It was hard to miss the way she lingered on the word mate, as if she was tasting it for herself.
“You just woke up. It would be impossible for you to know anything about me, wouldn’t it?” Damon asked, his eyes studying hers. She looked down at her lap, avoiding his gaze, before humming in response.
“I was attacked by rogues,” she continued, her voice steady. “I tried to escape, ended up running through multiple territories. I didn’t mean to trespass. I was trying to survive. I got completely lost. I did not really understand how I could get out of the forest. I tried to navigate my way but it did not work. They were everywhere. Their scent just managed took over the whole forest. And I could not find it in myself to run towards human main streets. If I did, they would take me to a hospit
