61. ALLIANCE

~ Violet ~ - - - - - One Week Later - - - - - “Do you really have to go?”  Violet sighed and watched as Damon’s men threw their suitcases into the trunk. It was early in the morning and Damon was already wearing his sleek work suit. Standing in front of her, he forced out a sad smile and pulled her into a hug. “I’ll be back before you know it,” he said. “How long will you be there?” she whined, clinging onto his jacket like a little girl. “One week tops,” he replied. Violet let out another sigh. She couldn’t imagine what she’d do for a whole week without Damon here. Late last night, Damon received a strange phone call from Italy and he held an emergency meeting with Adrian and his guys. A few hours later, they decided that they had to leave for Upstate New York this very morning. Violet didn’t know the details of their trip, but she had a feeling it must be serious, otherwise they wouldn’t be rushing out at five in the morning like this. “I’m gonna miss you so much,” she said as she st