SAMANTHA'S POV It's been weeks since I last spoke to or saw Manuel. He's been so preoccupied with finding Jonathan that all his thoughts has been consumed with finding him. My tasks had ended as well as it could be with Manuel being restrained for punching an elder in the face for badmouthing me. I appreciate what he had done but at the same time it had fueled the rumours that said that I had snatched him away from Maeve and I got eveything I wanted easily because I had succeeded in seducing their Alpha. It hurt to see the way everyone began to stigmatizing me and Manuel had not cared about it that much. A knock on the door brought me put of my reverie as I raced for the door passed Manuel who was clearly engrossed with the phone call he and Micheal were making. It was strange. There was no-one at the door.Searching the hallways all I had found was a box duct-taped poorly.It had scratch marks on its body with no return adddress. I hesitated
MANUEL'S POVThe work that was put in to search for Jonathan was finally paying off.Little by little we were already peeling back the hidden layers of the puzzle inch by inch.We had figured out who sent the mail with a dead bird and the note.So far we had been unsuccessful in breaking the code for the letter.None of us knew what it mean or what the scribbled words meant.But slowly according to the information Rdyer had gotten on his trip to find out about the resurrected Jonathan.What he sound was indeed shocking."Here we were thinking he was orphan but he had had a family.He had just chosen to run away.And none of us knows why?"Rdyer commented as we were standing around his dinning table checking out all the information er had gathered concerning this case along with their connections to each of them.I frowned in confusion."What do you mean?he ran away"I turned to him."Sorry I didnt add that to the story.I fint think it was relevant to the information.We were just lookin
SAMANTHA'S POV As soon as I rang the doorbell to her house,I knew that my inner voice screaming ata me to leave was probably right but before I could turn around to leave I was caught by Maeve who pulled open the door abruptly startling me."You're here.Come right now.And make yourself at home.I'llbring him out in a jiffy."She ssid excitedly and she ran into the room.A few minutes later she was out of the room holding the baby so carelessly on her arm almost like she was carrying a bag of stinky poo."Here"she said as she handed me the baby and wrinkling her nose in disgust."I don't know what's wrong with her.One minute he's calm docile and other times...well let's just say he's a nightmare on those days."she explained. "Am so glad you're here to help out.I just need to get out real quick to get something"she stated."Of course.But..."I paused midway as the recognition hit. "...you haven't coughed once since I arrived here"I said cautching her red handed.Her eyes widene
MANUEL'S POVI knew something was amiss the moment it took so long for her to open the door.I knew that Samantha had sent the kids over to Rick's so he could watch them.He had phoned me earlier if I much preferred he bring them back himself or they wait for us to come pick them up."Just...bring them home.I honestly have no idea how long it would take for us to be back.Judging by the long wait,I think we'll be late"I said into the reciever."is something wrong?Is Samantha okay?Don't tell me there is something happening again."he asked with concern sipping through the phone. I smiled sadly at the thought of how lucky Samantha was to have Rick at her side."No there's nothing wrong.We'rejust dealing with something.There'snothing to be worried about.We can fix this"I said reassuredly as best as I could."Okay.Then I'll bring the kids home before its their bedtime.How does that sound?"He asked."Sounds good"I responded clearing my throat.After that all I thought about was Samantha
SAMANTHA'S POV"Manuel"I moaned biting down on my lips as the pleasure built up with sweat bedding our flesh.The heat masked the the windows of the car in a fiery steam."Manuel more!"I cried as he thrust even deeper into me.I felt my leg cramp up at the enclosed space but I didn't care.My only concern was to give and be taken.We had moved to the back seat of the car."Manuel"I moaned as he trailed kisses down my nape.His intend clear as day as his hands skid lower and lower until they were nestled inbetween my thighs with him on top of me."You're so wet and ready for me"He whispered against my lips as he slid one finger ponderously inside of me.My French clenched as he filled me.I moved in accordance to the movement of his fingers.Slowly he slipped a second in sinking deeper into me."Manuel"I sighed in ecstasy as his fingers fingers replaced with his tongue.He moved with precision as his tongue ran through my clit reveling in my juices.I whimpered in sweet delight as his t
MANUEL'S POV "Samanatha what the hell is your problem?Its been two weeks now!"I cried in fustration walking alongside her to the kitchen where she whipped out pots and pans and got to work to make dinner."You called her name,Manuel "She said in disbelief."Whose name?"I asked completely blindsided. "You called out for a woman named Ivy.Who the hell is Ivy?"She responded spinning round to face me with a sad smile."Samantha I can explain.Ivy was ..."I stammered. "..was what?"She snapped. I gave her a sad smile."She was my big sister who died when we were little."I responded.Her ffreon washed away replaced by guilt."Am so sorry Manuel.I didnt know.I'm so sorry.Please forgive me."She apologised walking around the counter to hug me."I'm so sorry for not telling you who she was earlier on.We just never talked about her that much.I guess after yesterday,everything came dredging back up last night"I told her."Am so sorry for doubting you and getting angry at you."She ap
