Knocking on his doot in the middle of the night wearing a revealing nightgown , but being so nervous that the transformed Would you like in en into Would you like to come in and doard ] Tven faking drowning in the pool , but when he jumped in to rescue her , he discovered she promissly couldni neim and had nearly drowned herself in the prom Dominics Adams apple bobbed as he nallowed hard || Someone as proud as Ariana would the really marry for a hundred million dollars ? And even to a man in a v
egetative state ? ) .
A sharp pain twisted through Dominics heart , as if something razor edged had pierced it through || Mia noticed his distraction and tugged at his sleeve with a practiced pout Dom , dont you want to stay by my side and protect me ? Dominic snapped back to reality , pushing down the emotions charming inside him as he replied softly : Of course I do .
He heard himself way .
I would be my privilege to protect you .
Mla .
Yet why , as he spoke those words , was his mind filled with the final look Ariana had given him ? That calm , detached gace , as if she were looking at a complete stranger Wonderful ! Mia exclaimed , affectionately linking her arm through his Lets go shopping right now ! I want a new dress Domine followed her mechanically .
Was this exactly what he had always wanted ? To openly protect Mis without having to use his is position as Arianas Bodyguard as a as a prefense to see fo see her fram As for Anana She had always bullied Mia since childhood .
Her departure was for the best at least no one would hurt his precious Mia anymore The devotion Domiltür acted levels that shocked even the most jaded observers .
bochgrand be accingeniet her shopping .
and to the cinema .
sadly mentioned craving a fakerys signature pastries from across town World Game M TAMM purchase them .
When her feet grew tired from shoppina , he would kneel before her to manswer her ankler pletely depending the odesigner canew rollection , he servedly pond set the entire settes as a gift .

When the camed it after her .
If she expensed dislike for somedor , by the next day that person would simpl The re ( North theer whispered that the North the heir had completely inst himself to ke -They werent wrong one day .
Mia insisted on watching the muovet in the montryside .
On their retorn journey , a trock lost control and barreled straight toward their velide In that split second .
Dominic wrenched the steering wheel , positioning the vehicle so that the passenger side would be spared the brunt of the impart , then TANG The car rörd mice , glass shattering an airlingi deployed .
Dominics back slammed against the door , metal fragments piercing his fish as blood soaked through his shirt .
Yet his arms remained steady around her , not allowing her to suffer even a scratch seas face trained of color as she tremblingly souched his blood streaked face .
Youre youre bleeding .
her , but when he opened his mouth , he coughed up blood [ ] Donanic tried to reassure her ¿ consciousness , the last thing he heard was her hysterical crying Before losing e When he regained consciousness , he stared up at the stark white ceiling of a hospital room [ ] Mia had fallen asleep at his bedade .
Hearing him stir , she immediately threw herself at him .
You idiot Why would you do something so reckless ? ] inadvertently passed again his wound , cousing Dominic to groan in pain , yet he still raised his hand to gently stroke her back is fine doesnt hurt Mix tried dramatically .
The doctors r said the metal came within an inch of your hearty ] He remained grade .
Dont cry , this is my duty .
: [ ] Tuu re too good to me … .

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Mia looked up with tear filled eyes : Even though youre Aris bodyguard , youve always secretly taken care of me .
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Temember when I I that fever , and you ran through that terrible storm to bring me those macarom … | That night m rain had poured relentlently .
He searched for five hours , returning soaking wet but still delivering warm pastries to the Reeves mansion .
And last year on my firthday , when I casually mentioned wanting that exclusive necklace that wasnt even available for purchase , you entered that dangerous street racing competition No win it .
What touched me most was that flower from Crescent Cliff such a dangerous place , you risked your life just to pick a flower for me Su … Mia pazed at him expectantly , why are you in good to mer Because … he opened his mouth , but the words I love you stuck in his throat .
] ] Something felt profoundly wrong Despite taking a ballet for her , climbing a cliff for her , even tablosing her name on his chest , when it came to actually saying those three words , his heart felt like It was being squeezed by an invisible band , making it impossible to breathe || Are you free three days from now ? he ultimately changed the subject .
I have something I want to tell you .
[ ] Leyes brightened : Wha -yog II know then .
He managed a simile : || Mia was about to press further when her phone suddenly rang She checked the caller ID , her expression instantly becoming flustered Tom , somethings come up I need to gor ] Before As the d Dominic could respond she had already grabbed her prise and rushed out of the hospital room door closed behind her , Dominics smile faded He stared at the ceiling , suddenly remembering an incident from six months earlier- He was still Arianas bodyguard then , and during a business ev
ent , theyd been attacked || To protect her , hed suffered a deep slash across his shoulder , the wound extending to the bone Dominic Reed , you absolute IDIOTT Ariana had erupted , eyes reddening as she cursed him .
Who told you to block it ? Who told you to Even while berating g him , she i frantically tried to stop his bleeding , her expensive designer dress becoming soaked with blood without her noticing Later at the hospital , this pampered heiress who had never lifted a finger for herself insisted on caring for him personally Yes , youre my bodyguard she had said , eyes still red rimmed , but your life matters just as much as mine .
] As this memory surfaced , Dominics lips curved upward involuntarity The next moment , he froze What was he doing ? Ariana had married into the Sandair family .

He was in love with Mia , not her .
Why was he dwelling on these meaningless recollections ? As if to prove something to himself , he grabbed his phone and called his childhood friend .
Alexander West Well , look who finally remembered he has friends Alexanders teasing voice came through the line .
I heard you took a bullet for love nearly martyred yourself in the name of romance ? | Dominic got straight to the point : Help me arrange a proposal setting What ? Alexander nearly fell off his chair .
Youre finally going to propose to Mia ? Done with the secret admirer routine ? Yes .
Dominic randed off a series of requirements : I want a rose g garden , a symphony orchestra , drone light show , and prepare a pink diamond pendant Alexander whistled in amstement : Youre spending millions only on a proposal ! Shell be completely spoiled ! Honestly .
I still dont understand what you see in Mia Berves | This puestion sent Dominic into reflection Three years ago at that charity gala , hed first spotted Mia [ ] Shed been wearing a white dress , carefully climbing a tree to rescue a precariously balanced birds nest || sunlight had filtered through the leaves , dappling her figure .
Her face wasnt clearly visible , but the scene was beautiful , like a painting Hed stepped away to take a call , and when he returned to offer help , she had already successfully saved the nest and departed He asked a server who she was , and I received the answer : Miss Reeves .
That moment of enchantment had dended everything .
He was determined to meet her ! [ ] Hed even concealed his identity , becoming Arianas bodyguard for the sole purpose of gaining regular stress to Mia Shesk kind , pure .
Dominic mechanically listed Mias qualities , yet the more he spoke , the more unfamiliar he felt Anyway , just get everything ready , he concluded .
This time .
Im going to make Mia say yes .
With that , he ended the ca