Chapter 177 The Imposte
Chapter 177: The Imposter Exposed
Chapter 177: The Imposter Exposed
(Aria’s POV)
After Mrs. Caroline Lewis and Lily Lewis left the hospital room, the tension in the air slowly began to dissipate. Dominic turned his attention back to me, his silver–gray eyes immediately softening with concern.
“How are you feeling?” he asked gently, his powerful Alpha presence wrapping around me like a protective shield. “The doctor said you need to remain in bed due to the threatened miscarriage.”
I shifted uncomfortably against the hospital pillows, my hand instinctively moving to my belly where our pup was growing. “I’m worried, Dominic,” I admitted quietly.
“About what?” His brow furrowed with concern as he moved closer to my bedside.
“What if we’re wrong about Lily?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. “What if she really is Dr. Lewis’s sister who has been missing for years? We might have just offended the real Lewis family.”
My pregnant wolf whimpered anxiously within me. The thought of causing more pain to Mrs. Lewis, who had already suffered so much, made my heart ache.
Dominic’s expression grew confident, his Alpha authority radiating absolute certainty. “We’re not wrong Aria.
That girl is an imposter.”
“But how can you be so sure?” I pressed, studying his face for any sign of doubt.
“My instincts have never failed me,” he replied matter–of–factly, his cedar scent wrapping around me reassuringly. “And I’ve already had my people investigate her background through Shadow Pack networks.”
“What did you find?” I asked, my curiosity piqued despite my exhaustion.
“Nothing obviously suspicious on the surface,” Dominic admitted, his jaw tightening slightly. “But there are
inconsistencies. Small details that don’t add up/
He leaned back in his chair, his powerful framé relaxed but alert. “The truth will eventually come out, and
when it does, the imposter will be exposed.”
“I hope you’re right,” I said softly, though doubt still gnawed at me.
Dominic’s lips curved into a knowing smile. “I’ll make you a bet. When the DNA results come back, they’ll
prove she’s not Dr. Lewis’s sister.”
I immediately shook my head, remembering my previous losses to his uncanny intuition. “Absolutely not. I’m
not betting against your instincts anymore.”
“Smart choice,” he chuckled, his eyes twinkling with amusement.
Rather than continue this conversation, I closed my eyes and turned away from him. “I need to rest. The doctor said sleep is important for the pup.”
“Of course,” Dominic said gently, his voice becoming soothing. “Sleep, my love. I’ll be right here.”
My pregnant wolf gradually settled as I drifted off to sleep, seeking the rest my body desperately needed after the day’s traumatic events.
Chapter 177. The Imposte
When I stirred awake, the first thing I noticed was how peaceful the hospital room had become. The harsh fluorescent lights had been dimmed, and the only sound was the quiet hum of medical equipment.
I turned my head to find Dominic asleep on the uncomfortable hospital sofa, his usually commanding Alpha features softened in slumber. His dark hair had fallen across his forehead, and his powerful frame looked strangely vulnerable in the cramped space.
His silver–gray eyes were closed, thick lashes casting shadows on his cheeks. Even in sleep, his protective instincts remained one hand rested on his phone, ready to respond to any emergency.
I found myself studying his face, memorizing every detail. This was the man who had rushed to save me, who had protected me from Lily’s attack, who was willing to challenge an entire family to defend me and our pup.
A soft knock on the door interrupted my quiet observation. Dr. Nathan Lewis entered, his professional demeanor barely masking his obvious anxiety.
“I hope I’m not disturbing you,” he said quietly, his brown eyes darting between me and Dominic’s sleeping
form.
“Not at all,” I replied, my voice still hoarse from sleep. “How are you doing?”
“I’ve been better,” he admitted, running a hand through his prematurely silver hair. “The DNA test results aren’t back yet from the werewolf medical laboratory.”
At the sound of voices, Dominic’s eyes snapped open instantly, his Alpha reflexes immediat up, his powerful presence filling the room even in his just–awakened state.
alert. He sat
“Nathan,” he said, his voice carrying that characteristic confidence. “Let me guess – you’re hoping the results
will prove she’s fake?”
Dr. Lewis’s face flushed slightly. “I… yes, actually. Is that terrible of me?”
“Not at all,” Dominic replied, stretching his arms. “It means your instincts are finally working.”
“But if she is an imposter,” Dr. Lewis continued, his voice growing troubled, “then where is my real sister? Someone took her place, and the question of what happened to the real daughter…”
His voice trailed off, the implications too horrible to voice. The haunted expression in his eyes revealed his deepest fears.
“We’ll find her,” Dominic said firmly. “Once we expose the fake, she’ll lead us to the real Lewis daughter.”
Just then, Dr. Lewis’s mobile phone rang shrilly in the quiet room. He answered quickly, his professional
manner evident.
“Dr. Lewis speaking… Yes, I’ve been waiting for these results… I see… Thank you.”
As he listened, his expression grew increasingly dark. His wolf’s scent shifted, carrying notes of anger and
vindication.
Dominic watched him intently, his Alpha instincts reading every micro–expression. “The results are in, aren’t
they?”
Dr. Lewis hung up the phone, his face a mask of grim satisfaction. “You were right, Dominic. The DNA test confirms it – Lily is not my sister.”
Chapter 177: The Impaste.
“I told you so,” Dominic said with characteristic Alpha confidence, though there was no mockery in his tone. “My instincts never lie.”
Suddenly, the hospital room door burst open with explosive force. Alison Lewis rushed in, her face flushed with exertion and her wolf’s scent heavy with agitation.
“Brother!” she exclaimed breathlessly. “The test results – they’re back!”
“We know,” Dr. Lewis said grimly. “I just received the call.”
“That… that creature!” Alison sputtered, her hands clenched into fists. “She’s been lying to us this entire time!”
Her wolf’s anger was palpable, filling the room with aggressive pheromones. “I slapped her when I found out. I couldn’t help myself.”
“Alison!” Dr. Lewis exclaimed, his professional composure cracking. “What did you do?”
“She deserved it,” Alison replied defiantly. “After everything she put our family through, after what she did to
Mother…”
“Where is she now?” Dominic asked, his Alpha authority cutting through the siblings‘ argument.
“I left her in the hospital chapel to repent,” Alison said, her voice dripping with disgust. “Mother is in the rest room recovering from the shock.”
Dr. Lewis’s face went pale. “You left Mother alone? After this traumatic revelation?”
“She needed a moment to process everything,” Alison defended herself, though her confid
“Her mental state is fragile!” Dr. Lewis snapped, his professional instincts and filial duty
else. “She can’t handle this kind of stress alone!”
was wavering.
ing everything
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