Selene's POV
I paused at the door, Dominic’s words echoing in my head. “Should I take that as a yes?”
His voice had been gentle, nearly a whisper but it carried the weight of so much more. A plea wrapped in a chilling authority. A challenge coated in vulnerability. And still, I didn’t turn around. Not immediately.
My hand tightened on the doorknob, and for a moment, I simply stared at the handle. I could feel his gaze burning into my back like a silent fire. My heartbeat thudded loudly, but I willed it to be calm.
“No,” I said, finally turning to face him. “Like I said, I’m not going to do it.”
And with that, I opened the door and walked out.
The hallway was bright compared to the dimness of the suite. As I stepped into the open corridor, it was as if a switch flipped inside me. My s
