Mated by Contract to the Alpha (Rebecca and Dominic) novel Chapter 85

Chapter 85

I crossed the room without thinking, my body drawn to his. My arms slid around his waist, and I pressed against him, breathing in his scent. My heart pounded against his chest.

“Thank you for sending that information about Dylan. You have no idea how important it was,” I said, my voice lower than I intended.

His arms encircled my waist, his hands firm against the small of my back. The pressure of his fingers through the thin fabric of my dress made my breath catch.

“That Beta knew you were mine and still dared to threaten you and your friend. That’s challenging me directly,” he said, his voice a low rumble I could feel against my chest.

I pulled back slightly, tilting my face up to his. The intensity in his eyes made my skin tingle. “I have something to show you.”

Curiosity darkened his gaze. “Oh? What is it?”

I led him to the couch, my fingers reluctantly sliding from his as I picked up the box. My heart beat in my throat as I handed it to him. “I ordered this a few days ago… I hope you like it.”

Dominic took the package, his fingers brushing against mine, sending a jolt through my arm. He carefully unwrapped it, removing the lid. His expression transformed, eyes widening slightly, lips parting.

“This is…” he began, lifting the garment from its tissue paper nest.

“A suit jacket,” I explained, heat rising to my cheeks. “I noticed you didn’t have one in this shade, and I thought it would suit you.”

He ran his fingers over the fabric, his touch almost reverent. “This is premium wool… the tailoring is exquisite.”

I smiled, relief loosening the tightness in my chest. “I went to the best custom tailor in the city. Would you try it

on?”

Dominic nodded, setting aside the box. I moved behind him, helping him slip the jacket over his shoulders. My fingers skimmed the muscles of his back, and I felt him tense slightly. His body heat radiated through the thin fabric of his shirt, drawing my hands to linger longer than necessary.

Standing in front of him, I took in how the jacket accentuated his broad shoulders and narrow waist. My eyes traveled slowly up to his face, finding his gaze fixed intently on me.

“Perfect. It suits you beautifully,” I said, my voice hushed. “Really highlights your shoulders and waistline.”

He turned to look in the nearby mirror, and I watched his reflection, admiring the strong line of his jaw, the width of his shoulders.

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Chapter 85

“You have excellent taste, little doe,” he said, his voice deepening on the endearment.

I bit my lip, heat spreading through me at his approval. “It feels like I’m playing secretary, helping you dress.”

Dominic continued examining the jacket, then suddenly paused, his fingers finding something inside the sleeve. “Is

this… a small deer?”

I nodded, my heart racing. “It’s embroidered where only you can see it. I asked the tailor to add it.”

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