Bella’s POV I followed Damian into his throne room with my heart pounding in my chest. I didn’t know what I would do if I finally met him face to face. It had been a while since I had seen him and I wondered what I would do with him before me. “Are you okay?” I heard him ask as I took in deep breaths before giving off my words. “I’ll be fine.” The heavy doors swung open, revealing a grand chamber adorned with beautiful colors and gleaming chandeliers. However, as we stepped inside, a toxic aura filled the air, assaulting my senses. The presence of the rival alpha hung like a menacing cloud, sending a shiver down my spine. Fear gripped me, and my knees threatened to buckle under the weight of the imminent danger. But as I looked at Damian, his face was straight and unwavering, I