I WAS GOING MAD

Dominic’s story

I rushed out of the office, cursing my vulnerability in front of her. I wished everything had taken a different turn, and I felt in my whole body she sensed the same. There was nothing left for me to do but go back to Declan. He was still where I left him, at the bar.

“Oh my God, man, you really look bad,” he said immediately when he saw me so devastated. I stared at him for a few seconds.

“Wow, thanks for the appreciation. It’s just that I feel like I can’t hold out much longer, Declan. I’ve almost made her mine.”

“You did what? And her?” Suddenly, things didn’t seem so funny.

“I swear she wants me too, Declan. But until I feel she wants me with all her heart, until it all comes from her, I won’t take a step. Even if it burns me up inside like a torch.

“Interesting approach, you wolves, I mean. We humans take what we like immediately.”

“And that’s your big mistake,” I added, still thinking about how willing Rebecca was in that office.

“Whatever. What are you goin