Mated by Contract to the Alpha (Rebecca and Dominic) novel Chapter 31

Chapter 31

Rebecca’s POV

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I forced a laugh, my voice sounding hollow even to my own ears. “Sterling Group spares no expense, apparently.”

The driver approached, offering a respectful nod. “Ms. Brown? I’m Raymond. Mr. Sterling sent me to escort you to the residence.”

“Right. Thank you,” I replied, suddenly feeling terribly out of place. My heart fluttered nervously in my chest as I looked at the gleaming Bentley, so out of place in Sofia’s modest neighborhood.

I hugged Sofia one last time, clinging to her a moment longer than necessary. My fingers trembled slightly against her back. “I’ll see you tomorrow. One o’clock.”

The Bentley glided through the evening traffic, its engine barely audible. I sat stiffly in the back seat, my shoulders tense, hands folded tightly in my lap. The leather beneath me was butter–soft, interior immaculate. I felt like an intruder, as if at any moment someone would realize I didn’t belong here and throw me out.

Raymond caught my eye in the rearview mirror. “First time in a Bentley, Ms. Brown?”

I nodded, heat rising to my cheeks. “Is it that obvious?”

He chuckled, the sound warm and unexpectedly friendly. “Most people either try too hard to look unimpressed or they bounce on the seats testing the springs. You’re just sitting there looking like you might break something expensive.”

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Despite the knot in my stomach, I managed a small smile. “Well, I probably couldn’t afford to replace the ashtray in this car, so that’s a legitimate concern.”

“No ashtrays,” Raymond replied, with a grin. “Mr. Sterling doesn’t smoke, Says it dulls the senses.”

“Oh.” I filed that information away, though I wasn’t sure why I cared. My fingers unconsciously twisted the hem of my blouse. “Have you worked for Mr. Sterling long?”

Raymond nodded, smoothly changing lanes. “Five years as one of his personal drivers. Though I have other duties in the pack as well.”

My stomach tightened at the casual reference to werewolf life. “You’re a werewolf too?” The question

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came out quieter than I intended.

“Delta rank,” he confirmed. “We handle security, enforcement, that sort of thing.”

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I processed this, remembering what Sofia had told me about pack hierarchy. Alpha at the top, then Beta, Delta, and Omega. William had been vying for a Delta position before I’d discovered his

betrayal. The memory sent a fresh wave of hurt through me.

“So you’re… important,” I said awkwardly, picking at a non–existent thread on my jeans.

Raymond laughed again. “Compared to some, yes. Compared to Mr. Sterling? Not even close. He’ll be Alpha soon, and he’s already the most powerful wolf in the territory after his father.”

I glanced out the window, watching as we left the city center behind. The buildings grew more

spaced out, more exclusive. “I’m just a human,” I said softly, more to myself than to Raymond. My throat tightened. “I don’t even rank on your scale.”

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