Lisa's POV

My jaws drop.

nor at his poisonous voice. but at what he said.

He knows Damien, right? Why is he speaking in this manner when he doesn't even know who he is?

The fact that Damien wants to give this a go even though I know it could take a while for him to start loving me is what counts. All that counts to me most is that he wants to give us a chance.

I have a lot of patience. I can wait till he's prepared to accept me as his partner and is willing to open up. After all, we are wed. All I have to...