~Damon~

“Take the food away,” I dismissed without looking up from the file in my desk.

I flipped through the pages of the documents, my eyes fixed on the words.

Suddenly, Aria's image appeared over them.

Smiling happily.

My whole body became still. My hands that had never trembled even in the most dangerous combat training, trembled.

As I blinked, she vanished.

“Damnit,” I cussed, pushing the folder away with anger and frustration.

It's been days since Aria left with that jerk.

But to me it has been nothing short of days of regret…

Of pain, anguish and restlessness.

I blamed myself for it.

If I didn't push her away...