Damian’s POV

The mansion grew quieter with every passing hour. After the long trip back from Jersey City, the staff had retreated to their designated quarters, Gregory had retired to his suite, and Reed left after assuring Damian he would check in first thing in the morning. Evelyn had been settled comfortably in her room with Jayden, and Vanessa had disappeared into her own wing, followed by maids—his order.

Now it was almost midnight, and the mansion carried that heavy, muted silence ...