Dominic's Pov

I was in the sitting room trying to get some rest. The house was quiet, and my mind drifted like clouds in a colourless sky. I leaned against the sofa, my head thrown back, when suddenly… I heard a thud.

There was a loud crash upstairs. My heart jumped in alarm and I rushed to my feet.

"Serena!" I called out, already scared as I thundered towards the stairs. My footsteps on the tiled floor rang out louder than my own voice.

I took the stairs two at a time only ...