The Pregnant Luna Mated to Ex’s Best Friend (Aria) novel Chapter 39

Chapter 39: You’re the one who should get lost!

Chapter 39: You’re the one who should get lost!

(Aria’s POV)

“Gossip?” My curiosity immediately piqued when Dominic mentioned it.

He finished putting the washed dishes into the cupboard and removed the apron he’d been wearing. The fabric slid away to reveal his white shirt and black suit pants. The pure black belt accentuated his waist, highlighting his broad shoulders and narrow hips. I couldn’t help noticing the solid muscles visible beneath his clothes, radiating an overwhelming Alpha presence.

I looked away quickly, suddenly aware of how narrow the kitchen space felt with him in it. I hurried out to the living area and turned to get the tea set. I needed to make him some tea–it was the least I could do after he’d

cooked.

“Here,” I said, handing him a cup.

He took a sip and raised his eyebrows slightly. “Did you buy new tea?”

I nodded quickly. “Yeah.” I couldn’t let him continue to drink the inexpensive tea I usually kept. After everything he’d done for me, he deserved better.

Dominic looked at me directly, his silver–gray eyes particularly bright, as if there was a strange light rippling in his pupils. I felt flustered under his intense gaze.

Just as I was about to speak, he suddenly chuckled. “Do you want to hear more gossip?”

“What gossip?” I asked, eager for the distraction.

“Claire’s ex–mate David has returned to the territory for treatment,” he said without hesitation. “And it was Alexander’s father who handled the admission procedures.”

I blinked in confusion. I understood each word individually, but together they made little sense. Claire’s ex–mate had returned for treatment, and it was my father–in–law Richard Reed who handled the procedures?

“Really?” I asked, surprised.

I knew Richard had always favored Claire because she was the daughter of someone he once admired, but I was shocked he would even take care of Claire’s ex–mate this way.

“Claire isn’t going to reconcile with her ex–mate, is she?” I wondered aloud.

It didn’t make sense. Claire had obviously been at the OB/GYN department recently, and I doubted it was for terminating her pregnancy. She must want to keep the pup. So why would her ex–mate suddenly return?

Dominic merely smiled without commenting.

“Isn’t that right?” I pressed, sensing he knew more than he was saying.

He shook his head, the corners of his lips still curved in that infuriating smile. “I don’t kn

or certain.”

I didn’t push further. It was just gossip anyway, and about Claire of all people. I wasn’t eager to discuss her more than necessary.

The room filled with the aroma of tea as the afternoon sun cast soft shadows through the window, creating a

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Chapter 39 You’re the one

comfortable and cozy atmosphere. It felt nice having someone here, sharing this quiet moment.

Suddenly, my mobile phone vibrated on the table. I glanced down at the caller ID–Alexander.

Before I could decide what to do, Dominic, who had been playing with the silver lighter I’d given him, suddenly

lit a small flame. Our eyes met briefly. I returned my attention to the phone and silenced the call.

A moment later, a text message appeared: [Come down! I’m downstairs at your apartment!]

I frowned slightly. Alexander was being particularly persistent today.

“Alexander is here?” Dominic asked in a low voice, obviously having seen the message.

“Don’t worry about him,” I replied, putting down my phone. “He’ll leave when he gets tired of waiting.”

We continued our conversation, but it wasn’t long before a loud banging started at my door. It grew increasingly insistent until it was impossible to ignore.

To my surprise, Dominic suddenly stood up and strode toward the entrance. Before I could stop him, he yanked the door open.

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