The morning sunlight poured through the floor-to-ceiling windows, but its warmth did little to chase away the cold unease lingering in the penthouse. Scarlett sat at the edge of the bed, her hands clasped tightly, knuckles white. Sleep had eluded her all night, replaced by vivid memories, lingering fears, and an unrelenting sense of dread.Sebastian entered quietly, his sharp eyes taking in her tense posture. “Scarlett,” he said softly, his voice almost a caress, “you’ve been avoiding your thoughts, but you can’t fight them alone. Not today.”Scarlett shook her head, unwilling to meet his gaze. “It’s too much, Sebastian. I can’t… I don’t know if I can face it.”He sat beside her, one hand brushing over hers, warm and grounding. “You’ve faced worse than this, Scarlett. You’ve survived threats, lies, and betrayals. This is just another storm one we’ll face together.”Damien appeared behind them, leaning against the doorframe, his expression unreadable. Yet the tension in his posture, th
Last Updated : 2025-08-31 Read more