The gaze

Chapter 2

Olivia tried to pull her hand free, but Damien's grip only tightened.

"Let me go," she said, her voice firm but her heart racing.

Damien's eyes narrowed, his gaze burning with an intensity that made her feel like he could see right through her.

"You're not going anywhere," he said, his voice deep and smooth.

"At least, not until we've had a chance to talk."

Olivia's mind raced as she tried to think of a way to escape. She didn't know this man, didn't know what he was capable of but as she looked into his eyes, she saw something there that made her hesitate.

Something that looked almost like... concern?

"Fine," she said finally, her voice barely above a whisper. "But just for a minute."

Damien's gaze never wavered, he nodded, his grip on her hand relaxing slightly.

"Good" he said, his voice softening. "Let's go somewhere we can talk."

As he led her across campus, Olivia's mind raced with questions. Who was this man? What did he want from her? And why did she feel like she was walking into danger, even as her heart told her to trust him?

As they walked, Damien’s silence was oppressive, weighing her down like a physical force. Her thoughts were a jumble of queries, but she didn’t dare ask any of them.

She was unsure of his limits and she didn’t want to push him too far so she kept everything inside.

As they approached a small pond on the outskirts of campus, Damien finally spoke.

“Olivia,” he said, his voice rich and raspy. “I have something to tell you. Something that will change everything.”

Olivia’s heart skipped a beat as she gazed up at him. “What is it?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Damien’s eyes burned with an intensity that made her feel like he could see right through her.

“I’m not who you think I am,” he said, his words dripping with a secrets. “My name isn’t Damien Riordan, and I’m not a student at this university.”

Olivia’s mind reeled as she tried to process what she was hearing.

“Who are you, then? And why are you telling me all this because we only just met? ” she asked, her voice shaking slightly.

Damien’s smile was enigmatic, his eyes glinting with a knowing light.

“I’m someone who knows your secrets, Olivia” he said, his voice dripping with a sinister intent.

“And I’m someone who can help you uncover the truth about your family’s past.”

Olivia pulled her hand free, her heart racing with a mix of fear and confusion.