111. The Final Move
Susy
When I reach Dominic's room, I notice the door is ajar. A warm breeze brushes my face as I peek through the doorway, but something stops me from entering immediately. A deep, agitated voice resonates from within, making me halt abruptly with my hand still on the handle.
"No way I'm putting her in danger! Never!" shouts Dominic, his tone laden with anger and fear.
I freeze. The impact of his voice is more than enough to shake me. There's no need to guess who he's referring to. He's talking about me.
I feel a pang in my chest, not of fear, but of something deeper. Gratitude. Connection. That rare certainty that only forms when someone is willing to face the whole world for you. I smile with a hint of sadness. I know exactly what they're planning. They intend to
