Chapter 10
I sat on the edge of my bed, staring at my phone. The message from Kaia felt like a reminder of how much I hated her, but it was also laced with relief:
“Damion is back home. The money helped, and we’re grateful for everything. Thought you’d want to know.”
I reread it, trying to decipher her tone. Was she gloating? Sincere? I couldn’t tell. But one thing was certain—Damion was safe. And despite everything, a part of me still needed to see him, to hear it from him.
Grabbing my coat, I hurried out the door. The streets were quiet as I drove toward the mansion. My heart pounded harder with every mile, uncertainty gnawing at me. What would I say? Would he thank me? Apologize for all the pain he’d caused? I shook my head, pushing the thoughts away. This wasn’t about me. It was ab
