Lady of the House

DAPHNE

I slipped my dress back on carefully, my fingers a little shaky as I adjusted the straps over my shoulders. Dominic was lying on the bed, fast asleep, the covers tangled around his waist. His chest rose and fell in a slow, steady rhythm, his face peaceful for once.

I stood there for a moment, just watching him, feeling my heart beat a little too fast.

God, what had I done?

I pressed a hand