is

" I finally asked, b

ng down the path that led out of the

d to me in the rearview mirror.

hlands?"

ed, offering no f

veway. Guards were stationed outside, and

lking in our direction, and I

is name?' I th

n continued. "You didn't pick up

andle." Damien sa

mean a bimbo?" He jerked his head in my di

ien replied evenly. "Our paths crossed by chance. Though, it

red to as Hugh looked shocke

ing into a faint smirk. He turned to me, holdi

no room for argument. Reluctantly, I r

spreading across his face. He turned back to the m

won," H

replied, the smirk

n on the back. "We

eyes cold as they shifted back

ne walls seemed to close in around me, and I couldn't ignore the guard

ndered. 'And why were the

d standing near the door. "Inform everyone to meet me at

e room was filled with men who ros

news," Dami

I'm here to inform you that. It was all for a good cause. I h

"With this, we are abo

men raising their glasses and po

the edge of the room

eople some ga

with a firm grip. His touch was unsettlingly war

it possible," Damien declare

e celebrate, because v

ses toward me. I managed a weak smile, unsure

ed on mine for a mom

ut to him, as I s

and a lot to say. So

hall Damien was gone.

oice said behind me. I turned to see

ly. "Yes, do you

her face. "I can help y

of corridors. But when we rea

" I asked, my

twisted into a sn

he guards stationed at

door closed, she turned on me. Grabbing my hair, she

take my place as the leading lady?" she s

"I'm not here for that! I on

r powerful men like Damien for their wealth and influence. But let me tell you somethi

hill down my spine. "He

fore-the infamous Santos gang, a deadly

her voice dropping to a dangerous whisper. "O

their sight making my stomach churn. Before I could

red, his eyes narrowing as

u doing here

hrobbing from the slap. "I

a fight but that doesn't m

s. "Are you the le

ld you about me or did

rue Damien." I asked, not

told you my n

question. Are you real

't so frightening as he leaned forwa

nd find out."

ing the chance."

t chance." His voice rose. "N

ou." I said. "I don't want

too

e yanked my forward, dr

after shutting