Harper stayed silent for a long moment, watching the horizon. Finally, she spoke, voice low and heavy. “Maya… Damien has enemies. People who want what he has. People who want to see him fall. No matter how hard they try, they fail—because Damien Blackwood doesn’t have weaknesses. Not one. Until you.”
Maya’s breath hitched.
Harper’s eyes softened, tinged with something darker—anger, regret, a warning. “I’m almost certain you weren’t part of his plan. You came into his life unannounced. He fell for you. He wants a future with you. And I’m sure… he’s doing everything in his power to protect you… to protect what you both share.”
“Maya…” Harper’s voice thickened with unspoken emotion, almost breaking. “Enemies don’t care who gets hurt along the way. They exploit emotions to destroy their tar
