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Chapter 150
At my call, Roman entered, his steps measured and professional.
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He handed me the leather portfolio with a slight bow before retreating to stand by the wall. I opened it and extracted a document bound with
silver thread.
“This is a Moon Oath,” I explained, placing it on the coffee table betweens. “A blood contract, written in my own blood and signed with my
Alpha signature p>
Eileen looked at it skeptically, making no move to touch it.
“In this document,” I continued, “I pledge myself to Tori completely. I swear on my Alpha bloodline and the honor of the Grayson pack to love,
protect, and cherish her for all my days p>
I met Eileen’s eyes unflinchingly. “And should I ever break this oath, should I ever cause her harm or heartbreak, the magic of the Moon Oath will trigger immediate consequences. I will suffer a physical backlash that will strip me of my Alpha status and abilities, rendering me essentially powerless p>
* Additionally, everything I own-my properties, my businesses, my personal fortune-will transfer to Tori immediately and irrevocably. I would become nothing while she would gain everything p>
Eileen’s hands trembled slightly as she finally reached for the document. She read through it carefully, her expression shifting from skepticism to disbelief.
“This is… unprecedented,” she murmured.
After a long pause, she looked up at me, eyes narrowing. “But why her? Why my Tori specifically? I understand fated mates are rare, but after centuries of evolution, our kind has moved beyond such biological imperatives. Especially Alphas like you-you have options, choices that
others don’t have p>
I held her gaze steadily, appreciating her directness.
“With all respect, Mrs. Eileen, who I love and choose as my mate is my desion alone. Fated mate or not, Tori is who I want.
I leaned forward slightly. “If you’ll accept this oath as proof of my intentions, I ask that you stop making Tori feel torn between us. You are
extremely important to her, and watching her struggle with your disapproval is painful for both of us. I don’t want her forced to choose
between the two people she cares about most p>
Eileen studied me for what felt like minutes, her face a complex mixture of wariness, resignation, and perhaps the faintest hint of respect.
Finally, her shoulders relaxed slightly.
“You’re persistent, I’ll give you that,” she said, folding the document. “And his…” she tapped the oath, “is not something I expected. I won’t pretend I’m completely convinced, but I won’t stand in your way either p>
“Thank you,” I said, genuine gratitude in my voice. “In that case, would you mind if I went upstairs to speak with Tori p>
Eileen closed her eyes and turned her face away, offering neither permission nor refusal.
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I recognized the silent acquiescence for what it was and stood, making my way toward the stairs. I’d only taken two steps when her voice
stopped me.
“Don’t stay too long, she said, eyes still closed. “It’s getting late p>
“I won’t, I promised, continuing on my path.
I climbed the stairs quietly, following Tori’s scent to a door at the end of the hall.
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As I approached, I noticed it was cracked open, and through the narrow gp I could see Tori crouched down, her silver eyes peering anxiously
through the stair railing toward the living room below.
She was so focused on trying to overhear our conversation that she didn’t notice my presence until I was right in front of her door.
When she finally looked up and saw me, relief washed over her face. She quickly straightened, a blush coloring her cheeks at being caught
eavesdropping.
“Were you that worried about me?” I asked, unable to keep the amusement from my voice despite the seriousness of the situation.
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“Afraid your grandmother might have me for dinner instead of just conversation p>
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