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Chapter 163: Paternity Test Results
Chapter 163: Paternity Test Results
(Aria’s POV)
“My brother said it in a fit of rage at the time…” I tried to dismiss James’s earlier words, my wolf whimpering softly within me as I recalled the painful memory.
The image of my broken brother, his mind shattered and his words confused, made my heart ache. Surely he hadn’t meant what he said about me not being his sister.
“I don’t think so,” Dominic chuckled softly, his powerful Alpha presence radiating concern as he studied my face with those piercing silver–gray eyes.
His tone was gentle but persistent, as if he could see something I couldn’t. “Besides, he just said it again…”
I felt a sense of bewilderment at his persistence, my pregnant wolf stirring uneasily beneath my skin. Why was he so focused on this particular detail?
Noticing my confusion, Dominic added gently, “What I mean is, you and your brother might not be biological siblings.”
“How is that possible?” I instinctively retorted, my voice rising slightly with disbelief.
My pregnant wolf stirred more forcefully now, agitated by the very suggestion. The idea seemed absurd, impossible even.
Dominic gently patted my back, his touch soothing as he seemed to prevent me from getting too agitated. “I’m just suspicious. Last time I went to your apartment, I saw your family photo. Your parents‘ faces resemble James a lot, but you look different…”
His words made me pause, but I shook my head firmly. “But… that doesn’t necessarily mean I’m not my parents‘ daughter.”
I still couldn’t accept the implication, my hand instinctively moving to my belly where our pup was growing. My father had died protecting me, and my mother Emily had doted on me immensely.
How could they not be my biological parents? The love they had shown me was real, genuine, undeniable.
“A DNA paternity test would clarify everything,” Dominic suggested calmly, his Alpha authority evident even in his gentle tone.
My heart tightened slightly at his words. “Paternity test…”
The phrase hung in the air between us, heavy with implications I wasn’t ready to face.
“Coincidentally, Silvercrest Hospital can perform it,” Dr. Marcus Thompson beside us said, looking at Dominic with his professional werewolf physician’s manner.
“Do you need me to arrange it for Luna Blackwood?” His voice was clinical, matter–of–fact, as if discussing a routine procedure.
Dominic looked at me, his silver–gray eyes gentle but searching. “Do you want to do it?”
thesitated, my wolf whimpering with uncertainty. Although I was certain I was my parents‘ biological
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daughter, since suspicion had been raised, it was better to confirm it.
It would put these doubts to rest once and for all. “Okay, I’ll do it.”
“Then, Luna Blackwood, please follow me. I’ll arrange the DNA paternity test for you now,” Dr. Thompson said with his usual professional courtesy.
His demeanor was reassuring, treating this as just another medical procedure rather than something that could shake the foundation of my identity.
Soon, I followed him to a sampling room at Silvercrest Hospital. The sterile corridors seemed longer than
usual, each step echoing with the weight of what we were about to discover.
After a short while, a werewolf nurse led me into the sterile space. Her scent was calm and professional,
immediately putting me at ease.
“Miss Summers, right?” she asked, checking her clipboard with practiced efficiency.
I quickly nodded, my throat suddenly dry. “That’s me.”
“I will now draw your blood. Please extend your right hand,” she instructed, her voice gentle but clinical.
The blood collection process was similar to a standard hospital blood test, requiring only a small tube of blood. My pregnant wolf was slightly anxious about the procedure, not liking the smell of antiseptic and medical equipment.
I felt the sharp prick of the needle and watched my dark red blood flow into the small vial. Such a tiny amount of blood, yet it held the power to change everything I thought I knew about myself.
After the blood draw, I pressed the cotton swab against the puncture site and stood up carefully. My pregnancy was nearly four months along now, and even simple movements required more thought.
“All right, Miss Summers, please wait outside,” the nurse said efficiently, labeling my sample with practiced
movements.
“How long will the test results take?” I asked, my wolf stirring restlessly with anticipation and anxiety.
“At least eight hours.” Her answer was matter–of–fact, but those eight hours seemed like an eternity.
“Okay, thank you.” After thanking her, I stood up and walked out slowly.
My abdomen was only slightly protruding, but my movements were already a bit sluggish as my wolf adjusted to carrying our pup. Each step felt weighted with significance.
Just as I opened the door to leave, the nurse’s phone suddenly rang. I paused, my enhanced werewolf hearing picking up the conversation.
“Hello, Alpha Reed…” When I heard the words ‘Alpha Reed,‘ I instinctively turned back.
My wolf’s enhanced hearing had caught Alexander’s name, and a chill ran down my spine. What could Alexander possibly want with the hospital?
But the door had already closed, cutting off any further conversation. I stood there for a moment, unease settling in my stomach like a stone.
“What’s wrong?” Seeing me emerge, Dominic, who had been talking to Dr. Thompson, quickly walked over with his commanding Alpha presence.
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His protective instincts were immediately evident as his cedar scent wrapped around me like a shield. “Are you uncomfortable anywhere?”
“No,” I shook my head, though my wolf was alert from hearing Alexander’s name.
I decided not to mention the phone call. It could have been about anything, and I didn’t want to worry Dominic
unnecessarily.
“Are you tired?” Dominic put his arm around my waist, his powerful Alpha scent soothing my pregnant wolf.
