Chapter <b>184 </b>
“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 <b>social </b>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. Ourpanies 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’sposure 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 <b>a </b>dangerous register. I felt my wolf rise closer to the surface, demanding respect for my chosen partner. “In two months, we willplete <b>the </b>bonding ceremony. She is already carrying my child.”
The silence <b>that </b>followed my announcement was <b>absolute</b>, <b>Ronald’s </b>face <b>had </b>gone pale, the implications clearly sinking in. His shoulders tensed as he calcted this new reality. Elizabeth looked as though I’d pped her, her perfect fa?ade crumbling to reveal raw fury beneath. The executives exchanged ufortable nces, 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 sh blue in warning. I didn’t need to raise my voice <b>to </bmand theirplete 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 <b>throat</b>, 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 <b>head </b>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 <b>reaction </b>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–ws 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 <b>understand </b>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. <b>Ronald </b>quickly stood, cing 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 catingly. “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 controlpletely. Let me he perfectly clear,” I said, my voice deadly quiet. “If anyone–regardless of their name or position attempts to harm Reba 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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