"What happened so suddenly?" Eilika asked, her fingers pausing against the silk of his waistcoat.
"It is for safety," Damian replied, his voice dropping to a low, protective register. "I have enemies, Eilika. I will not allow my son to be harmed, and I have no desire to see you hurt, either."
Eilika nodded slowly, processing the weight of his words. "Have you found any leads regarding the motorcar incident? And what kind of enemies could you possibly have that make it too dangerous for me to even step outside?" she asked, her gaze dropping to the floor for a moment.
Damian reached out, his hand briefly covering hers to still her trembling fingers. "The investigation is ongoing, but it was no accident. As for my enemies, they are not always men with swords. They are men with bruised egos and greed. They see my family as my only weakness, and they will use any means to find leverage."
Eilika nodded as Damian dismissed her to change, watching as he headed toward the washroom.
