Chapter 23

• Dominic ran his hands through his hair, feeling frustrated as he watched her leave. Did he really just want one night? He asked himself again, and the answer was a resounding yes. He shouldn't even consider it, he had nothing else to think about. His life was like that, no commitments, no ties, just having a good time with a woman and nothing more. He had to stay away from her, she was with his brother, what the hell was he doing kissing her and desiring her like that? Thinking about her like an idiot day and night, damn it, he had to get rid of whatever was happening, control his impulses, he couldn't continue like this, he wouldn't give up anything of who he was, he urgently needed to go back to being the same old Dominic Lombardo, romances had no place in his life.
• He left the office stressed, annoyed with himself for not being able to control himself. He never had the need to stop his desires, the women he frequented were always commitment-free and easily succumbed to his charms, they had a good time, had fun, and then each went their separate ways without any ties. What if Alessandra had no commitments? Would it be the same? Would he share just one night with her? Or would there be more? He had to accept it, he had never thought of anyone like he did of her, and as for desiring her, GOD, he desired and needed her like a sick person needs medicine.
• As he walked through the lonely hallways towards the elevator, the pretty redhead assistant of the eldest Forsythe appeared in his field of vision. He noticed her mischievous gaze and the noticeable flirtation she transmitted through it. In other circumstances, he wouldn't have wasted time and would have proposed what the woman clearly wanted to hear, but he didn't. He had no interest, which was strange, as she was beautiful, with attractive curves and tempting lips, but she simply didn't spark anything in him. He just smiled half-heartedly without showing his perfect teeth and entered the metal box once the doors opened. She followed him, standing next to him, and as the doors closed again, they were left alone in that small space. He could feel her gaze on him and her body closer than necessary. It was obvious that the girl was expecting something from him, but it wouldn't happen. Besides, he didn't want to have problems with any of his partners over a fling.