I placed a gentle kiss on her forehead, my lips lingering there for a moment. A strange sense of peace settled over me, and I let my eyes flutter closed, just for a moment, savoring the quiet, the warmth, the weight of my daughter in my arms.
"You and me, kid," I whispered, barely aware that I was even speaking. "No matter what happens, I promise I’ll be here. I won’t let anyone hurt you."
A deep exhale sounded from the doorway.
I stiffened instantly, my whole body going rigid. My wolf stirred, alerting me to the presence behind me before I even had to look.
Damon.
I looked up at him, my breath hitching as I met his gaze. He stood in the doorway, his arms crossed over his chest as he leaned against the frame like he has been standing there for a while.
And when his green eyes locked
