Sweet Sinful Night

hina'

ercing and urgent. His powerful hands gripped my arms as he

espite my attempt to sound cool. "But what th

ated by the dim glow of the city lights seeping through the shattered glass. "This is a me

is what she's doing? What type of business rival

wall. "Elaine doesn't play by the rules, Seraphina. She's been waiting for the proper o

ire mogul trying to close a merger. I'm merely the woman yo

more than just a pawn, whether you want to admit it or not. You'r

old. "You didn't answer my question," I remarked, crossing my arms. "Why

er, control, and anyone who stands in her way becomes collateral damage. She's bee

is words sinking in. "Into you?"

ng as he drew closer. "She wanted a partnership, both professio

d you didn't think to warn me?" I demanded, my voice rising. "You knew

n. "I thought I could handle her, keep her at bay. But she sees you as a vuln

art? There is no us, Damon. This is a business

h, raking a hand through his hair. "This isn't just about business anymore," he remarked gently.

ath. "What I need is the truth. No more half-answers, no more secrets.

g within himself. Finally, he nodded, his shoulders sagging

. "Elaine knows things about me-about my family-that could destroy everything I've built.

on?" I asked, my voice

h regret. "Deals I've made to protect my company,

couldn't speak. "You're telling me you

do to survive in this world. But Elaine doesn't care about the bac

should have told me this sooner," I replied, my voice trembling. "You

, Seraphina. Not just for the merger, but for this war. You're t

what I signed up for, Damon," I whispered, tears pricking at the corners

sorry for dragging you into this. But I assure you, Se

the storm roaring inside me. "And what if you can't?" I as

yes flashing with determination. "Beca

ugh the penthouse, followed by a low, foreign voice. "Bo

ng as a figure emerged from the shadows. It was a man I didn't recognize

amon demanded, stepping p

jacket. "Let's just say I'm here on behalf of someo

nated in my thoughts

, his voice calm but tinged with dang

," Damon muttered,

er tightening on the trigg

ear and determination. I had no idea how we were going to get out o