The only solution was for him to be the heir of the Walsh Group and take over it.


    Domenic’s hands balled into fists.


    He couldn’t afford to wait any longer.


    Unaware of Domenic’s thoughts, Lindsey mistook his mood for feeling bullied.


    She cradled his head in her delicate arms, feeling his uneven, helpless breaths against her chest.


    “I’ll be your protector.


    ” Her voice, tender and soothing, reached Domenic’s ears.


    “This isn’t justfort or sympathy, but a promise.


    ”


    Domenic wrapped his arms tightly around her slender waist, pressing his head deeper into her embrace.


    Lindsey realized Domenic might not believe her, but she insisted, “Don’t underestimate me.


    I’m not scared to stand up for myself.


    I won’t hesitate to fight back if Kendra and Shelia try to harm me.


    The same goes for you.


    If anyone dares to mess with my man, I’ll make them regret it.


    Don’t worry, I’m here to protect you!”


    Domenic embraced Lindsey’s slender back, holding her close in his arms.


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    The woman he held had just faced danger, was injured and lying in bed, yet she boldly dered her intent to protect him.


    Her vow warmed his heart, much l


    ike the gentle melting of ice under the spring sun.


    “Okay.


    ”


    He lifted his head from her embrace, found her soft, pink lips, and ki*sed her passionately.


    His embrace tightened, as if he wished to meld her into his very being.


    The intensity of the ki*s left Lindsey a bit lightheaded.


    Instinctively, her legs entwined with Domenic’s.


    Hisrge hand held the back of her neck, ensuring she couldn’t pull away.


    Then, in a bold move, she rolled over, straddling him.


    The position was provocatively intimate.


    Her face flushed with heat.


    She pushed against his shoulder, her hands braced on either side of his head, looking down at his handsome, softly smiling face below her.


    Lindsey felt that her whole body was burning.


    That was because of the uncontroble desire that came from loving someone.


    “You’re not getting away today.


    ” Lindsey’s pink lips curled into a smile, her eyes shimmering in the dim light.


    Domenic’s hands found her hips, and he swiftly flipped their positions, pinning her beneath him.


    His weight pressed against her, and he yfully bit her earlobe.


    In a husky, seductive tone, he whispered, “You’re quite brave, thinking you can top me.


    Not a chance.


    ”


    As Domenic spoke, his hand slipped under Lindsey’s clothes, causing her to shiver slightly.


    “This isn’t our first time.


    Why are you still so sensitive?” He teased, observing her flushed face.


    “Last time… I hardly remember it.


    ” Lindsey turned her head, her cheeks warming with shyness.


    At that time, she had been under the influence of a drug, her thoughts muddled.


    Her reactions to him had been more instinctive than deliberate, and the sensations hadn’t fully registered in her mind.


    Domenic gently squeezed her waist andughed softly.


    “I remember someone pleading with me to stop.


    ”