Chapter 34

EVELYN DE LUCA

A soft smile tugged at my lips as I tilted my face upward, letting the snowflakes melt on my skin. One flake landed on my tongue, cool and fleeting.



“Aw, look at this snow beauty,” Damon teased, smirking in my direction.





“Really?” I scoffed, shooting him a glare. Trust Damon to ruin the perfect me moment with his loud mouth. 



London. We are finally here. 



My heart had been lodged in my throat since we landed, memories roaring to life like a train wreck I couldn’t stop. 



I’d been here before—too much had happened here before—and the urge to run from it was almost overwhelming. 



But I stayed. 



“Come on, kiddo. You’ll catch a cold,” Xavie whispered, his hand warm as it closed around mine. His presence was enough to anchor me as we headed inside the penthouse. 



It is stunning. Perched on the top floor, it offered an amazing view of the city, through the expansive floor-to-ceiling glass windows.