SAMANTHA'S POVAll this talk about the past dredged up memories I never wanted to remember.The memories of my foster parents and how they kista have found me.I had never heard the story of how I was born or how they has found me.And with the tale of Manuel's parents,I felt the need to go out in search of mine.But I wanted to be less obvious to Manuela and since I couldn't ask Micheal because he would eventually tell Manuel and as much as I loved Micheal and I knew that he was an integral apart of my family,I couldn't risk getting anyone's Hope's up.I just wanted to find them and if they really did abandoned me,then I would be able to look them in the eye and show them the proud woman and mother that I had become.I had to employ the help of Rick who was still taking care of Miriam and his unborn child that they were so excited about."Am sorry Rick for dragging you into this.I just didn't know who else to call.You're the only one I knew I could count on to keep this a secret from M
MANUEL'S POVThe ceremony had been planned months beforehand it was hard to turn it down especially at a crucial moment like this.Where Rdyer,Micheal and I were busy breaking our backs trying to solve Jonathan's resurrection case and we were close I could feel it but taking a break form it for one day couldn't hurt.My eyes searched around the openly decorated scenery.The fire that burned foem the stacks of firewood were the main attraction beside laid the stage that would be utilized for the coronation.My eyes roamed around the party searching for Samantha. She had requested that I get her first that she had something to do with Rick before she could come for the coronation.I had reluctantly agreed.But that didn't keep the jealous part of me from roaring its head.What was so important that she had to put before coming with me?I sounded ridiculous but I couldn't help it.I was terribly annoyed at the prospect of Samantha choosing to spend time with Rick over spending time in my c
EPILOGUEOn the 24th of August,my beautiful daughter Ava was born.At the right time too."she's so lovely"Martha,my new mother said as tears welled up in her eyes."Isn't she?"Manuel said softly as he stretched out his hands to envelope the beautiful tiny creature in his hands."Daddy let me see,let me see!"Nova chirped jumping up and down just to get a good look of her baby sister."Yes!I finally have a sister.Thank you mummy!"she said excitedly.I laughed.Manuel planted a soft kiss on my forehead."You did great Samantha thank you for eveything.Thank you for coming into my life."He said softly settling in the chair beside my bed with the baby in his arms."She's so tiny dad"Dax said in disbelief.I laughed. "Yes she is darling."He responded."Its amazing. Were we really this tiny too when we were little?"Finn added. My heart filled with joy looking at my family. Martha stood at Manuel's side with the baby in her arms and a warm smile on her face.While my kids surro
SAMANTHA POVMy mind trailed back to all the seasons in our lives that seemed difficult that we never imagined we would scale through but we did.And I was eternally grateful to having the fate to meet Manuel in my life.He was indeed a blessing in my life.We had fought multiple times.***FLASHBACK***"There is no way that I will have a relationship in secret and I will never stand here and watch as other men sniff after what's mine"He told me grimly ."I'm not an object!"I shouted.He arched a brow at me."No matter what you do now,you can't take it back.You're mine"he stated matter of factly."You're not saying that you love me but that I need to stay with you forever "I said."You're mated to me now.No man would be foolish enough to come close to you not when you belong to me now."he said,pulling on his pants.I opened my mouth to speak but we were interrupted by the soft knock on the door."Mommy!"Nova's voice called out.I wrapped my robe tighter around my body.Walking
MANUEL'S POV We had come a long way.There was a lot of past behind us.I recalled all the moments I feared we wouldn't make it last. ***FLASHBACK*** How long will you keep up this act?"I asked. "Am sorry,what act?"She asked feigning innocence. I groaned in frustration. "You do not know what I went through there.They helped me and I couldn't just let your jealously get the best of you and have you laying baseless accusations against someone that had done absolutely nothing to you"I spoke. I watched as her expression changed with each word I spoke. "Jealousy? Baseless accusations?"she repeated. I groaned out. "You know that's not what I meant by that.I just..." She turned to walk away.My hand snaked out to grip her arm. "Manuel,let me go."She told me trying to struggle out of my grasp. "Don't walk away from me when am talking to you."I warned holding her tighter. "Manuel,let me go!"She cried. I saw tears pooled around her eyes as she struggled to break free. I dragged her
