Chapter 150

Sloane was radiant now. Confident. Grounded. Untouchable. And only now did Damon realize, now she was truly qualified to stand beside him, not as an accessory, but as an equal partner. That realization burned. “Sloane.” The others followed Ethan away to finalize contracts. Sloane turned to leave as well, she wanted to head back to the Volkov Villa, check on Jeremy, return to a quiet life that finally belonged to her. But Damon stopped her. The irritation flashed across her face instantly. She didn’t even bother hiding it. To be honest, she couldn’t understand it anymore, how she’d once loved this man so desperately. The sight of him now stirred nothing but instinctive revulsion. She looked at him coolly. “If you have something to say, Alpha Blackthorn, say it quickly.” Damon’s voice was unexpectedly gentle, stripped of the arrogance and superiority he used to wear like armor. “It’s been a while,” he said. “Am I really not even allowed to talk to you?” Sloane nodded without hesitation.