The Demon's Embrace(ON HOLD)
41 parts Ongoing MatureAn expectant silence filled the room as I forced myself to meet Damien's intense stare. For several agonizing moments, he just looked at me with narrowed eyes, scrutinizing my every move like a scientist studying a specimen.
Then, his expression changed slightly. One dark brow lifted a fraction as his mouth curved into the faintest hint of an amused smirk. It was so light that if I'd blinked, I might have missed the flicker of smug satisfaction that ghosted across his perfect face.
"Ms. Harrison," he said in the same mesmerizing baritone, effortlessly commanding with every syllable. "After reviewing you in person, I can safely say you don't meet the qualifications."
The words hung in the air like a lead weight, deflating all the composure I had. I stared at him, mouth open as the bottom dropped out from underneath me.
"I...I don't understand," I stammered, panic rising. "Your company reached out insisting I interview, said I was the top candidate for the Program Specialist role given my recent degree in-"
But Damien didn't let me finish, cutting me off with a sharp, dismissive flick of his ringed hand. His earlier vague amusement had vanished entirely, replaced by a mask of cold unconcern.
"Oh yes?" He let out a harsh laugh with no humor. "I can assure you, my company has no positions for someone of your...circumstances, Ms. Harrison."
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Meet Charissa: she's 21, a single mom, and trying to juggle classes, a job, and her three-year-old genius son. Just your average day in the life, right? Wrong.
Things go from bad to crazy when she scores a job interview, only to get hit with every possible disaster there.
But wait, there's more! She finally lands a gig at Blackwood Inc., working for the ridiculously hot and annoyingly enigmatic CEO, Damien Blackwood. She thought she'd be using her degree; instead, she's cleaning elevators.
Dive in if you will.