Dominic’s POV
Since finalizing the sale of the company, I’ve been operating in unfamiliar territory. For the first time in over a decade, my days are my own.
He worries about me, just as I worry about him. His nightmares haven’t disappeared, though they come less frequently now. Still, there’s a shadow in his gaze that no amount of whispered reassurances can completely erase.
I want to see him smile without fear again. Truly smile.
That’s why I planned this.
I waited until the morning light streamed through our bedroom curtains, casting the room in a warm, golden glow. Ethan was curled up on his side, one hand tucked beneath his cheek, his breathing soft and even. For a moment, I simply watched him, memorizing the fragile peace on his face.
When his eyes fluttered open, I leaned ove
