Two Chances,One Bullet: How His "Next Life" Promise Failed Novel

Chapter 20 Dominic drifted through a dream . In this dream , he returned to the charity gala's garden , bathed in perfect sunlight . This time , he didn't answer that fateful phone call . Instead , he stood beneath the tree , watching as the girl in white carefully returned the bird's nest to its perch . She gracefully jumped down , brushing dust from her skirt before looking up and meeting his gaze . He approached her , his voice deep and gentle : " Hello , I'm Dominic Reed .

I'd like to know you . " The girl blinked , tilting her chin with elegant pride : " Oh ? Why's that ? " " Because you're beautiful , " he smiled . She made a dismissive sound , though the tips of her ears turned pink : favor of letting you get to know me . " He suppressed a laugh , finding her utterly adorable . The dream unfolded naturally from there . " Since you're so taken with me , I suppose I'll do you the He pursued her , she " reluctantly " accepted his advances .

During their courtship , he spoiled her endlessly while she curled in his arms , playfully demanding attention . Eventually , they stood at the altar , exchanging rings amid universal blessings . He bent to kiss her , and she whispered with flushed cheeks : " Dominic Reed , you'd better be good to me forever . " " I will , " he promised with a smile . " Forever . " " Mr. Reed ? Mr. Reed ! " The doctor's urgent voice yanked him from his dream .

Dominic's eyes snapped open to a stark white ceiling , the pain in his back and chest reminding him of the harsh reality- No wedding , no love , only wounds and regret . " Where's Miss Reeves ? " he asked hoarsely . " In the garden , " the doctor replied . Dominic ignored all protests , forcing himself out of bed and staggering toward the garden . Sunlight bathed the flower beds , illuminating Ariana as she stood there , fingertips gently stroking a rose petal .

Her profile in the light was breathtakingly beautiful . He moved to approach her , but froze when he heard her laugh softly into her phone- " Yes , I miss you too . " Dominic's blood instantly turned to ice . namico Failed Her tone carried a hint of shyness and affection , a softness he had never heard from her before- " Darling , " she said tenderly . Those one word stabbed into Dominic's heart like daggers ! He rushed forward , seizing her wrist : " What are 1 doing ?

" Ariana startled , but quickly regained her composure , raising an eyebrow : " Talking to my husband . Is there a problem ? " " Don't call him that ! " His voice was raw , eyes burning red . " I'll call him whatever I want , " Ariana smirked . " Ite With each repetition , Dominic's face grew paler . Finally , his eyes actually welled with tears , his voice breaking : " … Ari , don't do this to me . " Ariana hesitated .

She had never seen Dominic like this- Humbled , wounded , as if she had personally shattered his pride . " It's karma , isn't it … " He attempted a smile that looked more like a grimace . " You can kill me if you want , just don't torture me like this . " Ariana's throat tightened , but before she could respond , Dominic composed himself and said quietly : " I wasn't there for you last night . That was wrong of me . " He paused , taking her hand : " I've prepared a surprise for you today .

" As dusk fell , Dominic took her to an outdoor arena . Ariana assumed it would be some sort of performance , until the announcer's excited voice boomed through the speakers- " Tonight's special event ! Dominic Reed versus ' Black Death ' the Tibetan Mastiff ! " Ariana leapt to her feet : " Have you lost your mind ?!

" Dominic merely smiled gently : " Every wound you suffered , I'll repay a hundred fold , " The metal cage opened , and an enormous Tibetan mastiff charged out with a ferocious roar ! Dominic faced it bare - handed , immediately being knocked to the ground ! " Dominic ! " Ariana cried out involuntarily The mastiff's fangs tore into his arm , blood spurting forth , but Dominic merely grunted , delivering a powerful blow to the animal's eye ! Gasps of horror erupted from the audience !

The combat was brutally intense , each attack from the mastiff potentially lethal , yet Dominic never retreated despite being covered in blood . " Dromise Failed Chapter 20 Finally , he managed to get his hands around the mastiff's throat and , to everyone's terror , choked the beast until it went limp ! The arena fell silent . Dominic staggered to his feet , his body a bloody mess , yet somehow made his way to Ariana . There , he knelt before her in a gesture of complete submission .

" I counted ten chunks of flesh it took from me , " he looked up at her , voice ragged . " Ten times repayment . " " Ari , can you forgive me now ? " Ariana's fingers trembled : " You've truly lost your mind … " But Dominic smiled . He took her hand and pressed it against his bloodied face , his gaze both obsessive and tender : " Yes , I have . I lost it long ago . " " Ari , only you … can heal me now . "