Damian's POV

"Jesus Christ…"

That was all that came out of my mouth.

Blood seemed to stain everything around us. Sophie was lying on the floor of the entry hall, eyes wide, breath shallow, blood running down her body and soaking into the expensive dress she was wearing.

When she saw me, she lifted a trembling hand, as if begging for help. But before I could reach her, her head fell to the side and her body went limp.

"Damn it," I muttered through clenched teeth, dropping to my knees be