THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT YOU DID

Damon's P.O.V

I close my eyes and consider just walking away. I immediately push that stupid idea away, I wouldn't make it three steps before coming back.

There wasn't a bone in my body that wanted anything but to make sure she was safe and okay if nothing else. She was my mate, whether or not I wanted a human or anything else, she was my fucking mate and I had to help her.

"What's your name?" I ask once I'd found control again. I fold my arms loosely as I study her, her chest rising and falling much slower now as she leaned against the bricks.

"Marina." She replies and her heart rate spikes directly after.

"Got that out of your system?" I ask flatly as I study her. "Why don't you tell me your real name now?"

"Taylor." She replies and her heart gives her away yet again, the most torturous organ for a human.

"Third times the charm." I offer, my tone more mocking than I'd intended.

"Aileen." She grinds out through clenched teeth.