Underworld Submission (book 1)

Revelations and Resolutions

The early morning light filtered through the heavy drapes of Dominic's office, casting long shadows across the room. The emotional weight of the previous night still lingered in the air, a heavy reminder of the vulnerability Dominic had exposed to Adrian. But with the new day came a new resolve. Dominic knew that he couldn't keep hiding the truth from Adrian, especially with the dangers that now loomed on the horizon.

As Adrian prepared to leave, Dominic's voice cut through the quiet, firm yet tinged with an uncharacteristic hesitation. "Adrian, there's something else you need to know—something I've kept hidden, but I can't anymore. Not with what's coming."

Adrian paused, sensing the gravity in Dominic's words. He turned back, his eyes searching Dominic's for answers. "What is it, Dominic?"

Dominic took a deep breath, steadying himself for what he was about to reveal. "I need to know if you can accept me... all of me. Not just the side I show the world, but the part of me that I've kept buried. The part that's... different."

Adrian furrowed his brow, his mind racing with possibilities. "Different how?"

Dominic looked down, his fingers fidgeting with the edge of his desk, a rare display of uncertainty. "I'm a submissive, Adrian. In my private life, I seek control in everything, but in the most intimate moments, I need to surrender it. It's who I am, and it's something I've kept hidden because... well, because I've never known if I could trust someone with that part of me."

Adrian's initial surprise quickly gave way to understanding. Deep down, he had sensed that there was more to Dominic than met the eye. The controlled, powerful exterior had always seemed like a carefully constructed mask, one that Dominic had worn for so long that it was difficult to imagine what lay beneath. But now, with this revelation, it all made sense.

Dominic watched Adrian carefully, searching for any sign of rejection or shock. But what he saw in Adrian's eyes wasn't judgment—it was acceptance, and perhaps even a touch of relief.

"I... I see," Adrian said, his voice measured, taking in the full weight of Dominic's confession. "Dominic, I won't pretend that I fully understand this part of you yet, but I'm not going to walk away. We all have parts of ourselves that we keep hidden, parts that are hard to share with others. But I'm here, and I'm willing to try to understand. I'm not going anywhere."

Dominic's shoulders sagged with relief, the tension that had gripped him finally releasing. "Thank you," he whispered, his voice thick with emotion. "I didn't know how you'd react. I needed to know if I could trust you with this... and I do."

Adrian stepped closer, his gaze unwavering. "You've been honest with me, Dominic. I respect that. And I appreciate that you trust me enough to share this with me. But there's something else, isn't there? Something that's making this even more urgent."

Dominic wish he could have that conversation right there let him know everything but it was all in his head and there are more important thing to discuss first.

Dominic nodded, the seriousness returning to his expression. "Yes. Last night, before everything happened, I received a letter. It was from one of my enemies—someone who's been trying to undermine me for years. They've targeted people close to me before, but this time... this time, they're targeting you."