Chapter 219

Victoria's POV Damien's perfectly sculpted muscles rippled beneath my fingertips, each defined ridge and valley an invitation to explore further. His body was a masterpiece—powerful, hard, and impossibly warm against my touch. When my hands roamed across his chest, he let out a deep, primal growl that vibrated through my core. "Victoria," he breathed, his midnight blue eyes tracking my wandering fingers with predatory intensity. I felt my wolf, Nora, stirring beneath my skin, responding instinctively to Arthur, Damien's wolf. The mating bond between us pulsed with renewed energy, no longer hindered by the enchanted bracelet I'd finally removed. The smoky cedar and midnight rose scent of him filled my senses, making my head swim with desire. "You like what you see?" His voice was rough with need as he watched me explore his body. "You know I do," I whispered, tracing the defined lines of his abs. The contact sent electricity through my fingertips and straight to my core. My body respond