His Mate - 20. Love

Samantha's POV

"Samantha, there's something I need to talk to you about." Alpha Hughes states as we enter his room.

"Y-Yes, Alpha?" I wonder in an afraid tone. The question makes every hair on my body stand up straight, as I began to think of anything I might have done wrong. With him, the options are endless.

He makes sure the door is closed and locked. I stiffen. "Relax, Samantha." He orders before turning to face me.

I obey. "What did you need to talk about, Alpha Hughes?" I ask him, fiddling with my fingers and looking down at my feet.

Alpha Hughes lifts my chin up with his thumb and index finger. "You're very beautiful, Samantha." He whispers.

I am not sure if I am supposed to hear that, but with his close proximity, it is inevitable. I pretend I didn't hear him.

"Answer me, Samantha." Alpha Hughes holds on tightly to my shoulders.

"I-I apologize, Alpha." I submit to him.

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