Chapter 39

• Chapter 18
• As Damien drove home, a wide smile adorned his face, a rare and precious expression that hadn't graced his lips in a long time. He couldn't remember the last time he had felt this genuinely happy and alive. Thoughts of Camila swirled in his mind, her laughter, her warmth, and the way her eyes sparkled when she looked at him.
• But amidst the euphoria, a heavy weight settled in Damien's chest. He knew he couldn't let his newfound happiness blind him to the truth any longer. He had to tell Camila about his involvement in the mafia, his connections to a dangerous world that could put her in harm's way. The thought of losing her was unbearable, but he couldn't build a relationship based on lies and secrets.