Chapter 184
“I called this meeting to make something clear,” 1 began without preamble once they were seated. I didn’t offer drinks or small talk. This wasn’t a social call. “There will be no resumption of business between Sterling Group and Collins Group”
Ronald’s smile faltered. His right hand tightened slightly on the armrest. “I think
“I think we should discuss this further. Our companies have a long history-
“That history ended when your daughter attacked my mate,” I Interrupted coldly, I felt a surge of anger remembering that day, but kept my expression controlled. “But that’s not why I’ve asked you here today. I want to formally announce that I am terminating any understanding regarding a potential match between myself and Elizabeth.”
Elizabeth’s composure cracked, her eyes widening in shock. “You can’t be serious. That human girl is nothing- Her voice had risen slightly, betraying her loss of control.
“That human girl is my destined mate,” I cut in, my voice dropping to a dangerous register. I felt my wolf rise closer to the surface, demanding respect for my chosen partner. “In two months, we will complete the bonding ceremony. She is already carrying my child.”
The silence that followed my announcement was absolute, Ronald’s face had gone pale, the implications clearly sinking in. His shoulders tensed as he calculated this new reality. Elizabeth looked as though I’d slapped her, her perfect façade crumbling to reveal raw fury beneath. The executives exchanged uncomfortable glances, clearly wishing they were elsewhere.
“This is ridiculous,” she finally sputtered. “You’re letting your wolf be guided by… what? Lust? Novelty? She can’t possibly understand our ways, our responsibilities.”
I leaned forward slightly, feeling my eyes flash blue in warning. I didn’t need to raise my voice to command their complete attention. “I expect both the Collins family and the Collins pack to respect my choice and to issue formal acknowledgment of the dissolution of any Informal betrothal understanding between our families.”
Ronald cleared his throat, clearly trying to salvage something from the situation, I could almost see him mentally shifting strategies, looking for leverage that no longer existed. “Of course we respect the mate bond, Dominic. If you’ve truly found your destined mate, we would never stand in the way of that. But perhaps we could discuss this privately?”
1 shook my head once, decisively. There’s nothing to discuss. My decision is final, and a public announcement will be released today. I’m extending you the courtesy of hearing it directly from me first.” I watched his reaction carefully.
Elizabeth stood suddenly, her hands clenched into fists at her sides. “You can get rid of her,” she hissed, her voice low enough that only those with werewolf hearing would catch it. “No one would know. Then you could choose me, as you were always meant to.”
A growl rose in my chest, unbidden and primal. I felt my partial transformation begin–claws extending from my fingertips, digging into the solid wood of my desk. The executives flinched visibly, sensing the danger even if they couldn’t fully understand it. My wolf was pushing forward, demanding to defend his mate against this threat.
ening my mate?” I asked, the words barely human through elongated canines. Every muscle in my body tensed, ready to
“Are you threatening strike if necessary.
Elizabeth stepped back, finally seeming to realize she’d crossed a line. Ronald quickly stood, placing a restraining hand on his daughter’s arm. His eyes showed fear now not of me personally, but of what I represented: an Alpha protecting what was his,
“She’s upset, that’s all,” he said placatingly. “No one is threatening anyone.”
I regained control with effort, forcing my wolf back and my features to return to human. The struggle was internal but decisive – I
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wouldn’t give them the satisfaction of seeing me lose control completely. Let me he perfectly clear,” I said, my voice deadly quiet. “If anyone–regardless of their name or position attempts to harm Rebecca fit any way, I will consider it an act of war against Silver Shadow Moon Pack. The consequences would be… severu.”
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