He glares down at me, running a hand through his hair. I watch his internal struggle whether to go through with it. He's not used to giving me anything but honor and respect, but he needs to know how I feel without a shadow of a doubt. I won't be satisfied until he does. So, I take his hand and place his palm on the side of my face.

"Go ahead," I try to smile. "Do it for me."

Dominic lets out a sigh, nodding slightly and leans in. His eyes lock on mine, and I'm ...