Chapter 19 - A Quiet Moment by Bay
Saturday evening brought a peaceful stillness to the private coastal estate overlooking the Chesapeake Bay where Claire now lived.
She stood on the wide wooden deck holding a mug of hot tea, watching the moonlight dance across the gentle ripples of the dark water.
Footsteps approached softly from behind, followed by the familiar scent of expensive cologne and crisp winter air.
Dominic stepped up beside her, leaning his forearms against the wooden railing as he looked out across the horizon.
“You’ve barely slept in three days, Claire; even master investigators need to rest occasionally,” Dominic teased gently with a faint smile.
“I’m just getting used to the quiet,” Claire admitted, turning her head to meet his steady, reassuring gaze.
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“The noise of the past is gone for good,” Dominic promised, resting his hand gently over hers on the cold railing.
For the first time in fifteen years, Claire felt entirely safe, knowing she had finally found someone who stood beside her instead of behind her.
