Samantha’s pov
The encounters with Lina’s brother became increasingly weirder as days passed by. At first, his gestures were unnoticeable, but then I started to observe his presence near us more often. Whenever I baked for Axel, he would act strange, and talk about the time I learnt to bake in the Black Hunters. I used to live like a normal pack member back then. I wasn’t bound by any royal status. So I didn't mind his trying to be friendly. He probably was used to that.
However, when he found me all by myself the night before my birthday and showed me his ring, I was confused. I didn't understand why he needed to do that, but I wasn't lying when I said that it inspired me to give something similar to my fiancé.
I pushed the thoughts out of my mind and made my way to my quarters. The ni
