Betty's POV. 

The moon hung full and bright above us, turning the water silver, the waves gentle as they lapped against the shore.

For a long time, we just walked in comfortable silence, the sand soft beneath our feet.

"You were incredible today," Damien said finally. "The way you spoke to Lord Ravenswood. I've never seen anyone…" He paused, searching for words. "You said what needed to be said. What I couldn't say."

"I shouldn't have lost control like that," I murmured, embarrassment ...