Samantha's POV
Adams’ words hit me like a jolt. What did he mean Alaric had been masking his scent?
I couldn't dwell on the question as my eyes locked onto Alaric. He strode into the lab, his form still dominating even though his aura was clearly suppressed. If he suppressed his aura, it meant he didn't want his presence known from a distance.
Masking his scent should have been a logical step. If that was true, then how was I able to still scent him? We weren't even mates anymore, so how was that possible? Alaric had gotten closer, stopping only a few feet away from Adams and me.
I tried to maintain his gaze, but my eyes dropped. I cursed myself inwardly, hating that I rarely had the strength to hold eye contact with him.
My heart pounded, and my feet felt cold just standing a few f
