Page 158 of The Beta's Blind Date

“No.”

King Malachi hums and crosses his arms, glancing at Wesley. “And did you attempt to alpha command her to be your chosen luna while you were on your way back to your pack that night?”

Dominic swallows, and his eyes narrow on the king before shifting back to the window—to me. My heart races as his eyes lock on me again, my body urging me to step away from the window and leave the room.

“He can’t see you,” Reid says, rubbing my hip. “He’s trying to get under our skin—or the skin of whoever’s in here. He doesn’t know for sure that you are here,” he adds.

King Malachi growls when Dominic doesn’t answer, but Dominic doesn’t shift his gaze. “Did you or didn’t you?!” Malachi roars.

“I did,” Dominic says, his lips twitching into a cocky half smile. “And I still intend on having her as my luna. One way or another, she will be mine.”

Reid tenses like he’s preparing for an attack, but Sebastian laughs and claps his hand on Reid’s shoulder. “How adorable,” Sebastian mutters.

“There are several reasons why that won’t be happening,” Wesley says, his voice a low growl.

“Like what?”

“I’m asking the questions, not you,” Malachi says, glaring at Wesley, who ducks his head in submission. “Now. Did you have your entire pack dosed with theseparatum amoris nexumpotionthat blocks the mate bond from being felt by either mate?”

Dominic blinks and looks at Wesley and then at King Malachi. “No. I’ve never even heard of that potion.”

My brows furrow, and I glance at Reid, who wears a matching expression of confusion. Wesley and Malachi also exchange glances, then Malachi cocks his head to the side. “Did you unlock your pack’s bunker for the rogues and collaborate with them to organize the attack on your pack?”

“I would never work with rogues,” Dominic says, his expression darkening. “And I would never leave my pack vulnerable like that.”

“They destroyed the bunker from the inside,” King Malachi presses. “Someone had to unlock it, and only you and your beta had the code. I already questioned Dawson to make sure he didn’t unlock it. That leaves you.”

“I didn’t do it.”

“Are you sure no one else has the code, then?”

Dominic nods. “I’m sure.”

“What about your mom? The former luna?” Malachi asks.

“The codes all changed once I became alpha. Dawson and I are the only two with access.”

“And you didn’t open the bunker?”

“I already told you, I didn’t,” Dominic says.

“Where were you during the storm?”

“The rogues held me captive in a tent. When I woke up today, they were gone, and I was asleep in the snow. I took off as soon as I realized they were gone. I was heading to Crescent Lake until I caught your scents at Silver Ridge, and I changed direction.”

“Why did you injure yourself?” Malachi asks.

“I had to. The rogues had me chained up, and they left me like that when they disappeared.” Dominic closes his eyes, his hands clenching into fists. Then he lets out a long sigh and leans his head back against the pillow. “Are we done?”

Malachi stares at him, then glances at Wesley. They lock eyes and converse via mindlink. Since he is our king, he can mindlink all werewolves and lycans instead of only those from the royal pack. King Malachi nods, and Wesley moves to the door along with Dr. Russo as King Malachi says, “We’re done for now. If we have more questions, we’ll come back.”

Dominic lifts his head as Wesley places his hand on the scanner and says, “Tell Taryn I send my love and that I can’t wait to taste her again.” His head turns to the window again, and he winks and makes kissing lips.

The air leaves the room, and the already fraying tether on Reid’s restraint snaps. Reid launches himself towards the door with a roar, his claws extending from his hands. He makes it not even a foot before Nolan and Sebastian tackle him to the floor. His growls and snarls echo in the empty room as he thrashes around, trying to break free from Nolan and Sebastian’s hold.

“She’s mine!” he snaps, his pupils blown and his canines descended.

“He’s not going to touch her!” Seb says. “None of us would let that happen. And she has your mark. She is yours in every way, Reid. He can’t take her from you. He can’t challenge you for her. She. Is. Yours.”

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