The next morning arrives like a razor. The sunlight is harsh, cutting through the city as if highlighting every danger lurking in the shadows. Damian stands by the window, arms crossed, eyes scanning the streets below, analyzing every possible threat. Eli watches him, heart hammering, the adrenaline from last night’s encounter still simmering. “You can’t see them all,” Eli whispers, more to himself than to Damian. “I don’t need to,” Damian replies, voice calm but layered with intensity. “I only need to see the ones who matter. Marcus is smart, but he underestimates me. And that’s his first mistake.” Eli swallows hard, glancing at Damian. There’s a sharp edge to him this morning, a quiet ferocity that makes Eli’s pulse quicken. He knows that edge isn’t just strategy—it’s protection, possessiveness, and dominance all rolled into one. Damian steps closer, brushing a hand along Eli’s jaw
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