Chapter 51-Looking for Answers

DOMINIC

I'm driving Savannah home, and her head rests on the wheel with her eyes closed. I reach over to the console and hold her hands in mine. Her eyes flash to me, and she sends me a gentle smile.

Her father's words keep playing, but I push them aside. Telling her how I feel is not an option.

“What are you thinking about?” I look up to see her looking at me, her eyes blinking.

“Just work,” I lie through my teeth. “And your health,” that's partially true.

She nods, “I'm fine now.” She says as she rests her hands on my thigh. I look down, and she doesn’t even look like she knows that’s what she’s doing.

“I know. Have you decided on the offer to take over the contract?” I ask, thinking it is another way I can have my eyes on her at all times.

She nods, “I have.”

“What did you decide?” I ask casually as if I'm not dying on the inside to know.

“I'm going to accept.” Yes. I nod, trying to play it off, but I'm excited she chose this. It means I can monitor her safely when she's at the offi