Henry sneered, but it was clear he wasn’t willing to fight after how quickly and easily Dominic had sent him to the ground earlier. He had already been humiliated and wasn’t about to let it happen again.“I’ll get her back,” he said, glancing at me. “I’ll get you back, Nova, one way or another. Some
NovaI caught my breath and managed a small nod. My wrist was already bruising a little from where Henry had gripped me, and my mouth stung from the unwanted kiss, but I was otherwise unharmed thanks to Dominic’s swift intervention.“Thank you,” I whispered, looking up at him through my lashes.Domi
NovaI hurried toward the women’s restroom, hoping to slip away before Henry could recognize me.But he had noticed me despite having spent six years apart. He followed me, reaching me before I could disappear, and cornered me in the hallway leading to the restroom.“Nova,” Henry said, stepping into
“Something wrong with it?” he asked coolly.I quickly shook my head. “No, not at all. It’s just expensive, that’s all.”I didn’t mention the fact that I couldn’t even afford a glass of water at Sheffield’s, too ashamed to point that out. Although Dominic likely already knew.Unfazed, Dominic parked
NovaAfter a long and eventful day, I was glad to finally be home. My feet dragged as I made my way up the front steps to my little brownstone apartment, but the sound of music and laughter coming from inside brought a smile to my face.“What are you still doing up, young lady?” I teased as I steppe
NovaI was stunned into silence.Aria had just referred to me as her mother. This couldn’t end well.“Alpha Dominic, I would never even consider replacing your late wife,” I said quickly, whirling to face Dominic once more. “I hope you know this.”Dominic’s jaw clenched, but he didn’t look at me rig