All Chapters of Mated by Contract to the Alpha: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

Rebecca's POVI don't remember how I got to our bedroom, my vision blurred with unshed tears and hot rage pounding through my veins. But suddenly I was there, tearing through William's things with a primal fury I'd never experienced before—almost animal in its intensity.My hands trembled as they discovered a hidden compartment in his nightstand, revealing intimate photos of him and Olivia. Their bodies entangled in ways he'd never been with me, along with a platinum bracelet engraved with their initials wrapped in a symbol I recognized from werewolf mating rituals.My fingers found something else—a small velvet box. When I opened it, a diamond engagement ring sparkled back at me, far more extravagant than the one currently on my finger. Attached was a handwritten card that made my stomach twist into knots: [To my true love. Always yours, W.]I sank onto the edge of the bed, the ring pinched between my trembling fingers, staring at it in disbelief. Even amidst the devastation, a tiny,

Rebecca's POVThe Hermes Hotel was the most luxurious in the city—its marble and gold façade had only existed for me in glossy magazine spreads. My heart pounded against my ribs as Dominic slid a matte black card to access the penthouse suite. The manager personally escorted us up, never once asking for ID or registration information.In the elevator, we stood in charged silence. I could feel Dominic's gaze traveling over me—not just assessing, but devouring. My skin tingled where his eyes lingered, and I found myself unconsciously wetting my lips. When our eyes met in the mirrored wall, electricity crackled between us. I felt like prey being sized up by a predator, and strangely, that sensation sent a delicious shiver down my spine rather than fear.Inside the suite, I walked to the floor-to-ceiling windows, feeling dizzy as I gazed at the glittering city below. "From here, the whole city looks like it's yours." My voice trembled slightly.Behind me, I heard the soft rustle of fabric