Chapter 76

Sienna

I closed the door to Damon’s room quietly behind me, careful not to make a sound. My hand lingered on the handle for a second longer than necessary, as if the warmth of the moment we’d just shared could still cling to my skin if I stayed close enough.

He had held Isla like he had done it a hundred times before.

And for once… it hadn’t felt strange.

It hadn’t felt forced.

It felt natural.

And that was something that I was more than just a little thankful for. At least I knew there was accepting her, though deep down it scared me a little. I knew that trusting him with her was something that I was more than willing to do.

I took a deep breath and turned to head back to my room, hugging my robe tighter around me. The hallway was dimly lit, silent except for the soft hum of the estate settling for the night.

I didn’t hear her until I saw her shadow stretch across the floor. Her scent filled my nostrils and I knew that she had