Chapter 123

Victoria's POV "Damian," I gasped as his teeth grazed that particularly responsive spot. The sound of his name seemed to unleash something primal in him. He growled—an actual Alpha rumble that vibrated from his chest into mine—before capturing my mouth in a bruising kiss that claimed and conquered. His hands weren't idle. They roamed from my waist up my ribcage, thumbs brushing the undersides of my breasts through thin fabric. Even that slight touch sent lightning racing through my system. Nora was going wild in my chest, recognizing her mate even as my human brain tried to deny it. I threaded my fingers through his thick hair and yanked him back to me, initiating a kiss that left zero doubt about my desires. That was all the green light he needed. With swift, sure movements, he unbuttoned my blouse and shoved it open, his hungry gaze devouring the sight of my lace-covered breasts. The cool air pebbled my nipples beneath the thin fabric, and I arched involuntarily when he lowered his h