Donovan's POV

The sun is already high in the sky, yet I'm still here in my room, staring blankly. I never fully expected Tabitha not to come back, especially since that was our plan, and it seems Damon couldn't persuade her. I just want to help her, because I'm the reason my beloved woman is now in the palace, and I can't bear to see her suffer.

“Are you just going to lie there while everyone is working their ass outside?” Damon barged into my room.

“Don't you know how to knock?” ...