Chapter 154

Victoria's POV I knew my grandfather's opinion about Damien Sterling hadn't improved—if anything, he seemed to despise him even more. The tension in Grandfather's voice whenever Damien's name came up made my wolf, Nora, bristle uncomfortably beneath my skin. "Grandfather," I said into the phone, my fingers absently tracing the edge of my mahogany desk, "Patrick Wagner can't keep staying at your estate forever. Kane has already selected several properties for him to consider. I'll have the files brought over, and Patrick can choose one he likes." To my surprise, a deep voice suddenly cut through the room behind me. "Victoria, don't trouble yourself. I've already found a place that suits me. The paperwork will be complete soon, and I'll be moving out of pack house shortly. I know I've been imposing on both of you." My spine stiffened as I turned to find Patrick standing in my office doorway, his tall frame filling the space with an effortless dominance that made Nora growl softly within