DAMIEN “It must be hard being away from both your daughters, isn't that right Alpha Charles?” I asked, glancing at Charles as we strolled down the plantation he had driven me to, an hour earlier. It was obvious he had a quick change of plan after I offered to come with him. “And your relationship with my daughter is blossoming.” He retorted, smiling, one that didn't reach his eyes, a mockery-filled one. I found no offense in his words, a part of me accepted them as the truth. “Yes. Leah and I are getting to know each other better, understanding and supporting each other. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me.” That was supposed to be a lie, but it didn't feel so, and neither did it feel true. “You have been married… How long? A month?” He snickered. “You know. I did not e

