Chapter 144

Victoria's POV I could feel the heat rising to my face as Damien's words echoed between us. Instinctively, I reached up to cover his mouth, my palm pressing against his lips. "What do you mean, 'one-night stand'?" I hissed, glancing nervously toward the house. "This is the Lancaster estate! If my grandfather hears you talking like that and has a conniption, you'll be the one paying for it!" Despite our height difference, Damien allowed me to silence him, his eyes glinting with amusement above my hand. I could feel his warm breath against my palm, sending an unwelcome shiver down my spine. His fingers wrapped around my wrist, though he made no real effort to pull my hand away. "Am I wrong?" he murmured against my skin. From the corner of my eye, I noticed Patrick emerging from the house, watching us intently. The tension between the three of us crackled in the air, setting my wolf Nora on edge. Her fur prickled. Suddenly, Damien's lips curved into a wicked smile beneath my fingers. "Rem