The moment Helena disappeared into the crowd, the atmosphere shifted. The music no longer sounded elegant it felt distant, like background noise in a storm that had just begun to brew. Sienna leaned back against the balcony railing, trying to catch her breath. Her heart was racing, not just from Helena’s warning, but from the sudden realization that she was no longer just a guest in Damien’s life she was now a target.“You didn’t have to defend me like that,” she said quietly, though her chest warmed at how fiercely Damien had stood up for her.“Yes, I did,” Damien said, still staring in the direction Helena had vanished. “This world it’s filled with people who smile at your face while calculating your downfall. You don’t owe them politeness, Sienna. You owe yourself protection.”Sienna reached for his hand. “Then protect me… but don’t shut me out.”Damien looked at her, something raw flickering in his eyes. “That’s what I’m most afraid of. That to protect you, I’ll have to shut down
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