An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Now, imagine yourself lying on the serene sea, gently swaying with the waves. A soft breeze whispers by your ears, dancing through your hair.”

It was as if Grace’s soothing voice was imbued with magic. After only a few words, Dustin drifted into a deep slumber, snoring loudly.

“That was fast.” Grace chuckled.

She scooted over to Dustin and supported his head with her shoulder. At the same time, she held his chin with one hand to prevent him from suddenly falling.

Their vehicle continued to move at a steady speed. However, instead of heading to Dustin’s villa, it traveled to an unfamiliar place.

stood alone on the battlefield as the corpses by his feet piled up like mountains, and the land was stained a

person left in the world. Everyone was lying in the pool of blood, including his

the reasons that led to such a bloody scene. The only emotions he felt were fear and loneliness. Dustin wondered if this was war. No matter how hard they fought,

much time had passed when he heard

to him, he was drenched in sweat and

When Dustin’s gaze came into focus, the first sight that greeted him was a

you have a nightmare? I heard you uttering commands to attack

strange dream.” Dustin sighed, feeling a chill down his spine. Fortunately, it

Dustin glanced outside the window and realized that it was

days and one

“I was gone for that long?