Chapter 3

Damien's words were like a punch to Teo's gut, his face turning a shade of angry red. Yet, he held back his retort. The Adams family held significant sway in the city, and challenging them, especially now with Damien openly standing by me, would likely spell trouble for the Silvas.

In Damien's arms, I was gasping for breath, trying to regain my composure after the stressful ordeal in the water. Watching Teo seethe with anger but unable to show it stirred up a confusing mix of emotions. He was once the man who occupied my every thought. Now, he looked…