Chapter 16: Hidden Lies
(Elina's POV)
Damon's presence loomed over me, his eyes narrow and icy. The oppressive weight of his wolf’s dominance pressed in like a trap, tightening with every measured word.
“You were planning to leave,” he said with chilling calmness, though his voice carried the force of an accusation.
My heart skipped, my wolf instinctively recoiling from his tone. “I—what are you talking about?” I tried to keep my voice steady, but the tremor betrayed me.
He stepped closer, closing the distance between us. His scent enveloped me, a mix of power, authority, and danger. “Don’t lie to me, Elina,” he growled, his piercing blue eyes locked onto mine. “You’re pregnant with my pup, aren’t you? And you planned to keep it from me—leave this pack territory entirely.”
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