Chapter 52Clarissa’s POVThe Kiss That Exposed EverythingI did call Damien. At least, not the way I thought I would. Honestly, I don’t think I could have gotten through that moment if not for the way Damien handled it.Sophia was so ready to do anything, anything possible—in order to get back at me. Her rage was uncontrollable, wild like fire consuming everything in its path.That was why she didn’t notice when I reached for the counter. My fingers trembled, slipping across the cold surface until they brushed against my phone. She was too busy struggling with me, clawing at my arm, shoving me against the wall, and screaming in my face. She didn’t see the screen light up, or rather, she didn’t notice the call connect.I was sure Damien heard the noise, the crashes, the sound of Sophia’s rage, and the muffled cries tearing from my throat. And maybe, just maybe, that was why he rushed here.He came just in time, because if he hadn’t… If she had landed that horrible slap on my face, it
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