Ruby
I closed my eyes, pacing back and forth through the living room. I kept on checking the wall clock, and now it was past midnight. Damien had never stayed out this long. He usually finishes at the king's palace by 8:00 pm.
What could be keeping him for so long? I thought as I adjusted my lingerie and went out for the umpteenth time to check for any sign of him, but there was none.
I came back to my apartment with my eyes darting from my clock to the door. I sat on the couch as my legs had already grown weak from paci. Just then, I heard a creak from the door, making me spring up to my feet.
“Dammy?” I called out, rushing to get the door. My eyes met his in a few seconds, making me flinch.
“Damien,” I called softly. “Where have you been? I was beginning to get worried,” I asked
