Chapter 53.

Empty. That was the first word that came to mind when Emma asked me that question. I couldn't tell her that though, it sounded weird. I was happy. ”I’m happy,” I said. ”Okay, happiness is good, but how do you feel?” ”I feel-” I looked around the room. ”-Like something is missing,” I whispered. ”I-” The door burst open and both me and Emma jumped to our feet. ”Leave.” Emma's eye met the floor and her head bowed. She quickly went around Damien and disappeared out of the room. He was tall, and big, and was taking up nearly the entire door frame. His eyes were yellow and his lips were pressed tightly. Damien closed the door behind him and then took slow steps toward me. His eyes were pinning me to the spot and I was afraid to look away from him. His hand came up and cupped my cheek as he inhaled deeply. Damien's hand went around my head and he grabbed a fistful of my hair. I yelped as my head was pulled back. ”Get on your knees.” I was kneeling in front of him, his eyes locked with