Chapter 11 " Damien , love is like a mirror . Once it's shattered , it's shattered . No matter how you try to piece it back together , no matter what compensation you offer , the cracks will never disappear . " I looked him in the eye . My voice was cold , resolute . " Leave . Julian and I are getting married . Please don't come back to disturb us again . " " Married ? " It was as if Damien had been plunged into an icy abyss . The chill sank into his bones and turned his insides to stone . " Y - You're getting married ? " He stepped forward and grabbed my wrist , his grip so tight it felt like he might crush it . I winced but held my ground , teeth clenched . " Yes . We're getting married . Don't come back into my life again . " " No ! I won't allow it ! Estelle , I know I was wrong . Give me one more chance . I swear I won't hurt you again . I'll become the man I used to be - the Damien who loved you , and only you ! " He yanked hard , trying to pull me into his arms . Suddenly , Julian appeared . He seized Damien's wrist and twisted it violently . Crack ! The sickening sound of dislocation split the air . Julian's face was stone - cold as he draped his jacket over my shoulders and pulled me into his embrace . " Damien , let her go . Your presence only brings her pain and suffering . " " Do you even realize ? She still wakes up screaming from nightmares - dreams of being buried under mannequins , her ribs crushed . Or of you , holding another woman while throwing her out of the house . She spent so long walking on eggshells , never feeling safe . Even now , she still needs therapy just to breathe normally again . " Damien froze . The anger drained from his face .