Chapter 21
Dominic’s POV
“You’d better not move an inch, Dominic. I’ll be there in a few minutes,” Killian snapped through the mind link. How ungrateful, I found the kids yet he did not even sound grateful for it. If I would have the choice, I could take these twins on my own and not return them to him.
I bit back the urge to argue, my jaw tightening as I paced in place and ended the call. My eyes flicked toward the twins again and saw the boy whispered something to his sister, his tone too soft and quiet for me to catch. The girl smirked, her ocean blue eyes darting toward me, and muttered something back that made the boy chuckle.
They did not seem wary anymore. If anything, they were oddly calm, like they knew they were untouchable. Or maybe it was because Killian was coming, and they trusted him. The thought sent a sharp pang of jealousy through my chest, which was odd. I should not feel anything about these kids, and yet...
My wolf stirred uneasily. They look like her, he murmured, a growl underlining his words.
I clenched my fists, shoving the thought away. But it would not leave. Those eyes, the girl’s boldness, even the way the boy seemed to observe everything silently — it was all too familiar. Too much like Samantha.
No. It was not possible. It couldn’t be.
“Hey,” I said abruptly, breaking the silence. The twins both turned to me with a curious look in their eyes. I cleared my throat to keep my voice even. I had to ask them before Killian come to take them.
“How old are you?”
The girl tilted her head, clearly enjoying the attention. “Old enough,” she repled with her playful tone, teasing even.
“Don’t play games with me,” I snapped, harsher than I intended. “Answer the question.”
Her smirk faltered, and for a moment, I regretted the edge in my voice. She exchanged a glance with her brother, who shrugged like he did not care either way.