#Chapter 108: Tightly Wound

Aurora POV The second the Jet’s wheels hit the tarmac, my lungs feel lighter. I didn’t realize how tightly I’d been holding my breath since that day at that restaurant when everything changed again. Since Alek had almost taken me with him before Dominic came and saved me. Since I thought Dominic might not walk out alive after all. Miraculously, we made it. We’re home. Well… not home exactly, but close enough. I glance at Dominic as we step off the jet and onto the tarmac. His stride is as purposeful as ever while he tugs me along, his hand grazing the small of my back as if to remind me that I’m his and he’s not letting me go anywhere out of his sight ever again. There is a black car waiting for us a few yards away. As soon as we climb in, he puts the car into gear and drives. Getting back onto the main road, my eyes search out the windshield, recognizing the familiar buildings around us. I never thought I’d be so happy to be back in the States as I am now. Funn