~Damon~

The look in her eyes when I told her I would kill her nearly tore me apart. I had not meant to say those words. They slipped out before I could chain them back.

The second they left my mouth, I regretted them, but regret did not erase the damage. Her face broke in front of me.

Her lips trembled. Her eyes widened with terror, betrayal, and disbelief. The bond dragged her fear straight into me and it carved me open like a blade.

I did not mean to hurt her in that ...