The Pregnant Luna Mated to Ex’s Best Friend (Aria) novel Chapter 71

* Chapter 71. A Clever Sche.

Chapter 71: A Clever Scheme

Chapter 71: A Clever Scheme

(Aria’s POV)

“What did you say to Alexander?” I asked again as we walked away from the confrontation.

Dominic glanced down at me, his sil

His lips curved into a playful smile.

eyes glinting with mischief in the dim light of the hotel corridor.

“I told him that I’ve been madly in love with you since the first time I saw you at the Territorial Gathering three

years ago.”

I nearly stumbled in my heels, my heart skipping a beat. “You what?”

His deep chuckle resonated through me as he steadied me with a hand on my elbow. “Your face is priceless right now.”

“That’s not funny,” I muttered, feeling my cheeks flush with warmth.

“I’m joking, of course,” Dominic said, his expression becoming more serious. “I told him about our suspicions regarding his mother’s poisoning.”

I stopped walking. “You told him about Elizabeth? Just like that?”

“He needed to know,” Dominic replied simply. “His mother’s life could be at stake.”

“But will he believe you?” I worried my lower lip between my teeth. “Alexander trusts Claire implicitly.”

Dominic’s expression hardened slightly. “He might not believe me immediately, but I planted the seed of doubt. That’s enough for now.”

His confidence was reassuring, but I couldn’t help feeling anxious. “And what if he confronts Claire about it? She’ll know we suspect her.”

“Let her know,” Dominic said, his voice low and dangerous. “Fear makes people careless.”

Looking at his determined expression, I was suddenly very glad to have Dominic on my side.

“Thank you,” I said quietly as we reached his car.

He opened the passenger door for me. “For what?”

“For caring about Elizabeth,” I answered honestly. “She was always kind to me.”

His silver–gray eyes softened. “Get in. Let’s get you home.”

The drive back to Moon Valley Residences was quiet, both of us lost in our own thoughts about the night’s revelations.

–

The next morning, I was awakened by a gentle knock on my door. Still drowsy, I checked the time – 7:30 A….. Who would be visiting so early?

I wrapped myself in a robe and padded to the door, checking through the peephole.

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Chapter 71. A Clever Scho

Dominic stood in the hallway, looking unfairly alert and handsome for this early hour.

“Good morning,” he said when I opened the door, holding up a small basket covered with a cloth. I thought you might be hungry.”

The delicious aroma wafting from the basket made my stomach growl in response.

“Did you cook again?” I asked, stepping aside to let him in.

“I made lamb soup and scallion pancakes,” he replied, heading straight for my small dining table. “Traditional breakfast. Good for pregnancy.”

The casual way he mentioned my condition still surprised me. Most wolves would avoid discussing pregnancy with an unmated she–wolf, but Dominic seemed completely confortable with it.

“You didn’t have to,” I said, though I was secretly touched by his thoughtfulness.

He began unpacking the food, arranging it on my table. “I know. I wanted to.”

The soup was rich and savory, with tender chunks of lamb and medicinal herbs that I recognized were specifically beneficial for pregnant wolves. The scallion pancakes were perfectly crisp on the outside and

“This is amazing,” I admitted between bites. “Where did you learn to cook like this?”

As we got closer, I could make out their slogans: “Respect Luna Claire!” “Homewrecker Out!” “No Place for Immoral Herbalists!”

“Alexander wouldn’t…” I began, then stopped. Would he?

He tapped the screen a few times, then handed it to me. It was open to Claire’s social media profile, where she had posted earlier that morning:

“Thank you to all my supporters for your kindness during this difficult time. Despite my ongoing struggle with morning sickness, I’m trying to stay positive. It breaks my heart to see how quickly someone can forget years of friendship and turn their back on pack values. Some wolves will do anything for attention, even steal another wolf’s happiness. But I choose to focus on the blessing growing inside me and the bright future ahead with my true mate. #StayingStrong #PackLoyalty #TrueLove”

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