Kaira's POV

"Why did you do it?"

The question came out of me in a hoarse whisper before I could stop myself.

Damian’s brow lifted slightly. He didn’t answer.... and just watched me, confused, waiting.

I cleared my throat, trying to recover. "Ahem… you know what I meant. I mean…"

My face twisted with irritation as my thoughts scrambled uselessly. I knew what I wanted to ask, but the words just wouldn’t come out in order.

"Why? You don’t like it here?" Damian asked calmly. "If you ...