Alpha Damon (Sienna) novel Chapter 173

Damon:

I waited in the hall, arms folded tightly across my chest, feeling the tension radiating through the air like a live wire.

I knew my father was with her.

I trusted him, at least, when it came to Sienna, I did. But it still didn’t ease the storm inside me.

It still did not ease the stress that I felt, knowing that my wolf wanted to be around her. And yet I couldn’t. Not when she was as upset as she was. Not when I knew that she needed her space as well.

When the door opened, he stepped out, his expression unreadable.

He clapped his hand once on my shoulder. a heavy, silent gesture, and then he walked away, not saying a word.

I didn’t need him to.

I could see it in his eyes.

Whatever walls Sienna had built inside herself were starting to crack. And for once, my father had chosen to help her pick up the pieces instead of letting her shatter.

And I knew that he his presence around her was one that she needed, despite her not willing to admit it. Sometimes her ego is going to end up putting her in a situation where she is just going to find herself dealing with her pain alone. I was just thankful that we were by her side to remind her that she did not need to be alone.

I exhaled slowly, rubbing a hand over my face.

“Alpha.” Ethan’s voice broke through my thoughts.

I looked up to see him standing at the end of the hall, Carter a few steps behind him.

I motioned for them to follow me, heading toward the war room, a private space reserved for matters just like this. I crossed my arms over my chest as I looked at them, waiting for what they were going to say.

“Well?” I demanded. “Tell me you found something. I don’t want this to keep dragging more than it already has, and it seems to me that this is all that seems to be happening lately.”

Ethan looked grim. “We found traces of Delilah’s presence in a few places. Old records. Nothing concrete, at least, not from the official registries. But there’s more.”

Carter handed me a folder.

“What are you going to do about her? Sienna, how is she feeling about everything that’s going on?” Ethan asked. Carter’s eyes hardened, but he said nothing.

“She’s going to handle it. I don’t know how, but one way or the other, she’s going to do her best to try and get over things. Knowing her, she’s just going to block it in and I’m going to keep needing to pull it out of her. I’ll just need to be careful with everything that I say.” I’m muttered under my breath. I nodded at the men before walking out, my chest heavy with each step that I took.

Because I knew this, no matter how hard I was going to try and deny it, Sienna was going to block me out. And not because she wanted to, but right now it is going to be the one way that she was going to be able to try and cope with things.

I walked inside the nursery, my arms crossed over my chest as I watched her cradling our daughter in her arms. Her eyes met mine for a moment before she looked down at our daughter.

“I was just putting card to sleep. We can go to the room afterwards if you want. I’m not really hungry. If you are, just head off to the dining room. You don’t need to worry about me.” She said, and I hummed in response before walking inside. I saw it on my knees in front of her, putting my hand on her leg gently.

“I know that you’re trying your best, but I also want you to know that I’m going to stand by your side. Today, tomorrow and until my last breath. I just want you to know that I’m going to be there for you regardless of anything that might happen.” I whispered. I took her hand in mine and gently kissed her. She smiled at me but looked down at our daughter who stirred.

“I will put Isla in bed.” She said, clearing her throat, removing her hand from mine, making my chest ache when I realized that she was pushing me away. “I’ll be out with you in a moment…”