Damian's POV

"Well, there's no other way. Looks like I'll have to sleep here," I said, letting a wicked smile slip out. Because the idea of being close to her tonight sounded way too tempting.

Stella's eyes widened, and she took two quick steps back.

"You can't sleep here, Damian."

"I can," I replied without hesitation, meeting her gaze head-on. "And I will."

She let out a deep sigh, running a hand through her hair, clearly too exhausted to keep fighting.

"If you insist so much, slee