Chapter 141
During the journey, exhaustion finally overcame me. I leaned against the window and drifted into a strange dream- Dominic transformed into a massive gray wolf, standing on a distant mountaintop, howling at the moon, his voice filled with pain and loneliness. I wanted to run to him, but my legs felt heavy as lead, unable to move.
“Rebecca, we’re here.”
Sofia’s voice pulled me from my dream. I opened my eyes to see we had arrived at a spectacular resort. Elegant wooden buildings were scattered among pine trees, with a blue lake and mountain range in the distance.
“It’s beautiful,” I whispered, momentarily forgetting my heartache.
Raymond parked in front of the main building, and staff immediately came forward to take our luggage. He escorted us through the check–in process, then personally accompanied us to our respective suites.
My suite was located in the resort’s exclusive area–a standalone wooden cabin with a private terrace, hot tub, and smart home system. From the terrace, I could overlook the entire lake and distant mountains, the view truly breathtaking.
Sofia followed me inside, ecstatic as she examined every detail. These sheets are Egyptian cotton! The bathroom products are imported from France! Dominic is so generous! This is definitely super–VIP treatment!”
I nodded with a forced smile, but inwardly I saw this as an elaborate dismissal. Was he trying to soften the blow of a breakup with luxury? Or was this just his spoiled way of compensating for emotional absence with material things?
“Rebecca?” Sofia’s voice brought me back to reality. “Are you listening?”
“Sorry, I’m just… a bit tired.”
Sofia looked at me with concern. “Are you
Are you sure that’s a
all? You’v
I’ve been distracted since we got in the car.”
I walked to the floor–to–ceiling windows, gazing at the magnificent mountain view, feeling like I was imprisoned in a golden cage.
“Rebecca, Sofia gently placed her hand on my shoulder, “tell me what happened.”
I turned to face her concerned eyes, and suddenly all my defenses crumbled. Tears silently rolled down my cheeks as I began to tremble uncontrollably.
“I think he’s tired of me, Sofia,” I choked out, “Dominic… he suddenly became so cold, and then sent me here…
Sofia immediately pulled me into an embrace, gently patting my back. “Shh… it’s okay. Maybe it’s just a misunderstanding?
I shook my head, tears blurring my vision. “You didn’t see the look in his eyes… he wouldn’t even look at me.”
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Sofia held me as I cried, eventually guiding me to the plush sofa where I curled up, emotionally drained. She suggested I rest, promising to check on me later. I spent the afternoon in a haze, alternating between fitful naps and staring out at the mountains, my phone clutched in my hand though it remained silent. The magnificent view that. should have been breathtaking only reminded me of how alone I felt.
As twilight settled over the mountains, casting long purple shadows across the lake, there was a gentle knock at my
door.
Sofia arrived at my suite with a bottle of wine and elegant snacks.
“Girls‘ night in!” she announced, waving the bottle. “We need to talk.”
We sat on the terrace facing the lake and mountains under a starry sky. Sofia poured red wine for us both and handed me a glass.
“So, tell me exactly what happened,” she asked directly. “From the beginning.”
I took a deep breath and recounted everything from the past few days–from Dylan’s attack to the confrontation at the lake, to Dominic’s sudden coldness after I mentioned the “contract,”
“But don’t you actually have a contract?” S
Sofia asked, confused.
“Yes, but… somehow mentioning it seemed to anger him,” I explained. “It’s like he wanted me to forget this is all just a transaction.”
I noticed the certain understanding between Sofia and Raymond earlier, which reminded me of something.
“Speaking of which, there seems to be something between you and Raymond, I commented, changing the subject. “You should be careful with werewolf relationships. They’re more complicated than you think.”
Sofia blushed slightly but quickly became serious again. “Don’t change the subject. What exactly happened? Did you and Dominic fight?”
Faced with her persistence, I finally broke down. All the emotions–fear, anxiety, heartbreak, despair–came pouring
out.
“I’ve fallen in love with him… I sobbed, admitting it aloud for the first time. “But I’m just a human… a contract… He blames me for not telling him about my problems, but I didn’t want to burden him. Looking at it now, we’re clearly not right for each other.”
I explained the Alpha’s social status and responsibilities, mentioning that even if Dominic had driven away Elizabeth Collins, there would be another Elizabeth–a more suitable female werewolf.
“My pain is more intense than when William betrayed me…” I trembled as I spoke. “I can’t breathe… it’s like my soul is being torn apart…”
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Sofia listened quietly, her eyes full of sympathy and understanding. When I finally finished, she gently squeezed my.
hand.
“What are you going to do?” she asked softly.
I wiped away my tears and looked up at the stars, making my decision. “I’ll work until I’ve paid off my father’s medical debts, then leave the Silver Moon Shadow Pack forever.”
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