Page 14 of The Alpha's Forced Rejected Mate
Water droplets poured over Dominic’s shoulders and soaked his dark hair as the rain fell in thick sheets across the parking lot. He stood motionless, like a predator evaluating his victim, anticipating her next move.
Luna. Not Lily.
His instincts had been right. From the moment Xavier had shown him the witch’s file, something had stirred within him—a recognition his conscious mind hadn’t been ready to accept.
Now, seeing her in person, there was no more denial. Despite the dyed brown hair, it was unmistakably her.
Luna Mitchell. The wolf who couldn’t shift. The woman he’d sent away six years ago to save her life.
Well, that had changed.
Dominic’s wolf pushed against the iron control he maintained. He only allowed his wolf out during hunts when the heightened senses were useful. Now, it fought for dominance, yearning for the woman before him.
Despite the chaos inside of him, he spoke in a quiet, controlled voice, “You can’t run from this, Luna. We’ve been monitoring magical signatures, and yours lit up brightly on the sensors.”
Luna took another step back, her blue eyes never leaving his face. Rain plastered her cardigan to her skin, and her dyed hair clung to her cheeks.
Protect her.
The thought suddenly struck him—it was an urge he hadn’t felt in years. Dominic ruthlessly pushed it aside. He couldn’t afford sentimentality, not with everything at stake.
“What Council?” she demanded again. “Who are you working for now, Dominic? Because you’re clearly not with the pack anymore.”
He continued, his voice falling to a low rumble, “I do what is necessary.”
Despite the chilly rain, Luna’s cheeks flushed with rage as she shot back, “Did you do that after having sex with me as well? After you made me believe you cared about me. What a noble sacrifice that must have been for you.”
For a brief moment, Dominic lost control, bringing his wolf closer to the surface than it had been in years. “You have no idea what I sacrificed,” he hissed, his eyes flashing silver. The display of strength made Luna wince, but she didn’t back down.
Her voice was steadier than before as she stated, “It doesn’t matter now Dominic, because I’m not going anywhere with you.”
“Luna, I’m not giving you a choice.”
In the blink of an eye, he closed the gap between them, moving with superhuman speed. His hand sprang out and encircled her upper arm.
Big mistake.
The contact zapped him like an electric current, giving him a shock.
His wolf surged forward with such force that Dominic nearly lost his grip on consciousness. Images flashed through his mind, images from their time at the waterfall and the silver cord of power that had nearly bound them together.
The momentary distraction was all Luna needed.
A surge of power radiated from her petite form as her free hand rose, palm flat against his chest. It struck him with such power that he staggered backward a few feet. Although it wasn’t enough to really harm him, it was plenty to loosen his grip.
Fumbling with her keys, Luna turned and hurried across the wet pavement toward her car.
After recovering from the aftereffects of her magic, Dominic pursued her, gaining ground on her in a matter of seconds thanks to his longer legs. Rain stung his cheeks as he followed her, using his improved senses to follow her through the pouring rain.
Her strength has increased.
A mixture of admiration and worry accompanied his thoughts. Luna had no idea how to use her power six years prior. Even though she still didn’t seem to understand its limitations, she now used it purposefully.
After arriving at her vehicle, Luna was able to unlock it and pry open the driver’s door. But before she could slam it behind her, Dominic was there, his palm catching the edge. He yanked the door open with a single, forceful motion.
“Enough,” he snarled as he moved toward her, the rain pouring down his face. “This is over now.”
Luna pulled back, fear and effort heaving in her chest. “Don’t come near me.” She raised her hand in the air, summoning magic, but Dominic immediately sensed it.
