Second Chance-In the mist Book 1 novel Chapter 29

"Maybe you're right. The fact that I'm finally seeing has me a little off balance even though it was something I was looking forward to" 

"If you need me, I'll be close..." That's how it would be my whole life anyway, but I wanted her to know that whatever happened, she could count on me. 

"Dominic, please don't go..." Her voice differed from what I was used to. And her request stunned me in the nicest possible way. 

"What? Are you not feeling well? "The truth was, I was panicking a bit, especially since the changes were starting to avalanche in her case and in mine as well.

I definitely knew what she meant, but I just needed to hear it from her mouth.

"No, I'm okay, don't worry, it's just...so much has happened lately. Stay with me until I fall asleep. Please." 

I turned from the door, letting her flowery scent lead me straight to bed with her. God, I felt so damn jumpy! I looked at her, but she had no reaction. She was waiting for me to find my place. She'd never asked me that before, but this was different. Her voice was almost begging me not to leave her side. It was an innocent gesture, but to be honest, for me it was like taking the test of my life. And my wolf too. My anxiety had reached alarming proportions when Rebecca came inches closer. The warmth of her body was so inviting that I instinctively put my arm around the back of her neck, allowing her to rest her head on my chest. She took the opportunity to move even closer to me, her cheek almost brushing my bare chest.

The sensation was indescribable in words. Only our hearts and souls could react in this moment to what we were releasing through our veins. And it was pure desire.

This flame stirred on the inside. I wondered how much longer I could resist this beautiful woman curled in my arms. When she gasped, the warmth of her breath revived all my senses. Suddenly, she lifted her right arm a little and placed it on my upper body. Her breathing was quiet now, a sign that she had fallen asleep.

Now I could watch her through the dim moonlight coming through the window. A trace of that light shone across her sweet face to the deep neckline of her nightgown. Why on earth did I have to follow it all the way there? Now my eyes were stuck in the beauty of her full breasts. She had just a thin strip of lace that half covered them, letting them peek out deliciously. Her nipples pushed stonily through the fabric of the dress.

Oh, dear God, this woman was breathtakingly beautiful. I cursed between my teeth and although she was here, in my home, in my arms, in my life, I couldn't seem to reach her. I couldn't taste the forbidden fruit.

"Rebecca, don't be afraid. I am here and I will help you. So is Dominic, right?" I listened to the firm and comforting voice of my therapist. I looked at Dominic, who already had a wide smile. 

"Of course... I'm here," he assured me, too.

"And the fact that you can see again is helpful. It will make a big difference to coordinate your movements. And just to encourage you, know that you've made wonderful progress." 

That was true. I had been so eager to accompany him to the gala, especially since he had found out this week that they had nominated him for Best Actor. And they also nominated the movie in which he excelled for Best Screenplay. It was going to be an emotional evening and only a week away. 

The time had come. Dominic helped me out of the wheelchair and in his safe arms. I approached the bars. They were a real challenge that I could not waste. I placed my arms on either side of them and squeezed them tightly. I had tried this two days ago too, but only moved a few inches. Now I just needed to do more. My legs were trembling violently and so was my body, but I stayed on my feet even though they hurt terribly.