Dominic
Dominic’s heart broke just a little more every time he saw the anguish on Nova’s face. It had been selfish, leaving her with the excuse of getting some water for them.
But he couldn’t keep watching her fall apart, especially when it was inappropriate to be the one who held her together.
He would have to find a way to endure it. Nova needed him, and he had to move past his desire to be more than her employer so that he could give her the comfort she needed – at least as much as a boss should.
Dominic rounded the corner to where he had left Nova, each hand holding disposable cups full of water, and he froze. His blood turned to ice at the sight in front of him. He was practically surprised the water in his hands didn’t turn to ice, too.
There sat Henry, staring Nova down wit
