Damien Blackwood was standing just outside the break room door, one shoulder leaning against the wall and the coffee cup forgotten in his hand, when Victor's voice came out as clear as day.

"You smell amazing today, Lila," Victor said, that easy half-smile probably already tugging at his lips. "That scent suits you perfectly after a long night."

Damien's fingers tightened around the paper cup until the cardboard sank inward and the hot liquid splashed over the rim. He didn't move. He just li