Celia gazed up at the man who towered over her, her eyes wide and pleading, hoping to extinguish his simmering anger.

This tactic was something she had recently picked up from those so-called angelic bitches—supposedly effective, right?

Dominic noticed the tears welling up in her eyes and paused. He had never seen Celia like this before.

His stern expression softened, and he let out a helpless sigh. Pulling her into his arms, he gently patted her back, trying to maintain ...