Chapter 12 - Dominic and Anna Share a Quiet Moment Together
Late that night, Dominic returned to the Westchester estate, walking quietly into the west wing suite.
He found me sitting at the kitchen island, staring blankly at a cup of cold chamomile tea.
“The assassin slipped away through the skyscraper maintenance shaft, but we have Julian Vance in custody,” Dominic reported softly.
I looked up, seeing the faint powder burn on his sleeve and the exhaustion etched deep into his face.
“Thank God you’re safe,” I whispered, realizing how easily he could have been killed tonight.
Dominic walked over, resting his hands on the marble counter just inches from where my hands were resting.
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“You didn't have to wait up for me, Anna,” he said, his voice losing its usual boardroom edge.
“After what happened yesterday, sleep feels like a luxury I can't afford,” I replied honestly.
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