Hiding the Alpha's Twins: His Wolfless Luna
Chapter 58

Chapter 58: Chapter 58

Samantha’s POV

“I almost called Killian.”

The confession tumbled out of my mouth before I could stop it. Annie froze mid-motion and the rag she was using to wipe the kitchen counter dangled from her hand as she turned to look at me.

“You did what?” she asked surprised and with a tinge of disapproval in her tone.

“I didn’t,” I said quickly, burying my face in my hands. “But I almost did. When I woke up and found the kids and Dominic gone, I panicked. My first instinct was to call Killian for help,” I admitted. I was scared that Dominic would take my kids away and it was only Killian that I thought could help me. Even after learning from Annie that Dominic took the twins for a walk, I was still paranoid that he might have tricked her and actually took the kids away from me.

Annie set the rag down and leaned against the counter, crossing her arms. “Samantha, you really thought Dominic would just take off with them?”

I lifted my head and looked at her, my chest tightening with shame. “For a moment, yes. And I hate myself for thinking that. I just... I don’t know. I overreacted. But...” I sighed, trying to find any excuse.

Annie sighed, shaking her head. “You were scared. And after everything you have been through, I do not blame you for being cautious. But you can’t keep treating Dominic like he is the enemy,” she pointed out.

“Can’t I?” I muttered, crossing my arms. “How do I know he is not just here for the kids? How do I know he is not going to break their hearts... or mine?”

Her expression softened, and she walked over to sit beside me at the kitchen table. “The kids love him,” she remarked with clear softness in her eyes. “You have seen it yourself. Devon follows him around like a little shadow, and Diana has not stopped talking about how he carried her on his shoulders during their walk. Dominic clearly cares about them, Samantha. Maybe it is time to stop questioning his motives and start looking at his actions.”

I did not respond right away. Instead, I stared at the cup of tea in front of me, my thoughts swirling like the steam rising from the mug.

“He knows,” I said quietly.

Annie blinked. “Knows what?”

“About the kids,” I clarified. “He knows they’re mine, and... he’s probably thinking too that they’re his. It would just be a matter of time now that he starts questioning further even though I already lied about them before.”

Anne just stared at me, not with a question, but with a gentle challenge that seemed to seek the truth. “Do you still love him?”

The question caught me off guard, and I looked up at her, with my heart pounding. “What?”

“Do you still love him?” she repeated, firmly and clearly this time.

I opened my mouth to respond, but the words would not come. Did I still love Dominic? Part of me wanted to scream “yes,” but another part of me was terrified of admitting it.

“I don’t know,” I trembled. “I don’t know if I can trust him. And then there’s Olivia... I mean, what if he is still with her? What if this is all just... I don’t know, some ploy to get the kids?”

Annie shook her head, a small, sad smile on her lips. “Samantha, you deserve to be loved. And not just by your kids. By someone who sees you for who you are, and who wants to be there for you. If that is Dominic, then maybe it is time to give him a chance. And if it is not, then you need to move on. But you can’t keep living in this limbo. It is not fair to you, and it is not fair to the kids.”

Her words hit harder than I expected, and I felt tears prickling at the corners of my eyes. “I’m scared,” I admitted, again. I was terrified of what he might bring to our lives.

“I know,” she said, reaching out to squeeze my hand. “But sometimes, you have to take the risk. Love is always a gamble, Samantha. But if you never play, you will never win.”

Before I could respond, the sound of the front door opening caught both of our attention. I stood up, my heart racing as Dominic’s familiar scent filled the air. Moments later, he appeared in the doorway, holding a bouquet of flowers in one hand and a box of chocolates in the other.

“Dominic,” my voice coming out more surprised than I intended.

He gave me a small, tentative smile. “Hey,” he began, stepping into the kitchen. “I, uh, wanted to apologize. For earlier. I did not mean to upset you.”

I glanced at Annie, who gave me a pointed look before quietly slipping out of the room, leaving the two of us alone.

“You did not have to do this,” I said, nodding toward the flowers and chocolates.

“I wanted to,” he simply replied, as he handed me the flowers and chocolates, which I just awkwardly received, realizing that this was the first time I had received a gift from him. “I know I messed up. I should have told you before taking the kids out. I just... I thought I was helping.”

His sincerity caught me off guard, and I found myself softening despite my earlier anger. “I overreacted,” I admitted. “I shouldn’t have jumped to conclusions.”

He nodded. “I understand why you did. And I know I have a lot to prove to you, Samantha. But I am not going anywhere. I want to be here, for you and for the kids.”

I looked away, unsure of how to respond.

“There’s something else,” he said after a moment, sounding hesitant.

“What is it?” I asked, my curiosity piqued.

He took a deep breath before continuing. “I was wondering if you would let me take you out. On a date.”

My eyes widened in surprise. “A date?”

“Yes,” he said, a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips. “Just the two of us. No kids, no distractions. I want to spend time with you, Samantha. To show you that I am serious about this, about us.”

I did not know what to say. Part of me was touched by the gesture, while another part of me was terrified of letting him back in. But as I looked at him, standing there with that nervous, hopeful expression, I realized that maybe, just maybe, it was time to take a step forward.

“Okay,” I answered. “I’ll go on a date with you.”

His eyes lit up, and for a moment, the tension between us seemed to dissolve. “Really?” he asked, surprised, yet relieved to hear my reply.

“Yes,” I confirmed, a small smile tugging at my lips. “But don’t make me regret it, Dominic.”

“I won’t,” he uttered quickly, his smile widening. “You won’t regret it. I promise.”