Quiet Reign
"I just need some quiet. I'll see you guys in the office tomorrow morning."
"Get some rest, Damaris," Selah said softly, her left hand coming up to touch Damaris's shoulder. The raw, uncut black diamond promise ring glinted under the chandelier, a blinding reminder of the beautiful future they were all trying to build. "You’ve earned it."
Damaris nodded, not trusting her voice to speak again. She turned and walked toward the exit, her pace quickening with every step until she was practically rushing through the grand lobby.