Chapter 15. Lurking in the Dark

Dominic’s POV

I can recognize her scent, she smelled like warm honey, it was so sweet and calming as usual, so amazing. I opened my eyes slowly, hoping she’ll be in my arms, wishing that last night has only been a dream and she hadn’t really shot me with a bullet laced with wolfsbane. I came face to face with a pair of black orbs gazing at me a little too closely if you ask me. I got startled by her peering gaze and I shot upright, reaching for a weapon.

“Whoa… whoa… Hold on, it’s only me and Carl,” she let out hurriedly. I sighed when I saw that it was only Harriet, but when I turned to acknowledge Carl, I got hit with that intoxicating agent again. I got up and followed the scent, walking towards Carl. I saw the nervousness in his face but he did well to hide it while looking at me curiously. Realization dawned on me as her amazing scent hit me with a full force when I got to where he stood.

“Do you have something you wish to share with me?” I asked in a sharp tone, sen