Shattered Vows, Hidden Flames

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nt of obsession. Amira walked behind Damien, her footsteps muffled by the lush black carpets. Not a sin

e hall. Damien stopped abruptly, turning his whee

y questions. Meals are at designated times. I don't repeat myself. I don't tolerate incompetence. Do your job, an

than to challenge a man drawing line

ace, searching-maybe for d

y with a flick of his fingers. "Jam

s uniform was immaculate, his expression unreadable, but something about him remin

said with a short bow. "

followed him through a narrower hallwa

and polite. "Or perfume. Or clutter. Keep your shoes aligned inside th

a replied. "A

aff. But don't worry. There

pause. "He doe

last assistant lasted two days. The one before her quit mi

the back of the mansion. James opene

n bathroom, and a small desk. If you need any

rest of the estate-warm beige walls, a single bed, a tall b

quiet.

ed enough to fe

nd turned back to James. "What

e wants before he asks. You're to remind him of meetings he doesn't want to attend. Schedule

if I

leave. Like

in slightly. "I'm n

kind man. He is sharp, impatient, and unforgiving. But

nce more, then met the butler'

. But you'll see the scars-on his body, and in h

ing in her throat. She had

come to

y in the morn

Breakfast is at 7 sh

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amed through the window. Her first day hadn't even begun, and already

rble shell of a man, there had

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to walk throug