Damon POV

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I stood in the study for a moment after Vivienne left. The room felt smaller now, and the soft patter of rain outside sounded like the storm we were living through. I ran a hand through my hair and let out a slow breath. She was direct, always had been. I liked that about her, but tonight it showed me just how many cracks were in the trust we were trying to build.

I decided to give her space and turned back to my phone. The call with Elena had ended too fast because Vivienne ...