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Damian's Thought

Author: Park Cheal
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Chapter Ten: Damian's Thought

Damian's Pov

The night was still, but my mind wasn't. I was sitting in my dimmed study; the amber glow of the desk lamp cast shadow patterns on the walls. The drink in my hand had remained untouched for hours, the ice melting in it, diluting the amber liquid.

But nothing diluted the thoughts churning in my head.

Her face just wouldn't leave me.

Lena.

I leaned back in the leather chair, my eyes fixed on the ceiling as her image flickered in my mind: those wide, frightened eyes, the way her slight frame seemed to shrink as Bianca stood over her, spitting cruel words even in my presence.

I had watched it all, watched as Bianca stripped her of what little dignity she had left.

And I had done nothing.

No, it wasn't true. I'd done something. I'd let Bianca take her away even when I knew deep down she doesn't have a good intention towards her.

I squeezed my eyes shut, clenching the glass so hard it was in danger of shattering.

It hadn't been my choice-not reall
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