CHAPTER 26

MIA POV.
"I- I came back for my phone, I forgot it in the room..." But Dominic's look only darkens, his eyes flashing with anger., "Don't lie to me, Mia!” He interrupts me, his voice rising. “You knew exactly what you were doing. You deliberately disobeyed me!" He says. I try shaking my head, but his grip on my hair tightens. He pushes me towards my door and opens it before he propels me into my room, his strength forcing me to stumble forwards on my toes and I land hard on my knees. Before I could scramble to my feet, I heard my door close shut with a loud bang before being roughly pulled up to my feet. He pushes me against the wall, next to my door, my only means of escape from Dominic. His body completely swallows my small frame as Dominic towered over me, his chest heaving with rage. "You'll learn to obey me, Mia. No one defies me and gets away with it." His voice thunders above me. I keep my head down, avoiding eye contact with him, hoping to escape the intensity of his gaze. His hand moves from my hair to my neck, his fingers slowly caressing my skin, sending shivers down my back, making my breath hitch. His touch had suddenly become gentle, yet still strong enough to leave no room for doubt that he was still furious, and it served as a reminder of his control that he could still hold over me.
He leans in close, his breath was warm against my ear, sending a tingling sensation over my skin and leaving me breathless. His voice is husky and dangerous, sending a jolt down into my abdomen. "Did you enjoy what you saw, Mia?" he asks, his words laced with mischievous intent.
I tried to shake my head again, trying to deny it, as my voice stuck in my throat. I'm frozen, unable to speak or move, as Dominic's fingers continue to caress my neck. A whimper escaped me, and I quickly bit my lip to stop it, but his touch was hypnotic, and I was melting into his body that was pressed up against mine, making me feel trapped and helpless.
I had a mix of emotions that confused me, fear and want clashed together inside me and it scared me. How could I be repelled by Dominic's darkness, yet drawn to it, like a moth to a flame. This man had an overwhelming presence, his dominance and control sparking a twisted curiosity within me that I didn’t know how to handle or approach.
“I asked you a question, Mia!” He said his words dripping with malice and his hand tightened around my neck once more. Once again, I should feel fear and revulsion, but instead, I find myself inexplicably drawn to him… I closed my eyes as a sensation surged through my body in a hint of desire at his demanding presence.
I heard him inhale deeply and I could have sworn I heard him moan before this hand loosened around my throat to travel down my neck. It drew a sensual line of fire across my skin as his fingers traveled lower over my chest. I gasped when his thumb brushed over my nipple, but his hand’s path continued downwards over my stomach. A surge of shock and fear rocked my body as Dominic's hand reached my private area. I close my eyes to the sensations, and I tense when he cups my womanhood. I swallowed nervously, expecting pain, but to my surprise he didn’t hurt me. He applied gentle pressure to my core, his fingers lightly squeezing through my now-wet pants.
I turned beet red in shame as I realized that he could smell how aroused I was, and he confirmed it with his touch. I felt betrayed as my body reacted to his touch, my panties damp and clingy, and yearning for more of his touch. At the back of my mind, I realized that not even Tony had touched me in this way before. Dominic was the first and his touch ignited a spark within me. I feel a flutter in my chest, my heart racing with a mix of emotions and... something new. All these feelings and desires were new to me ever since Dominic came into my life. I try to push the thought away, but it lingers, refusing to be ignored. What was it about him that had me so drawn to him? I wondered as a moan escaped my throat.
His fingers move in a slow, deliberate circle, applying gentle pressure. I feel my body responding, my muscles relaxing, my senses heightening. It's as if I'm melting into his touch, becoming pliable and submissive.
I feel Dominic's other hand under my chin, forcing me to look up at him. ”Look at me!” He demanded and I complied. Our gazes locked, his eyes a black hole filled with force. I take a quick breath as I feel a shiver run down my back as I feel the full intensity of his stare.
Dominic lowered his head towards me, and I subconsciously licked my lips, as it suddenly felt dry. I watched his lips come closer, waiting for what I hoped in that moment he would do, to kiss me, but to my dismay, he stopped. A smirk pulled at the corner of his lips and my eyes darted to his eyes again.
“You can’t tell me that you did not enjoy that, when your pussy clearly melting in the palm of my hand.” He said knowingly and with a smug smile on his face. His words were like a bucket of cold water over my head. My body becomes frozen with shame, my muscles tensing up as I realized that he had just taken me for a fool. Fear mingled with my shame as I was once again given a lesson in Dominic’s manipulations of power and control.
Dominic's eyes holds me captive, his victorious gaze boring into my soul, hitting home and catching hold of my vulnerability. I feel naked and exposed. Trapped by fear and shame and at Dominic's mercy.