Chapter 67 – "Dominic's Swift Move"
Dominic acted on impulse, swiftly grasping Rachel's hand and pulling her back.
"Ah! What's your hurry? We've come to an understanding, haven't we?" Rachel exclaimed as her balance gave way, and she found herself leaning into his arms.
Dominic pursed his lips, his gaze sweeping over her face, bathed in soft light, making him appear like a hunter ready to capture his prey.
"I want to kiss you."
Before Rachel could react, he gently cupped her cheeks and nibbled on her lip. Despite his cold demeanor, he had a talent for feigning innocence.
He possessed a more potent and commanding presence than the others, a fact that Rachel had yet to fully grasp.
Dominic continued to nibble on her lower lip and skillfully entered her mouth with his tongue. She instinctively wrapped her legs around his waist.
The howling winds outside seemed to have paused, and the room fell into a hushed stillness, as if time itself had come to a halt. The only sounds that broke the silence were the rustling of clothing and their soft moans in the tranquil night.
"To my room?" Dominic's voice trembled with desire as he lightly traced his fingers along Rachel's lips, tucking a stray strand of sweaty hair behind her ear.
Before Rachel could answer, Dominic kissed her earlobe, effortlessly lifted her, and carried her to his room.
Their kiss was so intense that it left Rachel dazed and breathless, her face flushed. Overwhelmed by ecstasy, she bit his shoulder, her eyes rolling with desire, unsure of how to respond.
Dominic pressed her onto the bed, and their passionate kiss seemed to convey his complete control over her body and emotions.
"Dominic, wait…" Rachel murmured weakly as she felt his hands slip beneath her clothing.
"Hush... Don't speak or think, just leave everything to me," Dominic's magnetic, low voice sent shivers down her spine, as though he had cast a spell over her.
Rachel wrapped her arms around Dominic's neck, responding to his fervent kiss by sucking on his tongue as he thrust it into her mouth.
Dominic removed his jacket as he positioned himself above her.
But then, as Dominic's hand ventured under her dress and touched something unusual, his movements halted, and he pulled back, gazing at her in confusion.
"Are you on your period?"
Rachel leaned against his arm, gasping for breath, her face scarlet. "I told you to wait," she muttered, avoiding his gaze.
Dominic did some quick mental calculations and realized that indeed, it was her time of the month.
He sighed, stepping back and wrapping the quilt around Rachel. "When will you…"
"In three days."
Dominic tenderly stroked her hair, then buried his face in her chest, taking in a deep breath. "You smell divine."
A few moments later, Dominic stood up and kissed the corner of her lips, his bloodshot eyes revealing an unreadable emotion.
"Alright," he swallowed and cleared his throat. "Go to bed early. I'm going to take a shower."
Containing his raging desires was no easy task.
Dominic had grown impatient with waiting for Rachel to allow him to make love to her, and now that she didn't resist his advances, his desires had reached their peak. Unfortunately, he couldn't proceed further due to Rachel being on her period. Dominic felt as if he were about to burst into flames from the intense desire that coursed through him.
Clumsily, he grabbed his jacket and headed to the bathroom.
Rachel was wrapped in the quilt, her flawless face the only thing visible. Her watery eyes met Dominic's, and she pursed her lips, still tingling from their kisses. "Alright, sleep well. Goodnight."
Her pristine beauty had the power to stir the protective instincts of any man.
Dominic leaned in and kissed her lips. "No wonder you were so cooperative today," he whispered, chuckling. "I won't let you go next time."
With that, he entered the bathroom and took a cold shower until his heated desires subsided. Once Dominic was safely inside, Rachel sneaked back to her own bedroom, her legs still trembling, and her heart racing.
On Monday morning, Dominic arrived at work with a visibly grumpy expression. His intense gaze and tense aura sent shivers down the spines of the senior executives at the Porter Group.
After the meeting, Kristian approached him, concern etched on his face. "What's going on, buddy?"
Dominic's jaw tightened, and his brows furrowed as he looked at Kristian. "Quit with the gossip, will you?"
"No way, I want to know what's eating at you." Kristian had a knack for noticing the slightest nuances.
He could tell at a glance that something was amiss with Dominic.
After much prodding, Dominic finally spilled the beans about the previous night's events. Hearing the story, Kristian burst into laughter.
"Oh, dear! It seems you have zero talent for wooing women. Who uses such an outdated trick? No wonder you got caught. But at least everything's alright now."
Dominic scowled at Kristian, ignoring his teasing.
Meanwhile, after work, Rachel headed to the supermarket for groceries.
Dominic was a man with a hearty appetite, and he could devour a fridge's worth of food in a day.
Rachel had to stock up; otherwise, Dominic would leave her with an empty kitchen.
Rachel peered out of the bus window, taking in the sparkling cityscape. It was late summer transitioning into early autumn, and the ginkgo leaves lining the streets had turned a brilliant shade of yellow.
She admired the scenery with a contented smile. As the bus passed by an upscale club, her eyes widened.
Joseph, Kate, and Ivonne stood at the club's entrance, dressed elegantly as if attending a party.
Just then, the bus came to a halt, and Rachel hurriedly grabbed her grocery bag and disembarked.
The Daley family had reneged on their promise to repay her, citing financial constraints. Yet here they were, enjoying themselves at an extravagant club.
Rachel clutched her groceries and marched toward them.
She had been worried about covering Norma's medical expenses. Given the posh setting, Rachel believed Joseph and Kate wouldn't cause a scene. She saw this as an opportunity to collect the money they owed her.
Kate was adjusting her attire when Rachel approached. Just as Kate, her husband, and daughter were about to enter the club, Rachel intercepted them.
"Since you can afford to have fun in such an upscale club, I'm sure you can afford to settle your debt with me as well," Rachel declared loudly, drawing the attention of onlookers.
Kate's smile vanished in an instant. She hurried over to Rachel and snapped, "What a surprise, Rachel! What brings you here? What nonsense are you spouting? How can a grown daughter keep asking her parents for money?"