Delphine pov
The conversation hung in the air as I finished eating. Afterward, I took a long bath, hoping to wash away some of the lingering shame from last night. By the time I was ready to head downstairs, Emily was waiting for me.
“I want to go see Damien,” she said with a shy smile, her tone soft.
I couldn’t help but grin back at her, noting the way her cheeks flushed whenever she mentioned his name. The spark in her eyes was unmistakable. Their mating ceremony was only a few days away, and I couldn’t be happier for her.
“Go,” I said, giving her an encouraging smile. She didn’t need to say anything else; her excitement said it all.
She left shortly after, practically glowing with anticipation, and I made my way to the living room. Moments later, Japhet walked in. He didn’t look li
