Chapter 161

• Dominic and I made our way back to the house, the journey wrapped in a comfortable silence. The air between us crackled with unspoken words and lingering emotions. Once we reached our bedroom, the tension that had been building all night finally came to a head.
• Before we could even think about changing, I turned to Dominic, drawing him close. The words I’d been holding back all night spilled from my lips. "I can't even begin to thank you. No one has ever done something like this for me," I said, my voice thick with gratitude. I hoped he could sense just how deeply I meant it.
• His smile was gentle, a soft expression that made my heart swell. "You deserve so much more, Katarina," he replied, his tone warm and sincere. Seeing this softer side of him felt like a rare gift, one I cherished deeply.