~Dominic~I barely make it back to my apartment before my legs give out. Collapsing onto the cold tile of the entryway, I press my palm against my cheek where Jess had slapped me.The physical pain is nothing compared to the agony of her words.“You are not and will never be the man for me!”Her voice echoes in my mind, twisting like a knife wedged into my chest. My wolf whines pitifully, sensing my distress.I drag myself to the bathroom, turning the shower on full blast. And with my clothes on, I step under the scalding water, as if it can somehow wash away her rejection.“I’m your man, Jess,” I whisper, grabbing the soap and scrubbing my skin. “You are mine, and I’m yours.”The words become a desperate mantra as I drop the sponge and soap and slowly slide to the floor under the pouring water from the shower head. Tears stream down my face, mixing with water.“I’m the only one for you, Jess,” I repeat, my voice breaking. “You are mine, and I’m yours.”The water keeps pouring, and
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