Elise's POV. I wasn't thinking about the risks of being with him, the first thing that came to my mind when I saw him was to hug him. I felt this solace in his arms, there was this comfort that Damien was able to give me that no one else could offer. When he wrapped his hands around me, I felt somewhat relieved. As he planted a kiss on my hair, my weary heart skipped a beat. "I know that this isn't the right question to ask but are you okay?" He inquired, his voice full of care and softness. I desired to hold back my loud cries but I let them out. I couldn't act tough anymore. I allowed myself to show every vulnerability I could. "I'm not okay," I cried. "I have never felt this helpless in my life...I have never felt this sort of hurt before, it's so painful," "I'm here now, every

