His contract, my chains
And Damien's cold, controlled one.
I threw on my robe and walked to the top of the stairs. Below, in the foyer, Damien stood with his back to me, his hands clenched at his sides. Eleanor was in front of him, elegant as ever in a cream silk blouse and tailored trousers. Behind her, Ethan was carrying two large suitcases, grinning like he'd just won a prize.
"Mother," Damien said, his voice strained. "You can't just move in without telling me."
"I'm not moving in," Eleanor said smoothly. "I'm visiting. For a few weeks. There's a difference."