---- Chapter 466 Her voice was inches from his ear, her breath warm against his skin.


    He could feel every inch of her pressed against him, the frantic beat of her heart matching his own.


    The growls grew louder, the ground trembling slightly under the weight of approaching footsteps.


    Damiens muscles tensed, his instincts screaming at him to fight, but Alexs hand found his and gripped it tightly.


    Don''t, she whispered, her lips brushing against his car.


    They''ll pass.


    You cant fight them in this condition.


    There is a thin line between bravery and stupidity.


    Don''t cross it.


    Hearing that, he lets go.


    She was right.


    They were too many, and he was not in a position to fight.


    They continue toy there.


    ---- Chapter 466 Damien closes his eyes and he couldn''t help see the shes of those crimson eyes.


    That protruding belly, that kiss.


    What have they made of her? He no longer recognises her.


    She just stood there, staring at him nkly as the monsters leaped at him.


    Does she really not remember him? Could she have watched him die without an ounce of emotion on her features? Does he really means nothing for her? Princess.


    He could do anything to have her back but does she even wants to be back...


    she looked...


    content.


    Happy with that man.


    Heartbreak.


    Tt sucks.


    And he died at the very momen.


    His soul left his body when he saw her with another mans child ---- He would have died...


    if she...


    Alex wouldn''t have pulled him out.


    Damiens green eyes open up to met those hazel orbs through the slivers of moonlight peeking through the leaves.


    She was already staring at him.


    As always.


    Their breaths mingled in the tight space, shallow and synchronized.


    The intimacy of the moment was suffocating, yet grounding He was neverfortable letting anyone even touch him other than Zariyan.


    He had been loyal to her, even if she doesn''t remember him.


    But this woman...


    he was somehowfortable with her touch.


    Her warmth, her presenceit tethered him to life, to hope in moments when he got weak.


    She dragged him out the very ws of death.


    How...


    ---- how could he hate her even if he wanted to? The monsters prowled closer, their snarls vibrating through the forest.


    Damien could see their shadowy forms just beyond the leaves, their glowing eyes scanning the ground for prey.


    Alex shifted slightly, her body pressing more firmly against his as if to shield him.


    The movement sent a jolt of pain through his leg, but he didnt make a sound He couldn''t.


    The creatures paused mere feet away, sniffing the air.


    Damien held his breath, his gaze fixed on Alex''s face.


    Her hazel eyes were wide, her lips parted as she struggled to keep her breathing steady.


    She was scared...


    he didn''t like it.


    He wanted to ease her worries.He wanted to say something, anything, but the words stuck in his throat Instead, before he could stop him, his hand tightened around hers, a silent promise that he wasnt giving up.