Second Chance-In the mist Book 1 novel Chapter 23

His first words were meant to reassure me, but even now I wondered if he had said them out of obligation. 

"It's okay now, Rebecca! I'm right there with you!" But my answer was also the one that first came to mind. 

"For how long, Dominic?"

And though he seemed surprised, perhaps I was the most puzzled. 

"As long as you will have me!" 

His answer left me completely unguarded. I wasn't really expecting that. How was I supposed to respond?

I couldn't involve him in my life before the attack. It was too dangerous. But most of all, I couldn't even remember if I had anyone in my life. Which seemed very bizarre to me, since Declan had clarified that only the attack was missing from my mind. I wasn't trying to unravel that now. I had come to another, more painful conclusion. If only I had someone right now to tell that. Not Dominic. However, his statement went unanswered.

"Allow me to help you get to your room!" It was better that way than to start opening myself up. It wasn't the time. Even though deep inside, my heart would beat twice as fast when he would be around. It took me so many days to realize that I felt more than gratitude for Dominic. And now what? All my plans would be ruined if I let him take over my life. But what orders could I give my heart? I had people around me who were probably worried about me by now. I had to find a way to let them know. Even though my life was now enriched with a man for whom my heart beat faster. I had responsibilities and assignments that couldn't wait. 

"Thank you..."

The moment I thanked him, I felt him push into my wheelchair. I loved those arms. And I didn't understand why my mind was wandering where it shouldn't. His powerful arms and what he could do with them besides help me move. Whenever I was down, they would pick me up and provide a safe place to settle. His embrace. Each time my eyes cried, they would wipe away the tears. I felt like I had been on a rollercoaster. Today, he was giving me reasons to believe he had feelings for me. But tomorrow it was like we were complete strangers. One minute he was so considerate, the next he was so serious. At this point, I felt totally confused. However, there was one thing that didn't confuse me anymore and that was definitely my love for him. Because, whether he was Dominic Stone, I was in love with this man. There I said it!

But all I had left after chasing away all those sinful thoughts and inhibiting my crazed wolf with his longing was to just offer my help. 

So, I assisted Rebecca to her room. She looked so helpless, and she definitely needed a rest. If only there was more, I could have done to help her. Be more involved in her life, but I was unsure of her responsiveness to that. I was secure in my feelings for her, but I had yet to figure out if she had those feelings for me, too. It was a very long way to go, but I had to try it.

And the second we got into her room; my mind went crazy. That was the moment when I wondered how the hell Rebecca had to take a shower if Megan wasn't here. The worst part was that Megan wasn't available today.

Then her melodious voice stopped me in my tracks, trying to leave the room as if nothing had happened.

"Dominic?" But I had to turn to meet her pleading eyes. I didn't need to answer her. "If Megan's not here, how am I supposed to shower? Will you be able to help me?" Even I was wondering the same thing.