Chapter 16

• DEMION'S POINT OF VIEW
• I could not control the burning sensation that consumed me when I looked into her emerald-green eyes. It was as if an invisible force was pulling me towards her, compelling me to unravel the mystery that she embodied. The room suddenly felt suffocating, with the walls closing in on me. I needed air and space to clear my mind.
• With a frustrated grunt, I slammed the door shut behind me, shutting out the outside world for a moment. I took a deep breath, trying to regain control over my racing thoughts. My hand instinctively reached up to run through my fiery red locks, a habit I had developed whenever I felt overwhelmed.