DAMEON: I open my eyes to the sunlight streaming in through my window. My heart leaps with joy at the sight of Seraphina sleeping next to me, the dawn dancing on her cheeks like fairy dust. I roll over, wrapping my arm around her delicate body. She lets out a contented sigh and melts into my chest. I've experienced pleasure in my life. A lot of pleasure. But this feeling totally eclipses anything I've ever experienced before. It's pure ecstasy. I smell her hair, hugging her as close as possible without daring to wake her up. Suddenly my stomach sinks as reality washes over me. My father will know that I didn’t complete my mission last night, and he will come after me with a vengeance. A demonic growl rumbles deep within my chest as Seraphina sleepily rolls over and nuzzles her face in