Ashton's POV 

“Damien,” I said, voice like steel, “I told you last night, call the Council if you think you’ve got a case. But I warned you not to come back here. That was your mistake.”

I took a step closer, no emotion in my expression. “You lied to the Council. You fed them a false narrative, hoping to manipulate them into helping you force three innocent women back into your control. But here’s the thing,” I leaned in slightly, “I know exactly what your intentions ...