Damon held my gaze for a long time, like he was trying to peel every layer of me. His eyes softened, the storm in them finally calm. "Then we start again, if that is what you want," he said quietly.
I stretched my hand to him in a handshake. "Hi, I'm… Jasmine, it's nice to meet you." I said with my heart pounding in my ears… 'Oh I said my name, I fucking told my name, I'm so nervous.'
A look of surprise flickered through his eyes. "Jasmine?" My hand faltered at his question, but before I could withdraw it. His palm connected with mine in a handshake. "It's nice to meet you Jasmine, I'm Damon." He said with a smile, his eyes dancing with curiosity.
I smiled back, pushing my hair to the back of my ear with my other hand. Our gaze met as if we were meeting for the first time, drawing each other to their depth.
