Chapter 28: Strawberry Lips
Morning light filters through the estate, casting a golden glow over the vast land. After everything that has happened—the letter, the fear, the desperate need to run—today feels oddly calm. The tension lingers beneath the surface, but for now, Damien and Elara allow themselves a moment to breathe. Elara stands by the kitchen counter, chopping fresh herbs while Damien watches her from across the room. It’s almost surreal, seeing her like this, humming softly as she prepares a meal. He leans against the doorway, arms crossed, a lazy smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. “You’re spoiling me,” he says, voice low and amused. “Cooking, humming, and looking dangerously cute while you do it.” She gives him a sharp look over her shoulder. “I can add poison to the dish, you know.” “Still wor
- Writer
