Shattered Illusions

Cleo watched as the pair stood side by side, spotting the smug glint in Daphne's eyes. Daphne even edged deliberately closer to Dominic, clearly trying to stake her claim.

"Dominic, let's go," Daphne called out.

Dominic glanced at Cleo, nodded gently, and started to follow Daphne away.

This scene had played out a thousand times before, but maybe it was his hazy confession last night—saying he woul