"Please be careful and call me if anything goes wrong, okay?" Dominique's voice was laced with concern, his brow furrowing as he spoke, a small crease forming between his eyes. It was a look Kalina had seen countless times, one that made her heart tug with both affection and exasperation.
"I will, babe." Kalina responded, her tone tinged with exasperation, though her lips curled into a small, reassuring smile. She reached up to gently touch his cheek, trying to soothe the anxiety she could see in the tightness of his jaw and the way his eyes darkened with worry.
"I know you think I'm being overbearing right now, but I'm just worried about you." Dominique admitted, his voice softening as he took her face in his hands. His thumbs brushed over her cheeks in a tender, almost desperate gesture, his eyes searching hers for any sign of unease.
