ELLA
I clenched my fists, anger boiling in my chest. “That doesn’t explain why you didn’t just focus on my arm! You—”
“I didn’t look for anything else, alright?” Damon interrupted, sounding slightly irritated. “I realized you were a girl by accident, and I didn’t take advantage of it. I could swear on anything you want if it’ll make you feel better.”
I faltered, my anger wavering slightly, though my hands still shook. “You could still use this against me. You could ruin everything!”
Damon stood slowly, brushing his hands on his pants before taking a step toward me. I stiffened, but he raised his hands in a placating gesture. “Listen to me, Nuel,” he said quietly. “I can’t use this against you, and I won’t. You don’t have to trust me yet, but you will.”
I scoffed, crossing my a
