AUTHOR'S POV
The air was heavy with tension as Dominic stormed through the dimly lit corridor of his father's mansion. The flickering sconces on the walls cast eerie shadows, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. His heart pounded in his chest, fueled by anger.
Dominic had always known his father was ruthless, but this action cut deep. Samantha had sought refuge in his house for safety, and the thought of her dying within its walls that night haunted him. The ambush at his own home was a declaration of war, and he refused to stand for it. His father had underestimated him, thinking mere threats could deter him. He was wrong.
As Dominic reached the grand double doors leading to the living room, two burly bodyguards blocked his path. Their eyes widened at the fury etched across his fa
