The Pregnant Luna Mated to Ex’s Best Friend (Aria) novel Chapter 56

Chapter 56: Exposed!

Chapter 56: Exposed!

(Aria’s POV)

The morning sun streamed through the windows of the Blackwood family compound as Dominic and I descended the grand

staircase. My cheeks still burned from our encounter upstairs and the lingering embarrassment of my dream. I tried to focus on anything else but the powerful Alpha walking beside me.

As we entered the dining room, Eleanor Blackwood’s silver–gray eyes–so much like Dominic’s–lit up at the sight of us. The knowing smile on her face made my stomach flip.

“Good morning, dears,” she called cheerfully. “Did you sleep well?”

Victoria, sitting at the table with her husband Marcus, didn’t bother hiding her smirk. “I hope the accommodations were…

comfortable?”

The emphasis on that last word made my face burn hotter. They knew. They all knew about the moonberry wine in last night’s

soup and exactly what effect it would have had on Dominic.

“Perfectly adequate,” Dominic answered smoothly, pulling out a chair for me. His hand brushed my back, sending a jolt of

electricity through my body that made my wolf stir beneath my skin.

“Aria, come sit by me,” Eleanor patted the space beside her. “I have something for you.”

I glanced uncertainly at Dominic, who nodded encouragingly. As I settled beside the Blackwood matriarch, she reached for an

ornate wooden box on the side table.

“I want you to have this,” she said, opening the box to reveal a stunning silver moonstone bracelet. The delicate band shimmered

with an inner light that seemed almost magical.

“Oh, I couldn’t possibly-“I started, but she was already clasping it around my wrist.

“Nonsense. This was a gift from my mate, Dominic’s grandfather. It’s been passed down for generations to the mates of

Alpha line,” Eleanor explained, her weathered fingers surprisingly gentle as she secured the clasp. “It belongs to you now.”

Guilt pierced my heart. I wasn’t really Dominic’s intended mate. This was all a charade, a temporary arrangement to

Dominic avoid his grandmother’s matchmaking efforts. I didn’t deserve such a precious family heirloom.

“Thank you, but I really shouldn’t-” I tried again.

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“It looks perfect on you,” Dominic interrupted, his deep voice carrying a note of finality that silenced my protests. His silver–gray

eyes caught mine, communicating a silent message: Just accept it.

The moonstone gleamed against my skin, its weight comforting yet somehow binding. I wondered if Dominic realized what this gift symbolized–his grandmother formally acknowledging me as his future Luna.

The conversation shifted to pleasant morning topics. I relaxed slightly, answering Eleanor’s questions about my herbal

knowledge while Dominic discussed pack security matters with his uncle. The breakfast was delicious, especially the

moon–berries that appealed to my pregnant wolf’s cravings.

Suddenly, the peaceful atmosphere was disrupted by noisy chatter at the entrance. I looked up instinctively, my fork pausing

halfway to my mouth.

“Alpha Blackwood’s grandmother, if you see who’s here, you’ll definitely be happy!” Eva’s voice rang out before she appeared in

the doorway.

She walked in with exaggerated grace, her high heels making crisp sounds against the floor tiles. Every movement screamed of

practiced elegance, the hallmark of an elite pack family upbringing.

“Grandmother, look who’s here?” Eva’s excitement seemed forced, her eyes darting between Eleanor and Dominic.

Behind her walked a stunningly beautiful she–wolf with perfect blonde hair and striking blue eyes. Her designer clothes and

immaculate appearance spoke of wealth and status equal to the Blackwoods.

“Eleanor, I’m here to see you…” The newcomer smiled warmly, placing an exquisite gift box on the table. “This is a specialty I

Vanessa looked genuinely surprised now. She clearly hadn’t expected Eleanor to remain so calm after her dramatic revelation about my identity. Anxiety flickered across her perfect features.

“Eleanor, I heard from Eva that this Aria is the intended mate brought back by Dominic. She…” Vanessa’s voice trailed off, her tone dripping with artificial concern. “Could there be any misunderstanding?”

“Yes!” Eva nodded eagerly beside her. “Dominic might have been deceived!”

“Eva!” Victoria’s sharp voice cut through the room like a whip c***k. She marched across the floor in quick strides, grabbed her daughter firmly by the ear, and pulled. “You little she–wolf, what are you doing in front of your grandmother?”

I couldn’t help but stare in astonishment. Dominic had mentioned his aunts were former Enforcer wolves in their youth, but seeing the elegant Victoria transform into this fierce disciplinarian was startling.

“Oh, Mother, what are you doing…” Eva whimpered, quickly grabbing her mother’s wrist. “It hurts, let go.”

“It hurts so much!” Victoria mocked, glaring fiercely. Then, she turned to Dominic with an apologetic expression. “Dominic, Eva is spoiled by me, don’t bother with her…”

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“She’s nineteen years old, she’s not a pup anymore.” Dominic’s voice was cold as ice, his eyes sharp as knives. “She’s so stupid

that she’s being used like a tool. It seems that grandmother has taught her in vain!”

Eva’s face paled visibly. Despite her schemes, she wasn’t entirely stupid. She clearly realized she had been used by Vanessa,

who had promised to be the one to expose me but instead had manipulated Eva into doing the dirty work.

“I… I’m just afraid that you, Dominic, will be deceived!” Eva protested desperately. “Besides, this she–wolf who’s severing her mate

bond is not worthy of you at all! With your Alpha status, you can find any kind of she–wolf. Why did you bring back one who’s

severing her mate bond?”

Her words stung despite their predictability. I was used to being considered unworthy – first as Alexander’s Luna due to my

modest bloodline, and now as a potential mate for the even more powerful Dominic.

Dominic’s response, however, shocked everyone in the room, including me.

“I’m happy with it!” he declared firmly.