Chapter Sixteen"Need to go, baby," Damien said, his voice low as Clara lay on his chest."You want to go be with her?" she asked, her tone teasing, but her heart felt uneasy."No, baby. You know my dad," he said, pressing a soft kiss to her forehead. His hands traced her arms lightly before he reluctantly pulled away.Clara shifted, resting her head against his shoulder, wanting to hold onto him a little longer. He wrapped an arm around her waist, holding her close for a few seconds more. The warmth, the sound of his breathing, the steady rhythm of his heartbeat it was everything she wanted in that moment.Finally, he stepped back, straightening the sleeves of his white inner shirt. He glanced at her, lips curling in a brief, faint smile, then he moved to his suit and began buttoning it with deliberate care. Clara watched him with an evil smirk.He knelt for a second, brushing his lips over hers softly. "I’ll see you soon," he whispered. Then, he stood, leaving her alone on the bed.
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