Chapter 632 You Already Gave Me the Answer

It was past 9:00 pm when Bella finally got Lily to sleep. Exhausted, she slipped into bed, pulling on an eye mask to block out the world and guarantee herself some rest. A strange sensation stirred her from sleep in the middle of the night. She tried to open her eyes but met the darkness of the mask. When she tugged it off, her blurry vision cleared to see Dominic standing by the bed, mid-motion, removing his shirt. The sharp smell of alcohol hit her, though it wasn't overwhelming. It blended with the faint scent of his body wash, creating a mix that was oddly intoxicating rather than off-putting. Still half-asleep, she tried to push him away when he leaned in. "It's late," she whispered weakly, her voice barely audible. "Let's just sleep, okay?" He ignored her protests, his hand firmly but gently tilting her chin up so their eyes met. The soft glow of the bedside lamp highlighted the haze in his gaze. It held a mix of drunkenness and something far more seductive. "It's been a