Chapter 272:
I couldn’t even stomach the thought of watching her leave me again.
It would break me, just like it did the last time.
No one knew how miserable I felt.
Thanks to alcohol and tobacco for being my best friends. Her absence caused me to hallucinate and bring back my demons.
Despite my angry expression, a part of me was relieved she returned unhurt.
No!
I couldn’t send Aurora away.
What if she dies this time? What if she never returns to me?
I would never forgive myself for that huge mistake.
Her presence was like a soothing balm that eased my pain.
I wanted her in this castle with me. Not a hair on her head should be harmed. I didn’t want bruises on her skin. I wanted it smooth and flawless… just like Ivy’s.
A frown settled on my face at the comparison.
What the hell is wrong with me?
I need to get a grip on my emotions.
Aurora was a liar and a cheat. And I hated her.
How dare she share herself with another man?!
How dare she moan for another man? She belonged to me until death do us part.
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Fuck my feelings, she would leave for the sake of my sanity. Her presence made me cringe in disgust. All I could think about was the day I caught her in bed with another man.
Fuck!
She reeked of him!
It drove me insane to think that his scent was all over her.
I almost lost it. My breath became harsh as I almost yanked my hair out in anger.
I would have punched the wall if Jasper hadn’t been beside me.
“Are you alright, my King?” he asked, pinning me with his gaze. It was too late to mask my expression; he read me like an open book.
I swallowed hard, staring at the floor before taking deep breaths to calm the anger rising inside me like a storm. Get it together, Damon. I yelled at myself, but it wasn’t working.
I was on the verge of an outburst.
“My King?” Jasper inquired, impatience lacing his voice.
I took a deep breath before turning toward the door. “I’m fine. Let’s go in.”
My hands slipped into my pockets before immediately pulling out the key card.
The safety of my brothers’ lives was paramount. I didn’t want anyone slipping in to harm them.
My jaw dropped when I pushed the door open. My eyes widened in disbelief, almost popping out of their sockets.
“What? This is a miracle!” Jasper gasped, rushing toward my brothers’ beds.
