Shattered Afterglow

Dominic's grip on his phone tightened until his knuckles went white. He snapped, "Stay out of it."

The caller quickly changed the subject, backing away from the awkward topic. He said, "From here on, it's up to Jared to fight for himself."

Dominic hung up and went back to the bedroom.

Cleo had already taken her shower and was lying in bed. She lay on the very edge of the bed with her eyes shut tig