Chapter 207: The morning after

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee lingered in the quiet air, curling like smoke around the edges of the open window. The city outside was barely awake, silver light pouring into the penthouse and painting everything in a soft, muted gold.

Dominic stood beside the window, his broad shoulders wrapped in the glow of dawn, a mug in his hand. The steam rose to kiss his face as he took a slow sip, his