Chapter 17
Samantha’s POV
His hand trailed at my exposed lunees, brushing softly, and gently at my skin, treating me like a fragile glass that might break if he gripped me too hard. “Dominic, what the hell do you think you are doing?” I uttered as I shifted on the bed ignoring the whimpers of my wolf that was so much willing to surrender in his touch, relishing in his close presence at my side.
I would not deny that his touches felt so warm and comforting, like what I would honestly need especially in my situation right now. But I can’t give in again.
His lips curled into a half smile that might have been charming if I was not already irritated and tired. Right now, I just wanted to rest. “I just wanted to see you, so I came back, Samantha.”
“You are seeing me. Now leave,” I dismissed but apparently, my wolf stirred in disapproval at my action and clearly unimpressed with my tone towards him. She was far too interested in his presence. I could feel her warmth spread through me despite the cold wall I was desperately trying to maintain. She was too giddy, excited to be with him again, but no, I fought her and scolded her in my head, but she was a stubborn little wolf.
“You are stronger now,” Dominic said, his eyes scanning me like he was trying to memorize every inch. “So different,” he added.
“Don’t act like you suddenly care,” I shot back, pushing myself up on the bed. My muscles still ached, but I was not about to let him know that. “You have made it clear I am not worth your time unless something has changed.”
His jaw tightened. “Do you already have your wolf?” he asked, his eyes narrowing slightly as he searched my eyes for answers, but I remained firm with my decision to keep this to myself despite the disapproval of my wolf. He had already hurt me before and I would not allow that again knowing that if he found out about my wolf, I would be more acceptable for him, more ‘Luna material“. And I disagree. He can’t just try to waltz back in to my life after disregarding me when I was still wolfless. It was unacceptable that he would only want me at my best when he practically ignored me for the rest of my years with him when I was at my worst.
And besides, I have my twins now, and I did not want them to know about Dominic. I did not trust him anymore, especially seeing that he was just with Olivia hours earlier.
When I did not answer him immediately his eyes lit up like an excited pup as if his guesses were right, “Can you shift? When did you have it?” he chanted with a look of anticipation, but I shut it down almost immediately.
“No. I still don’t have it,” I lied, looking away because I could not bear the dismay that flashed in his eyes as if his hopes were all crushed. “But why does it matter? I am no longer your Luna.”
“You are still my wife, and Luna, Samantha,” he replied, his fingers trailing the side of my hand, wanting to touch me again, to feel the sparks that seemed to ignite into a stronger flame whenever our skin brushed each other. It was addictive, hypnotizing even that if I would not be careful, I would fall for his trap again, and end up moaning beneath his strong body.
He moved closer, and my pulse betrayed me by quickening, drumming in my chest. My wolf all but purred at his proximity, and I clenched my fists to drown her out.
“And I just felt like you already have a wolf, because you were so strong to fight the rogues and…” he trailed, as his fingers brushed again on my skin and I saw him breathe deep, the pupils of his eyes dilating at the sensation, and I knew he felt it too, every pleasurable spark that shot through our bodies. But I pretended like I felt nothing. You feel different, Samantha.”
“Stop.” I raised a hand, “Don’t act like this. It does not matter whether I have a wolf.”
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His mouth opened, but I did not give him the chance to speak.
“You did not want me when I had to wolf,” I continued, my voice steady despite the storm building in my chest.” You made it perfectly clear where I stood with you. And no suddenly, you are here, acting like
gestored to him, sitting far too close to me, and gesturing his hand placements on my body.
“I was wrong,” he admitted, his voice softer than I had ever heard it.
And those three words made my chest tighten, but I refused to let it show. “Wrong” I let out a hollow laugh You do not get to say that and expect everything to be fine.
1 am not expecting that,” he said, his tone defensive, “Bu can’t ignore this anymore. I feel something in you, just needed to confirm.”
“Feel what, Dominic? If you are still so hellbent on finding your mate, well let me tell you, I am not your mate. So whatever you are feeling now is just your head messing with your sanity. Leave now, I need to rest. ”
For a moment, he said nothing as he just stared at me and looked away I could not bear the hurt in his eyes as I insisted he leave. His hand that was brushing on mine, craving to hold me, now curled into a tight fist, withdrawing any contact, and I hated how it made my stomach flip, how I wanted to reach it back, to hold on to that lingering touch
“Why are you like this? I just wanted to…” he paused, a growl rumbling in his chest. “You are doing this on purpose. Playing hard to get.”
I laughed, the sound bitter and hollow. “You really think this is about you? I am not here for you, Dominic. I am here because I was attacked, remember? Not everything revolves around your ego,” I shot back and pushed him
off the bed.
His jaw clenched, and for a moment, I thought he might argue. Instead, he took a step back, his gaze burning into
mine.
“You are stronger than you were before,” he remarked, still suspiciously, not believing my lies. “But you are still the same stubborn, infuriating woman I’ve ever met.”
“And you are still the same arrogant, self centered Alpha,” shot back
He smirked, the comer of his mouth quirking up in that infuriating way. “We’ll see about that.”
Before I could respond, he turned and walked to the tent’s exit. I expected him to leave immediately, but instead, he stopped, looking over his shoulder.
“You can keep lying to yourself, Samantha,” he said, his words were a mix of challenge and a promise. “But I am not going anywhere.”
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With that, stepped out and disappeared into the night.
I let out a shaky breath, calming myself because I admit, he still had a pleasurable effect on me. I hated it. Then I heard a beep on my phone so I reached out for it on a table beside me, my hands trembling as I held it with a text notification lighting up the screen, and for a moment, my heart leaped, thinking it might be Annie.
Chapter 18
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Chapter 18
