Lilith POV

Damien blames me for Grace leaving.

The words hit like a slap, and hurt floods through me—sharp, unwelcome, humiliating.

After everything. After all I've done for him.

I remember when he used to look at me like I hung the moon. Whispered promises in the dark. Made me believe I was special, that what we had was real.

Now he looks at me like I'm a tool that's malfunctioning. A problem to solve.

The betrayal tastes bitter on my ...