SAMANTHA'S POV Five months later..."Why would you say that?"I heard his voice say in a hushed whisper."Is mummy sleeping?"Nova said. "Look..Look..."Finn cried."Samantha?"Manuel spoke up "Doctor!she's awake!she's awake!"I heard him calling out.The first thing I noticed when I opened my eyes was the intense glare of the overhead lightning.I raised my hand to cover my eyes until my eyes adjusted to the light.When the doctor were done with their tests and my vitals were checked,I watched the relief on all their faces.From Micheal and a beautiful female who was glued to his side.I couldn't hide the smile that crept up on my face which he returned with a boyish grin.My kids ran up to me.And with Manuel's help I was able to get them all on my bed.I was seated with my unbelievably huge belly inbetween my thighs.I had been told that I was asleep for over five months and that there had been any sort of hope of me recovering. And that it was a Miracle that I had survived even
MANUEL'S POV One second.Two seconds passed but still nothing.My heart oundedbin my chest as I waited for the people to speak. The council looked smug on their table as they watched the tumult of emotions that passed through my face as I watched the crowd."Alpha Manuel!"Someone shouted from the crowd."Long live Alpha Manuel!"Another rose to cheer.And the rest stood chanting.Soon the room is filled with eruptions of cheers and claps as they chorused their answer. "Long live Alpha Manuel!"They chanted in harmony."Order!order this minute!"The speaker rose shouting at the top of his lungs until the rook went silent again."You have all made your choice and we have all taken it into consideration. But until we have reached a final consensus,Alpha Manuel will be stripped of the Alpha Position and his Beta Rdyer will resume duties in his place until the trial is finalised."the man declared.The room erupted in an uproar of angry emotions."How dare you!"I shouted stilling the
MANUEL'S POV "What is this Manuel?"I cried."Where have you been?!"He said through gritted teeth."What is that supposed to mean?Are you monitoring my whereabouts now?"I asked in disbelief."Just tell me where you were Dammit!"He said.I jerked backwards at his raised voiceHe took steps backwards pacing away from me,running a hand through his hair. "Why are you getting angry at me for?"She cried. "You ...you've been having an affair all this while and I didnt know.How couldn't I have known."I told her. Her mouth grew agape in feigned shock.I felt my blood boil mat the thought that she thought she could deceive me ."Where is all this coming from Manuel?"HShe asked.I couldn't let her know that it was Maeve because it wasn't. All Maeve did was comform a suspicion that I've had for the longest time."That's not important. What's important is the fact that you've been secretive,absent and distant for a while now"I told her.She raised her hand up in exasperation."Th
SAMANTHA'S POV "I don't think it would be easy to be able to find out the culprits"Steve said as he sat across from her sipping his coffee.We were seated in a coffee shop at the far end of town for a stakeout.We had found a recurring name in my mom's journal,Zain.My mom had described him as a nut-head that had wanted her mated to him.He had gone as far as going to her parents to get them arranged to be wed but she had blatantly turned him down stating that she loved my father who had appeared strategically in her life at the time.And after much difficulty they were wedded .On their wedding day he had barged into her dressing room and threatened her to leave with him but she had refused.He had vowed that day that their marriage wouldn't last and that if It wasn't him that no-one would have her and that she should bid her time well and that the click had already began ticking.He had been dragged out because he had refused their offer of being escorted out.It did sound like the
MANUEL'S POV "Why the hell did you not take care of this Manuel?You didn't even tell me?!"Rdyer scolded.I walked past him,pushing the door open to walk into my office as he trailed behind me."Everything that I did,I did for all of us."I responded settling back in my cushioned chair."But still...Manuel what the hell were you thinking?Did you really think that you were going to keep this a secret forever?"He chastised leaning closer."I was hoping that nobody found out about it.Thats why I dont understand how it was revealed and..."I explained. "...And you know that no matter what truce you may have called with the council,they were going to flick around this piece of information like vultures prey looking for their next dead meat"Rdyer finished.He slammed his fist on the desk with a bang.Unfazed I stared at the dent that he had made on my furniture."Manuel it's not about you killing him.Everyone knew he deserved it but you had to know that eventually the truth would be rev
SAMANTHA'S POV"Manuel Wait!Stop!"I said moving my lips away from his,moving my head to the side.His hand gripped my jaw stilling my movement. "Samantha please let me.I love you.And I want to show you"he pleaded.I stared into his eyes watching his dark beautiful orbs glistening with desire. Desire for me.I nodded.He let out a sigh of relief,bringing his lips down towards my lips.Bringing his lips dangerously close to my lips,he nibbled on my lower lips waiting.The pain in my arm was forgotten as he pinned me closer to his body,bringing my belly closer to fill his need for me.I tried to side step him but wasn't successful, instead he lifted me up unto the desk, prying my thighs apart he slipped in between them wrapping my legs around his waist to cage me in.he growled impatiently slamming his lips unto mine.He rode my skirt higher up to reveal my red lace panties.His eyes lingered for a while before ripping them off."Manuel!"I exclaimed."I love the way you say my na