Elara I couldn't handle Dominic's intense stare any longer. I unbuckled my seatbelt and reluctantly moved to the front passenger seat. As I settled in, I glanced at his sharp profile. "Thanks for what you did today." Dominic smiled. "You definitely should thank me." "If I hadn't shown up, were you really about to apologize to that b***h?" Hearing him call Selina that sent a weird rush of satisfaction through me. "I wouldn't have apologized," I said firmly. Dominic chuckled. "Good. I was worried you might be a pushover." I kept my head down, staring at my hands. "I'm not." Suddenly, his warm presence filled my space. He leaned over, his knuckles brushing my stomach. I froze completely. Noticing my tension, Dominic's lips curved as he pulled the seatbelt acros

