A pained expression crossed Damien's face, and Ciara felt a twinge of guilt. “You're right, this isn't ethical.” He admitted, running a hand through his hair. “I'm sorry, I shouldn't have brought my personal feelings into this. It's just that…you're the only woman I ever loved, and I thought maybe, just maybe, there was a chance for us.”

“Us…?” She asked him, wearing an obfuscated look. “Was there ever ‘us’?”

Damien looked at her with pleading eyes. “Tell me ...