"Can't you wait until morning to see your lover?" Damien asked as Elizabeth walked into Chase's house, her heels clicking on the floor.
"I told you to wait at the hotel. Why do you have to go through all this stress?" Elizabeth replied, her voice laced with irritation.
As she heard footsteps approaching, Charlotte's voice echoed through the hallway. "Elizabeth? What are you doing here? You're back?"
Elizabeth's eyes scanned the room, searching for Chase. "Where is he?" she asked, her tone demanding.
Charlotte's eyes narrowed slightly. "He isn't back yet. Does he know you're coming?" She glanced at Damien, her expression curious. "And who is this?"
Damien's face remained expressionless. "Blackwood, Damien Blackwood."
Elizabeth turned to him, her eyes flashing with annoya
