Chapter 6

Nathaniel's phone call awakened Isabella.

She sleepily answered and heard Nathaniel anxiously asking her which room she was in. Her eyes widened when she realized she was still inside Dominic's room.

"Damn it!" Isabella cursed. She forgot the guest room is across from Dominic's room.

What should she do? Well, does it matter? That man slept with his stepmother!

Isabella told Nathaniel the truth and didn’t even put on proper clothes. When she looks around, she doesn’t see Dominic anywhere.

Wait, did he leave without saying anything? What about her suggestion? Does he agree to make her his Luna or not?

Hearing the footsteps on the other end of the phone made her realize Nathaniel was on his way.

“Isabella, what the fuck are you doing here?! Are you insane?"

Isabella froze when Nathaniel yelled at her. She pretended not to see him as she got up from the bed, putting on the robe that was on the bedside table.

She looked at the window—expressionless.

This man is delusional if he thinks he still has any say in what she does.

“Are you suddenly becoming deaf or what?! I’m fucking talking to you!" Nathaniel forcefully grabbed his arm before looking at the marks around her neck. He let go of her, looked around the room, and realized what she had done. “Y-You... slept with my uncle?!"

Isabella smiled. It’s a good thing that he realized it immediately.

She nodded proudly. “Yes, and he was amazing in bed. I had the best night of my life. Unlike someone I know.”

Nathaniel was about to raise his hand against me, but he stopped midway and just let it go.

W-What’s wrong? Why... didn’t he go through with it?

“That’s not important. Get yourself ready. We have to be somewhere together. Put something decent.”

Who does this man think he is?! Didn’t he get the memo? She doesn’t want to be with him!

Everything is so frustrating. Why can’t she have her freedom, and everyone would be happy? This man doesn’t want to be with her.

“Don’t give me that look. We both know that we can’t do anything about our engagement. Just let it go and do what I ask you to do.” Nathaniel was about to leave when he turned back and faced her. “And don’t embarrass me in front of everyone today. And keep your hickeys hidden. What a slut.

Isabella gasped at the fact that this man just called her a slut. If she's a slutt, what does that make him? He slept with an older woman! At least Dominic looks like the same age as her!

Her face turned red from anger as she looked for something to wear. She doesn’t want to leave with nothing underneath, especially when they went to see his acquaintance. But Nathaniel didn't even give her anytime to look decent; he directly pulled her downstairs.

Isabella only covered her body with a trench coat lying around the sofa. Fortunately, the restaurant they were going to was not far away. Nathaniel didn’t notice that she was wearing her torn dress under this coat.

When they arrived, the private room in the restaurant was already full. Isabella looked at the scene, stunned—not knowing what to say. This is dangerous... way too dangerous. What if these degenerates notice that she's not wearing any decent clothes?

She felt like she was being stared at by hungry wolves. She didn’t even get to cover her hickeys adequately.

Isabella squeezed out a minimal sentence from between her teeth. "Why are there so many people? I don’t even know who these people are!" she asked Nathaniel.

"Don't worry, they are all Uncle Dominic's colleagues." Nathaniel smiled and explained. "They're here to congratulate him for being the alpha. And we are here to celebrate my misery."

She wanted to cry but had no tears flow from her eyes anymore. It is awkward for her to stand next to Nathaniel, knowing she's not wearing any decent clothing under this coat. And being stared at by a table of unfamiliar men smiling at her added more to the awkwardness.

“Ah, look who just came. Nathaniel and Isabella are here. Come and sit. We've been waiting for you." Isabella knew this person! His name was Jasper, and he was Nathaniel's friend from another pack. He was supposed to work with Nathaniel after he became alpha, but things have changed. Now he works for Dominic, she guesses?

Jasper led them to their seats, and when Isabella looked around, her gaze paused momentarily when it met a pair of cold, dark eyes... Dominic.

Dominic seems shocked to see her in such attire, but his expression disappears. He raised an eyebrow when he saw her and looked away without saying anything.

Is that how he is going to act in front of everyone? And he didn’t even tell her his decision. Will he make her his Luna or not?

"Sorry for keeping you waiting; we had some delays," Nathaniel apologized to everyone. "I'll drink three cups of gin and tonic as punishment later."

Everyone laughed and said it was fine.

Jasper pulled out a chair for Isabella and glanced at her legs. "Are you cold? Do you want me to get you a blanket?" he asked casually.

Isabella waved her hand. "No need, thank you."

Sensing a strange look, she glanced at Dominic. He was holding a teacup, and his gaze had just moved away from between her legs. Their eyes met, and he seems surprised. He casually sipped tea before glaring at Jasper for staring at her legs.

"So now you’re jealous when another man looks at me?! I can’t believe this," she ranted more to herself.

Others may not notice, but Dominic wouldn't miss the fact that she was wearing his coat that was left on the sofa. Isabella felt embarrassed. After sitting down, she realized that Dominic was sitting on her right.

Was it on purpose? Does Jasper know she was with Dominic the whole night?

Isabella could smell his clean male scent, mixed with the familiar scent of the cigars she smoked earlier. The familiar smell quickly brought back memories inappropriate for the occasion.

Jasper poured wine for Nathaniel. "Did you two have a sweet time together before coming here?" he joked, laughing slightly.

"Stop talking nonsense." There was an apparent anger in Nathaniel's eyes. "We were delayed because the lady had to get ready. Isabella was a little drunk from yesterday’s banquet, and it was hard to wake her up after she was drunk.”

"Is that so?" Jasper replied with skepticism. "Both of you look like you've been through afterce battle, especially Isabella. It seems like she can't even walk properly."

Nathaniel turned to look at her and only then noticed her legs.

Isabella tightly gathered the hem of her coat and smiled. "Oh, I was just..."

Nathaniel immediately grabbed her hand. Was that a warning?

They both heard someone clearing his throat.

"The uncle and nephew are quite interesting. One seems to be trying to put on a brave face, and the other seems to hate everything." Clearly, the first half of the sentence was describing Nathaniel while the second half was undoubtedly teasing Dominic.

Because of this remark, everyone's gaze focused on his face, but Dominic just calmly poured tea and drank it.

Nathaniel laughed and glanced at Dominic. "I only knew the existence of my uncle yesterday. I never thought he would have the audacity to bring a woman on the first day he became an alpha. I’m not sure if that’s how one’s supposed to act when in power.”

Jasper laughed. It’s interesting how Nathaniel is casually asking for death. Isabella, so I want to see how this goes. Will Dominic cut off his head or stab his heart?

"Hey, Dominic, your nephew doesn't know you well. You should tell him quickly your collection of women is taller than Mount Everest," another man added.

Dominic nonchalantly replied through the gap between his teacups. “Who I’m sleeping with is none of your concerns. Why don’t you all shove the food into your mouth? It’s getting pretty annoying now."

Isabella pursed her lips and held back her laughter. The feeling of awkwardness and unease eased a bit.

"So, who’s the lucky woman you screwed yesterday, Dominic?" Another man spoke again. "I heard a woman in his room last night. She was so loud that I thought I was having a wet dream. It started around nine in the evening and went on the whole night. It tortured me! I couldn’t even sleep!"

Was she that loud? Geez—does that mean everyone who was near them heard her screaming in pleasure?Isabella hides the amusement she has on her face.

They can't blame her. Dominic is really good in bed. Thinking about what they did last night, making her pussycat wet now.