로그인Samantha's POVI startled, turning sharply knowing who it was through their scent but I was blocked by Alaric's frame still hovering over me. Then Adrian hurried in, with Luna Tamia rushing right behind him."Adrian, I asked you to hold on!" Luna Tamia scolded, but he simply giggled and hurried toward us."Mommy! Daddy!" he called, running between us.Alaric was already eager to welcome him, lifting him from the ground and instantly shifting into play mode. I looked at Luna Tamia, who mouthed an apology immediately."He forced me to come, but I told him it was only for a few minutes. He misses you both," she explained, though I could see right through her. She also wanted to check on her son and was using Adrian as an excuse too.I simply smiled. As much as we were in the middle of a vital discussion, seeing my son always made me happy. Moreover, seeing him with Alaric was heartwarming. I loved everything about their relationship. I could see how having both parents had changed Adria
Samantha's POVI couldn’t sleep throughout the night, knowing Alaric was out in the cold keeping watch. He only left when he noticed everyone was up. I couldn’t go to him because that would mean betraying Adams’ trust after what happened last night.I saw how deeply Alaric’s accusations had hurt Adams and didn’t want to add to it. The fact that I had even suspected him for a moment myself still made me feel guilty.By morning, I settled Adrian for the day before rushing to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for Alaric, even though Luna Tamia had already made breakfast for everyone."You don’t have to do that," she said, coming into the kitchen.I stopped what I was doing as she walked over to a cupboard, pulled out a packed dish, and stood in front of me. A slice of guilt showed in her eyes as she handed it to me. I took a glance at the content despite already feeling the warmth radiating from it."He’s my son after all, despite any misunderstanding," she said.I nodded and gave her a k
Alaric's POVI had known Adams all my life and trusted him deeply, so I understood Samantha’s sentiment toward him. But my suspicions were too strong and the evidence too glaring to ignore.If I let sentiment cloud my judgment and it turned out I was right, and I had put the lives of the people I loved and the entire pack in danger, I would never forgive myself.I pushed aside my guilt, taking the most necessary step forward. I linked Kayson for security footage to know where Adams had really taken a walk to. I joined Kayson and we watched him leaving the lab, hanging over at the entrance of the building, he remained there for a moment pacing till he suddenly lifted his head which made me pay more attention, then he looked around as if searching for anyone around and immediately after that, he moved away from the scene, further to where the camera didn't capture him. I was utterly confused on what conclusion to make. Was he having a nosebleed and tilted his head, did he look around t
Samantha's POVSuspicion tugged at my heart the moment Adams said those words, but I didn’t speak. I shook it off until I noticed Alaric watching me. When I turned to him, I saw the same suspicion in his eyes. I refused to acknowledge it, the idea was simply unthinkable. I had known Adams my entire life. He could never be the person we were thinking he was.“What?” I asked.Alaric just looked at me, expecting me to say something. “Don’t you find it suspicious?”My jaw dropped in disbelief. He had actually said it out loud. At least I had kept my suspicion to myself. How could he even think Adams was capable of this? "You can't be seriously considering that right now, Alaric. " I said, disappointed“Don’t be sentimental, Samantha. A lot is at stake.”“Adams is not him. He’s not our enemy,” I insisted. As far as I was concerned, Adams saying he felt tired was understandable given the situation. He had been in charge of finding a cure for Alpha Kael’s infection and managing the pack’s
Samantha's POVThe Silverbane guards had found me in the woods, they had gone in search for me when they heard the noise from the distance and a few of them had gone to track the faceless man even though I knew it was useless. How could they catch a man who was invincible? My clothes had been shredded and stained with the Faceless Man's blood during the fight, and I was left with no option but to return to the wooden house to pick a top from Alaric's collection before returning to the pack house. I called for Alaric, mindlinking him when I was close to the lab. I had hoped to meet Adams first, but when I arrived he wasn't around. When I reached out through the link, he said he had stepped out a while ago.I hadn't told him what happened because I didn't want him panicking and stumbling in a bid to hurry to my side, considering his strength as an omega and his age. I was already in the lab, picking up a piece of cardboard from our storage and searching through the lockers for a mar
Samantha's POVI quickly turned in the direction of the sound, but saw no one. There was no scent, yet I could feel that presence.And the way it moved... Whoever it was, was incredibly fast. The silence stretched on but I was certain I had felt someone. I wasn't alone in these woods.I tried to act as if I were about to undress when suddenly a more visible figure blurred past me. I gasped. The glimpse I caught looked familiar — the hood, the black cloak. Just like the Faceless Man.I paid attention again, letting my hearing do the work. Whoever it was, they were very sneaky. I decided to act as bait, and glanced over my shoulder as I sprinted away.He closed in more, but he wasn't following me in a straight line. He wanted to scare me, running in sideways directions, stopping at intervals, and then resuming the hunt. My feet came to a sudden halt when I felt him pass right in front of me.I looked around frantically, panting heavily, then began running again. This time, he was real
Alaric's POVI was having a hard time accepting the fact that Adrian wasn't my son. I had even checked the results myself to confirm. I had always believed he was; I was almost completely certain. The one percent was the doubt that terrified me into avoiding a DNA test.I guess I was a coward like
Samantha's POV"Jack," I muttered, stepping tentatively into the room. My gaze swept the room again, locking onto Adams. I saw the link cuff on his arms, which made it impossible for me to mindlink him.I quickly glanced from Alaric to Luna Tamia. If they had restricted Adams from mindlinking me, t
Samantha's POVThe sentence was passed, and Liv's tears were relentless. I had pulled her into a hug, trying to offer some comfort."Let me talk to them," I whisper to Liv."They won't listen. They won't bend their rules no matter what," she said, crying. I looked at the Dean, and she gave me that
TRIGGER WARNINGThis chapter contains explicit descriptions of violence, torture, and bodily harm. Reader discretion is strongly advised.Samantha's POVI was shown into a room with The Taming Pit equipment. In here, there were chains laced with wolfsbane hung on all ends of two poles that stood a







