Chapter 188

Victoria's POV I cleared my throat, my wolf Nora restless beneath my skin. "Aren't you supposed to make me breakfast? Let's eat. I have a lot to do today." "You're not going anywhere dressed like that," Damian growled low, his eyes blazing with possessiveness that made my inner wolf stir. "Unless I come with you." "And why exactly would you be following me around?" I raised an eyebrow, challenging him. "To protect you." The smoky cedar scent around him intensified as he moved closer. "What if someone like Patrick tries to take advantage of you again? Someone as trusting as you needs protection." Fury flared within me, Nora roaring in response. "I don't trust anyone! And I certainly won't be fooled easily again." That painful chapter was behind me—a dark period I had no desire to revisit. Contrary to Damian's assumption, I didn't consider myself some helpless omega who fell for every trick. "Of course not," Damian's mouth curved into that infuriating half-smile. "You're intelligent. I'm