(Aeris/Ember POV)
"Someone is feeling shy, I wonder who that is?" Damon's voice echoed from beside me, he didn't bother to hide the playfulness in his tone.
I pulled the blanket away from my face, I knew my cheeks were as red as a tomato. "Are you talking to me?!" I pouted angrily.
He leaned closer caressing my cheeks. "I wouldn't dare." He replied with a smile, his eyes sparkling like stars.
"Liar." I huffed before glaring at him. "My reputation is ruined because of you."
He pointed to himself in surprise. "Me?"
I nodded hastily.
"But it takes two to tango," he said, smoothing my hair. His gaze which had been tender and soft hardened and a frown formed on his forehead. His eyes were a little dazed as if he was in a trance.
"Damon," I tapped his shoulder.
He stood up abruptly. "I'll be back in a moment."
I frowned at his words, I could feel his sudden worry.
He stopped midway and turned towards me. "Come with me, you are the only one who can open the protective barrier."
