Chapter 41

Samantha’s POV

“Your daughter kidnapped my children,” I snapped at him, disregarding any respect for whoever he was in this pack. “That’s what’s going on.”

Richard’s eyes darted to Olivia, whose carefully composed mask faltered for just a second before she straightened. He ignored her and addressed Dominic instead, his tone shifting to something smoother, almost rehearsed and reverent.

“Alpha Dominic,” Richard began, his tone oozing with false diplomacy, “I’m sure this is just a misunderstanding. Olivia was not trying to harm anyone. She was only doing what she thought was best for the children.”

“What she thought was best?” I repeated. “She had no right to take them from me! What kind of twisted logic are you trying to sell here?”

Richard raised a hand as if to calm me, but it only stoked the fire in my chest. “Samantha, let’s not forget that Olivia and I have already proven our loyalty to your children once. Do you recall the Summit? When Devon and Diana wandered off? Who found them