Chapter 4 - THE RELEASE
Dominic reached Vanessa in a single stride.
Without saying a word, his broad hand clamped onto her shoulder.
He shoved her aside with effortless force, sending her stumbling two steps back onto the slick tiles.
Vanessa’s white robe caught on the wet floorboards, but she managed to catch herself on the railing.
Dominic reached up, his large, calloused fingers working the tight knot above Brooke’s hands.
The wet rope frayed under his grip, loosening in seconds.
Brooke’s arms dropped, her knees buckling beneath her as exhaustion took over.
Dominic caught her under her armpits before she hit the wet floor.
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"I have you," he whispered, his suit jacket soaking through as he lifted her onto her feet.
Brooke leaned against his chest for support, her small hands clutching his wet black lapels.
