Chapter One Hundred and three

Damien's POV;

I was trying to get over Ariana's rejection. I had never been turned down by any woman in my entire life. I had never actually been in love with anyone before now. With Ariana, I was going through so many firsts.

I wanted to go back to her, I wanted to speak to her. I couldn't give up just after one trial. But, something just kept holding me back. I couldn't place my finger on it but there was something that just kept telling me to stay put.

The date and time on my phone told me otherwise. It was the thirtieth of the month. The nine month mark was here and our contract had officially come to an end. Our marriage had become the real deal now and the next three months were either going to make or break it. I couldn't sit still and watch the only woman I've ever loved slip out of my hands. No way.

I quickly got on my feet and dressed up for the three-hour journey ahead of me.

Getting downstairs, I saw mom coming towards me with a sullen look on her face.

"Good morning