Aurora's POVThe morning light filtered through the curtains, and when I woke, I felt an odd sense of calm. Dominic’s words from the night before still lingered in my mind, but I pushed them aside. I couldn’t dwell on it—not now.I slipped out of bed quietly, careful not to disturb Dominic. He needed the rest as much as I did. As my feet touched the cold floor, I decided to distract myself. A warm breakfast sounded like a good start.In the kitchen, I tied my hair up and began gathering ingredients. The scent of coffee filled the air as I cracked eggs into a bowl, whisking them together for an omelet. My hands moved methodically, but my mind wandered back to the conversation about the nightgown. No matter how much I tried to shake it, the memory clung to me like a shadow.The soft sizzle of butter hitting the pan snapped me out of my thoughts. I smiled faintly, realizing how much I missed moments like this—doing something simple, something normal.Upstairs, Dominic stirred awake, his
Aurora's POV “You’re not even watching,” I said, turning to look at him.“I am,” he replied, his lips twitching into a faint smile.“No, you’re not,” I said, narrowing my eyes at him.He leaned back, stretching an arm along the back of the couch. “Maybe I just find you more interesting than the movie.”My cheeks warmed at his words, but I rolled my eyes to hide my embarrassment. “If you’re going to be this distracting, I’ll just watch something else.”“Fine,” he said, chuckling lightly. “But only if you sit closer.”I raised an eyebrow, pretending to consider his offer. Slowly, I shifted closer to him, the warmth of his body radiating against mine.The movie playing on the screen was a romance—one of those heart-tugging stories about two people from different worlds finding their way to each other against all odds. I’d picked it impulsively, not thinking much about it, but now I was hyper aware of the scenes unfolding. The gentle caresses, longing stares, and whispered confessions be
Aurora's POVDominic drove out of the house without his usual entourage of bodyguards. It was unusual, but I wasn’t about to question it. The sleek black car cut through the roads, and for a moment, I allowed myself to enjoy the feeling of freedom. The city looked alive, bustling with energy, and the sunlight streaming through the windows gave the illusion that everything was fine.But it wasn’t.Dominic’s grip on the steering wheel was tight, his jaw set in a hard line. His silence was deafening, and the weight of unspoken words between us was almost unbearable. I tried to push my curiosity aside, to focus on the idea of getting pampered at the stylist, but it gnawed at me.As the car glided down the highway, I finally broke the silence. “I know we talked about this last night,” I said softly, my voice breaking the stillness, “but I still have a lot of questions that I really need answers to.”Dominic’s eyes flicked toward me briefly before returning to the road. His expression didn’
Aurora's POVThe drive was smooth, the hum of the car’s engine filling the silence between us. I couldn’t help but glance at Dominic from time to time, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly, his jaw set in a way that made it clear he was deep in thought.I looked out of the window, watching as the city lights began to fade, replaced by long stretches of road and open fields. It didn’t take me long to realize that this wasn’t the way home.I straightened in my seat, my brows furrowing. “Dominic, this isn’t the road to the house,” I said, trying to keep my voice calm. “Where are we going?”He didn’t answer immediately, his eyes focused on the road ahead. The tension in the car was palpable, and I felt my heart begin to race.Finally, he spoke, his voice low and almost hesitant. “I’m taking you somewhere.”“Somewhere?” I repeated, my unease growing. “Can you be a little more specific? Because right now, I’m not exactly reassured.”Dominic glanced at me briefly before returning hi
Aurora's POVDominic returned moments later, After taking his call, his eyes filled with an intensity I hadn’t seen before. Whatever the call was, it had left him on edge. Yet, the moment he looked at me, it was as if all that tension melted away, replaced by something raw and unrelenting.Before I could ask what the call was about or if everything was okay, he was in front of me. His hands gripped my face, pulling me up from my seat. His lips crashed onto mine with a desperation that sent shivers down my spine.“Dominic—” I barely managed to whisper, my words swallowed by his kiss.“No,” he murmured against my lips, his voice a low growl. “No more interruptions. No more questions tonight. I just… I need you, Aurora. Just you.”The world seemed to blur as his lips claimed mine again and again, each kiss more intense than the last. My heart raced, my body trembling under his touch as he tilted my head to deepen the kiss. His fingers tangled in my hair, while his other hand found its wa
Aurora’s POVDominic’s expression darkened the moment I asked the question. His body tensed slightly, and I could see the hesitation in his eyes. He exhaled slowly, his fingers tracing idle patterns on the blanket."Why do you always find it so hard to talk about your past?" I asked again, my voice softer this time, hoping he would finally let me in.His gaze flickered to me, something unreadable swimming in those dark depths. "Because some things are better left buried," he murmured.I frowned. "But you’re not the only one in this anymore, Dominic. I need to understand you, to know what you’ve been through. How can we move forward if you keep shutting me out?"His jaw tightened, his lips pressing into a thin line. Just when I thought he might finally answer, his phone buzzed on the blanket between us, shattering the fragile moment.Dominic cursed under his breath and picked up the phone. His entire demeanor shifted in an instant—from the man who had just been vulnerable with me to th
