Damien's POV

I had plenty of time on the quiet trip home to reflect on all that is going on as well as our conversation just before Mother left with her chauffeur.

Since getting in the vehicle and having Jude drive me home, I haven't spoken a single word with him. However, I have to tell him to wait until I take a brief shower and change into something comfortable before he drives me to the location of our rendezvous with Gabriel.

I've been avoiding Lisa, and I alternate between sleeping on the couch and at my office.

Since that day, things between us have been really uncomfortable. Even though...