CHAPTER 28%
Two weeks had passed since the coronation incident. Lucas had escaped during his arrest, and Clara, who was being taken to the
CHAPTER 281
Two weeks had passed since the coronation incident. Lucas had escaped during his arrest, and Clara, who was being taken to the hospital after the confrontation, was harmed even more by Lucas. She survived, barely, but had lost the baby. She was now admitted to a mental health facility while Lucas was nowhere to be found. He was currently wanted across all terntories
Dominic entered our bedroom with a mischievous smile on his face. 1 have another surprise for you“:
I looked up from the sketches I was working on and raised an eyebrow. “Another surprise? What is it this time?”
“Well,” Dominic said, sitting beside me on the bed, “you mentioned you don’t really know how to run a fashion house anymore.”
I nodded, “Yes, it’s been years since I practiced, I’ve forgotten most of what I learned.”
Dominic’s smile widened. “That’s why I arranged for someone to help you?ll
“Who?” I asked, curiosity filling my voice.
“Only Isabella Montenegro, one of the best designers in the country.” Dominic replied casually, as if he hadn’t just mentioned a fashion legend.
My jaw dropped, “Isabella Montenegro? Are you serious? She never takes apprentices
Dominic shrugged. “She does when the Alpha King asks nicely”
I jumped from the bed and hugged him tightly. “Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!”
He laughed, wrapping his arms around my waist, “Anything for my mate.”
For the next several days, I worked tirelessly with Isabella. She was strict but brilliant, teaching me everything from fabric selection to final production. My confidence grew with each passing day.
One evening, I arrived home exhausted but happy. The housekeeper approached me with a worried expression.
“Someone’s been waiting for you for hours, Miss Evelyn. He refuses to leave.”
My heart dropped, “Did he give a name?”
She shook her head, “No, but he’s very insistent ”
I walked cautiously to the front room and froze when I saw him. Lucas stood there, thinner and more haggard than before, but his eyes still held that dangerous intensity
“Evelyn,” he whispered, taking a step toward me
My body tensed, ready to call for security. “You shouldn’t be here, Lucas. You’re a wanted man.
1 know. I just.. I needed to see you” He took a step toward me. 1 came to apologize.
“For What?” I scoffed. “How you abused me for years? How you humiliated me in front of everyone? Or maybe how you tried to destroy my reputation?
Lucas dropped to his knees, “I didn’t know about what Clara did. I swear I didn’t plan the kidnapping”
I laughed bitterly. “And what about everything else? Making me bleed when you threw that vase? Letting your friends mock me? Treating me like I was nothing?
Lucas hung his head. I was blind. I was so consumed by grief over Maya that I couldn’t see what was right in front of me
“Don’t you dare use Maya as an excuse,” I spat. She would be disgusted by what you became.”
1 know he whispered. “I know that now Please, Evelyn. I haven’t accepted the rejection. We can start over. I can make it right“:
laughed bitterly. “Make it right? How exactly do you plan to do that?”
“I can give you anything you want he pleaded. “Just name it Money, power, status–anything 7
I stepped closer to him, my voice cold. “The only thing that would give me satisfaction is watching you rot in prison for what you’ve done Or better yet, dead.”
His face hardened, “You don’t mean that. We were mates. We’re having a child together
“A child you’ll never meet,” I said coldly. “Now get out before I call security.”
“Evelyn–Lucas reached for my arm, but froze when a deep growl sounded behind me.
Dominic appeared at my side, his eyes glowing with fury. “1 suggest you remove your hand before I remove it for you.”
Lucas backed away, “This is between me and my mate.“”
“She is not your mate,” Dominic snarled, moving forward. “She rejected your bond. She is MY mate now, carrying MY child.”
I placed a hand on Dominic’s chest, stopping him. “He’s not worth it,” I whispered
Lucas’s eyes darted between us, finally landing on my stomach. “You’re going to let another man raise my child?” “This child will never know you as a father” I said firmly. “Now leave before I let Dominic do what he wants with you.” Lucas’s face twisted with anger, but he backed away. This isn’t over, Evelyn.”
“It is for me,” I replied. “And by the way. Dominic has sent his best trackers after you. You’ll be in prison by tomorrow.” Lucas turned and walked away, shoulders slumped in defeat.”
Once he was gone, I collapsed against Dominic, tears streaming down my face. He wrapped his arms around me, holding me tight
“He won’t hurt you again,” he promised, stroking my hair. “My men are tracking him now. He won’t get far this time.“%
I nodded against his chest, allowing myself to feel safe in his embrace.
11:21 AM ₫ d
“Let’s go home,” he said softly.
Back at the mansion, Dominic made hot chocolate–my favorite comfort drink–and we sat together in the living room
“Thank you” I said, “for being there today”
He smiled “Always. You know, seeing you stand up to him like that… I’ve never been prouder.
I laughed softly. “Really? Not even when I tricked him into spending a million dollars on a fake pendant?”
“That was pretty impressive too,” he admitted with a grin
We sat in comfortable silence for a moment!
“You know,” he said suddenly, “I think you’re going to be an amazing mother”
I looked down at my still flat stomach, a mixture of emotions washing over me. “I hope so. I’m still scared about raising Lucas’s child.” Dominic took my hand. “This baby is yours, Evelyn. And if you’ll let me, it will be mine too. I promise to love this child as my own.ht
Fresh tears filled my eyes. “How did I get so lucky to find you?‘
He chuckled. 1 think I’m the lucky onez
From the doorway, Mia’s voice suddenly rang out: “Kiss already!”
We both burst into laughter, turning to see her leaning against the doorframe with a smug expression.
Before I could say anything. Dominic pulled me closer. “That’s actually not a bad idea,” he murmured.
I laughed, and then his lips found mine. The kiss started softly but quickly deepened with passion and need. Before I knew what was happening, Dominic had swept me up into his arms and was carrying me upstairs.
“Are you sure?” he whispered against my lips.
I nodded. “I’ve never been more sure of anything
