Chapter 11

Damon put the box with the bracelets in the glove compartment on the passenger side. Just as he was about to close it, he spotted some documents inside and frowned. He tried to remember when he had put them there. No matter how much he racked his brain, he couldn't recall. He was about to pull them out for a look when his phone rang. It was Giselle calling. "My parents just left, Damon. A few friends found out I was out of the hospital and wanted to throw me a little get-together. Are you done yet? Want to come?" she asked. This time, Damon didn't even think twice. He turned her down right away. Giselle's tone immediately grew somber. Just as she was about to try sweet-talking him, he cut in, saying he had a meeting to get to, then hung up. After that, he shut the glove compartment and headed home. The villa, which was usually full of life, was eerily quiet today. Damon looked around and noticed a lot of things missing from the living room—like the tie he'd left on the coffee ta