When the news of Elias’s fate reached Damon, it struck him like a physical blow, leaving him breathless.

Mara stood nearby, her gaze steady on him as the vibrant energy that usually radiated from him dissipated right before her eyes in the chaos of their damaged office. Moments ago, he had exuded an unwavering confidence, deftly orchestrating their defense against unseen threats. Now, however, he seemed to diminish, as if the very air had been siphoned from his lungs. The fierce ...