Aurora’s POV
“Damion, don’t do this.” My voice cracked as I reached for him. “Don’t give in to her demands.”
He wouldn’t meet my eyes. His shoulders were tense, his gaze fixed on the floor.
“Aurora,” he said quietly, “the deal was signed years ago… long before you and I met.”
My breath caught. “What?”
Sera stepped forward, wrapping her hand around his arm like she owned him. A smirk curved her lips.
“His life was saved by my father and uncle. In return, he pledged himself to me. That contract has been sealed in blood.”
“Damion,” I whispered, shaking my head as tears threatened to fall. “Tell me she’s lying.”
His jaw clenched. He didn’t answer.
That silence was my answer.
“No,” I breathed, blinking back the tears burning my eyes.
Sera leaned into him, tilting her head mockingly a
