Nova
“Nova?”
Pulling my head out of my hands, I looked up at the voice I hadn’t expected to hear for several more hours. Dominic had gone into his office after our swim lesson this morning, and I didn’t expect him home until 6pm.
I checked my watch. It was only three o’clock.
“Are you okay?” Dominic asked, nudging Aria’s bedroom door open as he came in, worry written all over his face.
“Yes…” I stood. “Why?”
He looked me over, not entirely convinced. “I saw you with your head in your hands, and I thought you were crying.”
I raised my eyebrows in surprise then broke into laughter. “Oh, no! I was just covering my eyes while I counted; Aria and I are playing hide-and-seek.”
Dominic exhaled, relieved. “I see.”
He shook his head, seemingly trying to clear it. “I was worried for a momen
