Alpha Amanda's Love Adventure (By Aurora Grey) novel Chapter 178

Chapter 178 Not Now

Amanda’s POV:

“Do you love her?”

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The moment the question left my mouth, a gigantic firework burst overhead. Silver-blue light filled the sky, and the explosion swallowed my voice.

I didn’t even see Samson’s reaction. I just felt a cold sweat break out. Why did I ask that?

One second, I was carefully hiding who I was, and the next, I let my emotions take over.

“What did you say?” Samson leaned closer, cupping his hand around his ear, his brow slightly furrowed. “The fireworks are too loud. I didn’t catch that.”

His breath carried the coolness of the night wind. Standing so close, I could clearly see the fine, sparkling dust clinging to his eyelashes. My heart started racing again.

The instinct to flee instantly overpowered my curiosity.

I quickly took a step back, almost stumbling as I turned. My voice shook. “N-nothing! I just think the fireworks are too loud. I’m not feeling great.”

I didn’t wait for his reply; I ran toward the exit. I didn’t even stop when Bubby ran after me and rubbed my hand.

I was afraid he would ask again, but more afraid of hearing the answer. Whether it was “yes” or “no,” either one could easily shatter my carefully maintained composure.

Alice groaned in my mind, frustrated. “Why are you running? He’s almost figured it out already. You were just one answer away!”

“I don’t want to hear it!” I shot back, walking even faster. “I already regret asking. If he says yes, what do I do? If he says no, what do I do?”

Losing control over my emotions was more terrifying than not being an Alpha. I’d always hidden inside my shell. Even showing Samson a tiny bit of how I felt was like peeling off a layer of armor. It made me tense.

When I got back to the estate, Dalton and Samson were in the living room having tea.

Seeing me out of breath, Dalton quickly stood up. “Why did you run so fast? Mr. Ortega said you suddenly left. We were worried something happened to you.”

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Chapter 178 Not Now

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I avoided Samson’s eyes and stared at the tip of my shoes, subconsciously twisting the hem of my dress. “Sorry, Uncle Dalton. Mr. Ortega. I’ve been scared of loud noises since I was little. The fireworks were way too loud. My heart was racing. I couldn’t take it and just came back first.”

The excuse was half true. I was afraid of loud noises. The explosion from the Glacier Pack still showed up in my nightmares.

“Why didn’t you say so earlier?” Samson’s voice came from across the room, carrying a subtle concern. “I could’ve taken you back.”

“There’s no need, Mr. Ortega!” I blurted out. I realized right away I’d reacted too strongly, so I added, “It was easy for me to come back on my own. I didn’t want to interrupt you and Uncle Dalton.”

Then, I nodded. “I’ll go upstairs to rest.”

I practically ran up the stairs, the warmth of Samson’s gaze following me like a spotlight, making my back tingle.

The instant I locked the door, I leaned against it, exhausted, not even noticing that my veil had slipped off.

Bubby nudged my feet and rubbed his head against my hand, as if comforting me. I crouched down and hugged him, burying my cheek in his soft fur, which finally made me feel a little

more at ease.

Alice sighed. “Your avoidant personality is seriously hopeless. If you like him, you like him. Why keep hiding it?”

“I’m not hiding it,” I said weakly as I sank onto the carpet. “I’m just scared. Think about it: the person who hurt me is still out there. I can’t even guarantee my own safety. How dare I get involved in a relationship? What if I drag Samson into it?”

More importantly, I was used to using ‘Ugly Face,’ ‘Sara,’ and ‘Airel’ as protective shells. To face his feelings as “Amanda”? I had no idea how to do that.

“But when you asked him, your eyes lit up,” Alice called me out. “You can fool others, but not me. You care about how he sees you and whether he loves you. This has nothing to do with being destined mates. This is you falling for him.”

I didn’t argue.

When I closed my eyes, all I could see was the look in Samson’s eyes when he said, “She’s brave and kind,” and the way he leaned in with his hand to his ear when he didn’t hear me. Those

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