Chapter 141 Emotions Against Purpose

• “Who are you?” she breathed, her voice shaky, her body trembling from the remnants of her nightmare.
• Before she could say anything more, a scream bubbled up in her throat, but Dominic moved quickly, pressing his hand gently but firmly over her mouth. "Please, don’t scream," he whispered urgently, his voice barely above a whisper. His eyes darted around as if checking for unseen threats. "There’s something really important."
• His words calmed her just enough for her to nod. Slowly, he removed his hand, and their eyes met. In the soft light from the bedside lamp, Dominic could see something strange in Victoria’s gaze. It wasn’t fear, not anymore; it was relief. A deep, overwhelming relief that flooded her expression as if his presence had somehow rescued her not just from the nightmare, but from something far worse.