Chapter 37

Lydia's heart ached, and anger rose sharp in her chest.

Her eyes reddened, and before she could stop herself, tears spilled over. She shot Dominic a fierce look, gathered Leo in her arms, and turned away without a word.

"Lydia—" he called after her desperately.

But after taking only a few steps, he stopped. He couldn't bring himself to follow.

The frustration in him coiled into something darker.