Jasmine's POV
Walking through the academy grounds felt like stepping into deep memories. The pathways looked smaller than I remembered, the buildings less intimidating, but the weight of nostalgia pressed against my chest with every step.
Dominic kept my hand in his, his thumb occasionally brushing across my knuckles in a way that made my pulse stutter.
"Remember that tree?" He pointed toward an old oak near the science building.
I laughed before I could stop myself.
"The one where you tried to impress me by climbing it and nearly broke your arm?"
"I didn't try to impress you. I successfully impressed you."
"You successfully terrified me. I thought you were going to fall and crack your skull open."
"But I didn't. And you were worried about me." His grin was infuriatingly smug. "Wh
