Chapter 13

Damien's POV

I blinked in surprise at her tone. "What do you mean? Anne needs someone to protect her."

Stephanie scoffed. "What I want to know is why! She is not a child, Damian and I am sure she can defend herself although I do not see the reason to have Connor protecting her when no one is going to attack her."

And that was my fear. Until I got the mined lead, I did not want anyone or anything to hurt Anne. She was Alpha Elijah's prized princess although a part of me told me I was doing it for my own selfish interest.

I ignored the voice. "I know you do not trust her but trust me at least. Your jealousy is evident on your face," I teased her and she rolled her eyes.

"Well you tend to make me overly jealous. You need Connor tomorrow. No one is going to hurt Anne, I promise. I'll take care of her for you," she said with a smile.

I observed her expression, not really trusting her words. Stephanie was a very territorial and jealous woman. I would not be at peace leaving Anne in her