Damien’s POV:

I pressed the accelerator, pushing the car faster than usual, the road to Evelina’s house blurring beneath me. Adrenaline surged in my veins, impossible to suppress. When I reached the ivory villa’s entrance, I braked abruptly, barely slowing down.

Matthew was already there.

“What’s the situation?” I asked, stepping inside without hesitation.

“Evelina is asleep,” he said, keeping pace with me. “Phase three of her treatment is complete. Her mind is gradually ...