Undeserving of praise

Damon's priority was to get Talia out of there. He reached to hold her.

"Careful, Alpha…"

Damon paused when he heard Keith's voice, and he whipped his head that way to see Keith in a sorry state.

Damon was 99% confident that nothing happened between Talia and Keith, but Damon was irritated that Talia was releasing her sweet sounds for Keith to hear. And who knew what else she did for Keith to hear and see before Damon arrived?

Damon's hostility swelled at the realization that Keith didn't wreck his own body. It was Talia's doing. Why would she do that if Keith didn't get handsy?

"What did you do to her?" Damon growled.

One wrong move from Keith, and Damon was ready to end whatever was left of Keith's life.

"Nothing, Alpha," Keith said and quickly lowered his gaze. "There was a Guardian and…"

"I know. Caleb told me." Damon snapped.