Alpha Amanda's Love Adventure (By Aurora Grey) novel Chapter 25

Chapter 25 Howlstead Physical Challenge

Amanda’s POV:

Samson was at my door, dressed in a black tracksuit, sweat shining at his temples-he’d probably just finished a morning run.

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The sunlight hit his face, softening the usual sharp, cold lines. Even his eyes, normally so icy, seemed a little brighter.

“Morning.” His voice was low and rough, like sandpaper rubbing gently.

I froze for a second, gripping the doorknob. Why was he at my door?

My eyes dropped to the takeout box at his feet, and I recognized it immediately.

The cake shop box from last night.

“You-” I barely got it out before he turned down the hall, tossing back casually, “Eat, then get ready. I’ll drive you to school.”

I looked at the box and poked the lid with my finger-it was still warm. Fresh bread.

He really brought this back for me?

Forget it. Probably Hugh told him to.

The bread was warm, and the first bite felt like it spread comfort all the way to my stomach.

By the time I finished and packed up, Samson was back from whatever he had to do, his face cold as usual.

I followed him to the car and slid into the backseat. As soon as the engine started, my phone buzzed-Aunt Susan.

Her voice was warm and teasing. “Samson, the guy who brought you home last night? I like him. He’s steady and reliable. And the way he looks at you-it’s different. Way better than those brothers of his.”

I sighed. “Aunt Susan, please don’t start.”

She huffed. “If Grandpa knew you had a boy like that watching over you, he’d probably throw the ceremony right now…

When the call ended, I shoved my phone in my pocket, but I caught Samson’s reflection in the rearview mirror. He was staring straight at me.

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That look wasn’t random-it had weight. My heart sank. Aunt Susan’s voice was loud enough to shake windows. Did he hear all that?

Sure enough, he turned back to the road, gripping the wheel tight, and then hit the gas. The car shot forward, everything outside blurring.

The warm, calm feeling between us vanished.

I stayed quiet, cursing Aunt Susan over and over in my head.

At the school gates, Samson didn’t even say goodbye. He just pressed harder on the gas and disappeared down the street. The taillights were gone before I could blink.

I looked at the empty road, lips twisting. Yep, that was him-his mood changed like flipping a switch.

Shaking it off, I turned toward the school building.

The second I stepped on campus, it felt as if needles of attention pricked me from every direction.

The ceremony fiasco had blown up too big-Alan’s fans all knew me now as the “ugly girl.” Even though Alan posted on Instagram asking them to leave me alone, the whispers and little stabs never stopped.

I’d barely sat down when Josh swaggered over, voice dripping with mockery. Well… Uggo, you really got

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guts to show up? Or have you given up on your face and built immunity?”

I didn’t look up, just flipped my book. “This face and body came from my parents. A pretty face or an interesting soul-between the two, I’ll always choose the second.”

“Hah!” He threw his head back, laughing as if it were the funniest thing ever. You call yourself an interesting soul when you look like some backwoods clown? You’re killing me!”

Laughter snickered around us. I gripped my pen tighter but ignored him.

People like this only cared about physical beauty.

Josh, annoyed I wasn’t reacting, leaned closer, sharper now. “Don’t think winning the challenge made you special. Everyone knows Camilla only lost because she tripped. You really think you’re all that?”

Before I could answer, a cool, cutting female voice rang from the back of the classroom. “Josh. Maybe try speaking with some decency.”

I looked up. Camilla stood there, books in her arms.

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She locked eyes with Josh. “That day I slipped, but it had nothing to do with Amanda She’s

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