The Pregnant Luna Mated to Ex’s Best Friend (Aria) novel Chapter 184

Chapter 184: The Marking Ceremony Announcement

Chapter 184: The Marking Ceremony Announcement

(Aria’s POV)

The herbal remedy company’s celebration event was in full swing, with werewolf employees and colleagues mingling throughout the elegantly decorated conference room. The atmosphere was festive, filled with the

warm scents of various pack members and the sound of cheerful conversations echoing off the walls.

I stood near the refreshment table, my hand resting protectively on my growing belly, watching Dominic work

the room with his natural Alpha charisma. His powerful presence commanded respect from every werewolf in

attendance, his cedar scent marking his territory even in this professional setting.

Suddenly, Dominic moved to the center of the room, his silver–gray eyes finding mine across the crowd.

Without warning, he raised his voice with unmistakable Alpha authority.

“I have an announcement to make,” he declared, his commanding tone immediately silencing all

conversation.

My wolf stirred restlessly within me as every pair of eyes turned toward us. Dominic’s powerful presence filled

the entire space as he continued speaking.

“The marking ceremony between Aria and myself will be held on the 18th of this month,” he announced

boldly, his voice carrying absolute certainty.

The room erupted in shocked murmurs. I felt my face flush with heat as I stared at him in complete disbelief. My pregnant wolf whimpered with anxiety at his unexpected declaration.

“Dominic!” I whispered urgently, moving closer to him. “What are you doing?”

Several werewolf employees began offering congratulations, but I could barely hear them over the pounding of my heart. This bold move would definitely provoke Alpha King William Blackwood and worsen Dominic’s already strained situation with the Shadow Pack hierarchy.

“Are you out of your mind?” I hissed under my breath, my wolf bristling with concern. “This will make everything worse with your father!”

Dominic reached out and took my hand firmly in his, his Alpha strength grounding me despite my panic. His silver–gray eyes met mine with unwavering determination.

“Aria, I’ve longed to mark you as my mate since the day we met,” he said, his voice dropping to an intimate whisper meant only for me. “I want to rightfully call you my Luna.”

His cedar scent wrapped around me protectively as he continued, “I want us to share a future under the moon’s blessing, even in the afterlife if necessary.”

The raw emotion in his voice made my heart race. “I can’t wait any longer,” he confessed, his Alpha authority softening into vulnerable honesty. “Will you complete our marking ceremony this month?”

I was moved by the complex emotions swirling in his silver–gray eyes. His willingness to risk everything for our marking ceremony touched something deep within my soul, making my wolf stir with responding

devotion.

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“You’re absolutely reckless,” I said, playfully hitting his arm with my free hand. “Do you have any idea what you’ve just done?”

“I can’t wait any longer,” he repeated, his Alpha authority unwavering despite my protests. “Every day without marking you feels like torture.”

I shook my head, though I could feel my resolve weakening. “We agreed to proceed cautiously! This impulsive decision will enrage your father. Don’t you remember our original plan?”

“Official mate bond registration isn’t enough,” Dominic declared firmly, his powerful hands squeezing mine. “Aria, you are a unique treasure. I want to give you everything and protect you from any grievances.”

His voice grew more intense as he continued, “I don’t want you to suffer even a little bit of grievance because of me, even if you are willing to endure it.”

My heart melted at his protective instincts. Despite my concerns about the Shadow Pack’s reaction, I found myself nodding slowly.

“Alright,” I agreed, my voice barely above a whisper. “I’ll support you, even if we face challenges from the pack.”

My pregnant wolf hummed with contentment at his unwavering commitment to protecting me. “If you’re determined to do this, then we’ll face it together.”

Dominic’s face lit up with pure joy, his happiness radiating through his scent. “Really? You’ll do it?”

“Yes,” I confirmed, though I couldn’t resist scolding him. “But next time, discuss these major decisions with me beforehand!”

He smiled affectionately, his powerful Alpha presence softening with complete devotion. “I promise, my Luna. No more surprises.”

The werewolf employees around us began approaching with congratulations, their excitement palpable.

“Congratulations, Alpha Dominic and Luna Aria!“,

“This is wonderful news for the pack!”

“The moon goddess has blessed this union!”

I felt overwhelmed by their enthusiasm, my wolf gradually settling as I accepted this new reality.

Within hours of the announcement, news of our marking ceremony had exploded across the territorial social media networks. I scrolled through my phone in amazement, watching the story trend alongside the persistent rumors about Dominic and Scarlett Moon.

The contrast was stark. While gossip columns continued spreading false stories about their alleged romantic involvement, werewolves from various packs were flooding the comments with genuine congratulations for our upcoming ceremony.

“Look at this,” I showed Dominic my phone screen. “The werewolf community is overwhelmingly supportive.”

He leaned over to read the comments, his cedar scent wrapping around me as he smiled with satisfaction.

“Finally, Alpha Dominic has found his true mate!”

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“Luna Aria is perfect for him. Ignore the fake rumors about Scarlett Moon!”

“This marking ceremony will be historic for the Northern Territory!”

But not every comment was positive. Some werewolves were openly criticizing Scarlett Moon for her alleged

involvement in trying to interfere with our destined mate bond.

“Why is Scarlett Moon trying to become a homewrecker between destined mates?”

“The timing of these rumors is suspicious. She’s clearly trying to sabotage their relationship!”

“Real werewolves recognize true mate bonds. Scarlett Moon should stay away!”

The backlash against the actress was swift and fierce. Within minutes, her management team released a

statement threatening legal action against the commenters, which only triggered another trending topic

across werewolf social networks.

“They’re making it worse for themselves,” Dominic observed, his silver–gray eyes gleaming with amusement.

“The more they protest, the more guilty they appear.”

I nodded, though I felt a bit sorry for Scarlett Moon. Being caught in the middle of werewolf pack politics

couldn’t be easy for someone from outside our world.

“At least the focus is shifting away from the false rumors,” I said, scrolling through more supportive

comments.

“The truth bas a way of surfacing,” Dominic replied, his Alpha authority evident in his confident tone.

Later that afternoon, I was resting in the herbal remedy company’s private lounge when I discovered

something incredible. My territorial social media followers had surged overnight after the marking ceremony

announcement.

“This is unbelievable,” I murmured, staring at the numbers on my phone screen. “I’ve gained thousands of

followers in just a few hours.”

Dominic looked up from his laptop, his silver–gray eyes sparkling with business acumen. “That’s excellent. You should leverage this popularity to promote your herbal remedy company among werewolf communities.”

“You think so?” I asked, my wolf stirring with excitement at the possibility.

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