"Bound by Shadows"

ought here hours ago, the city lights glittering beyond the massive windows, mocking her. T

hen the doors slid open, Dominic stepped out, his tall f

remarked, his tone dry

demanded, her voice

said simply, pouring himself a glass of whiske

wear, I just want to go home. My siblings-

ssion softening for the b

Safrina. They're still kids. I left the

eyes unreadable. Finally, he

. "You can't just keep me her

low. "You walked into something you weren't

ging her eyes. "They're just

ghtening. "Fine," he said at last. "I'll make arran

nd walked away, leaving her alone wit