DAMIEN
Walking out of that house, away from Ella, was the hardest thing I'd ever done. Nothing could have prepared for me for how hard it was going to be. She was hurt, that was obvious. But I could see she understood why we couldn't be together, or even continue being intimate.
"I won't be the thing that ruins your life Damien."
Her words ran through my head, clawing at my heart. She was so selfless, so sweet. I trusted her completely with our secret. I only hoped the person I ended up with in the future was as good as Ella. I opened my door, calling for Bubble. She ran around the corner, jumping at me. I really needed dog cuddles right now.
"Hey girl. I'm sorry I left you alone all night."
She whined.
"I was with Ella." The look she gave me was nothing short of accusatory. "Do
