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

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

only emotions he felt were fear and loneliness. Dustin wondered if this was

had passed when he heard a familiar voice. Suddenly, he broke free

him, he was drenched in sweat

greeted him was a woman dressed in white with a veil over her

nightmare? I heard you uttering commands to attack

a chill down his spine. Fortunately, it was just a dream.

window and realized that it was already noon. Curious, he

one

was gone for that long? Why didn’t you wake me