Chapter 187

Victoria's POV "What if I don't want to try?" I said defiantly, chin raised high, refusing to give in. My wolf Nora purred excitedly within me. "Then I still won't let you leave." Damian's voice dropped an octave, sending shivers through my entire body. Before I could protest again, his lips covered mine once more. This time, the kiss wasn't rough and urgent like before, but rather like mature lovers carefully exploring each other's boundaries. His hands, which had been gripping my waist tightly, began roaming over my body. His lips traveled from mine down to my neck, leaving a trail of fire. I couldn't deny my body's response to him. My breathing quickened, my skin burned, and Nora practically howled with approval. My wolf nature recognized what my human side refused to admit—Damian Sterling awakened primal instincts deep within me that Ethan had never touched. It wasn't until my clothes were half undone that I snapped back to awareness. "Damian, you—" I gasped as his teeth grazed a p