By early afternoon, the sun was warm and bright through the mansion’s tall windows. Izzy had changed into a simple sundress… light blue, soft fabric that moved easily with her steps. She didn’t know where Dominic was taking her; all he had said was, “Wear something simple. Comfortable.”
So she did.
He was waiting for her by the door, dressed in a black shirt and dark jeans, casual but still neat, the kind of effortless charm only Dominic could pull off. When she appeared, he gave her a soft , glance… one that lingered just long enough to make her blush.
“You look beautiful ,” he said, his voice calm but his eyes saying more.
“Thanks,” Izzy replied, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear. “You’re not going to tell me where we’re going?”
“No,” he said simply, picking up his car k
