“I am so happy you’re safe and doing well.When I heard your story, it broke my heart.”
“Thank you.I’ve been very lucky to have an amazing group of friends, and this amazing man to help me heal.”
“A happy ending.Something you definitely deserve,” Harmony said.
“Thank you.I imagine your life has turned upside down a little lately.”
Harmony shivered and moved slightly closer to Damien.He wasn’t sure she even realized she’d moved.“Someone followed her after our date last night.”
“Last night?”Edie asked, her brows and smile both rising.
Harmony’s cheeks turned red.
Damien chuckled.“Unfortunately, Marcus can share more.A woman approached her and then followed her out of the restaurant.I spent the night on her couch to make sure she was safe.”
“I’m so sorry.”Edie reached for Harmony’s free hand.
Harmony smiled at Edie, a moment of understanding passing between the women.“Thank you.”
“Lean on the people you care about to help you.It takes a long time to feel normal again.”
Harmony shook her head.“I don’t really have anyone.I’m an only child, and my parents are gone.”
“You have Damien,” Edie said as if it were a given.
Damien squeezed Harmony’s hand, and she looked up at him.Her smile was soft and tentative.“You do,” Damien whispered.
“Thanks.”
“We’ll let you get to your breakfast, and we will stop meddling in your life.It was nice to meet you, Harmony.Good to see you, Damien,” Pryce said, giving Edie a look that had her making a face at him in return.
“Nice to meet you.Get my number from Damien and call me if you ever need anything.Please,” Edie told Harmony.
“Okay.”
“I mean it,” Edie said.“I hope to hear from you soon.Not because you need me, but because I think we could be friends.”
“Thank you.”
Damien tugged her to the booth and sat opposite her.
“They seem nice,” Harmony said as she grabbed a menu.
“They’re great.I didn’t mean to put you on the spot.”
“It’s okay.I think it’s going to be part of my normal for a while.”
“Not everyone cares about money.”
“Maybe, but most people do.”
“I care more about you than money, Harmony.I hope you know that.”
She looked up at him and smiled.“I do.”
Damien smiled back, then turned to his menu.
They ordered breakfast from the server who seemed to be alone on a busy morning.She returned a few minutes later with coffee for them both and water.
