Maya's POV
PH stayed glued to my side as we exited the college building. True to his word, he hadn't left me alone for a moment since the unsettling encounter. Outside, Damon was already waiting, leaning against his car with that smile that always made my heart flutter.
"Hey, little one! I missed you," he said, wrapping his arms around me in a warm embrace before acknowledging my friend. "Good evening, Leo Philip."
"Good evening, detective," PH replied, shifting his weight awkwardly.
"Man, just call me Damon," he said with a casual wave. "Sorry about that day, but I think you understand why." The fact that Damon was apologizing to PH for his initial jealous reaction when they first met touched me deeply.
