Rebecca’s POV
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Dr. Winters pulled up an ultrasound image that made my breath catch. The baby was perfectly formed, unmistakably a boy, and so much more developed than he should be at this stage.
“He’s beautiful.” I whispered, feeling tears prick at the corners of my eyes. Dominic squeezed my shoulder, and through our hand, I felt a wave of emotion so powerful it nearly overwhelmed me pride, love, and fierce protectiveness all rolled into one.
Dr. Winters continued her assessment. “I recommend we continue the weekly blood transfusions. They seem to be stabilizing the fusion process between the two genetic structures. Without them, there’s a risk of rejection or complications we can’t predict.”
**Whatever she needs, Dominic said firmly. “We’ll continue the treatments as long
e as necessary.”
dering what I was becoming – this hybrid creature, neither one thing nor the other.
1 nodded in agreement, though I couldn’t
n’t help wondering
“Dominic,” I said, watching Dominic check his watch with a furrowed brow. “you’re the CEO of a multinational corporation. You can’t keep rearranging your schedule for every doctor’s appointment.”
“This isn’t just any appointment,” he countered, his blue eyes darkening with concern. “Dr. Winters just confirmed you’re undergoing genetic transformation.”
I couldn’t help smiling at his protectiveness. Over the past months, I’d learned that beneath his composed business exterior beat the heart of a wolf who would move mountains to protect what he considered his. It was both endearing and occasionally frustrating.
“And what about next week’s appointment? And the week after that? This is our new normal, at least for now.” I stepped closer, straightening his tie with practiced ease. “Besides, you need to raise funds to pay for our wedding, remember?”
The
joke lightened his expression, pulling a reluctant smile from him. We both knew money was no object for a Sterling wedding, but I wanted to ease his concern.
*Emily will stay with you,” he compromised, glancing toward the Delta who stood at a respectful distance. “And Raymond will bring the car around whenever you’re ready to leave.”
I rolled my eyes hut maintained my smile. “I’ll be fine. Dr. Winters said everything is progressing normally–well, normally for our unusual situation.” I reached up to touch his face, my thumb stroking along his jawline. “Go to your meeting. I’ll see you at home later,”
He caught my hand and pressed a kiss to my palm, inhaling deeply in that distinctly wolf–like gesture that had once seemed strange but now felt natural. “Call me if anything changes. Anything at all.”
“I promise,” I assured him, rising on my
my toes to kiss him properly.
Dominic’s POV
The Sterling Group’s conference room overlooked the city skyline, floor–to–ceiling windows offering a panoramic view that normally helped me focus. Today, however, my attention kept drifting back to Rebecca
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12:47 Sat, Sep 27
Chapter 194
I watched as Blake, the American representative for Nakamura Industries, was escorted into the room by my asistant. The moment he entered, I caught the acrid scent of anxiety rolling off im In waves. Though he maintained a professional smile, his body language betrayed his discomfort the slight dampness at his collar, the way his fingers tightened around his leather portfolio, the barely perceptible tremor in his right hand as he placed his materials on the conference table,
“Mr. Sterling,” he greeted, his voice steady despite his obvious tension. “Thank you for making time for this meeting on such short notice:
I gestured to the chair across from me. “Of course. Nakamura has been a valued partner.”
Blake took his seat, arranging his documents with precision that seemed more about buying time than organization. I deliberately remained silent, letting the pause stretch. It was a tactle I’d learned early in business–comfortable silence often revealed more than direct questioning.
“We’ve had some, ah, developments at Nakamura that I need to discuss with you,” Blake finally said, his fingers drumming once on the portfolio before he caught himself and stopped the nervous gesture.
I nodded, my expression neutral. “I’m listening.”
Blake cleared his throat, glancing down at his notes though I suspected he didn’t need them. “As you know, our quarterly review of partnerships is approaching, and there have been some concerns raised by the board regarding our ongoing relationship with Sterling Group,
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