Page 40 of The Alpha’s Forced Rejected Mate (Silverlight Valley Alphas #1)

Luna faced him, studying his expression. "What do you mean?"

"Strength. Kindness. Someone people would follow." He took her hand, his fingers tracing her palm. "Someone I could love."

Luna’s breath caught. "Dominic..."

"I love you, Luna," he said, his words flowing as though he could no longer contain them. "I've loved you long before I even understood what love was. Now that I've found you again—and knowing you're carrying our baby—I can't imagine a life without you next to me."

Luna moved closer, resting her forehead against his, and her voice trembled as she whispered, "I never stopped loving you. Even when I wanted to hate you, my heart just wouldn't let me."

"I want you to be my partner—not because of some mating bond or ceremony, but because we want this."

"Yes," she breathed, leaning in to close the distance.

Their lips met softly at first, but the kiss deepened. He held her, careful of her healing body, though the need that had been building between them for so long refused to stay hidden. Luna’s hands slid into his hair, gripping him like he might slip away.

“Take me home,” she said, her words brushing against his lips.

Dominic rose to his feet, picking her up.

Home. It’s ours now.

Dim candlelight lit up the bedroom while Dominic carried Luna inside. He had arranged everything earlier so the space was perfect—fresh sheets fitted on the bed, candles glowing all around, and the soft smell of jasmine filling the air.

He lowered Luna to her feet by the bed but kept a firm hold around her waist to steady her. "Are you sure you're feeling strong enough?" he asked, searching her face for any sign of doubt.

Luna didn’t answer at first, tugging at the edge of her dress and slipping it over her head.

"I’ve never felt stronger," she said, reaching toward him. "And I am ready for this."

Under her dress, she had on a plain black bra with matching panties. The dark fabric stood out against her light skin.

Dominic's breath caught as his eyes moved over her figure. She always left him speechless.

Moon above, she's amazing.

Dominic pulled off his shirt and let it land on the floor. Luna ran her fingers across his chest, tracing the lines of his muscles. She stopped where the scars marked his skin. Her touch carried a quiet kind of tenderness, almost soothing in its care.

"You're perfect," she whispered before kissing a rough scar near his heart. "My alpha."

My mate.

Dominic couldn't hold back anymore. He captured her lips with his, pulling her close as his hands trailed down her back. He unclasped her bra, letting it fall to join their scattered clothes. He guided her onto the bed, following her down until he hovered just above her.

"I need to see every part of you," he said, his voice thick with longing.

As he pulled her panties down her legs, Luna nodded and raised her hips. Her eyes were half-lidded as she looked appreciatively over his body as he undressed.

She called, "Come here," and extended her arms.

Careful to avoid crushing her, Dominic carefully shifted his weight onto his arm as he lowered himself to her.

He was sent into a frenzy at the sensation of her skin on his.

His hands probed her curves, every inch of her memorized—the smoothness of her tummy, the fullness of her breasts, the strength in her thighs as they parted for him.

He whispered, "You're perfect," against her neck and kissed her all the way down to her collarbone. "So perfect for me."

His mouth lowered as Luna arched under his touch, her fingers sinking into his shoulders. Luna's hands flew to his hair as she gasped when his mouth touched her inner thigh.

As he tasted her, Dominic met her eyes and looked up her body. With each touch, their bond became stronger as their connection was ignited by magic.

"Dominic," she groaned as he worked her with his tongue, causing her head to drop back. "Please, fuck me."

Dominic moved up to reclaim her mouth, pausing to lavish attention on her breasts before kissing his way back up her body. He wedged himself between her thighs, the taste of her still on his lips.

He steadily pushed into her, her tight pussy taking all of him as their bodies fully united, their eyes never leaving one another.

I belong here.

Luna put her legs around his waist and muttered, "You feel like home," matching his feelings.

Considering she was still recovering, Dominic chose a soft rhythm.

Luna, however, could not be sated. Her hands clamped down on his butt, pushing him forward, demanding more.

" You can be rougher, I won't break," she said. "Dominic, I want you. All of you."

Oh, you minx.

With each thrust, he responded to her desire by driving into her more forcefully and quickly. As their excitement intensified, the headboard pounded against the wall and the bed frame creaked beneath them.

Luna matched him move for move, lifting her body to meet his whenever he came down. She took everything he gave and demanded more, her nails scraping down his back, leaving marks that made his wolf howl with ecstasy.

Just as he was claiming her, she was also marking him.

Dominic growled as he felt his release nearing. "I want to hear you," he said. "Say you're mine, Luna."

"I'm yours," she gasped, her body tightening around him as her own climax approached. "Always yours, Dominic."

Magic buzzed in the air around them and seemed to react to Luna’s intense emotions.

The room brightened as the candles flamed higher and playful shadows moved across their bodies together.

Dominic could feel the energy building between them, forming a connection stronger than he ever thought it could be.

Luna arched her back off the bed as pleasure overtook her, crying out his name. Watching her pulse with desire and quake in her release sent Dominic spiraling. He thrust deep into her, his own climax surging through him like fire.

"I love you," he murmured, sinking down beside her and wrapping her in his embrace.

She tucked herself into his chest, her hand pressing over his pounding heart. "I love you too," she said. "More than I ever imagined I could."

They lay close, their breaths steadying, both refusing to move away from the bond that felt complete and natural. Dominic ran his fingers through her silver hair, noticing how the candlelight shimmered on each strand.

A wolf's howl echoed outside their window, soon followed by others, until the night air carried the full chorus of the pack. Dominic pressed a gentle smile against Luna's lips, understanding the meaning of the calls.

The pack rejoiced. Their alpha pair had reunited.

The Silverlight Valley was whole.