For a moment, the air hung heavy with a tense silence. Alpha Dominic's heart thudded against his chest, each beat like a hammer pounding on his chest. His mind was reeling, desperately trying to make sense of the situation.
Chloe remained quiet, her eyes fixed on the ground, not daring to meet his gaze. But even though she wouldn't look at him, he could tell from the way her shoulders were set and her back was straight that she was determined in her decision.
Finally, Alpha Dominic found his voice. "I disagree, you can't reject me?" he said.
"Why did you think rejecting me is the best solution?" Alpha Dominic asked, his voice tinged with a mix of confusion and hurt. Chloe couldn't contain herself and burst into laughter, her eyes sparkling with amusement.
"You rejected my rejection?" s
