Damien POV
I stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window of my office, my gaze fixed on the back garden courtyard below.
Rachel and Leo.
They were barefoot in the grass, Scout circling them excitedly. Mark stood at a careful distance, hands clasped behind his back, eyes always alert even during moments like this.
I watched as Rachel chased Leo, her laughter carrying faintly through the glass. Leo shrieked with delight, his small legs moving as fast as they could—until he tripped and fell, landing softly on the grass.
My breath caught instinctively.
Rachel was there instantly, dropping to her knees and pulling him into her arms. Scout bounded over, licking Leo’s face enthusiastically until his laughter turned breathless.
I exhaled slowly.
For days now, I haven’t had the chance to
