Damian’s POV Summoning my own inner strength, I shifted into my true form—a creature of the night, possessing powers beyond the realm of humanity. My eyes glowed with an otherworldly light as I faced Bella, my voice now a low, menacing growl. “I have tried reasoning with you and making you understand that this is not the way forward. I have tried talking to you as a friend would. I have tried holding back my rage and watched you destroy everything around. But since you won’t listen to reason, then I will have no choice but to stop you by any means necessary," I snarled. Her eyes widened, a little bit of fear crossing her face. She hesitated for a moment, torn between her instincts and the remnants of her humanity. But the beast within her prevailed, and she lunged at me once more, te