Chapter 698 He's Worn Out

At the end of their heated exchange, Dominic softly kissed the corner of her lips and rasped, "Tell me... What do I have to do? How can we go back to how things were?" Bella met his gaze, her tone calm but sincere. "Did you ever truly care for me? Even just a little?" He froze. The question hung in the air for a few seconds too long. Then, as if suddenly provoked, he leaned in with a fierce need, claiming her completely. Watching her bite her lip to stifle a sound, he gritted out, "If I didn't care, do you think that first night would've happened? I've never been someone who loses control because of alcohol. It was you. You started this. You can't be the one to say that it's over." She had almost forgotten. He wasn't the type to let alcohol cloud his judgment. It had been a deliberate act, one he chose to initiate. When their storm finally settled, Bella curled into herself, pulling away instinctively as if to shield her vulnerability. He refused to let her go, his grip firm as h