Dominic POV Today is a dreadful day. I am not ready to go there, but alas, what else one can do when you are raised and groomed to put your duty above yourself? My phone has been buzzing without mercy. The screen flashed Alien's name. I don't know why, but with every passing day, I have been less attracted to her, less invested in her and coincidentally feeling less guilty about not reciprocating her enthusiasm for us being together. I just can't, in my heart there is no more room for another one. Miss Ling captivated me, and deep down engraved in my heart there is Aisling. She is like a living thorn nestled in there, despite the rejection. I just hope that this night everything goes smoothly and that I can return home with my heart at peace. No surprises… no announcements. Dad hel