Samantha’s POV
Adams’ words never left me; the confirmation of a truth I already knew was overwhelming. How could I still perceive Alaric's scent if we weren't mates anymore? This was something unheard of, and I couldn't yet reconcile myself with such a revelation.
Adams was as confused as I was, but I decided to ignore it. I was already in a state of dilemma with the way my heart reacted to every thought about Alaric and worse, when I saw him in person; I wasn't about to put myself in another spot where my mind was messed up again.
I had indeed stayed away from Kennedy as he had asked, but today, I heard he was going to be discharged. Amidst all this confusion, I needed a safe space to get distracted. I decided to visit him one last time, and I hoped he didn't push me away this time.
