I stare at him, unable to breathe. My heart slams against my ribs as I continue to back against the headboard, though I’m not getting anywhere. My fingers grip the edge of the bed, trying to find anything to bring me back to reality.

Damian stands in the middle of the room, his chest rising and falling heavily as he gains his breath again. But he’s not just a man anymore. He’s something else entirely.

I saw him change right before my eyes and now I’m not sure what I’m dealing with. It ...