Chapter 23
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I was taken aback when Sage reached out to me after our kiss.
The pain inflicted by the man I had complete trust in left me so scarred that every time Alpha Dominic tried to open up to me, I recoiled. I didn’t want to even consider the possibility of being interested in someone romantically. Julian had broken my heart into so many pieces that it would take time to heal up. My mind was a mess.
I was drawn to Alpha Dominic, but when he came near, my past relationship trauma reminded me to be cautious and made me step back.
Taking a ragged breath, I looked at him. He clenched his fists on the side as if hating that I stepped away from him. The intensity and raw desire in his eyes were just as strong as when I first saw him. Out of nowhere, I started finding the idea of getting involved with him tempting.
“Alpha Dominic,” she said. “I’m sorry, but I need time to mend my heart. I don’t want to be claimed by anyone right now.”
He stabbed his fingers in his hair. “Look, I told you that you can take your time. We have signed the contract, so we have one year with us. How about we just start getting to know each other? It is important for you to open up your feelings so that we can stay together, right?”
Lowering my head, I nodded. Now that the contract bound me, I had to open up to him. “I’ll try, Alpha Dominic, but please be patient with me.”
“Absolutely,” he replied, taking a step closer to me but not touching me. “I can wait for as long as you want.” Why did it seem like he was lying? Why did he look like he was having a hard time holding
himself around me?
Nevertheless, his assurance meant a great deal to me. Most Alphas were not so patient. They just claimed their Lunas even if the Lunas weren’t ready. Yet, Alpha Dominic was different, and I liked that part about him.
“Thanks…” I murmured.
We went back to his manor and had dinner in his dining hall for the first time. He insisted I sit on the right as he sat at the head of the table. The omegas looked at both of us curiously and served me food with smiles on their faces. It was odd, but I guess they had this disposition towards everyone.
The next day, Aria came over, and I was thrilled to see her.
