The Pregnant Luna Mated to Ex’s Best Friend (Aria) novel Chapter 159

Chapter 159: The She-Wolf I’ve Had a Crush on

Chapter 159: The She–Wolf I’ve Had a Crush on

(Aria’s POV)

“That’s a bit strange…” Dr. Marcus Thompson’s voice carried through the mobile phone, tinged with

professional concern. “By rights, it shouldn’t be like this…”

His words made my stomach clench with anxiety. After everything we’d discussed about James’s condition,

the werewolf psychiatrist seemed genuinely puzzled by my brother’s reactions.

“What do you mean, Doctor?” I pressed, gripping the phone tighter.

“Well, typically when a patient shows such extreme reactions to specific triggers, there’s usually a pattern.

But your brother’s responses are… inconsistent. He reacts violently to Alexander Reed’s name, yet shows no

recognition of David Turner, who you suspected was his attacker.”

I felt my wolf whimper anxiously within me. Nothing about James’s condition made sense anymore.

“Could there be something else we’re missing?” I asked, though I wasn’t sure I wanted to hear the answer.

“It’s possible,” Dr. Thompson admitted. “Sometimes psychological trauma can create false associations. But

I’ll continue monitoring him.”

After ending the call, I stared at the phone in my hands, feeling more lost than ever. The pieces of this puzzle

weren’t fitting together the way they should.

“You look troubled,” Dominic observed, his powerful Alpha presence immediately focusing on me with

concern.

I looked up at him, my mate who had been patiently waiting while I spoke with the doctor. His silver–gray eyes

held such genuine care that it made my heart ache.

“I’m starting to think Alexander might be behind everything,” I admitted, my voice barely above a whisper.

“What makes you say that?” Dominic’s expression grew serious, his Alpha instincts sharpening.

“Think about it. James accepted Alexander’s re–marking proposal so easily, even though they never got along. And now he reacts violently to Alexander’s name but not to David Turner’s?”

I shook my head in frustration. “It doesn’t make sense unless Alexander has some kind of leverage over him.”

Dominic’s jaw tightened, his wolf’s protective instincts clearly activated. “You might be right. Your brother never struck me as someone who would back down from a fight, especially not to help Alexander.”

The thought made my wolf whimper with distress. If Alexander was somehow responsible for James’s

condition, then everything became even more complicated.

Dominic noticed my distress immediately. He reached out and gently took my hand, his powerful Alpha presence wrapping around me protectively.

“Hey,” he said softly, his silver–gray eyes fixed on me with unwavering concern. “Whatever’s happening, we’ll figure it out together.”

I felt warmth spread through me at his words, touched by his caring attention. Even in the midst of this

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chaos, he remained my anchor.

“I know,” I said, shaking my head with a small smile. “But even if I were to ask Alexander directly, he would never reveal anything. He’s too cunning for that.”

Dominic visibly relaxed at my words, and I felt a mix of amusement and emotion wash over me. Even this powerful Alpha King felt insecure sometimes, worried about my potential interactions with my former mate.

“You’re right,” he admitted, his wolf’s protective instincts evident in his shifted scent. “But that doesn’t mean we can’t find other ways to get answers.”

I looked at him with growing affection, realizing how much he truly cared for me. He worried about everything that might affect me, even the smallest things.

Gathering my courage, I called his name softly. “Dominic?”

“Yes?” He looked up at me expectantly, his full attention focused on whatever I was about to say.

“Actually, what I first liked was the boy who protected me with his school uniform during gym class,” ! confessed, my voice barely above a whisper. “And he was the one who gave me my first stirring of emotion…”

Dominic went completely still, a blank expression spreading across his face. His Alpha composure was momentarily shattered, as if my words had short–circuited his brain.

My ears reddened with embarrassment, feeling vulnerable after such an admission. My wolf stirred restlessly beneath my skin, uncertain about his reaction.

The silence stretched between us for what felt like an eternity. Then, suddenly, Dominic burst into laughter.

His joy echoed through the room, pure and uninhibited, “I understand!” he exclaimed, pulling me into a tight

embrace before I could react.

His powerful Alpha scent surrounded me completely, overwhelming my senses in the best possible way. “My

Aria likes me, and she liked me from the very beginning.”

Before I could respond, he lifted me off my feet and spun me around, his excitement infectious. The sudden

movement startled me, making me gasp.

“Dominic!” I protested, though I couldn’t help but laugh at his enthusiasm.

When my feet finally touched the ground, I gently punched his arm, feigning annoyance. But my eyes were

filled with warmth as I looked at him.

dream, is it? Is there anything else that could make me happier?”

“You can think that way from now on,” I assured him quietly, my voice thick with emotion.

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