The night was heavy with silence, broken only by the rhythmic hum of the city beyond Damian’s estate. Aria leaned against the cool marble railing of the balcony, staring at the stars scattered like silver dust across the sky. Her heart was restless. The evening replayed in her mind—the way Selene had clung to Damian, the whispers of power and control swirling through the ballroom, and the way Damian’s eyes had found hers, steady and unyielding amidst the chaos.
And yet, doubt lingered.
Was she truly part of his world? Or was she just a fleeting distraction?
She hugged her arms close as the breeze teased her hair, half-hoping, half-fearing that Damian would follow her outside.
An Unexpected Arrival
The door creaked softly. She didn’t have to turn to know who it was. His presence filled
