Samantha’s POV“Step aside?” I interrupted, “You are out of your mind if you think I am handing over my kids to you or anyone else. I would die before I let that happen.”“How noble,” she drawled. “But don’t fool yourself into thinking this is a choice, Samantha. You are playing a losing game. You are weak. And when you fall, those kids will be left to pick up the pieces. Do you really want that for them?”My hand trembled with the force of my grip on the phone. “You don’t know a damn thing about me or what I am capable of. And if you come near my children, if you even think about trying to take them again, you will regret it.”“Oh, I’m trembling,” Olivia mocked. “You think you can scare me, Samantha? You think your little threats mean anything? I have dealt with bigger obstacles than you, and I have crushed them all. You are nothing.”“Try me,” I spat. “Come near my children, and I will show you exactly what I am capable of. You think you are ruthless, Olivia? You don’t know the firs
Samantha’s POV"Do you even realize how much you affect me?" Dominic murmured, his breath brushing my skin as his lips pressed against mine again, hungrier this time.I barely had a chance to think, much less respond. Every kiss, every touch, sent my mind spinning. It was maddening, and addictive. His hands rested on my waist, fingers curling slightly, like he needed to keep me close or risk losing me again.And the worst part? I did not want him to let go.But I could not ignore the chaos bubbling inside me. The guilt gnawed at the edges of my mind, the doubt clawing its way into the heat of the moment. My twins.I pulled back slightly, pressing my hands against his chest. And I felt his heartbeat thundered beneath my fingertips, matching the erratic rhythm of my own. “Dominic, wait.”His brows furrowed and the intensity in his eyes softened just a fraction. “What’s wrong?”“I…” I struggled for the right words, my chest heaving as I tried to calm my breath. “I can’t… We can’t just…
[Samantha’s Point of View]My face was red and I was too embarrassed, too proud to admit I wanted him.Needed him.As he realized the scent, his piercing eyes gazed at me with hunger, sending shivers down my spine. He leaned his head to the side as he lifted the strap of my silk nightgown and watched it loosen as it slid down my shoulder. I couldn’t take my eyes off him. His luscious gaze captivated me. Hazel Brown mesmerizingly stared at me as he pulled me closer to him. His finger traced the line down my spine with a feathery touch.A moan stuck in my throat, urging me to whisper Dominic’s name, wanting to stop him from teasing me. But the dark desire in his eyes ignited a more dangerous flame after he caught the scent that was too impossible for me to hide anymore. I did my hardest not to make it look obvious to him but the sudden restlessness, the tickling feeling between my legs as the feeling of arousal took over my senses, was something impossible for him to ignore. He truly
[SAMANTHA’s Point of View]A soft groan escaped from my lips.A soft ray of morning light made me blink several times as I realized the sun was already up. But the cold breeze escaping from the slight opening of the window made me want to stay longer in bed. Every inch of me was aching as I attempted to move to my side. A strong arm pillowed underneath my head as Domic wrapped my hair around his fingers, carefully so he wouldn’t wake me.I wanted to smile, for him to know I was already awake. But I wanted to enjoy more this gentle side of him as he leisurely traced the curve of my shoulder with the tip of his finger.Last night was like a dream to me—a dream I had always wanted but was too scared to risk. Dominic had always been like a fire to me. He was the warmth in the middle of the winter night but would burn me alive once I completely submitted to my desire.Everything that happened last night was still fresh in my memory.His warm breath was divine to my skin as he planted small
[SAMANTHA’s Point of View]I didn’t know what was wrong but something was different. Something that made our little office off and I needed to know what made Killian's mood look like a volcano spreading lava all over everyone.“I don’t think it is the right moment to talk to him, Samantha.” One of his council members, who had just left Moonstone Alpha's office, quietly warned me. “He’s not looking promising today.”I smiled at the sweet old man and patted him on the shoulder. He was one of the council members who welcomed me into the Moonstone pack. “Nothing to worry about, Sir Elliot. I will make sure to deal with whatever made Killian upset today.” I assured him and he nodded at me with a wide smile on his face and excused himself for another meeting that needed his presence.With a heavy sigh, I stood in front of Killian’s door as I prepared myself for whatever was waiting for me inside. I prayed to the Moon Goddess it wasn’t about Dominic again but I couldn’t hope. I had a huge fe
[SAMANTHA’s Point of View]“Goddess, it’s awful,” I murmured to myself in frustration and self-disappointment as I leaned against the wall while I looked emptily at the window panel in front of me. The scene there was usual. The streets were buzzing with busy people while the lampposts started to lighten and make the city lively during the night. I looked down at my wristwatch and saw that it was already six in the evening and yet I couldn’t move. My mind was still foggy with the thoughts and the possibilities when finally, I had the courage to choose between them. If only I had been honest with myself, maybe I would have prevented it. Maybe Killian didn’t have to feel so wrecked after finding out that Dominic and I began seeing each other again.How could I explain to him that it was something I had no control over? How would I tell him that it was always Dominic, no matter how hard I tried to stop myself? I looked up at the ceiling and thought about the decisions I made while watc
