Chapter 398

"No, I'm not talking. I don't need to, and I don't want to."

Vespera's rejection was firm and decisive.

She shoved against Dominic's tall frame and stood up from her seat. "I need to use the restroom. Please move."

Dominic didn't budge, his body angled sideways.

He leaned against the table with one hand, his other resting casually on the back of her chair.

His gaze darkened with frustration, lingering on her for a long moment. "Fine. If you won't talk, then I'll speak. You just listen."

"Mr. Reid, I really need to pee—right now!" Vespera snapped, shoving him again.

But before she could pull away, Dominic swiftly grabbed her hand and stood up beside her. "Then let's go. I'll walk you there."

"It's fine. There are no monsters in the bathroom. I don't need an escort," she said sharply, trying to free her hand.

Dominic's grip tightened, his voice hoarse. "Monsters or not, I'll be there. Always."

Vespera's face remained impassive.

Although she hadn't felt anger the night before, a smoldering resentment began to stir within her.

said anything about a future with you?" she thought. "We never had one, and

she said, "If you're really that


past him and headed toward

lingered on hers, his grip unyielding

released her only when they

close it, she

closed the door and locked

toilet

couldn't stand it

the door, Dominic was still standing

closer, she noticed the dark circles beneath his eyes. The crease between his brows deepened,

How pathetic.

idea of feeling sorry for him felt like a mistake she'd regret

she

her wrist, his presence


maybe something to

let out a weary

Was he planning to

to do. If there's something you need to say, Mr. Reid, just say it.

the rear of the cabin

the seat directly across from him—putting a clear line of distance

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