Damian's POV

I stayed in the living room, sitting in a dark leather armchair, my eyes fixed on the front door. I was determined. Tonight, Sophie wasn't slipping away from me, no matter what time she came home. The clock crawled forward, the hours dragging on as if they were conspiring against my patience.

When it finally hit 2:03 a.m., the key turned in the lock and Sophie walked in. She looked exhausted, shoulders slumped, hair slightly disheveled.

"You're late." I stood and crossed my ar