The Luna Queen's Rebirth (Ellie and Dominic) novel Chapter 174

Chapter 174

“Ellie,” she finally says. “I’m really…really happy for you. For this. You’re not an ordinary wolf. This is… what you deserve.’

My stomach tightens.

“Okay,” I reply slowly. “That’s dramatic.”

She looks back at me, serious now. “It’s not, my love. Being beside Dominic will protect you.”

“Protect me…from what?”

She shakes her head, almost apologetic. “I just… feel it. This marriage isn’t just about love or tining. It’s for you.”

Oh, mother, you couldn’t be more wrong.

She reaches across the table and places her hand over mine, grounding me.

“But, Ellie. I need to say this. Just incase. Do what you want because you want it,” she says gently. “Not for me. Not because you think you owe me something.”

I pull my hand back. “I’m not.’

“Good,” She hums. “Because you two really are made for each other.”

I feel a slight sting.

“Everyone keeps saying that,” I mutter with a weak smile. “Like some perfect destiny unfolding.”

“Maybe it is.”

It’s not.

She studies me in a way that makes my skin feel thin.

“Do you love him?”

I look down at the table. At the faint scratches in the metal.

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“Yes,” I say finally. What else is there to say? No? And have her feel guilty?

She doesn’t argue with that. She just nods like she understands more than she should.

When the guard announces time, we stand at the same time. We hug again, tighter this time.

“You’re going to be beautiful,” she whispers into my hair. “I love you.”

Outside the prison, Dominic is leaning against the car where I left him, sleeves rolled to his forearms, posture straightening the second he sees me. His eyes move over my face quickly, not dramatic about it, not asking yet, but checking.

“I’m fine,” I say before he can open his mouth. My voice comes out steady enough. “She’s… happy for us.

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His mouth curves slightly.

“For our fake marriage he asks, quiet enough that no one else could hear it even if they tried.

The words hit strange. Not painful. Just… complicated.

I walk past him and stop beside the passenger door, resting my hand on the cool metal.

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