#Chapter 404 - Balance

Ella “Dominic,” I murmur, reaching for him. “No,” he snaps, taking a step away from me and shaking his head. “You’re taking this too far, Ella – I know you want to help, but Icannothave you putting yourself at risk like this!” He sputters for a moment, turning away from me and hanging his head, bringing a hand up to cover his face. I reach for him, seeking him through our bond, not understanding this reaction and needing to know – He opens his heart to me when I gently ask him to through the bond. He lets me see all of his fear, all of his anxiety, all of the guilt that already rolls in him when he eventhinksabout the possibility of losing Rafe and I when he could just keep usso safe– And my heart breaks, for what feels like the eightieth time today, as I stare at my mate’s back, his broad shoulders. “I’m so sorry, Dominic,” I whisper, closing the distance between us and wrapping my arms around his waist from behind, resting my head against his back, closing my eyes. “I hea