Alpha Amanda's Love Adventure (By Aurora Grey) novel Chapter 10

Chapter 10 No More Pretending

Derrick’s POV:

That idiot, Josh, was running his mouth again. “Hey, ugly girl, stop trying to seduce Samson!”

Amanda just rolled her eyes while clutching Samson’s jacket, her face full of embarrassment- especially with Michelle glaring at her as if she wanted to eat her alive.

But Samson stayed stone cold and didn’t let go, so Amanda had no choice but to grit her teeth and follow him out.

I tightened my grip on the jacket I still had in my hands, feeling the leftover warmth in the fabric.

The image of her upstairs without the makeup kept flashing in my head.

Pale skin, clear eyes, sharp brows-she didn’t look ugly at all.

Then I remembered her sharp tongue, cutting Jessica down in front of everyone, so alive and fierce.

But Samson’s attitude toward her was way too unusual.

He didn’t just jump into the pool to save her-he even embarrassed Michelle in front of everyone, all because of her.

And don’t forget-Eclipse Pack and Midnight Pack have deep ties. Michelle’s pride should’ve been protected.

Watching Amanda disappear through the door, wrapped in Samson’s black jacket, made my chest tighten in a way I couldn’t explain.

Was this really just Grandpa’s orders?

I wasn’t so sure anymore.

Amanda’s POV:

Back at the villa, I finally let out a long breath. The whole day was tangled in my head like a mess of knots.

Especially that moment in the pool-Alice, my wolf spirit, had been screaming so hard inside me that she almost broke out, and Samson’s face was so clear underwater. Everything pointed to one crazy truth: This cold, detached man was actually my destined mate.

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Frushed

“Amanda, I can feel it-it’s his scent. He’s your destined mate! But look at how heartless he acts!” Alice fumed inside me.

I rubbed my temples, remembering how, on the drive back, I stared at his reflection in the mirror the whole way, turning the thought over and over.

Maybe destined mates were meant to feel this contradictory.

It looked like I needed to find that “emotional key” fast-something to stabilize my wolf spirit.

But I couldn’t let him know yet. If word got out, the elders of Eclipse Pack would instantly use it as a bargaining chip to strengthen the alliance.

And then all we’d have between us would be “a contract.” Where would there be room for real love?

What I wanted was a bond that came from the heart, not just another deal.

I needed to know-without the destined mate bond, would Samson still fall for me? If yes, then I would give myself to him willingly.

Yes, that was the plan. I wasn’t going to overthink anymore. I put on my ugly pajamas and walked into Samson’s study.

“Here’s your jacket back. Thanks for earlier.”

His voice was flat as stone. “Keep it.”

I shot back, “If you think it’s dirty, I can take it to the dry cleaner.”

Samson finally looked up at me, his voice slow and cold. “I don’t want it.”

“How could he say that?!” Alice stomped inside me.

Looking at his cold face, fire and something sharp tangled in my chest. I let out a bitter laugh.

“So you want me to deal with it myself? Fine. I’ll throw it away for you.”

I tossed the jacket straight into the trash.

Out of the corner of my eye, I glanced at Samson. He sat on the couch, head down as he read his files silently.

It felt like someone dumped a bucket of cold water over me. I had actually planned to clean the jacket, return it, and even thank him properly, but clearly, I was just fooling myself.

Destined mate, my ass. More like an iceberg.

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Foushed

“Maybe he just hasn’t realized it yet…” Alice muttered, but I was too tired to keep making

excuses.

I turned to leave, but Josh was standing right in the doorway.

“Move,” I snapped. My patience was gone.

He spotted the jacket in the trash instantly and exploded. “You threw it away?”

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