Alison Damien had been gone for days and each passing moment without him had felt heavy, like something inside me was missing. And when he finally returned, I thought I would feel relief. But instead, the moment I laid eyes on him, I knew something was wrong. His face was set to a hardened gaze. His jaw locked so tight it looked painful, and his eyes—those same eyes that had once burned with intensity when they looked at me—were cold and distant. Still, that didn’t stop me from approaching him. "You're back," I said softly, approaching him as he sat on the edge of his bed, his head in his hands. He didn't even look up. "Leave me alone, Alison." I was taken aback by his words but I didn’t let it show. I bit my lip, forcing a smile. "You look like hell, Damien. What happ—“ "I said, leave me alone." The sharpness in his tone made me shiver. My chest tightened, but I nodded, stepping away. I wouldn't try to gain his attention at least, not now. It was clear that he
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