Aurora's POV “No kidding,” Dominic growled, gripping the wheel tightly.Another hit. Harder this time.I felt the car swerve dangerously close to the edge of the road, the city lights in the distance blurring as panic clouded my mind.“Hold on,” Dominic warned.And then….He spun the wheel sharply to the right.The tires screamed as the car swerved off the main road, kicking up dust and gravel as we shot onto a dirt path.The car behind us hesitated for a moment before following.My breathing was ragged. “Dominic, what do we do?”His jaw clenched. “We don’t stop.”The road was rough, the car jolting violently as Dominic maneuvered through the uneven terrain. I could see the outline of trees ahead—a dense forest.And that’s when I realized his plan.He was leading them into the woods.My heart slammed against my ribs. “Are you crazy?”My heart pounded in my chest as I clutched my seatbelt. The headlights in the rearview mirror grew brighter, closing the distance between us."Dominic,
Aurora's POV A massive black truck was parked across the main road ahead, completely blocking our path. Its headlights were off, its presence ominous.They were waiting for us.“Dominic…” My voice barely came out.“I see them,” he muttered.The truck didn’t move. It was as if they were taunting us, waiting for us to come closer before making their next move.Dominic’s fingers tightened around the steering wheel, his jaw clenching. For a split second, I thought he might try to ram through, but then his gaze flicked to the side—A narrow side street.Without warning, he twisted the wheel and veered sharply into the small road. My body slammed into the door from the sudden turn, my heart racing as we barely squeezed through the tight alleyway.The tires skidded against the pavement as Dominic navigated through the maze of narrow streets, dodging dumpsters and parked cars. The further we went, the darker and more unfamiliar the surroundings became.I turned in my seat, expecting to see t
Chapter : Final Fight Aurora’s POV“Hold on, Dominic. Please.” My voice trembled, fear clawing at my chest.Leo stood in front of us, his expression unreadable. He exhaled sharply, then turned to his men. “Take him to the hospital. Now.”Two of his men moved forward, carefully lifting Dominic. He groaned in pain but didn’t fight them. I could see how much it took for him to stay conscious.Leo’s cold eyes flickered toward me. “You, stay here.”Panic surged through me. “No! I’m going with him!”He raised a hand, silencing me. “He’ll be taken care of. But we’re not done yet.”I swallowed hard, my heart hammering in my chest.Leo turned to the rest of his men, his voice low but sharp as a knife.“Find Joanna. Bring her to me. I don’t care what it takes.”The air in the room felt suffocating. I could barely breathe.The drive to the hospital felt like a blur. My hands were covered in Dominic’s blood, my heart pounding so hard I could barely think. The moment we arrived, the doors burst o
Dominic’s POVWe moved in quietly, our steps light against the wooden floor. The house smelled of dampness and old cigarette smoke.As soon as we stepped inside, I saw her.She was sitting in a chair, her hands tied, her face pale but alert. The moment our eyes met, she froze.I could see the relief in her eyes, but also the fear. If she reacted, Patrick would notice. I quickly lifted a finger to my lips, signaling her to stay calm.Aurora’s lips pressed together, and she barely nodded. She understood.Patrick was standing a few feet away, his back turned as he spoke to Isabella."This is taking too long," Isabella snapped. "Joanna should be here by now!"Patrick sighed. "She’ll come. She has no choice."I glanced at my men. One wrong move, and Aurora could get hurt.I didn’t waste time.With one swift motion, I pulled out my gun and aimed it directly at Isabella and Patrick."Don’t. Move." My voice was cold, steady.They froze. Shock flashed across their faces. Isabella’s mouth opene
Aurora’s POV“Hold on, Dominic. Please.” My voice trembled, fear clawing at my chest.Leo stood in front of us, his expression unreadable. He exhaled sharply, then turned to his men. “Take him to the hospital. Now.”Two of his men moved forward, carefully lifting Dominic. He groaned in pain but didn’t fight them. I could see how much it took for him to stay conscious.Leo’s cold eyes flickered toward me. “You, stay here.”Panic surged through me. “No! I’m going with him!”He raised a hand, silencing me. “He’ll be taken care of. But we’re not done yet.”I swallowed hard, my heart hammering in my chest.Leo turned to the rest of his men, his voice low but sharp as a knife.“Find Joanna. Bring her to me. I don’t care what it takes.”The air in the room felt suffocating. I could barely breathe.The drive to the hospital felt like a blur. My hands were covered in Dominic’s blood, my heart pounding so hard I could barely think. The moment we arrived, the doors burst open, and doctors and nu
