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Penulis: J.O
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DAMIEN

I had to have her. Right now. Convincing Macey to follow me back to my office wasn’t hard once I reminded her of the things waiting for her—the things only I could give her.

She complained at first, whining about having a ton to do, deadlines and work piling up like a storm, but I wasn’t listening. All I heard was her voice, that sweet, soft tremor when she realized she was in my hands.

The moment Macey stepped into my office, I could feel the tension in the air, thick and heavy, like static just before a storm.

She tried to look casual, clutching her hands like she was here for business, like she had important things to do. I saw through it instantly. That flutter in her pulse, the way her lips parted slightly, the quick intake of breath—all signs she was already anticipating what was about to happen. And God, I wanted her so badly it hurt.

“Stop pretending,” I murmured, my voice low, rough, dangerous. “You’re not here for work, Macey. You’re here for me.”

Her eyes wid
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  • MY UNDOING   099

    DAMIEN “Damien, how are you feeling today?” Dr. Hale asked softly. Her gaze was warm and patient. There was something about the way she looked at me that made it feel safe to breathe, to admit the storms I’d been carrying inside. I drew in a deep breath, trying to calm the tightness in my chest. “I… I feel good. Really good. Excited, actually. About our baby. About… life. Even having Daisy now. It’s like… everything feels more complete. Like the world finally fits where it should.” She nodded, the hint of a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. “I know that feeling. Almost like you’re finally whole. Pieces of your life clicking into place.” I shook my head and let out a short laugh, almost bitter at the thought that she feels I’m still missing something. “No. Not almost. I feel complete. I don’t feel like anything is missing. Not a thing.” “That’s beautiful,” she said, scribbling a note in her pad, though her attention never left me. “And it’s important to feel that way. Tel

  • MY UNDOING   098

    MACEY I woke up to Damien holding me close, his arms tight around me like he couldn’t bear to let go. I laughed softly and tried to shift, but he held me down gently. “Five more minutes,” he murmured against my hair, and I melted into him, letting the warmth of his body chase away the edges of sleep. Those five minutes stretched like golden sunlight spilling over everything, and when they were done, he turned me over to face him, brushing my hair back from my face. “Good morning, baby,” he whispered, and kissed me. I kissed him back, soft and lingering, and then pulled away just enough to look him in the eyes. “We need to see the therapist together today,” I said, trying to keep my voice calm but feeling my chest tighten at the thought. Damien’s brow lifted slightly, and he took in a few steady breaths. “Sure,” he said finally. “No problem.” Then we moved together to the bathroom. What was supposed to be a shower quickly became something else for the first thirty minutes, f

  • MY UNDOING   097

    DAMIEN I got back home very late that night. Much later than I planned. The sky was already dark, that deep navy shade that made the edges of the world feel softer, quieter. My headlights washed over the driveway, and for a second, I just sat there in the car with my hands still gripping the steering wheel. My brain felt like an overworked engine—too hot, too strained, too full of the day I’d just survived. It had been one of those days made of back-to-back errands, endless phone calls, and decisions that felt heavier than they should. Every hour had been swallowed by lists, plans, driving across town, and running around like a man carrying too many secrets in his pockets. But they were good secrets. Beautiful ones. Ones that made my chest feel too full whenever I thought about them. The morning had been spent with Samantha, who had looked more thrilled than I’d ever seen her. She practically bounced while helping finalize the proposal plans. She told me—no, emphasized—that Ma

  • MY UNDOING   096

    MACEY Packing should not have taken as long as it did, but I kept stopping every few minutes to breathe. And not normal breathing. These were deep, tight, chest-heavy breaths, the kind that made it feel like I was trying to hold my entire world together. My hands shook every time I folded a shirt. My mind raced each time I zipped a pouch. Everything felt heavier than it actually was. I grabbed a few clothes, some toiletries and still felt like I was forgetting something important. My brain refused to settle. My heart refused to slow down. Daisy paced circles around my feet like a tiny furry storm cloud, and every time I paused, she bumped her head into my leg and whined, her big eyes blinking up at me as if she understood exactly what was happening. Honestly, she probably did. Dogs always seemed to know when emotions were running wild. When I finally scooped her into my arms, she exhaled... her whole body relaxing instantly. Her little paws curled into my shirt, her warm breath

  • MY UNDOING   095

    DAMIEN Macey had gone over to her place this morning with our dog, who practically cried when she tried to leave without her. She followed her everywhere, and of course Macey gave in. She said she needed to pick up a few personal things from her place, and I let her go even though I already missed her the moment the door closed behind her. She had no idea I had managed to get Samantha’s number from her phone without her noticing. Honestly, I deserved a medal for how smooth I was about it. I needed that number for everything I was planning, and I was relieved she had not caught me. I was glad for her, glad for us, and glad for the kind of peace I never thought I would have. Now I was driving into her parents’ compound, rehearsing the words in my head even though I knew I was going to fumble them the moment I saw them. I parked the car and sat there for a moment, gripping the steering wheel as if it could steady the chaos inside me. My heartbeat felt louder than the engine. I k

  • MY UNDOING   094

    MACEY It took a lot of convincing to get my parents to leave. After I told them I was pregnant, my mom’s shock melted into the biggest smile I had ever seen on her face. She cupped my cheeks in her hands, her eyes glistening as she whispered over and over how happy she was for me. I could feel her excitement, her love, wrapping around me like a warm blanket, and for a moment, I almost forgot the world outside that apartment. My dad, on the other hand, looked like he wanted to sink through the ground. He kept clearing his throat, shuffling his feet, and giving me that look that made me want to laugh and cry at the same time. I knew he loved me, and I knew he would come around, but at that moment, he seemed completely out of his depth with the news I had just dropped on him. A few minutes later, finally, they left. The quiet that settled after their departure felt heavy, but I knew I needed to breathe, to center myself. I turned to Damien, who had stayed just a few steps behind

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