Damon's POV
Her skin felt cool, but her touch burned straight through me.
A low, satisfied growl rolled through my mind—Rhein. Don't let go. We can't lose her again.
I didn't want to let go.
The thought—no, the instinct—consumed me, taking over everything else. Coming to the courthouse today to sign those divorce papers was the biggest mistake I'd ever made.
Aria's struggling snapped me back to reality.
I looked down. Angry red marks circled her wrist where I'd been gripping too hard.
You're hurting her, you i***t! Rhein shouted. Ease up! But don't let go!
Afraid of hurting her again, that strong possessive urge retreated in front of her pain. My fingers loosened against my will.
My palm was empty.
A sharp pain, like my soul was being torn apart, exploded in my chest. My vision w
