Amara’s POV. “Stay by my side.” Damien repeated the same phrase for the hundredth time today, causing me to roll my eyes. We were on our way to the grand hall where all the Dark Crescent Pack alliances all over Alvinia were gathered. “Why do you keep saying that?” I asked him, a frown etched on my face. “You’ve said that a hundred times.” He paused for a moment and looked at me with a scowl. “I don’t want you talking to any strangers, especially men. I don’t want anyone else to speak with you or even just look at you. I want you to be away from anyone who might try to harm you.” I raised an eyebrow in disbelief. “Are you serious right now? You should have kept me locked at home.” I knew he was worried about my safety because there would be many supernatural beings at the gathering, b

