Chapter 29: Rules
(Aria's POV)
I stood at the edge of Dominic’s den, staring at the carved wooden door leading into his private space. The sun had long since set, and his scent filled the quiet air. It was intoxicating, a mix of raw power and something deeply familiar. My wolf stirred within me, frustrated and eager, but I forced her back down. This wasn’t the time for emotion.
Through our private mind-link, I reached for him. "We need to talk before anything continues," I said firmly, keeping my tone as measured as possible.
Dominic’s response was immediate. His wolf surged through the connection, calm, confident, and unapologetically dominant. "Talk?" His golden eyes practically flared through the bond. "I assume this is about rules."
He was right, as usual. I squared my should
