Rebecca’s POV
“This is perfect!” I twirled in front of the mirror, watching the silver gown shimmer under the boutiques lights. The material flowed like liquid around my body, accommodating my small baby bump while emphasizing my shoulders and collarbone where Dominics mark would be visible during the ceremony.
Sofia excitedly snapped photos with her phone. “This is absolutely Modern Linn‘ magazine cover material! The combination of traditional silhouette with contemporary details is exactly what we need.”
Emily reluctantly adjusted the hem of my dress, her expression professional but slightly uncomfortable. “I’m a pack Delta, not an etiquette maid. Is this really necessary?
“Yes, it is,” I smiled at her through the mirror. “And I appreciate your help, Emily,”
My phone rang with Dominic’s special ringtone, and I felt a wave of unease wash over me. Through our mate bond, I could sense something was wrong–a faint disturbance that made my hand tremble slightly as I reached for my phone.
“I
1 need to take this,” I said, stepping
epping away from the fitting area. “It might be important.”
“Dominic?” I answered, my voice quiet but urgent.
His voice came through, controlled but with an undercurrent of tension that only I would recognize. “Rebecca, I need you to come back to the villa. Now.”
My heart sped up. “What’s happened? Are you alright?”
“I’m fine,” he assured me, though I could tell he was holding something back. “I’ll explain everything when you get here. Marcus will send the car for you.”
I ended the call, feeling cold despite the boutique’s warm lighting. “We need to go back to the villa,” I told Sofia and Emily. “Now.”
Sofia’s expression shifted from excitement to concern. “Is everything okay?”
“I don’t know,” I admitted, carefully removing the wedding gown. “But Dominic wouldn’t call unless it was important.”
The ride back to the villa was tense with unspoken questions. Emily sat beside the driver, her posture alert and protective, while Sofia held my hand, offering silent support. I focused on the mate bond, trying to gauge Dominic’s emotional state. I could sense his controlled anger and concern, but no immediate danger
When we arrived at the villa, I immediately noticed the increased security presence. Several Deltas I recognized from the pack were patrolling the perimeter, their faces grim and watchful,
Inside, the tension was palpable. I could hear Marianne’s muffled sobbing coming from the study, and my enhanced senses picked up the complex mixture of anxiety and grief permeating the air.
“What’s going on?” I asked as Marcus approached us in the foyer, “Where’s Domini?”
Marcus’s expression was serious, his usual diplomatic smile absent. “He’s at the medical center with Mr. Collins. There’s been an incident
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with Elizabeth Collins.”
I felt a chill run down my spine. “What kind of incident?”
“She attacked Dominic,” Marcus said bluntly. “Under our laws, attacking a future Alpha is the most serious offense, typically punished by banishment.”
I sensed there was more. “But that’s no
not all, is it? She’s hurt?”
Marcus nodded. “Critically. Her brainstem was damaged during the struggle. She’s in an irreversible coma. The Collins family has arrived at the hospital.”
My protective instincts flared. “Where’s Dominic? Is he alright?”
“Physically, yes, Marcus
Marcus assured me. “He’s handling the medical arrangements and legal implications. He asked that you wait here where
it’s safe.”
1 nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. This wasn’t just about Elizabeth’s injury–this was a potential crisis for the pack’s stability and Dominic’s leadership. Politics and ancient laws were now in play.
“I’ll wait in our room,” I decided, needing space to process this information. “Please let me know the moment Dominic returns.
As 1 climbed the stairs to our bedroom, 1 felt the weight of what had happened settling onto my shoulders. Elizabeth had attacked my mate–tried to harm the father of my child. My wolf stirred protectively within me, a low growl vibrating through my consciousness.
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