Damon's POV

“I never saw that coming.” I held my head as my nerves shot up.

Adrian's problem had never been my problem, not since when we were kids.

But I can't deny feeling an extreme sense of duty to him, especially as he saved me from death's lair.

“I'm gonna need details.” I said.

“If you're asking for a reason. I don't have any. I just did it. That bitch has had too much control over my life for a very long time. I got tired of it. I badly wanted a test, but the idea of having my first heir mothered by her didn't sit well with me.”...