Chapter 180: Flames and Explosions

The ride back to the mansion was cloaked in silence.

The hum of the engine was the only sound between them, filling the space like a dull roar.

Dominic’s hands gripped the wheel tight enough that the veins on his forearms stood out, his jaw clenched hard. Serena sat beside him, still trying to calm the pounding of her heart.

Her arms folded protectively over her chest, but even that shield coul