Ariana's POV When I became aware of myself again, I felt I was lying on something soft. I didn't know where I was, so I apologised, hoping Victoria and her people would let me go. I heard a familiar male voice call out my name, and he said I was safe. "Alpha Damien," I called out his name and opened my eyes. It was indeed Damien. He sat on the edge of the bed. I tried to turn around, but he advised me against it, and he gently held me back down. He informed me about the medicine applied to my back, on my bruises. I have become his girlfriend's target, and I knew this won't stop. I needed to leave for my safety. I begged Damien to let me go, but it appears he didn't want to. There was something different about the way he was treating me this time. He even kissed the side of my face, to

