Chapter 21 Mystery Woman

Aria was still trembling when Damian carried her into the mansion, his arms a fortress around her fragile frame. The chaos of the gunshot still echoed in her mind, louder than any scream. She wasn’t sure what shocked her more, the fact that someone had tried to kill her in broad daylight, or the way Damian had come charging through the crowd like a storm, pulling her into his arms without hesitation. The man she feared… had just saved her life. His strong arms were wrapped so tightly around her that she could feel the rapid beat of his heart beneath his tailored suit. It didn’t match his usual icy demeanor. His scent, clean, crisp, with a trace of spice, settled around her like an anchor as he moved swiftly up the steps of the estate.