Chapter 75

CLAIRE's POV

I brushed my fingers over my lips as I gazed to where Dominik had stood in awe. My lips still tingled from the kiss he had given me.

It was a soft gentle kiss and I could not believe that Dominik was capable of being that gentle. The moment Dominik informed me that he was leaving, my heart dropped to the bottom of my chest.

I felt sad, torn and broken. Even after I had avoided him for days, even after he said hurtful words to me, I still found myself craving his presence.

Now that I was alone in this room, I felt a sadness rush over me. I did not want to be alone, I wanted to be with Dominik.

I flopped down on the bed with a loud groan. I was apalled by my own behaviour. Why was I like this? I curled up into a fetal position and the smell of Dominik hit my nose. The smell was coming from his shirt, the one I had on.

I clutched the shirt tightly and relished his musky scent. When Dominik threw his shirt over me and scooped me up from the ground, I felt giddy in my stomach