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~Belinda's POV
Damon stormed out, his footsteps echoing like thunder. My chest squeezed tight, my eyes burned, and before I knew it, tears slipped down my cheeks.
I turned slowly toward Rowan and Kael, my voice shaking.
"Tell me," I whispered, clutching my chest. "How else can I prove myself to him? How else can I make Damon see that I didn't order Dolph? That I never betrayed him?"
Rowan's face softened as he stepped closer. His voice dropped low, almost like he didn't want to frighten me with the strength in it.
"Belinda, stop blaming yourself," he said gently. "We know the truth. Damon's angry now, yes, but anger doesn't last forever. He will come around."
I lifted my eyes to him, searching, desperate for something steady to hold on to. Hearing him now made my chest tighten.
Kael finally spoke.