Chapter 226
“This is going in my private collection,” I whispered, holding up my phone. “Some moments are just for us,”
He smiled, a rare, unguarded expression that made him look younger, almost vulnerable, “Come here,” he said softly, and I crossed the room to join them, wrapped in the warmth of our little family circle,
All too soon, our two weeks of blissful isolation came to an end. Standing in front of the beachfront property with our bags packed, I felt a pang of sadness at leaving our sanctuary.
Dominic loaded the last of our luggage into the car’s trunk, then straightened with a small sigh. “Two weeks went by too quickly,” he said, echoing my thoughts. “But honestly, I’m kind of missing my study at home.”
I smiled, adjusting Lucas in my arms. “Next time, we can bring him to see the Sterling Group headquarters, I suggested. Let him see how his daddy runs an empire.“,
Dominic’s expression softened as he brushed a gentle finger over Lucas’s cheek. “When he’s older, I’ll personally show him every department,” he promised, leaning in to kiss my forehead. “Ready to go?”
I nodded, taking one last look at our beachfront haven before settling into the car with Lucas.
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The drive back to the Sterling mansion was peaceful, with Lucas falling asleep partway through the journey. I watched the scenery change from coastal views to the manicured landscapes of the exclusive neighborhood where the main house stood.
As we pulled up to the impressive facade of Sterling Manor, I saw Diana waiting on the steps. Her normally composed face broke into a warm smile when she spotted us, but I noticed a certain tension in her shoulders, a tightness around her eyes that hadn’t been there before.
“Welcome home, sir, madam,” she greeted us as we stepped out of the car. She immediately reached for Lucas, cooing softly at him. “Oh, he’s grown already!”
“Two weeks can make a big difference at this age,” I smiled, carefully transferring Lucas to her experienced arms.
Diana expertly cradled Lucas while issuing quiet instructions to the staff about our luggage. Once everything was being taken care of, she turned to us with a slightly more formal expression.
“Welcome back,” she repeated, her eyes darting briefly to Dominic. “It’s good to have you home, sir, madam.”
There was something in her tone, a subtle undercurrent that made me glance at Dominic. His expression had become unreadable, but I could feel the shift in his energy through our bond.
Diana carried Lucas upstairs, and we followed. Our suite remained as we had left it, though fresh flowers had been placed on the tables and the bedding had been changed.
After Diana left with Lucas to settle him in the nursery adjacent to our room, I turned to Dominic. “What was that about? Diana seemed… off.”
Dominic’s jaw tightened slightly. “I’m not sure,” he admitted. “But I intend to find out.”
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Chapter 226
I moved to the full–length mirror, examining my reflection with a critical eye. The pregnancy had changed my body, but I was impressed with how quickly I was recovering. Dr. Winters had explained that my partial wolf nature was accelerating the healing process.
“I think it’s time I started my training,” I said suddenly, turning to face Dominic.
He looked up from his phone, eyebrows raised. “Training?”
“As Luna,” I clarified, straightening my shoulders. “I need to learn to protect myself and Lucas. Emily mentioned it before, and I think I’m physically recovered enough now.”
Dominic came to stand behind me, his hands resting lightly on my shoulders as he met my eyes in the mirror. ‘Are you sure? There’s no rush, Rebecca.”
I turned to face him, determination filling me. “I’m sure,” I said firmly. “As Luna, I need to learn how to defend myself and our son.”
His expression softened with pride and something like wonder. After a moment, he nodded. “I’ll arrange it,” he promised, pressing a kiss to my forehead.
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