The night stretched on, but for Damien, It was far from over.
Midnight had settled over the city like a heavy cloak, muffling the usual hum of life.
The streets below Damien's penthouse were quiet. Only the occasional glitching of a streetlight captured attention.
The distant howl of wind rushing between buildings. The city outside had gone into a quiet still, but Damien was more on edge than ever.
Damien stood by his window, hands crossed behind his back, his reflection a shadow against the glass.
He had been staring out at nothing for the past few minutes but in his mind? His mind was a mess.
His patience was wearing thin. As the weight of the night settled into his bones, Damien felt a sharp pain strike his chest.
Enough was enough. Ryan had made unforgivable mistakes and now he was going to pay for it.
A sharp vibration broke through the silence. Ethan's phone buzzed in his pocket. He glanced down at the screen before lifting his eyes to Damien.
