Alpha Dominic's POV:
Leaving without telling Astrid about my trip to the mountains was one of the hardest things I’d ever done. I had wanted to tell her, but she was sleeping so peacefully with the kids. Then again, who was I kidding? I also didn’t want to tell her about Isabella accompanying me. It wasn’t that I was hiding anything untoward from her. I just didn't want to hurt her more.
“Dominic, we should stop now,” Isabella said, frowning. She stomped her feet dramatically with the words, a ridiculous habit of hers.
“No. Keep going. I have a spot saved at the top, and a few maids are there too in case you need a massage or something,” I said, keeping a couple of feet of distance between us. Still, she tried to get closer every time I stopped to check the path ahead.
“Aww. You know what I want.” Her voice was deep and sultry. “I need a massage something fierce.”
I continued, hacking at branches that blocked our way, wishing she’d shut up.
“Did you never miss me?” She grabbed my a
