Chapter 34 The Quiet Before The Storm

• The warmth of Damian’s lips lingered on Elena’s mouth long after their kiss ended. For a moment, the mansion felt peaceful,almost sacred. The storm that had roared through the night was finally quiet, leaving only soft raindrops sliding down the windows like the world was exhaling after holding its breath too long.
• Damian’s hand rested gently on the side of her face, his thumb brushing her cheekbone with a softness she’d once thought he wasn’t capable of.
• “You look tired,” he murmured.