Chapter 205
“Tomorrow I need you to stay with Sofia for the day,” he said, his volen low.
I frowned. “Why? Is something wrong?”
I could feel tension coming through our mate bond, Dominic took a deep breath, his hands resting on my shoulders. Father and I need to meet with Ronald Collins to resolve the Elizabetli siluation. Since she learned about your pregnancy and future as Luna, she’s been trying to cause trouble. We need to establish clear boundaries.”
Elizabeth. Just thinking about her made me u
me uneasy. “Elizabeth still covers the lama position. Will she be there?”
Dominic shook his head. “No, this is an Alpha meeting. But I’m asking you to go to Sofia’s for my own focus, Rebecca. If you’re there, my wolf will be distracted protecting you and the baby instead of concentrating on the negotiations.”
I understood his concern and nodded in agreement. “Alright, I’ll go to Sofia’s. But please, if anything happens, contact me immediately.”
“I promise,” he said, leaning down to kiss my forehead. “Once this is handled, we can focus on preparing our new home and the wedding.”
Our new home and wedding. The words sent a warm current through my heart. Whatever challenges we faced, we would face them together, as mates, as family.
Dominic’s POV
I sat in the plush leather seat of our private jet, a glass of bourbon in my hand that I hadn’t touched. Today’s meeting required absolute clarity and vigilance. Father sat across from me, reviewing documents on his tablet, his expression calm but his eyes gleaming with strategic calculation.
“Your mother knows she crossed a line,” he suddenly said, looking up at me. “The mate bond is inviolable, our most ancient law.”
I made a noncommittal sound, setting down the untouched drink. “She still believes Rebecca is unsuitable as Luna.”
“Yet Rebecca displayed true Luna qualities today,” Father’s gaze sharpened. “She challenged your mother with logic and firmness rather than violence. The Silver Shadow Moon Pack respects that kind of strength.”
I looked at him in surprise, not expecting him to speak in Rebecca’s favor. Father had always been stem, rarely offering praise.
“Yes, she did,” I couldn’t help feeling pride. “But Mother’s suggestion nearly killed her and our child.”
Father sighed, setting his tablet aside. “Your mother acted rashly, but her concerns aren’t entirely unfounded. The challenges Rebecca will face as Luna for exceed what either of us can imagine. But, he paused, “her performance gives me confidence she can meet these challenges. Especially as her transformation progresses, her wolf will grow powerful.”
1 gripped my briefcase, feeling a tinge of nervousness about the upcoming meeting. “The Collins family needs to understand that their alliance with us cannot be predicated on interfering with my mate choice.”
“They will understand,” Father’s voice carried unquestionable authority. “Today we make it clear that any threat to Rebecca from Elizabeth will be considered a challenge to the entire Silver Shadow Moon Pack.”
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The plane began its descent, and I looked out the window as the Collins estate came into view. Though impressive, it couldn’t match the history and scale of Sterling Manor. The Collins were relatively new to werewolf society, their position largely dependent on their alliance with our family.
“Ready, son?” Father asked, standing to adjust his suit.
I nodded, following him toward the cabin door. Today’s meeting wasn’t just about Elizabeth’s Issues; it was a test of my authority as future Alpha. I needed to be firm yet fait, demonstrating my determination to protect both my mate and the pack.
After the plane touched down, we descended the stairs to find several Collins family Deltas waiting. They howed respectfully, escorting us through carefully manicured gardens and fountains to the main building.
The door opened to reveal Ronald Collins, his expression blank, but I could smell the anxiety emanating from him.
“Sterling?” he said in surprise, staring at us in the doorway. “I wasn’t expecting your visit.”
Father walked straight toward him, his powerful Alpha presence causing Ronald to instinctively step back. “We need to talk, Ronald.”
Ronald glanced nervously between us, trying to maintain composure. “Is this about our business agreements, or… something else?”
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Mated by Contract to the Alpha.
Chapter 206
Dominic’s POV
