Chapter 169

Victoria's POV Damian didn't press me to leave. He simply stood there, his amber eyes fixed directly on me under the dim glow of the streetlights. "What is it you want to tell me?" Damian asked directly, his voice a low, gravelly rumble that sent a shiver down my spine. My lips parted slightly, but faced with the powerful Alpha, I found myself wavering involuntarily. My wolf Nora stirred restlessly within me; despite my attempts to maintain composure, she was still deeply drawn to him. "I was going to ask if you wanted something to drink," I finally managed, forcing a casual tone. "My treat. I was just thinking we could grab something from the shop." "Something to drink?" he echoed. "Booze, naturally," I managed a small, forced laugh. "My treat. I figured we could just swing by the convenience store on the way." Without waiting for his response, I turned and headed towards the shop at the complex entrance. As I walked away, I could feel his gaze following me, that familiar intensity bo