Chapter 57

Victoria's POV： I grabbed a silk scarf from nearby and wrapped it around my face, leaving only my eyes exposed. The scarf would help mask my scent receptors a bit, making it easier to handle being near Damien. With my wolf senses heightened from the adrenaline of the runway, I needed all the protection I could get. "Victoria, was this scarf part of your intentional design?" Grace asked, admiring the effect. "It looks amazing—like a mysterious sea goddess with half her face concealed. It's absolutely brilliant!" I hadn't planned it at all. The truth was, I could sense Damien's smoky cedar and midnight rose scent even from the runway, and it was making Nora, my wolf, restless inside me. The hand-crafted charm bracelet that usually helped conceal my alpha status was starting to feel warm against my skin, working overtime to mask my true nature. "Not really. Does it look okay? I can take it off if it doesn't work," I replied, trying to sound casual. Grace grinned. "Keep it! It's perfect fo