48. Without a Trace.

I slowly opened my eyes, the warmth of Dominic's embrace surrounded me, instantly bringing a smile to my lips. His presence was like a comforting blanket, wrapping me in a sense of security and love.

"Good morning, my love," Dominic whispered, his lips brushing against my hair.

"Good morning," I murmured back, feeling a rush of happiness at the sight of him. Snuggling closer to him, I savored the feeling of being in his arms, knowing that this was where I belonged.

As I lay in Dominic's arms, basking in the warmth of our embrace, a sense of contentment washed over me—a feeling I hadn't experienced in a long while.

While I had been okay at my previous pack, there had always been a lingering sense of emptiness, a feeling of something missing. But now, with Dominic by my side, I felt full, complete.

His sudden movement stirred me from my thoughts, and I glanced up at him, noticing the solemn expression on his face. It was then that he uttered the words that caught me off guard—words I ne