“Brat,” Dominik says, but his tone is almost affectionate. He shouldn’t keep spoiling you like this. “Fine. What sneakers did you want?”

He buys you whatever you want. Truthfully, he'll do almost anything for you. He likes how much you depend on him. It’s reassuring. You won’t leave him if you come to rely on him for everything.

His thumb presses to your bottom lip. “You’ve become more manipulative.” He says it like it’s a compliment.