Chapter 47: Attracted to me

“Serena…” he croaked. His voice was rough, hoarse as he slowly came back to reality.

“I’m here,” she said, softer now. “You’re okay. We’re okay. Just breathe with me.”

She placed one of his hands on her chest. “Feel that?” Serena whispered. “Breathe with me. Match me. In… out…”

Dominic stared at her hand. The steady rhythm and her presence were grounding as he followed suit.

It wasn’t perfect, bu