Chapter 146 The Truth Be
Chapter 146: The Truth Behind the School Uniform
Chapter 146: The Truth Behind the School Uniform
(Aria’s POV)
I couldn’t help but smile at Dominic’s sudden jealousy, finding it genuinely amusing. His silver–gray eyes had darkened with possessive intensity, and his Alpha scent had shifted with unmistakable territorial instincts.
Looking back now, my infatuation with Alexander at first sight seemed rather absurd. How could I have been so blind to everything else around me?
“Are you that jealous?” I teased, watching his jaw tighten slightly.
When Dominic asked if I was too embarrassed to talk about it, I rolled my eyes at him playfully. His
possessive Alpha nature was showing, but I found it endearing rather than irritating.
“Fine, I’ll tell you the whole story,” I decided, since it was all ancient history that I had long since moved on from. My wolf was surprisingly calm about revisiting these memories, no longer stirring with old pain.
“It’s not like it matters anymore anyway.”
Dominic’s expression softened slightly, though his attention remained completely focused on me. His powerful Alpha presence wrapped around me protectively, even as we discussed another man.
I began recounting the incident from our school days, settling more comfortably against him as I spoke.
“It was during a physical training class, and we were all on the sports field at Silverpine High School,” I started, my voice taking on a distant quality as I remembered. “I had my first shift–cycle and stained my
skirt…”
As I spoke, I noticed Dominic’s smile gradually disappearing. His silver–gray eyes were staring at me with an expression of complete disbelief, his powerful Alpha presence shifting subtly.
The change in his demeanor was so dramatic that I paused mid–sentence.
“What’s wrong?” I asked, concerned by his sudden stillness.
“Were you there at the time?” I joked, trying to lighten the increasingly tense atmosphere.
He didn’t answer my question directly, but his scent betrayed a mixture of anxiety and anticipation that made
my wolf stir restlessly.
“Continue,” he said quietly, his voice carrying an odd strain. “Tell me everything.”
I continued describing the memory that had shaped so much of my early feelings for Alexander.
“I was terrified and embarrassed beyond belief,” I said, my voice growing softer. “I wished the whole world would disappear, or that I could just vanish myself.”
Dominic’s breathing had become more shallow, his entire body tense with anticipation.
“Then suddenly, this large school uniform jacket covered me,” I continued, lost in the memory. “Despite everything going dark, it felt like salvation had arrived. Like someone had rescued me from the most humiliating moment of my life.”
I stopped there, perhaps afraid of making Dominic jealous with more details. Or maybe because this memory
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still held special significance in my heart.
Even after all the conflicts with Alexander, I still felt tender toward the wolf from that memory. My own wolf whimpered softly within me at the recollection.
“That’s… that’s why you fell for him?” Dominic asked, his voice strangely hoarse.
“Not fell for him exactly,” I corrected. “But it made me notice him. Made me think he was someone special.”
Dominic was quiet for a long moment, his expression complex and unreadable. When he finally spoke, his words hit me like a thunderbolt.
“Silly she–wolf, you got it wrong,” he said, his voice mixing regret and secret joy. “I was the one who covered you with that school uniform!”
I stared at him in complete shock, my mind struggling to process his words.
“What? That’s impossible,” I protested, my wolf stirring with confusion. “The uniform had Alexander’s name on it. I saw it clearly.”
Dominic’s expression showed frustration, particularly at his younger self.
“It really was me, Aria,” he insisted, his Alpha scent shifting with emotion. “I didn’t have my uniform that day, so I used Alexander’s to help you.”
He ran a hand through his dark hair, clearly agitated by the memory.
“I had borrowed it earlier because mine was in the wash. When I saw you there, panicking and trying to hide, I didn’t think twice. I just grabbed the closest jacket and covered you.”
“But why didn’t you say anything?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.
“I was worried about your embarrassment,” he admitted, his wolf’s protective instincts evident even in
retrospect. “I thought if I identified myself, it would make you feel worse. So I just… walked away.”
The revelation hit me like a silver bullet to the heart. All these years, I had been treasuring the memory of the
wrong wolf.
The kindness, the protection, the gentle care – it had all been Dominic.
