Dominic's POV
The moment Daniella vowed to help me reclaim my land, a wave of emotion crashed over me so hard I almost staggered. It wasn't just relief, it was something deeper, something I had no words for. The burden I had been carrying for so long, the crushing weight of helplessness and betrayal, suddenly felt lighter, as if she had reached into my soul and taken some of it for herself. I hadn't realized just how suffocating it had been until she lifted it.
Without a second thought, I pulled her into my arms, holding her tight, as if letting go would mean losing her. My heart pounded against my ribs, my grip fierce with gratitude, love, and something close to desperation. She wasn't just helping me, she was saving me. My voice came out raw, thick with emotion as I whispered in her ear,