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~Damon's POV
I had just lifted the cup of water to my lips when I heard the pounding of boots outside. Then the door flew open.
"My Lord…!"
The guard was breathless, eyes wide and filled with panic.
"What is it?" I snapped, standing too quickly.
"It's the palace, Alpha!" he said, his voice trembling. "We're under attack!"
The words hit me like a blade to the chest. "What?"
"They came through the east side, my Lord. They broke through the outer wall. The warriors are fighting, but there are too many…"
"Sound the alarm," I ordered sharply. "Call our soldiers. Send the maids to the lower chambers now!"
"Yes, Alpha!" he said and ran off.
My blood boiled. I grabbed my sword from the table, my hands shaking with fury.
"Who is so stupid enough to strike at my pack?!"
I didn't even care that my chest still burned where the poison had torn through me. I stormed out of my room, my bare feet slamming against the cold floor as I made my way to Kael and Rowan's quarters.
