Chapter 195

Victoria's POV Grandfather still hadn't returned to the States, so our daily phone calls had become routine. Every evening, I'd clutch my phone tightly, hiding my concern for his health behind seemingly casual conversation. "As long as you're doing well, I can rest easy," I said, twirling a strand of blonde hair around my finger. "Grandfather, I miss you." "I miss you too, sweetheart," his deep voice came through the speaker. "Has that Sterling fellow been bothering you lately?" I rolled my eyes, feeling my wolf Nora stirring with interest. "Grandfather! His name is Damian, and he's not 'bothering' me. Why do you have such strong prejudices against him?" I shifted on the leather sofa, tucking my feet up. "By the way, have you taken my advice and kept your distance from the Wagner family like I asked?" Grandfather's meaningful silence made me smile. "See?" I laughed. "You expect me to listen to you while completely ignoring my thoughts. You're so authoritarian! Though I suppose my stubb