[SAMANTHA’s Point of View]My head was still foggy, and I thought I had heard the doctor say something like a primordial thing.My frown deepened as I narrowed my eyes at the head healer. He stood in front of us at the height of Killian’s shoulder with a frantic look. It was as if he had never seen anything like this before, and it scared him—no, more like terrified and amazed at the same time.“What are you talking about, Ned?” Even Killian got confused about what was happening. “She’s not feeling well, so I carried her here. What are you talking about, primordial—a-are you serious about what you are talking about?”Even the healer seemed so agitated by what he had discovered that his fingers began to tremble. Looking at his reaction made me scared of what that really meant, so I looked at Killian with panic in my eyes. Killian saw the terror in me and put his hand on my back gently, trying to calm the perturbation in me.“I will explain this to you later,” Killian whispered as he ge
[SAMANTHA’s Point of View]After the embarrassing and awful things happened in the Moonstone Pack office, I didn’t see or hear from Killian again. It was as if he was avoiding me since I told him my decision, and I couldn’t blame him if he refused to see me again after the conversation we had in the clinic.To give him some time, I requested a two-day leave from the management, explaining that I needed to spend a bit more time with the kids after working tirelessly for a week on a successful project that benefited the pack. Killian knew I always gave my best when it came to my work, and whenever I needed some time to recuperate and rest, I didn’t have to go straight to him and ask for his approval.This time it was different, though. It was difficult to choose Dominic without hurting KilliKillian, but I had no other options. I couldn’t lie to myself anymore. If I didn’t do something to fix this, we would only hurt each other, and I didn’t want Killian to hate me. He was still importa
[SAMANTHA’s Point of View]I couldn’t believe what I was hearing from my mate.Diana and Devon stood in front of me; both faces were filled with guilt as they fiddled with their fingers and pouted their lips, too embarrassed and ashamed of what they did.
[ALPHA DOMINIC’s Point of View]“You don’t understand the situation here, Alpha Dominic! I am helping you!”I snarl ripped in my throat as I pushed him away, dropping his body on the dusty, marble floor of the old library. I started walking in circles around him like a predator ready for the kill and was aiming to slit his throat if he ever made a wrong move.
[DEVON’s Point of View]“Devon, we have to go!”“Shhh!”“Madison must be already in the room!” Diana grabbed me by the arm and forced me to return to the playroom. ‘I
[SAMANTHA’s Point of View]I had to know what was really going on.Why was my mother involved with those people? What was her part in what was going on at Silver Crescent? All I knew was that Lena was my mother's best friend. They’ve always been together, discussing the issues in the pack, and Lena trusted Mom—her judgment and Mom’s advice were always appreciated by Mothe
[ALPHA Dominic’s Point of View]I was on my way to the pack house.My eyes were focused on the road while my mind was on Samantha and my kids. Feathers appeared on the muscles of my jaw as I ground my teeth. I couldn’t leave them when things like this happened in the pack. Liam was right. It was worse than we imagined, and the first thing I had to ensure was my family's safety.
[DEVON’s Point of View]I sensed something wasn’t right, and I knew Diana felt it.I caught her looking at me the second Madison and Cynthia left the room. I was anxious and confused, but Diana's stare made me confirm that these feelings were not just uneasiness but an instinct that she and I had been feeling since Mom suddenly disappeared days ago.“I’m scared, Devon,” Diana whispered as she pulled her blanket halfway over her face. “Can you feel it too?”I was scared, too, but I couldn’t show it to my sister. “Yes, something is wrong. Mom and Dominic have been acting strangely since they came back. Liam said they are just dealing with something to help the people of the pack.”“I can sense Mommy always being anxious,” Diana murmured, teary-eyed. “How long are we going to stay here? I miss home. I miss Annie.” she pouted her lips, almost crying.“It’s okay, Diana. I believe Mom is doing her best to solve whatever is happening.” I gave her a reassuring smile. “Things will be better.”
[SAMANTHA’s Point of View]After I read that horrifying letter, I thought of searching for any suspicious things around the manor, especially the twins’ room. How could those people perpetrate the inside of the pack manor?! Did they have spies here? Should I tell Dominic? Or will it only bring chaos to the pack, knowing there are enemies inside my husband's turf?The panic made my stomach tighten, and I decided to solve this alone. Dominic was already dealing with the incident at the eastern gates, and I couldn't distract him when he already had so many problems to attend to with his Beta. This would only divert my husband's focus to the real problem of the pack.“Miss Samantha, is there a problem?” Madison noticed my distress after I had slipped the letter into my jacket pocket. She looked at my pocket with a puzzled look and then at my face.“N-Nothing, Madison. Nothing's wrong. How are the kids? Are they asleep?”“Yes. Diana insisted she would rather not sleep yet, but Master Devon
[ALPHA DOMINIC’s Point of View]My brain kept convincing me that I had to stay and solve this.But my heart and feet wanted to go to where my car was parked, drive back to the Pack Manor, and stay with my mate and the twins.
[SAMANTHA’s Point of View]“I’m sorry if we have to head back so soon. I know you still have so many questions you want to ask Ethan, but Madison already texted me that the kids are looking for me.”“You shouldn’t feel bad about it, love. I know you want to focus on this matter as well. But the kids are important too. And after you were gone for days, Diana and Devon became too worr