Damon took off his suit jacket. “She’s my wife.”
Susan’s eyes widened. “Your wife?”
I froze. “Excuse me?”
He didn’t even glance at me as he handed his jacket to the butler. “You heard me.”
The woman smiled wider, clearly delighted. “Oh, how wonderful! You never told us you were married, sir.”
“That’s because it happened recently,” he said, loosening his tie.
I turned to him, my voice coming out in a whisper. “What are you doing introducing me like that?”
“Making sure they know who you are,” he replied quietly, then looked to Susan. “Could you show her to the guest room?”
“Of course,” she said. “Dinner will be ready soon.”
I glared at him but he turned away.
I followed her upstairs, my steps heavy. The house was too quiet and too neat but I could still feel Damon’s presence even
