The Pregnant Luna Mated to Ex’s Best Friend (Aria) novel Chapter 89

Chapter 89: A Cry for Help

Chapter 89: A Cry for Help

(Aria’s POV)

I couldn’t shake the disturbing thought that Claire might have deliberately visited my mother before her death. What did it mean? The possibility that she had somehow harmed her made my stomach turn.

“Try not to jump to conclusions, Dominic said, his voice steady as he refilled my glass with water. “We’re just speculating at this point.”

“I know,” I replied, though the heavy feeling of unease refused to leave my chest.

My wolf whimpered anxiously within me. She’d always been protective of my mother, and the idea that Claire might have caused her harm was almost too painful to consider.

“But it makes sense,” I continued, unable to let it go. “Claire’s always been threatened by anyone close to

Alexander.”

Dominic leaned back in his chair, his silver–gray eyes watching me carefully. “We’ll get answers. Let Dr. Lewis check the hospital records first.”

I nodded, trying to calm myself for the sake of my pup. Stress wasn’t good for pregnancy, especially one as precarious as mine.

Dr. Lewis finished the last of his breakfast and stood to clear the dishes. I immediately rose to help him.

“Please, let me,” I offered, reaching for a plate.

“That’s not necessary,” Dominic said firmly. “You should rest.

His concern touched me, though I felt a bit useless sitting while others worked around me.

“I’m pregnant, not incapacitated,” I protested mildly.

Dr. Lewis chuckled as he stacked the dishes. “You two already sound like a mated pair.”

I felt my face heat at his comment. Dominic shot his friend a warning look that silenced him immediately.

After Dr. Lewis finished clearing the table, I offered him some moon–sage tea, a gesture of hospitality my mother had always insisted upon for guests.

Before he could accept, Dominic abruptly stood. “Actually, Nathan, I need you to go back to Silvercrest Hospital.”

Dr. Lewis raised his eyebrows in surprise. “Now?”

“Yes, now,” Dominic insisted, his Alpha authority filling the room. “I want you to check the surveillance footage from when Claire visited Aria’s mother.”

Dr. Lewis nodded, immediately understanding the urgency. “I’ll call you as soon as I find anything.”

After he left, I gathered my things, suddenly feeling the need to be alone to process everything.

“I should head back to my apartment,” I said. “I need to shower and change.”

Dominic stood. “I’ll walk you.”

Chapter 89: A Cry for Hel

That’s not necessary, I replied with a small smile. “We live across the hall from each other in Moc Residences: I think I can manage the journey

His lips quirked up slightly at my sarcasm. “Call me if you need anything.”

I promised I would and made my way back to my apartment, grateful for the moment of solitude.

Just as I reached my door and fumbled for my keys, my mobile phone rang. The screen displayed my brother’s name, surprising me after our last tense interaction,

“James?” I answered cautiously.

“Arial” His voice was frantic, filled with a fear I’d never heard from my confident older brother before. “I need

help!”

My heart immediately began racing. “What’s wrong? Where are you?”

“I’m at the Luna Grand Hotel,” he gasped, his words coming in rushed bursts. “Room 732. I’m being attacked by some unknown wolves–I think they’re rogues from a neutral territory.”

“Attacked?” I gripped the phone tighter, James, what have you gotten yourself into?”

“Please,” he begged, his voice cracking with desperation. “Bring Dominic. They’ll back off if the Alpha King shows up.”

My frustration surged. Even now, when he was in danger, he wouldn’t be honest with me.

“This has to do with Claire, doesn’t it?” I demanded. “Why won’t you just tell me the truth about your relationship with her?”

“Aria, please,” he pleaded. “This isn’t the time

“It never is!” I snapped, my hormones amplifying my emotions. “You always push me away, but then expect me to come running when you need help!”

“I’m your brother!” he shouted. “Whatever you think of me-

His words cut off suddenly, replaced by a terrifying cry of pain. I heard chaotic noises–furniture crashing, what sounded like snarling, and then a heavy thud.

“James?” I called frantically. “JAMES!”

The line went dead.

I

My hands shaking, I immediately tried calling back, but it went straight to voicemail. I tried again with the same result, my wolf bristling beneath my skin with concern.

Despite our recent conflicts and his infuriating evasiveness, he was still my brother–the only close family I had left after our mother’s death.

I stood frozen in the hallway, panic overtaking me as I tried to figure out what to do.

Behind me, I heard Dominic’s door open. I turned to see him standing there, his powerful Alpha scent betraying his alertness even before I saw the sharp concern in his silver–gray eyes.

“What’s wrong?” he asked, immediately picking up on my distress.

“It’s my brother,” I explained, my voice unsteady. “He just called saying he was being attacked at his hotel room. Then I heard him cry out and the call disconnected.”

Chapter 89 A Cry for Help

Dominic didn’t hesitate. “Which hotel?”

“Luna Grand, room 732,” I replied, relieved by his immediate response.

“Let’s go,” he said, his Alpha presence steady and reassuring as he guided me toward the elevator. “My car’s

downstairs.”

The drive to the hotel was tense, with Dominic deftly maneuvering through traffic while I repeatedly tried calling my brother with no success.

“What exactly did he say about his attackers?” Dominic asked, his voice calm but his knuckles white on the steering wheel.

“He said they might be rogue wolves from a neutral territory,” I replied, then hesitated before adding, “But I think it has something to do with Claire. He called for you specifically, said they’d back off if the Alpha King showed up.”

Dominic’s jaw tightened. “That suggests they’re not rogues. Rogues wouldn’t care about pack hierarchy” When we arrived at the hotel, we moved swiftly through the lobby. The front desk clerk tried to stop us, but one hard stare from Dominic silenced him immediately.

Reaching room 732, we found the door slightly ajar. The acrid scent of fear and aggression wafted from inside, making my pregnant wolf recoil instinctively.

Dominic placed a protective hand on my arm. “Stay behind me.”

He pushed the door open cautiously, his tall frame blocking my view as he assessed the situation. The room was in disarray–furniture overturned, a lamp shattered on the floor, and the distinctive scent of wolf’s blood hanging in the air.

My heart pounded painfully against my ribcage. “James?” I called out, trying to step around Dominic.

He firmly held me back. “Wait outside,” he commanded, his Alpha tone making my wolf instinctively want to

obey.

“He’s my brother,” I protested.

“Aria, please,” Dominic’s voice softened slightly, but his stance remained unyielding. Think of your pup.”

His words reminded me of my responsibility to protect the life growing within me. Reluctantly, I stepped back, one hand moving to rest protectively over my slightly rounded belly.

Dominic moved further into the room, his wolf’s senses clearly on high alert. I stood at the doorway, scanning the chaos for any sign of my brother.

After a tense moment, I heard it–a muffled whimpering coming from the bathroom. My wolf’s enhanced hearing picked up the distressed sounds easily.

“Dominic, I called urgently, pointing toward the bathroom door. “In there!”

Without waiting for his response, I pushed past him toward the sound. James needed me.

“Aria, stop!” Dominic’s voice rang with unmistakable Alpha command, making my wolf freeze instantly. “Stay where you are. He’s alive, but let me handle this.”

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