Chapter 034

DAMIAN

Anton was gaping at Lora. Amelia was staring in turn at Lora and me in disbelief, about to phrase a question. I took the opportunity of silence to grasp Lora's arm.

"Now leave, Lora," I told her in an undertone. "I've got company. Do you hear me? Leave."

Lora shook off my grip and took a few steps further away from me.

"I can't leave, Damian," Lora said in a carrying voice. "I can't."

"Why not? Your legs are not glued to my floor, are they? You walked in here. Now, walk out."

"Y-your ex-girlfriend?" Amelia stuttered, not having gotten over my introduction.

"Yes. His ex-girlfriend, Lora," replied Anton, recovering somewhat from his surprise at seeing Lora. He gave me a piercing look. "Aren't you going to-"

I shoved my fingers through my hair and glared at Lora. I didn't have it in me at the moment to further explain. I was so pissed. Her reappearance was the last thing I wanted to deal with.

Seeing I was struggling to explain to Amelia because of my ange