#Chapter 74 Dominic

"If it is psychosomatic, perhaps," he paused. "May I suggest a trip, perhaps? A change of scenery often helps one get a different perspective on matters. It would help to clear your head before the hearing. If you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t be able to take care of anything else.” “A vacation? Now?" "You haven't taken one since Ms. Hazel died." "I--" I drew up short and looked up at him. Had he always called Hazel Ms. Rather than Luna? Not even Mrs.? "I… I'm going to ask this question." He gave me an amused smile, his eyes gentle but understanding. "May I suggest you ask when you are in a better state?" I closed my eyes. That was almost confirmation enough, but I nodded. Renee’s face flashed behind my lids. The guilt twisted tighter in my ribs. I felt his get closer, rounding the desk. He nudged my sliding chair aside and shifted my keyboard to a better position for himself. "I told your father this," he said, tapping away. "Sometimes, to be an alpha,