“This can’t be real,” I whispered, but even as I said it, I knew he was telling the truth.
Only someone who had been watching me closely would have noticed my predicament so quickly. How could
Alexander, who didn’t even know who I was back then, have been aware of my situation?
“You’re telling the truth,” I said, the realization washing over me in waves.
Dominic nodded, his silver–gray eyes soft with old affection.
“I’ve been watching you since that first day you gave your speech,” he confessed. “When I saw
couldn’t just stand by.”
He playfully tapped my forehead with one finger, his expression tender.
“Silly she–wolf, you spent years chasing after the wrong Alpha.”
Despite the earth–shattering revelation, I found myself getting defensive.
“Well, it’s your fault for using Alexander’s uniform in the first place!” I protested stubbornly.
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Dominic laughed, the sound rich and warm in the quiet room.
“You’re right, it’s completely my fault,” he agreed, taking all the blame without hesitation. “I should have been
braver back then.”
He pulled me closer, his powerful Alpha scent wrapping around me protectively.
“But maybe it worked out the way it was supposed to,” he mused thoughtfully. “After all these twists and
turns, it’s still us.”
His words carried such certainty, such rightness, that my wolf settled peacefully within me.
“Still us,” I repeated softly, testing the words.
“Always us,” he confirmed, pressing a gentle kiss to my forehead.
We sat in comfortable silence for a while, processing the magnitude of this revelation. My entire romantic. history had been built on a misunderstanding, but somehow it had led me exactly where I needed to be.
Despite our emotional reconciliation, Dominic remained determined to go to the herbal remedy company. 1
watched him preparing to leave with growing frustration.
“You shouldn’t be working,” I complained, my pregnant wolf whimpering with concern within me. “Your injuries from your father’s moonstone–infused whip are serious.”
“I’m not that fragile,” he insisted, his Alpha pride evident in every movement.
“Dr. Lewis specifically warned about infection risks,” I pressed, following him as he gathered his jacket.
“Iheal faster than most,” he replied confidently. “And this is a critical time, Aria.”
He turned to face me, his expression growing serious.
“My father will likely target my research company first as a way to force my submission. I can’t show
weakness now.”
Having experienced his father’s domineering Alpha nature firsthand, I understood the urgency. The memory of that brutal whipping was still fresh in my mind.
“I understand the situation,” I said reluctantly. “But I still don’t like it.”
Dominic’s expression softened at my concern. He approached me slowly, his movements careful due to his
injuries.
“You’re so understanding,” he praised, his voice gentle. “And so beautiful when you worry about me.”
He leaned down to whisper in my ear, his breath warm against my skin.
“I promise I’ll be careful,” he murmured, the intimate proximity making my wolf stir restlessly beneath my skin.
“You better be,” I warned, though my voice lacked any real threat.
“I know my own body,” he assured me, straightening up with a slight wince. “These are just superficial wounds. My Alpha healing is already working.”
“Dr. Lewis said-”
“Dr. Lewis is a quack,” Dominic interrupted dismissively.
“He is not!” I protested, defending the renowned werewolf physician. “He’s one of the most respected doctors
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in the Northern Territory.”
“Fine, he’s a respected quack,” Dominic conceded with a grin.
I couldn’t help but laugh at his stubborn attitude. Despite everything, he could still make me smile.
“Promise me you’ll take care of yourself,” I said, reaching up to touch his face gently.
“I promise,” he said solemnly, catching my hand and pressing it to his lips.
Eventually, I gave in to his gentle pleading, making him swear to contact me if he felt unwell. Our playful banter continued as we prepared to leave together.
“You know, for someone who’s supposedly tough, you certainly needed a lot of help getting dressed,” I teased.
“I was giving you the opportunity to take care of me,” he replied smoothly. “Very different thing.”
“Oh, is that what you were doing?”
“Absolutely. I’m very considerate that way.”
Our laughter filled the elevator as we descended to the parking garage. The morning felt lighter somehow, despite the challenges ahead.
But as we reached the street level and began walking toward the herbal remedy company, our laughter suddenly died.
There, standing in the distance near the company entrance, was a tall, imposing figure. Even from this distance, his familiar Alpha scent was unmistakable.
Alexander was waiting for us again.
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