Maya processed that. He was right in a way. She was alive. The Vipers hadn't grabbed her. She wasn't tied up somewhere being used to hurt Dominic. His actions had consequences but they'd also saved her life.

"I don't know how to do this." Maya admitted quietly. "How to accept help without losing myself, how to let you protect me without becoming dependent, how to have feelings for you without getting destroyed when you leave."

"Who says I'm leaving?" Dominic moved closer again. "I told you ...