Chapter 22: Mother vs FatherThe elevator dinged like a warning bell.I stood just inside the bedroom doorway, wrapped in Damien’s black silk robe, my hair still messy from his hands and my body still marked by his claim. My heart hammered against my ribs as the sound of sharp heels clicked across the marble floor of the penthouse.Elena Voss had arrived.Damien stood in the living room like a king defending his territory — tall, imposing, sleeves rolled up, exuding raw power. He hadn’t bothered to put on more clothes. He wanted her to see exactly what we had been doing.“Elena,” he said, voice cold and flat. “You weren’t invited.”I peeked from the doorway, unable to stay hidden. Elena Voss was stunning in a terrifying way — elegant cream pantsuit, perfectly styled blonde hair, and eyes sharp enough to cut glass. When her gaze landed on me, her expression twisted with disgust.“So it’s true,” she sneered, look
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