Damien’s was completely immersed in the document he was reading when the door to his study burst open. He took one glance at the intruder and sighed inwardly, a sudden tension enveloping his whole being. A while ago, the mere presence of this person would bring him comfort. Now, however, her presence irritated him in ways unknown to him.
He dropped the papers in his hands and stood, rounding the desk to settle in front of it. For a few seconds nothing was said between them. Scarlett stood in front of him, looking livid and breathing heavily. The silence felt suffocating and Damien’s patience was running thin.
“You know better than to interrupt me while I work, Scarlett. Whatever brought you here better be serious.” Damien finally broke the silence, wanting nothing but to return to his ma
