The gunshot still echoed in my ears as I followed Dominic down the hallway. My heart was pounding so hard I thought it might burst from my chest. Despite everything that had just happened, despite my hatred for him, I couldn't stay in that room not knowing what was going on.
What if someone's here to kill him? What if this is my chance to escape?
I stayed a few steps behind Dominic, trying to be quiet. He was moving fast, his body tense and ready for a fight. We turned the corner toward the guest wing, and the smell of blood hit me immediately. It was thick in the air, metallic and fresh.
"Stay back," Dominic ordered without looking at me.
Like hell I will. I need to know what's happening.
He pushed open the door to the guest room, and I gasped at what I saw. Two of Dominic's guards w