Dominic’s POVI stared at the flash drive in my hand, my grip tightening. How could I be sure this was the real evidence? Patrick was a snake, I wouldn’t put it past him to hand me something useless just to trap me."How do I know this is real?" I asked, my voice low and dangerous.Patrick smirked, his confidence irritating me. "You don’t. But do you really have a choice, Dominic?"Before I could say another word, a weak but urgent voice cut through the tension."Dominic, don’t trust him!"My entire body froze. My eyes snapped to Aurora, who was still tied to the chair. Her lips were dry, and her eyes were filled with desperation.Patrick cursed under his breath, moving toward her, but I lifted my gun, stopping him in his tracks."What did you just say?" I asked Aurora.Patrick clenched his jaw and glared at her, but the moment he released the cloth gagging her mouth, Aurora gasped for air and spoke again, this time stronger."Dominic, that’s not the real flash drive! He’s trying to t
Chapter : The final Fight Isabella’s POVPatrick leaned against the table, his eyes dark with satisfaction as he lit a cigar, taking a slow drag before exhaling the smoke. His gaze shifted to Aurora. "Joanna is on her way here," Patrick said, a wicked smirk curling on his lips. "And she’s bringing Dominic’s baby with her."I froze, my breath catching for a moment. Dominic’s baby? I hadn’t expected that.Patrick chuckled, clearly enjoying my shock. "The moment she arrives with the child, Dominic will have no choice but to give up everything for me. His power, his wealth, his loyalty, everything."I narrowed my eyes, stepping closer. "Are you saying you plan to trade his own child for his empire?"Patrick shrugged. "Why not? Dominic isn’t stupid. He’ll do anything to protect what’s his. And if it means bending to my will, he’ll do it."I crossed my arms, watching him carefully. "And what if he refuses? What if he fights back?"Patrick exhaled another puff of smoke, his smirk never fal
Isabella’s POVPatrick leaned against the table, his eyes dark with satisfaction as he lit a cigar, taking a slow drag before exhaling the smoke. His gaze shifted to Aurora. "Joanna is on her way here," Patrick said, a wicked smirk curling on his lips. "And she’s bringing Dominic’s baby with her."I froze, my breath catching for a moment. Dominic’s baby? I hadn’t expected that.Patrick chuckled, clearly enjoying my shock. "The moment she arrives with the child, Dominic will have no choice but to give up everything for me. His power, his wealth, his loyalty, everything."I narrowed my eyes, stepping closer. "Are you saying you plan to trade his own child for his empire?"Patrick shrugged. "Why not? Dominic isn’t stupid. He’ll do anything to protect what’s his. And if it means bending to my will, he’ll do it."I crossed my arms, watching him carefully. "And what if he refuses? What if he fights back?"Patrick exhaled another puff of smoke, his smirk never faltering. "Then he loses ever
Julie’s POVI struggled to breathe, my body aching from the relentless fight, but I refused to give up. Joanna and I clashed again, our hands grabbing, pushing, and striking at each other like wild animals.She lunged at me, her nails clawing at my face, but I ducked just in time. My fist connected with her stomach, making her stumble back with a sharp gasp."You witch!" she spat, her eyes filled with pure hatred.I didn’t waste a second. I spun around and grabbed the baby from the bed, holding the child close to my chest. My heart was racing.I needed to get out. Now.Joanna must have realized what I was trying to do because she let out a furious scream and charged at me again. I turned my back, shielding the baby, and felt her nails scrape against my arm, trying to pull me back."You're not leaving with that baby!" she shrieked.I kicked backward blindly, my foot slamming into her leg. She yelped, losing her balance for a moment. It was all the time I needed.I rushed toward the doo
Joanna’s POVJulie clutched the baby tightly, her eyes filled with fear and determination. “I will never let you go with this baby,” she hissed.I let out a slow chuckle, stepping closer. “Oh, Julie, don’t be so dramatic.”Tears welled in her eyes, but her grip on the baby only tightened. “You’ve already taken everything from me! You stole my inheritance, destroyed our family, and left me with nothing! You kept me away from Aurora, my own daughter, for years! And now you want to take her child too?” She shook her head furiously. “I will never let you have my grandchild!”I sighed, tilting my head. “You always did have a way of making yourself the victim, didn’t you?”Julie’s face twisted with anger. “You are the reason for everything! You lied, manipulated, and ruined my life. You wanted me gone, and you got what you wanted. But I won’t let you win this time. Not with Aurora’s baby.”I smirked, taking another step forward. “And how exactly do you plan to stop me, dear sister? You’re w
Dominic’s POVMy hands tightened around the steering wheel as I drove through the dark streets, the city lights flickering past like ghosts. My mind was racing, my chest tight with fear.Aurora’s signal had led me here, to Patrick’s old office building, not to the address he had given me.I knew Patrick. He was a snake. A master of deception. He wanted me to go to the wrong place while he did whatever sick thing he had planned.The tracking device on Aurora’s phone had been steady for the past few minutes, but then…“Sir, the tracking has stopped.”My heart slammed against my ribs.“What?” I barked, gripping the wheel tighter.“The signal just cut off. It’s gone.”Damn it.I clenched my jaw, forcing myself to stay calm. This wasn’t a coincidence. Patrick was covering his tracks. He must have found out Aurora had a tracker.I inhaled sharply, pushing down the wave of panic rising inside me.I couldn't afford to lose focus now."We’re still going to that building." My voice was firm, le