Chapter 23. Bright Blue Eyes

Chantel Raven

His eyes directly connect with Lexcis's, and he starts striding forward. I jump in front of him, placing my hands on his chest. That seems to stop him. It seems to put a smile on his face even. He doesn't even notice how badly I'm shaking. He doesn't care.

"It was a guard," I spit, my words laced with frustration.

"Who? Which one?" he asks, leaning in with curiosity.

"He had bright blue eyes," I pause, glancing around as if the memory were etched in the air. "I didn't get a good look at him. But I'm fine, really," I reassure, my eyes subtly assessing his men, gauging their reactions.

I find one with blue eyes and keep staring at him, knowing that Damon will instantly want to know where my gaze is focused on.

His hand brushes over my wound, and I am starting to get used to being uncomfortable. He looks up at me with those big brown eyes and follows my gaze as I had