Mated by Contract to the Alpha (Rebecca and Dominic) novel Chapter 94

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12:14 Mon, Sep 22

Mated by Contract to the Alpha

Chapter 94

Dominic immediately stopped, though I could feel the rapid rise and fall of his chest against mine. His eyes, when they met mine, were dark with desire but clear with respect for my boundaries.

“You don’t want this?” he asked, his voice rough.

I let out a shaky laugh, my body still thrumming with need. “It’s not that I don’t want to. It’s just… can we wait until we’re home?” My hands remained on his shoulders, unwilling to let go completely despite my words.

He studied my face for a moment, then sighed and sat back, helping me to an upright position as well. I immediately felt the loss of his warmth against me, my body still aching for his touch.

“I’m afraid I won’t be home tonight. I have to fly to Los Angeles for a business meeting.”

“Oh.” I couldn’t hide my disappointment. “For how long?”

“A few days, possibly.” He ran a hand through his hair, slightly disheveled from our encounter.

I nodded, trying to look supportive despite my selfish wish that he could stay. As I straightened my blouse, fingers still trembling slightly from our interrupted passion, a thought occurred to me. “By the way, I saw Elizabeth earlier today, heading to your office.”

Dominic’s expression didn’t change. “She was delivering a message from her father about the Collins collaboration project. Nothing more.”

“I didn’t ask,” I said quickly, feeling my cheeks warm.

A small smile played at his lips. “No, but you ate lunch alone because you saw her, didn’t you?”

I couldn’t deny it. “Maybe I was a little jealous,” I admitted, embarrassed by how transparent I apparently was to

him.

Dominic leaned in closer, his fingers gently tilting my chin up. “You have nothing to be jealous about,” he said, his breath warm against my lips. “Elizabeth is business, nothing more.”

His reassurance eased something in my chest that I hadn’t even realized was tight with tension. I leaned into his touch, savoring the moment of connection.

“When do you leave for L.A.?” I asked.

“My flight is at seven.”

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12:14 Mon, Sep 22

Chapter 94

An impulsive idea struck me. “Can I drive you to the airport?‘

Dominic looked surprised but pleased by the suggestion. “Of course. I’ll have Raymond bring the car around at six.”

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He stood and walked to his desk, opening a drawer and retrieving an envelope. I have something for you,” he said, returning to the sofa.

I took the envelope, curious. “What’s this?”

“Open it.”

Inside was an official–looking letter bearing the Sterling Group logo alongside the emblem of the City Arts Academy. As I scanned the contents, my eyes widened.

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