Samantha's POV
"W-what?" My lips trembled as I whispered. I was too stunned that I shook my head slightly. There's no way truly that Alaric just said me, but his composure didn't give a single hint that he must have misspoken either. He simply stared back at my flustered face with anticipation etched into his expression. "What do you mean by that, Alaric?" I asked again. My entire body was trembling right now from the chills that washed through every bit of my body.
Alaric let out a deep sigh, one that showed vast relief, like he had just released a burden. He didn't speak yet; instead, he began moving closer to me, getting me scared and flushed.
"Sam...." My name was cut short as his eyes suddenly had a flicker, showing someone was mind-linking him. His expression changed instantly, an
