Chapter 17 Uncover Every Single One
Amanda’s POV:
Finished
Samson’s hand suddenly reached for me, his fingers brushing my wrist-the one I’d cut on the glass.
His palm was warm, smelling faintly like pine, and the heat sent a shiver straight through me.
“How’d this happen?” He looked down at my hand, his voice softer than usual, careful almost.
Then I noticed it-the cut that had been bleeding just minutes ago was now almost gone, just a faint red line. No scab, no real mark.
“Amanda, your wound’s healing!” Alice cried happily. “The wolfsbane’s wearing off? Our powers are coming back!”
My heart skipped a beat.
No wonder breaking free from the ropes had felt like I had extra strength.
Was it because the danger pushed me past my limits, or … something else?
“It’s nothing. Just a scratch.” I pulled my hand back. “Caught it on glass. It’s already healed.”
Samson’s eyes stayed on my palm for a few seconds before he let go. “Get it treated anyway,” he said evenly.
As he turned toward the warehouse exit, I stole a look at his back.
The sunset stretched his shadow long on the ground, and earlier, when he rushed in, the urgency in his eyes hadn’t been fake.
“He definitely cares about you!” Alice teased again. “Now’s the time to tell him the truth, right?”
I shook
Not yet.
my head.
Levi had someone controlling him, and if I revealed myself now, Samson would get pulled into danger.
It was better to wait until I knew who was behind it all.
Back at the castle, the first thing I did was call Theo.
1/3
20.20 Wed, Dec 24
“Boss! Are you safe? Did you make it?” His voice cracked, thick with tears,
“I’m safe.” I rubbed my sore arm. “How’d you even get Samson and the others here?”
Sniffling filled the line.
“Boss, my dad found out about the racing. He grounded me, so I could only send an anonymous SOS. I’m about to get released, though. What can I do to help?”
“You don’t need to. I’ll handle it.” I didn’t want him caught up deeper in this mess. Just stay put.”
“Got it. Call me anytime!” Theo hung up.
I stared at the screen for a beat before dialing another number.
“Levi?” The voice on the line went ice-cold as soon as I explained. “He dared touch my people? Guess he’s tired of living. Amanda, don’t worry-I’ll make him disappear for good.”
“Thanks, babe.” I sweetened my tone, knowing it always worked on her.
“By the way.” Her voice softened, warm and caring. “I’ll be heading to Eclipse Pack soon to visit old friends. I’ll stop by to see you too.”
“Perfect!” My eyes lit up.
I had just set my phone down and was reaching for water when a knock came at my door.
Puzzled, I opened it-and ran straight into a pair of deep, shadow-dark eyes. Samson stood there, his face cold as stone.
“What is it?” My stomach lurched. Why was he here?
Samson’s POV:
On the drive back from the warehouse, I couldn’t stop thinking about Amanda throwing punches over and over.
A so-called “ordinary Omega,” breaking wolfsbane restraints and taking down a full-grown Beta?
“This girl’s hiding way too much,” Charles muttered. “And her healing’s off. A normal Omega couldn’t recover that fast.”
My hands gripped the wheel tighter.
Her file was a lie. Who was she, really?
2/3
20:20 Wed, Dec 24
finished
By the time I reached the castle, I was already outside her door when I heard her voice inside.
That soft, sweet voice she used on the phone-it was tender, like melted candy. I’d never heard her sound like that.
“Who’s she talking to?” Charles whispered, suspicious. “That voice… Something’s off”
A strange pressure settled in my chest, restless and burning.
I lifted my hand to knock, then froze as her laughter rang out. “Sure, I’ll take you out when you’re here.”
VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABEL
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Alpha Amanda's Love Adventure (By Aurora Grey)