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 Mated by Contract to the Alpha

 Chapter 191 

 never seen him change his mind about anything sopletely.” A small smile

 Dominic shook his head in amazement. “In thirty years, I’ve nev yed on his lips. “You must be something special, Heba Brown.”

 I leaned against him, trying to absorb everything. “This is all happening so fast. Yesterday I was just a human caught in a werewolf world. Today I’m bing something else entirely.”

 “No matter what abilities you gain, Dominie sald softly, kissing the top of my head, “you’re still you.”

 One monthter, I stood on the balcony of what was now our bedroom the master suite in Sterling Manor. The early morning air carried a symphony of scents that would have beenpletely lost to me just weeks ago: the dew on the grass, the distant hint of deer that had passed through the grounds overnight, even the subtle change in the air that promised rain by afternoon.

 My transformation had continued steadily. Each day brought new sensations, new abilities. My hearing now extended to conversations three rooms away. My sense of smell could distinguish individual pack members before they even entered a room. And sometimes, in moments of strong emotion, I could feel the echo of feelings from those around me – especially Dominic.

 The mating bond between us had strengthened beyond anything I could have imagined. There were moments when words became unnecessary; I simply knew what he was feeling, what he needed. It was intimate in a way that transcended the physical.

 I’d resigned from my position at Sterling Group two weeks ago. There was simply too much to learn about my new role as future Luna pack histories, traditions, protocols. My days were now filled with lessons on werewolf culture and private meetings with pack members who would one day look to me for leadership. 

 The ancient book Alpha had given me became my constantpanion. I’d taken to keeping a journal alongside it, documenting each new ability as it emerged. Dr. Winters visited regrly, tracking my progress with barely concealed scientific excitement.

 Most surprising of all was the baby’s development. I tracked it daily through a specialized app Dr. Winters had provided. At just over three months pregnant, the fetus was developing at a rate that would be rming in a normal human pregnancy, but was apparently perfectly healthy for a werewolf child – perhaps even more so because of my own transformation.

 Not everyone in the pack had embraced my new status, of course. Marianne Sterling, in particr, maintained a cool distance. I didn’t need enhanced senses to read the fear in her eyes fear of being reced, of losing her position as Luna before she was ready to relinquish it. With my new abilities, I could literally smell the analety rolling off her whenever we were in the same room,

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 A flutter of movement in my abdomen drew my attention inward. I ced my hand over the small but distinct swell of my stomach, marveling at the strength I could feel there. This wasn’t the gentle butterfly kicks I’d heard human mothers describe. This was purposeful,

 as if the child already had a sense of self, of determination. powerful movement

 “Good morning to you too, little one, I murmured.

 Arms encircled me from behind, and I leaned back against Dominic’s chest without turning. I’d sensed his approach, caught his scent on the uir moments before he reached me.

 “You’re up early,” he said, his hands joining mine over our child.

 “It’s active this morning.” I replied, guiding his palm to

 aim to where the movement was strongest.

 with that intensity that still made my heart race. “How are you feeling today? Any new

 He turned me in his arms, his eyes studying mine with that intensity developments?

 I considered the question seriously, as I did every morning. “The scent tracking is getting stronger, I could tell exactly where you went during your run earlier down to theke and then along the eastern property line.”

 His eyebrows rose. “Impressive. Even some born wolves can’t track that precisely.”

 l your frustration during your call with the Tokyo office. It was like… waves of tension

 “And the emotions,” I added, “Last night, I could feel your rolling off you, even from down the hall”

 Dominic looked both impressed and slightly concerned. “You’re developing faster than anyone expected. Dr. Winters wants to see us today, remember? She wants to check on the baby’s progress.”

 I nodded, suddenly remembering our appointment. “Will we find out if it’s really a boy?”

 “If that’s what you want,” he said, brushing a strand of hair from my face with tender care.

 I leaned into his touch, a now–familiar warmth spreading through me at the contact. The connection between us had be so natural that sometimes it was hard to remember we’d once been strangers.

 His eyes darkened slightly as he sensed my feelings, and he pulled me closer. “We have an hour before breakfast,” he murmured, his lips finding the sensitive spot just below my ear where his mark resided.

 Heat flooded through me at his touch – another change in my body’s responses. Everything was more intense now, more immediate. I tilted my head to give him better ess, my fingers threading through his hair.

 As passion built between us, I caught a glimpse of our reflection in the balcony doors. My eyes had changedpletely, glowing a soft gold that matched the werewolves‘ when their emotions ran high

 Dominic noticed too, his breath catching as he pulled back just enough to stare in wonder. “Beautiful,” he whispered, tracing my cheekbone with his thumb.

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 Our moment was interrupted by a chime from the security system. Alpha’s voice came through clearly: “Dominic, Reba your time when you’re avable. The board has gotten wind of Reba’s… unique situation. They’re eager to meet the miracle happening in our midst.”

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