Damien POV I kept pacing back and forth across the living room while the butler moved around the house, gathering Nona's men as quickly as possible. Every time I heard footsteps in the hallway, I looked toward the door, hoping it meant everyone was finally ready, but the wait was becoming unbearable. “How much longer?” I asked again, turning toward Nona. She was standing near the sofa, watching me with the same worried expression she had been wearing ever since we discovered Leah was missing. “Just a little while, Damien. Be patient. They're getting everyone together.” “I don't have time to be patient,” I snapped. The moment the words left my mouth, I regretted them. Nona hadn't done anything wrong, and she was just as desperate to get Leah back as I was. “I'm sorry,” I said, rubbing a hand over my face. “I shouldn't have shouted at you.” “I know you're scared for her,” Nona replied gently. “We all are.” I nodded, but her reassurance didn't make the waiting any easier. Leah wa
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