Sensual Redamancy

Chapter 53

•Sofia•

When Ava confessed to me that she'd played a crucial role in leaking Teodoro's tape, I instantly panicked and began excessively overthinking.

Fortunately, Dominic's words were reassuring and comforting enough to calm me and give me hope that things wouldn't turn out so awry after all.

I trusted my husband with both my life and that of the one I cared for the most—Ava.

Greta's support of the idea of protecting Ava and her secret at all costs made me feel more at ease although I wasn't so sure I fully supported their blooming friendship and influence over each other.

Greta was fierce and she was her father's daughter. She'd survived his wickedness for all her life and Ava was the softest person I know and her feelings could easily get hurt.

Would she be able to make it out alive if she continued with these attempts I felt weren't going to stop anytime soon?

Maybe I was overthinking and she wasn't as weak as I perceived her to be against a monster like Teodoro.

Even I used to think I was weak and could barely survive in this new world as a married woman but I was doing okay.

I just had to keep my fingers crossed and hope for the best.

I turned off the shower before sweeping my hand through my damp hair with a soft sigh.

After a long but happy day of hanging out with Ava, Greta and Dominic before he left for an important meeting, a hot bath felt rewarding.

I stepped out of the cubicle and dried my body, humming a familiar tune. Within five minutes, I walked out of the bathroom with a white towel wrapped around my body.

I was surprised but still delighted to see Dominic in our bedroom, sitting on the bed. I was expecting him way later in the night, but I didn't mind having him back now.

His presence served to my advantage because I preferred his presence to his absence. I felt safer when he was around and his attention had proven to be highly rewarding on multiple occasions.

"Hey," I greeted him, a soft smile touching my lips. "You're home early."

He stood up to approach me, holding a large bouquet of red roses and a gift bag.

"You told me you feel safer when I'm around," he said, taking a few strides to close the gap between us. "I couldn't leave my baby alone for too long without feeling uneasy."

Butterflies erupted in my stomach, my eyes locking onto his.

"For you," he said, offering me the roses.

My heart skipped a beat as I took in the romantic gesture, the smile on my lips widening. As Dominic handed me the roses, our fingers touched and a spark of electricity coursed through my system. My skin tingled and I felt a flutter in my chest.

I brought the roses to my nose, inhaling deeply and the heady scent filled my senses. I closed my eyes briefly, savouring the sweet fragrance.

I could feel his eyes on me, watching me with every ticking second.

I fluttered my eyes open, drunk on both the scent of the roses and his manly musk my senses had grown addictively familiar with.

"Thank you, Dom," I whispered, my voice softer than usual.

He took a step closer, his voice low and husky. "You deserve to be spoiled, love. You deserve to be adored."

My eyes met his and the connection between us felt almost palpable. I could feel the heat emanating from his body, my own body responding in kind.