Chapter 26

"Alright." Dominic answered softly, heading toward the closet. Meanwhile, inside the bathroom, Louise stood still, one hand letting go of the doorknob as she tried to adjust her slipping towel. She gave it a tug, trying to wrap it tighter around herself. Outside, Dominic, carrying new clothes, happened to glance through the crack of the door-only to catch a glimpse of her fair, delicate body slipping free from the dark towel. The stark contrast of black and white hit him like a jolt. Without hesitation, he pushed open the bathroom door, his long legs stepping in without a word. "You-mmph-" Before Louise could even register who had walked in, a tall shadow loomed over her. Her bare back met the still-dripping tiled wall, cold against her skin. Dominic leaned in and caught her lips, his deep gaze locked onto her face. She was thrown off just long enough for his kiss to overpower her, his tongue aggressively tangling with hers. In the misty, steamy bathroom, Louise was pinned against the