INTRODUCTION Damien: It is not a crime to love what you cannot explain, they say. Then why does loving her make me feel like a criminal? All my life, I had only ever loved one woman. I had prayed to the goddess that she would be my mate, that fate would choose her for me, and I had hoped against all odds. But when she turned eighteen and she I wasn't the one, my heart shattered. I should have fought for her, but I was a coward. I walked away. By the time I found the courage to try, it was too late for me. She found her own mate, her moon blessed. And me? I was stuck loving her in silence. When I thought all hope was lost? A tragedy struck and her mate died. But I could not be happy. Not when I know she loved him. Not when he was someone I respected. But I was going to be selfish thi

