Chapter 145

Maya's POV I had woken up just before we landed, but I refused to move. I kept my eyes shut and my breathing even, pretending to be asleep. Damien’s scent clung to me, heavy and unmistakable. I didn’t need anyone to tell me, he had held me. And I was almost certain he had kissed me, too. The urge to scrub my mouth raw was a clear enough sign. We were in a vehicle now, and I could sense his presence close by. I didn’t dare open my eyes. I could feel him watching me, waiting. If he knew I was awake, I had no doubt he would d try something. The very thought of Damien touching me again made my skin crawl. It wasn’t that he was unattractive, far from it, but that only made it worse. He knew exactly how to use his looks to manipulate others. I had seen it too many times. He had lied to more she-wolves than I could count, promising them the Luna title just to get them into his bed. He wasn’t a good man. Beyond the charm and the perfectly styled hair, there was nothing real about him. He cared