Amara’s POV.

Despite the strange emotions I was experiencing, I was able to stand up and approach him. I placed my hand on his back to help him sit. Electricity flowed through my veins as soon as we made physical contact. I retained my breath when I realized we were sitting next to each other. We were in close proximity and I’d never felt more awkward around him. For some reason, when Damien was around, he made me feel abnormally nervous.

He took hold of my hand and entwined our fingers, causing me to freeze. My heart stopped for a millisecond and whoosh it went, faster than a rocket beating...