As Damien strode away from Dravena's castle, he couldn't help but shake his head and murmur under his breath. "Females of this species are utterly impossible."
His mind inevitably drifted to the two most vexing women who seemed determined to make his immortal existence a never-ending headache - Dravena and Rose. Though radically different in many ways, they shared one crucial similarity - an apparent deep-seated hatred for him.
Dravena's loathing was born of his refusal to entertain her incessant romantic delusions. For centuries, she had harbored an unhealthy obsession with him, constantly scheming and manipulating in hopes of claiming him as her mate. Her recent tantrum over his relationship with Rose was just the latest in a long line of unhinged outbursts.
As for Rose...well, her animosity was a bit more perplexing.
