Hiding His Baby: The Alpha's Rejected Mate novel Chapter 12

“Any news, Nathan? Justin?” Dominic asked in his usual cold tone as he looked at his second and third in commands.

“No news till now.” Nathan spoke up with a small frown on his face as he fell into thoughts.

“Alpha Derrick is lying low. No threats or anything from them. They have been too silent.” Justin answered as it was his duty to keep a tab on what’s happening around the packs.

“Try to gather enough proof against him and then I will call a community meeting to put him down from the thrones. Because if he is really misusing his power by kidnapping and torturing people, he doesn’t deserve that.” Dominic said in a cold tone while looking outside the window to the big forest.

 “We can talk to Suzanne and Athena. I am sure what they have got to say is enough to throw him off the throne.” Justin suggested. 

“Yeah, let them settle down a little bit and then we can talk to them.” Nathan replied. 

“We can’t let our guard down. Even though he doesn’t stand a chance in front of us, he might attack Athena if he gets any chances.” 

He added after a few seconds.

Dominic’s expression changed as soon as he heard that. The thought of someone hurting her didn’t sit well with him. No one can hurt her. No one!

‘Why? Because only you got the right to do that?’ His wolf snapped in his mind, stilling him. He clenched his jaw before blocking his wolf immediately before he could mess up his mind once again.

“Oh yes, from that I remembered, Dominic? Where is she and Ace going to stay? Can she live with me and Patricia? We both absolutely love Ace! He is the sweetest.” Justin gushed, making both the man frown. But before Dominic could say something, Nathan spoke up.

“Why would they stay with you instead of staying with us? They are going to stay with me and Suzanne. We both love that little buddy a lot and I am sure he likes me the best as well, instead of you.” Nathan said with a smirk.

“You are daydreaming, bro. He likes me the best!” Justin said with a smirk. 

Nathan was going t o retreat back when they both were cut off by Dominic’s next words. 

“You guys are so delusional and fighting for no reason. He likes me the best. I am his superhero.” Dominic said with a smirk. They both looked at him in shock. Their jaws dropped a s they looked at him with widened eyes. 

“What… What did you say? Superhero?” Nathan asked in disbelief.

“You talked to him?” Justin asked with the similar expression as Nathan.

“You got along with him?”

 “Since when do you like kids?” 

“You didn’t scare him, did you?” 

“I don’t believe you!”

They both started to banter, making Dominic smirk with triumph. He felt proud and somewhat

… satisfied. He liked this feeling. He liked the feeling of being Ace’s superhero. He liked the feeling of being one of the people whom Ace likes. How much he would have liked if he was his s…! 

“He is such a sweet child, isn’t he?” Justin sighed with a happy smile on his face.

 “There is no doubt about that. But such a pity he is just a mere rogue.” Dominic said in a cold tone, masking his emotions. Nathan and Justin frowned hearing him. They shared a look with each other before looking back at him.

“Does that change anything, Dominic? He is just two years old.” Nathan stated with a frown.

“You can’t blame him for that as well where he clearly doesn’t have any connections.” Justin added after him.

“Shh! The walls have ears too.” Dominic said in a cold tone. 

“And no, it’s not an act. I have decided to accept her as my Luna and mate and that’s final.” He added in the same tone.

“Bullshit! You are not going to do that! She is not capable of that. Also, it wasn’t in the plan! It wasn’t supposed to be like this.” Justin exclaimed in frustration.

“We cannot just use her as well. She doesn’t deserve that. Also, I like her and I think she is very capable of that title. Nothing and no one can change my decision.” He stated blankly. They both let out groans of frustration. 

“That’s okay. If you are feeling guilty, we can drop the plan. We won’t use her. We will find some other ways. You don’t have to accept her as Luna. It will be an injustice toward not only your real mate but also toward the pack. You can’t do that.” Nathan tried to explain. He didn’t like the idea of someone as arrogant as Stacey to be his Luna.

“I can do that. I am the alpha of the pack and you all are going to accept that. I don’t want to talk anymore on this topic. You both start the preparation.” He ordered, making them confused.

“Preparation? For what?” Justin asked in confusion.

“For the ceremony where she will step up as Luna.” Dominic said, making them frown.

“But it still has times. Two more weeks.” Nathan spoke up in confusion.

“No, it’s exactly after one week. So, start the preparation. I don’t want any mistakes there. Now go.” He dismissed them, in a tone which meant no argument.

“You are crazy! Do whatever you want.” Nathan snapped at him before getting up from his chair and leaving the room, without staying there for another second. He is lucky that he is Dominic’s best friend!

“You should think over this again.” Justin said in a low tone before turning around to leave as well,

“Justin, where is the rogue, Athena?”