His Faulty Secretary

racing, wondering what to anticipate. Damien hadn't told her anything, save that she wa

the car, waiting for Damien to complete whatever he was doing inside his of

pen, and he got in, ca

" he inquired,

ard. "As ready

d," and then facing

ien going through some documents. His attention would occa

ing?" Damien questioned abru

ed. "I thought you said I'd

at once you enter, you cannot leave. And whatever you

in her throat. "I guess

s, fierce and unwaver

*

nstant they went inside the big metal doors, Ashley could feel the thick tension in th

ear, his palm resting firmly on her l

l heavier than the last. She looked around, trying not to draw att

ith interest and obvious confusion,

features weathered by old age but ruthless because of whatever industry they were in. Damien pulled out a c

his tone firm and serene

g examined under a microscope. She attempted to remain calm, but her heart

n his cheek, moved forward and narrowed his eyes as he gaze

Yes, you should know I don't j

en, making Ashley wonder about the

ss; it was war. The men nonchalantly discussed violence, as if it were just another tool in their armory.

p her expression normal. She had to remain calm and demonstrate her abil

his voice shrill and angry. "We lost two me

ained territory. You underst

th rage. "Losses? They were not

lammed his fist down on the table. Ashley startled, h

nd lethal. "Sit down! Now! Or I will a

hley as if searching for something in her, probably a weak

ised his voice or made any threats, yet as soon as he rose, the entire room became quiet

the meeting ended. They didn't talk until t

mien inquired afte

hands were trembling.

his gaze softening sli

e a whisper. "Because I feel

uietly. "You'll

th and destruction, it was horrific. However, something about Damien's strength and contr

get used to that," she sa

ng electricity through her. "Trust me, you will. And once

ouch, his words, they were

*

f the day kept replaying in her memory, but it wasn't the violence that tormented her. It

she want