Page 90 of The Alpha's Forced Rejected Mate
He was pushing himself too hard.
"You should be in bed," he said instead of a proper greeting. His gaze swept over her face and stopped at the shadows under her eyes. "You’re still unwell."
Luna felt the tight knot in her throat. "I feel better today." The words tasted wrong as soon as she said them.
Say it. Just say it.
His eyes flickered down to her stomach so quickly she caught it. They returned to her face, his expression almost impossible to read.
"Do you need something?" he asked. His tone was soft even if the question felt distant.
Luna tried to speak, but nothing came out.
I'm carrying your child. I'm scared you'll push me away again. I still love you.
But none of that escaped her lips.
Tell him. He has the right to know.
She took a shaky breath. "Dominic, I—"
The sound of footsteps running broke her words. Both of them turned, spotting Marcus dashing toward them. His messy auburn hair bounced as he ran, and his face looked serious. Luna felt a jolt in her chest when she saw him.
Marcus was supposed to be with Adrian breaking into what was left of the Hunter Organization.
If Marcus was here, something was very wrong.
"Dom," Marcus called out, slowing down as he got closer. His amber eyes landed on Luna but went right back to Dominic. "We have to talk."
Dominic straightened up right away, all traces of relaxation gone. "What’s going on?" he asked.
Marcus scanned the area, checking that no one could overhear. "Adrian sent me. Xavier knows where you are. He’sthrowing everything he’s got at this—hunters, demons, anyone still following him. They’ll show up within days, maybe sooner."
Luna's stomach tightened with dread. Her hand moved toward her stomach, an action she caught herself doing too late. Dominic noticed but chose to stay silent.
"How many are we talking about?" Dominic asked, his voice sharp.
"Too many to count," Marcus said, his tone heavy.
Dominic gave a firm nod, deciding instantly. "Get everyone that's not a warrior to the pack house. Lock it down completely. Start evacuating the weakest first—elders, kids." He turned his focus to Luna. "That includes you."
She stiffened right away. "I’m not going anywhere."
"Luna—"
"No." Her tone came out sharper than she meant. "I'm your strongest witch. My magic is the best weapon you've got against whatever Xavier throws our way. You need me here."
Dominic's jaw tightened as his teeth ground together. "It's too much of a risk."
"Everything is a risk," she shot back without hesitation. "My whole life, people have hunted me. I’m done running."
Not now, not with our child on the line.
Marcus scratched his head and cleared his throat. "I'll go get everyone." He shuffled back, leaving them locked in their argument.
Dominic moved closer, forcing Luna to tip her head back to look up at him. His height and presence loomed over her, making him seem imposing. But fear never entered her mind—just the same electric charge she always felt around him.
His voice was low and full of annoyance, visible in his stiff posture. "Why do you have to be so stubborn?" he asked.
