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him at Damian’s word.

Chase stood dumbly as Damian smiled, gave a little bow, and walked away. Sabrina followed

gracefully behind. The sword had disappeared.

The Brothers and slaves stared as Damian walked past them, nodding with a patronizing smile. “I

will see you all again soon,” he said. He and Sabrina disappeared through the curtain and as one,

everyone looked at Chase and Richard.

“What the hell happened?” Chase asked Richard.

Richard’s eyes were as wide as Chase had ever seen them and his mouth moved but no sound

came out.

“What did he mean, ‘I am far more than he’?”

Richard shook his head. “I don’t—” He blew out a breath. “Fuck.”

Chase stared. Richard rarely cursed.

Richard leaned against the wall and laced his fingers on top of his head. He closed his eyes and

took in several deep breaths. “I think that is the reason Theo urged you to become Sabrina’s Master.”

He opened his eyes. “I think Damian is Vamar.”

“How is that possible? How could we have not known?” Chase narrowed his eyes. “How could

you have not known?”

Richard straightened. “I know you’re upset, Chase. But—”

“Upset?” Chase growled. “Upset? That motherfucker took my wife. Transformed her into some

creature I’ve never seen before.” He stalked away a few steps and turned back around. “He took my

wife, Richard! I am far more than just ‘upset’!”

“Chase, listen—”

Chase set his jaw. “How the fuck did that happen in your Manor?”

Richard’s eyes flashed and he opened his mouth, but then shook his head and pressed his lips

together. “I don’t know,” he said softly. He blinked several times, eyes watering. “I’m so sorry,

Chase.”

Chase’s rage evaporated at Richard’s soft answer and he leaned against the wall and slumped to

the ground. “I don’t understand.” He looked up. “I thought I could protect her by becoming her

Master.” His voice cracked on the last word.

Richard kneeled next to him. “He is powerful. So powerful. I didn’t sense any Immortalness when

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