###############

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I honestly don't know what I keep expecting from him but if this is what marriage is well I have to take what I'm offered besides I was just collateral damage. ‎

Inside Art Trading Corporation, Fiora returned to the office and drank a cup of water to calm her restless heart. She kept telling herself that nothing would happen to her. Everything was handled perfectly, and there would never be any flaws. About twenty minutes later, Damian returned. Damian had injured himself so much that his body was covered with wounds and blood was all over it. He looked as if he had just been in a fight and barely escaped. He exchanged glances with Fiora, and they understood each other’s feelings.