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Chapter 30. Sign the Mate.
Chapter 30: Sign the Mate Bond Severance Sooner
Chapter 30: Sign the Mate Bond Severance Sooner
(Aria’s POV)
I stared at Dominic with bated breath, waiting for him to reveal what he’d discovered about Claire. The morning sunlight filtered through the car windows, highlighting his sharp profile as he drove smoothly through traffic.
Finally, he glanced at me with a slight smirk playing on his lips. “Claire Watson is pregnant.”
The words hit me like a physical blow. My mouth fell open as I tried to process this information.
“Pregnant?!” I managed to stammer out, my mind racing with implications. “Whose child?”
Dominic chuckled, his silver–gray eyes briefly meeting mine before returning to the road. “Probably not
Alexander’s. Didn’t you just say he has weak seed?”
The irony wasn’t lost on me. I almost laughed at the cruel twist of fate – both Alexander’s current and former
mates pregnant at the same time, despite his supposed infertility.
I opened my mouth, ready to reveal my own pregnancy, but something held me back. The words died on my tongue as I reconsidered. Was now really the right time? With the mate bond severance still pending and everything so uncertain?
“What did you want to say?” Dominic asked, his perceptive eyes catching my hesitation.
“Nothing, just shocked,” I replied quickly, deciding to keep my secret a little longer. My hand instinctively
moved to my belly, a gesture I was making more frequently now.
Dominic nodded, accepting my answer without pressing further. “The child is most likely Claire’s and her ex–husband’s,” he continued, smoothly turning the car at an intersection.
“I was thinking the same thing,” I agreed, my mind working through the implications.
Claire’s pregnancy complicated everything. If she was carrying her ex–husband’s child, she needed Alexander more than ever – as a provider, protector, and father figure. No wonder she’d been so desperate to secure him.
My thoughts were interrupted by the sudden vibration of my phone. Alexander’s name flashed across the screen. I rejected the call immediately, my jaw clenching.
Not five seconds later, it rang again. And again after I rejected it once more.
“He’s persistent,” Dominic observed dryly as my phone continued to vibrate.
Without warning, a hand reached out. “Give it to me,” Dominic said, his tone leaving no room for argument.
I hesitated briefly before placing my phone in his outstretched palm, curious about what he planned to do.
Dominic answered the call, immediately putting it on speaker.
“Aria, are you crazy?” Alexander’s voice filled the car, tight with barely contained fury. “You left me with Claire! Do you know what you’ve done? You-”
“Alexander,” Dominic interrupted calmly.
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There was a deafening silence on the other end of the line, I could almost picture Alexander’s stunned expression, his amber eyes widening in disbelief.
“Dominic?!” he finally spat out, the single word loaded with venom.
“Why are you answering Aria’s phone?” he demanded.
I sat perfectly still, watching Dominic’s relaxed posture as he handled the call. It was hard to believe these two had once been friends. I remembered watching them dominate the basketball court during territory gatherings in our younger years, their teamwork seemingly effortless.
Now, they were on opposite sides of an invisible line, with me caught somewhere in the middle.
“What do you think?” Dominic replied casually, tapping his fingers against the steering wheel in an unhurried rhythm.
Alexander’s roar nearly shattered the phone’s speaker. “Dominic, Aria and I aren’t severed yet! She’s still my
Luna!”
My wolf bristled at his possessive tone.
“Even if I’ve wronged her in the past, it’s between us,” Alexander continued. “It’s none of your business! I’m
warning you, stay away from her!”
Dominic laughed softly, the sound dangerously controlled. “What if I don’t?”
“Dominic!” Alexander’s voice had taken on that Alpha edge that usually made pack members cower.
It had no effect on Dominic.
“Alexander, as a friend, let me give you some advice,” Dominic said, his tone deceptively light. “Sign the mate
bond severance sooner. Don’t force my hand.”
Despite the smile playing on his lips, I felt a chill run down my spine at his words. There was no mistaking
the threat behind them. And I knew Dominic wasn’t bluffing. The Shadow Pack’s power far surpassed the
Storm Pack’s.
Alexander must have recognized it too because the call ended abruptly.
I took my phone back, feeling vaguely uneasy. While I appreciated Dominic’s intervention, his calculating
approach unsettled me. What were his true motives for helping me?
Before I could dwell on it further, the car came to a smooth stop.
“We’re here,” Dominic announced, nodding toward a sleek glass building – the headquarters of Silver Leaf
Herbalists.
“Thanks for the ride,” I said, gathering my things and stepping out of the car.
To my surprise, Dominic got out as well, straightening his impeccable suit as he walked around to join me on
the sidewalk.
“You’re coming in?” I asked, confusion evident in my voice.
Before he could answer, several men in business attire approached us from the building entrance. I recognized Mr. Fenton, the business manager for my department, among them.
“Alpha Blackwood!” A middle–aged man with salt–and–pepper hair greeted Dominic enthusiastically. “You’re
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finally here! Thank you for your generous support of Silver Leaf and the herbal medicine industry.”
My jaw nearly dropped. Dominic was connected to Silver Leaf?
Mr. Fenton sidled up to me, his eyebrows raised questioningly. “Ms. Summers, how do you know Alpha Blackwood?‘ he whispered urgently.
“Um, we’re… he’s my senior from university,” I improvised, not wanting to explain our complicated arrangement. “He gave me a ride today.”
Mr. Fenton’s eyes lit up with sudden interest. “I see! You should have mentioned this connection during your interview!”
He leaned closer, his voice dropping further. “Alpha Blackwood is one of our major investors. His funding has revolutionized our rare herb cultivation program.”
I struggled to maintain a neutral expression as this new information sank in. No wonder Dominic had seemed so pleased about my new job.
The group was soon joined by an older man I recognized as Mr. Holloway, the cooperative’s CEO. His expression brightened considerably when Mr. Fenton explained my connection to Dominic.
“Ms. Summers!” Mr. Holloway clasped my hand warmly. “What a delightful coincidence! Since you already have a rapport with Alpha Blackwood, you’ll be responsible for managing all our future communications with
hìm.”
My heart sank. This was exactly the kind of complication I didn’t need.
I’m sure Ms. Summers will excel in that role,” Dominic replied smoothly, his silver–gray eyes twinkling with barely suppressed amusement at my predicament.
After several more minutes of business pleasantries, the executives excused themselves, leaving Dominic
and me alone again.
I exhaled loudly, releasing the breath I’d been holding. This morning was becoming increasingly surreal.
“What’s wrong?” Dominic asked, a teasing smile playing on his lips. “Not happy about the new responsibility?”
I rolled my eyes, unable to maintain my composure. “Dominic, next time you plan to drop a bomb like this,
could you give me a heads–up?” I pleaded.
He reached out and ruffled my hair playfully, the casual gesture catching me off guard. “Got it.”
With that, he turned and walked back to his car. I watched him drive away, still trying to process everything
that had happened since he’d picked me up this morning.
Shaking my head, I turned to head into the building. I’d barely taken two steps when I felt someone grab my
wrist.
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