His touch was warm and reassuring, immediately calming my frayed nerves. “Let’s go back first then.”
“What about the report?” I asked, still processing the strange phone call and what it might mean.
“Dr. Thompson said they would notify us as soon as the results are out,” he assured me, his voice deep and
comforting.
Dominic initially wanted to escort me back to Moon Valley Residences to rest, but with his Shadow Security company matters still unresolved, he naturally couldn’t stay.
With a playful remark about my diligence at the herbal remedy company potentially allowing me to financially support him in the future, Dominic’s tone became affectionate.
His Alpha humor brought a blush to my face despite my wolf’s contentment. “You’re impossible,” I muttered,
but I was smiling.
I consciously decided to ignore the underlying meaning of his words, though my pregnant wolf hummed with
satisfaction at his teasing.
Upon returning to the herbal remedy company, I promptly entered my laboratory workspace and remained engrossed in my remedy preparations throughout the afternoon.
My wolf found comfort in the familiar scents of healing herbs, the routine helping to distract me from the waiting. The measured process of grinding, mixing, and brewing was meditative.
As closing time approached, I pushed open the lab door to find Dominic seated outside, waiting with his usual patient Alpha demeanor.
“Why are you here?” I inquired, surprised by his presence.
I hadn’t expected him to return so soon, especially with everything happening at his company.
Dominic rose with a light chuckle, his powerful presence immediately comforting as he naturally took my hand. “I finished my work on my side, so I thought I’d come wait for you and leave together.”
His fingers intertwined with mine, warm and reassuring. “Then wait for me, I need to go back to my office,” I said, my wolf pleased by his attentiveness.
“Together,” he replied, his Alpha protectiveness evident in the way he stayed close to my side.
“Oh, by the way…” I suddenly remembered, my pregnant wolf stirring with anxiety. “Have the A paternity test results come out yet?”
“Not yet…” Just as Dominic finished speaking, his phone vibrated in his pocket.
The timing was almost eerie, as if the universe was responding to my question. It was Dr. Thompson calling. “Hello, Alpha Dominic, Luna Blackwood’s paternity test report is out,” Dr. Thompson’s professional voice came
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through the phone.
My heart started racing, and I moved closer to Dominic, desperate to hear every word.
Dominic instinctively glanced at me, his silver–gray eyes searching my face for any sign of distress. “What are
the results?”
At his words, my heart leaped into my throat, my wolf whimpering anxiously within me. This was it. The
moment of truth.
“Miss Summers and Mr. James Summers have a kinship relationship…” Dr. Thompson reported carefully.
“They’re compatible?” Dominic’s brows furrowed deeply, his Alpha instincts clearly troubled.
Something in the doctor’s tone seemed to bother him. “Are you sure the result is not mistaken?”
There was a brief silence on the other end of the line, as if the werewolf doctor was carefully choosing his
words.
“Actually, in DNA paternity testing, the kinship identification between siblings is considered a challenging assessment because they inherit DNA from both parents…”
“I don’t need to hear all this nonsense. I just want to know if this result is accurate?” Dominic’s voice carried his Alpha authority, demanding clarity.
His impatience was unusual, making me wonder what he was thinking. “At least 80% accuracy,” Dr. Thompson.confirmed professionally.
Dominic pursed his lips, his brows still slightly furrowed, and his voice deepened with concern. “Alright, I understand. Thank you, Dr. Thompson.”
“You’re welcome, Alpha Dominic.”
Seeing Dominic hang up the phone, I reached out and hugged his arm, my wolf seeking comfort from his
strong Alpha presence.
“Alright, why are you still frowning? Didn’t I tell you I’m definitely my parents‘ biological daughter? James was just talking nonsense because he was confused from his mental trauma.”
However, Dominic remained deeply concerned, his powerful Alpha instincts still troubled as he reiterated, “I still feel this test result is incorrect…”
I looked at him, half–amused, half–exasperated, my pregnant wolf surprisingly calm. “The results are out, how
can it be wrong?”
“I trust my intuition,” he said, his Alpha/senses rarely failing him.
I dismissed his persistence as a biased reaction against my brother, my wolf whimpering softly. I embraced his arm and skillfully changed the subject.
“Forget about that, let’s go home. I’m hungry,” my pregnancy making me crave the venis
prepare.
e’d promised to
Dominic helplessly rubbed the top of my head, his touch gentle despite his Alpha strength. Just as he was about to speak, he heard rapid footsteps outside the door.
Hunter Hayes rushed in, his face etched with panic, his wolf’s distressed scent immediately noticeable.
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“Alpha Dominic…” His voice was breathless, urgent.
“What’s wrong? Why so jumpy?” Dominic frowned, his Alpha authority immediately sensing trouble.
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Seeing me look at Hunter with concern, he quickly put his arm around my shoulder and slipped his car keys into my hand, his protective instincts flaring.
“Aria, wait for me in the car. I need to brief Hunter on something.”
I looked at Dominic with a hint of worry, my pregnant wolf sensing the tension radiating from both men. “Did something happen?”
“Don’t worry, it’s nothing. This guy Hunter has been this jumpy more than once or twice,” he assured me, though his Alpha scent betrayed his concern.
I pursed my lips, considering the secretive and sensitive nature of his Shadow Pack business, and eventually nodded. “Then I’ll wait for you in the car.”
