Page 9 of Shattered Love

“Baby.” I move my head toward Dominic’s voice, keeping my eyes closed.

He runs a finger down my cheek. “You jealous was hot as fucking hell, but you know, don’t you?”

My eyes open. He looks at the ceiling, then covers his eyes with his arm. I lean up, pulling his arm away. “Know what?”

His eyes search my face, my lips, and my eyes. “That she would never be able to have me.”

My eyes widen. I’m completely shocked by his words. “Of course, I know you’d never cheat on me. It doesn’t mean I’m not going to kick someone if they try.”

His lip curls up on one side as he watches me.

I place my hand on his face. “Baby, I know how much you love me. You prove it all the time. I love you just as much.” But I am still human, and I get jealous. Especially right now, my emotions are all over the place. Weddings, love.

Dominic has a sleepy look in his eyes.

My heart warms. This little interlude will likely happen again and my body clenches at the thought of what Dominic will do next time to prove to me he’s mine.

His arms tighten around me and he places a kiss in my hair. I hear his soft whisper. “It’s not possible.”

Just before I fall asleep, I make a silent promise to show him just how much I love him.

* * *

The next morning,Carter and Molly invite us to spend the day with them after the guests leave. Molly apologizes for Sienna again who left before any of us woke up this morning. We have nothing to rush home for, so we decide to accept the invite.

Carter and Molly are stealing secret smiles at each other like a cute, high school couple as we’re walking down the street.

Dominic has been extra attentive today, his hands constantly touching me and stealing kisses whenever he can, but I’ve been the same way. It’s like we’re reassuring each other for different reasons.

I feel him stop beside me and I look for what’s caught his attention. There are a few puppies in a box and his eyes don’t leave them.

“Let’s go see them.”

He hesitates before nodding.

I instantly kneel, rubbing their heads and laughing as their little tails wag. Dominic stands behind me. He frowns before kneeling beside me. The black scruffy looking one tilts his little head before licking and dancing around Dom’s hand. A deep laugh comes from him that makes my eyes widen. I look at him and he’s smiling one of the most beautiful smiles that I have ever seen. His green eyes are bright and his face more relaxed. This is the side of Dominic only I get to see.

“They’re $175,” a man says, blowing out smoke from his cigarette. He looks at the black and tan one Dominic was playing with. “Don’t bother with that one. He’s the runt.”

I look at Dominic. “Do you want him?”

He looks at the puppy with something like resignation in his eyes and shakes his head. “No, we haven’t got anything for him.” I notice that he turns twice, looking back at the puppy, before we return to the hotel.

“Shit, I forgot I needed something.”

Dominic frowns. “What do you need? I’ll get it.”

Molly quickly steps forward. “Women stuff! Why don’t you two grab some beers at the hotel while we go and grab Avery’s stuff.”

Carter looks uncomfortable, but Molly doesn’t realize Dominic will pick up tampons and chocolate for me the day before my period.

I lean up, kissing his cheek. “Go spend some time with Carter. They leave tomorrow.”

I can see the question in his eyes, but he nods his head. “Okay. Be quick.” He places a kiss on my lips before slapping my ass, making Carter and Molly laugh.

As soon as the men are out of sight, Molly grabs my arm. “Please tell me the real reason is not tampons and that we’re getting the puppy.”

I grin excitedly. “I have to get him.”

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