Chapter 24

• Dominic's eyes never wavered as he meticulously installed the hidden camera in Valerie's room, ensuring an unobstructed view of her every move, convinced that this invasion of her privacy was necessary to keep her safe from herself.
• But deep within his twisted psyche, he knew better—this was merely another tool to assert control over Valerie, reinforcing the warped notion that no one, including herself, had the right to harm her except him.
• Dominic's obsession with Valerie had grown exponentially, fueled by a toxic mix of possession and sadism.