The little voice in my head began to grow louder.
Stay.
My heart pounded.
I could not get away, Damon was pulling me towards the SUV.
I told the girl that I wasn't leaving, I replied.
He turned sharply.
“What?”
I turned my gaze toward the man who was standing with the Council.
Damon's father.
The First Alpha.
I believe he wants me to run,” I said.
“Then we run.”
“No.”
Then I withdrew my hand.
“He makes me afraid.”
Damon stared at me.
“Naledi, you don't know what you're up against.”
“Neither do you.”
His expression tightened.
“You're right.”
I didn't have to try to stop Damon for the first time.
He just stood next to me.
I'm staying too,” he said, “if you're staying.”
The help came from my father.
“No.”
I looked at him.
“You are not my father any more, and you can'
