Chapter 31: Passenger - Let Her Go
Damien’s expression softened. "Then be with me, Luna, please..." he pleaded. But even as he spoke the words, he knew they would get him nowhere.
Luna’s gaze dropped to the floor, her shoulders slumping. "I feel something for Kyllian too," she admitted. "Not like the mate bond; I think the part of me that’s duty-bound wants him. I... I... hurt when you both do this to me. I... I’m sorry."
With that, she slid down from the kitchen counter, her movements hurried and unsteady. She turned and ran out of the room, leaving Damien standing there, stunned. His mind raced, trying to process what had just happened.
Did his mate just admit to having feelings for another man? Or were his ears just misfiring? He realized the depth of the emotional turmoil they were both experiencing.
The complexities of their supernatural bonds and human emotions intertwined, creating a web of confusion and heartache. Damien knew that navigating this love triangle would require patience, understanding, and perhaps sacrifices from all parties involved.
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Kyllian was driving toward the palace early that morning, the town still cloaked in the soft hues of dawn, when he spotted Damien perched nonchalantly on the hood of his car, right in the middle of the street. The vampire’s presence was as unexpected as it was unwelcome.
Kyllian brought his car to a halt, his eyes narrowing at the sight. What was Damien doing here? Was this a power play, a gloating session about having Luna all to himself? Or perhaps a veiled threat to stay away from his mate? Kyllian sighed exasperatedly. Still, curiosity compelled him to step out of the car.
"You want something?" Kyllian asked, approaching cautiously, maintaining a safe distance.
"To talk. Like men," Damien replied, his tone surprisingly devoid of sarcasm.