Damien's POV

When her body met mine and her arms tightly enveloped my head in an embrace, my breathing became labored.

Except on the day of our wedding, Lisa and I have never been so close before.

She quickly withdrew after seeing my motionless body and apologized. Since I left her in the kitchen to prepare dinner, I have been reflecting on what transpired between us, but I'm not sure what to make of it.

Aside from Helena, I've never paid attention to any other women.

She walks out of the kitchen with the meal and says, "Let's go and eat outside." I insisted that Madame Cassandra buy enough potatoes...