“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 tensioning 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 thema position. Will she be there?”
Dominic shook his head. “No, this is <b>an </b>Alpha meeting. But <b>I’m </b><b>asking </b>you to go to <b>Sofia’s </b>for my own focus, Reba. If you’re there, my wolf will be distracted protecting you and the <b>baby </b>instead of concentrating on the negotiations.”
I understood his concern and nodded in agreement. “Alright, I’ll go to <b>Sofia’s</b>. 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 ss of bourbon in my hand that I hadn’t touched. Today’s meeting required absolute rity and vignce. Father sat across from me, reviewing documents on his tablet, his expression calm but his eyes gleaming with strategic calction.
“Your mother knows she crossed a line,” he suddenly said, looking up at me. “The mate bond is invible, our most ancientw.”
I made <b>a </b>nomittal sound, setting down the untouched drink. “She still believes Reba is unsuitable <b>as </b>Luna.”
“Yet Reba disyed true <b>Luna </b>qualities today,” Father’s gaze sharpened. “She challenged your mother with logic <b>and </b>firmness rather <b>than </b>violence. The Silver Shadow Moon Pack respects <b>that </b>kind of strength.” <fn91b3> This update is avable on F?ndNovel</fn91b3>
I looked at him in surprise, not expecting him to <b>speak </b>in Reba’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 <b>and </b>our child.”
Father sighed, setting his tablet aside. “Your mother acted rashly, but her concerns aren’t entirely unfounded. The challenges Reba will <b>face </b>as Luna for exceed <b>what </b>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 uing meeting. “The Collins family needs to understand that <b>their </b>alliance with us cannot be predicated on interfering with my mate choice.”
“They will understand,” Father’s <b>voice </b>carried unquestionable authority. “Today we make it clear that any threat to Reba from Elizabeth will be considered <b>a </b>challenge to the entire Silver Shadow Moon Pack.”
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The ne 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 rtively new to werewolf society, their positionrgely dependent on their alliance with our family.
“Ready, son?” Father asked, standing to adjust his suit.
I nodded, following <b>him </b><b>toward </b>the <b>cabin </b>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 ne 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<b>, </b>his expression nk, 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 nced nervously between us, trying to maintainposure. “Is this about our business agreements, or… something else?”
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