The next day, Aurora was called to Miss Catherine's office. She entered confidently, ready for whatever trouble was coming her way. But instead of Miss Catherine, she saw Damian sitting at the desk, looking at her. He smiled in a way that made her uncomfortable. "Ah, my new pet," he said. "How was your first night?"

Aurora narrowed her eyes at him, feeling angry but silent.

Damian leaned back in his chair, enjoying her stubbornness. "You're tougher than you look," he said. "But that won't help ...