Chapter Twenty-six Dominic POV

I sat up in my bed watching Kaydence sleep. Seeing her back still made my heart ache because I wanted nothing more than to protect and cherish her. I wanted to give her the love she had never known while she had been with Elstan, but I knew she would never fully heal until this was over. She had expressed that she had still been having nightmares from her years with him when we had gone for a walk last night. I knew I didn't have the words to express to her how much I loved her, how much I have always loved her and just wanted her happiness. I felt so guilty though because I knew if I had never convinced myself she would be happier with him she wouldn't be like this. If I had just stepped in and mettled years ago rather than stepping down to him she would have never had to experience all those heart breaks. I felt guilty for listening to Elstans father when he explained that me and her could never work out because than who would control Deep Ridge if she left or Pale crest if I le