Elena froze. "What?!"

Damien's face was dark and unreadable. He didn't give her a second to react—he grabbed her and dragged her into the empty room next door.

He pushed her against the door with a thud, blocking her in with one hand. Classic wall slam.

He leaned in, eyes burning into hers.

Elena's back pressed hard against the door. There was nowhere to run.

She straightened up, her spine tight with tension, staring at him ...