Chapter 173

Damon

The front door slammed shut so hard it echoed through the hallways, a sound sharp enough to silence even the whispering wind outside.

I looked at my mate, whose eyes were wide in surprise. Of course, this was not something that she expected. Hell, neither one of us expected this.

I stood there, jaw tight, fists clenched at my sides as I stared at the space Delilah had just stormed out of. Her words still echoed in my ears like thunder rolling through a quiet forest.

“I will not lose my sister because of you.”

Sienna was silent beside me, her brows drawn together, her expression unreadable. Evelyn had already turned away, her gaze lowered, retreating into herself as though she, too, was trying to process what had just unfolded. Ethan and Carter lingered by the door, ready to follow, but waiting, for me.

“I should’ve stopped her,” Sienna said, finally breaking the silence. “If she goes there, she’s just going to end up dying.”

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