Stella's POV

After stopping by my place to grab what I needed, we went straight to his apartment. The car pulled up in front of the building's luxurious entrance.

I was nervous. Damian didn't look at me when he got out of the car. He simply opened the door for me with a sharp gesture.

"Get in."

The word came out like an order, not an invitation.

We took the private elevator, and I stayed silent as he led me into his penthouse.

"Take off your shoes."

I obeyed. He approached slowly,