Chapter 1245
Chapter 1245:
I forced a smile, though it felt like lifting a mountain.
Outside, a withered leaf spiraled down, mirroring the disquiet in my heart.
Patting Alden’s hand gently, I murmured, “Rest now. I’ll visit again soon.” His grip on my dress lingered, amber eyes brimming with reluctant disappointment, but he nodded, ever compliant.
I tucked the blanket around him, my heart twisting as I glimpsed his bloodied bandages once more.
The corridor stretched dim and quiet, the sharp scent of disinfectant mingling with the faint smell of medicine.
Lost in thoughts of where to find Dominic, I barely noticed the neighboring ward’s door swing open. A cold hand seized my wrist with startling force, yanking me into a shadowed room. My back hit the wall with a thud.
A fierce, unexpected kiss stole my breath.
In the darkness, a familiar icy fragrance curled into my senses, laced with the faint metallic hint of blood.
It was Dominic.
My heart thundered in my chest, and I shoved against Dominic’s chest with all my strength.
Alden’s ward was mere steps away; if he caught wind of this tumult, the embarrassment would be unbearable.
Spurred by the thought, I fought harder, desperation fueling my struggle. “Let… me…” I twisted my head to break free, but Dominic’s fingers seized my chin, forcing my gaze back to his.
His kiss was fierce, unyielding—a storm of intensity that left no room for retreat.
His teeth grazed my lips, sharp enough to draw tears, each press laced with a punishing edge, as though he were pouring out days of pent-up anger and bitterness.
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“You…” I managed a fleeting gap, gasping, but Dominic seized the moment, deepening the kiss with relentless fervor.
One hand anchored the back of my head, unyielding, while the other cinched my waist, drawing me impossibly closer.
In the dimness, the air pulsed with our uneven breaths and the fervent clash of lips and teeth.
Dominic’s presence consumed the space, overwhelming and inescapable.
“Dominic!” I finally wrenched my head aside, my voice quivering with urgency. “Have you lost your mind? This is a hospital—Alden is right next door!” My words struck a nerve, raw and exposed.
A chilling laugh escaped Dominic, and before I could react, he nipped my earlobe, the sharp sting pulling a gasp from my lips.
“Oh, so you remember we’re in a hospital?” His voice, low and ragged, was barely recognizable, his scorching breath grazing my ear. “Funny, you didn’t seem to mind when you were nestled so close to Alden in his ward.”
Makenna’s POV:
At last, Dominic pulled his lips away from mine, but they stayed near enough that I could still feel his breath.
In the quiet, his breath came in sharp, uneven gasps, grazing my cheek.
I cracked my eyes open just a little and found myself staring into his bloodshot eyes. They burned with jealousy, but there was a faint shimmer of tears at the edges.
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