Chapter 34

• Damon
• A surge of emotions washed over me. Relief, hope, and a profound longing collided within me. The weight of uncertainty that had been pressing down on my shoulders seemed to lift, if only for a moment, and I couldn't help but feel a glimmer of happiness.
• Serena was out there, and Ashford had managed to locate her. I couldn’t believe my Beta succeeded in finding her when we had no single lead to her whereabouts. It spoke volumes about the capabilities of my future Beta. Ashford's determination and resourcefulness had given me a newfound sense of hope and admiration.