SOPHIA’S POV
I arrived outside Damien’s company late in the afternoon.nMy hands were tight around my bag strap. I had come with one clear reason - to ask Damien for help, to ask if Ashley could stay with my parents for the night.
I told myself it was practical.
This was about Ashley and nothing more. It would give Ashley some time to bond with my parents. They would be happy to have her. She didn’t really know them that well. It could also be my way of making it up to her for not being there for her this morning.
We could spend some time together tonight.
I didn’t go inside right away.
Something made me slow my steps. I soon knew why.
Damien stood a short distance from the entrance, near one of the stone pillars. Tiffany was with him. They were standing close, facing
