A Last Resort

The man only shifted his gaze away from her when he was assured she was comfortably lying down.

Emma Hart couldn't understand why, even though she couldn't fulfill his physical desires at this moment, he insisted she sleep in his room. 

Was he afraid she might run away?

As Damien Sterling's pale fingers landed on the keyboard, he instinctively slowed his movements, pressing the keys almost silently. 

Lifting his eyes for a moment, he glanced at the now-sleeping Emma Hart. 

Damien always preferred silence, disliking any disturbances.

Yet, the moment he returned, he found himself wanting to see this woman, a feeling he didn't quite like.

Damien shifted his focus, choosing not to gaze at Emma Hart any longer.

The following morning, after Damien Sterling had gone to the office, Mrs. Harris brought Emma Hart's phone to her.