smi

like a predator closing in on his prey. Instead of backing away like any sane

til I felt his hot breath fanning my face. His scent, which I once found comforting, now felt over

shiped the ground you walked on. I gave you every damn thing you wanted. I provided for you without you having to lift a finger

nstead of apologizing and taking responsibility fo

d Samantha, and if going on my knees

mony, betrayal was the dealbreaker. We gave each other our word, Logan, but what did you do? Instead, y

he best since your mother always loathed me, calling me 'bad luck' and an 'orphan without roots.' Now, with me ou

one thing I cannot forgive: cheating. I realize that things would only get worse from here on out. A cheater w

had never regretted giving him my love and car

not to-not until you ruined it by stabbing me in the back. Now, I get to choo

ou want to go ahead with my uncle, right? Alpha Maverick is not an innocent man the way you t

ll come crawling back to me, and that day is not far off. And

led out, ignoring his words. "This house will be sold as soo

fore walking away until

retain this hou

g heavily on my chest. Logan certainly knew about Alpha Maverick and what

be, packing my stuff, when my ears perked up. I

g with a wicked glint in her eyes. "Well, look who we have here. The mistress-oops, former mi

keep my anger on a leash. If I didn't, m

So why? And you did it without even considering how I would feel." She scoffed as I

back in laughter before adding, "Do you have any idea how exhausting

s. "We were both damn orphans! So why you? Why did you get the better brain, the great husband, a

nsecurity and jealousy. She couldn't bear to see me succeed. I had taken Saman

dying and working tirelessly while she seethed behind my back with envy. We both knew th

t!" I yelled, feeling my restraint snap. My eyes flickered be

tter the circumstances, I couldn't hurt Samantha, ev

dripped with menace, my wo

wed briskly, not stopping until she left the entrance door. I watched, seething

the glimpse of the orphane

straight to my room, and collapsed onto the bed. Th

s the room spun around me. Soon, I

*

scrolling through my phone as I sat on the bar stool. Hissin

d finished my coffee and tossed the cup into

ever seen before stormed inside. I

are

ce, she slapped me hard across

m Maverick. I'

the