Kaida's POV I wished for the ground to swallow me whole, for anything to make me disappear so Alpha Luther wouldn’t see me. But there he was, smiling as he grabbed me, turning me so fast that I landed on my back, his body pressing against mine on the bed. My heart pounded, and I swallowed hard, trying to calm myself. “Relax, Kaida,” he whispered, his lips brushing against my ear. “I don’t bite. I’ll be gentle.” He started kissing my neck, slowly, deliberately, and I could feel my stomach burn from inside. I didn’t want this. I didn’t want to be intimate with Alpha Luther, not like this. The signs had been there. Damon had invited me to dinner, and I should’ve accepted, should’ve avoided this whole situation. Poor Damon—I could only imagine how hurt he’d be, knowing I turned

