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Damon's POV The moment my lips touched hers, the mate bond intensified. My heart was beating faster as my grip on the side of the bathtub tightened. I could see this ring of colors form around us right in my head. I knew if I opened my eyes to look, it'll be real. I felt as if an electric current was being run through me. I was supposed to hate this feeling, I was supposed to not want this bond but here I was locking my mouth with this beautiful woman. I did what a real coward would do- back off. I removed my mouth and leaned away from the bathtub she was sitting in. Kissing her wasn't part of the plan. I'd only wanted to help her and maybe play with her a little when I heard her struggling with getting washed. ?I opened that door without thinking twice. "That was fun" I spat, as if I didn't care. I stood up and was about walking away from her when she suddenly held on to my hand, not letting go. "What do you want Lyla? I asked, t