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Chapter 105

Author: Aurora
last update publish date: 2026-09-28 18:20:37

The sharp and undeniable wave of pain stole the breath right out of my lungs.

I gripped the leather armrest of the passenger seat with all my strength. Dominic drove the dark sedan with absolute and flawless precision. His hands gripped the steering wheel very tight, but his face remained a mask of intense focus. He did not speed recklessly. He navigated the winding roads leading away from our quiet house and toward the Obsidian tower with calculated perfection.

"Breathe, Sienna," Dominic instr
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