Chapter 58
Samantha’s POV
“I almost called Killian.”
The confession tumbled out of my mouth before I could stop it. Annie froze mid-motion and the rag she was using to wipe the kitchen counter dangled from her hand as she turned to look at me.
“You did what?” she asked surprised and with a tinge of disapproval in her tone.
“I didn’t,” I said quickly, burying my face in my hands. “But I almost did. When I woke up and found the kids and Dominic gone, I panicked. My first instinct was to call Killian for help,” I admitted. I was scared that Dominic would take my kids away and it was only Killian that I thought could help me. Even after learning from Annie that Dominic took the twins for a walk, I was still paranoid that he might have tricked her and actually took the kids away from me.
Annie set the rag down and leaned against the counter, crossing her arms. “Samantha, you really thought Dominic would just take off with them?”
I lifted my head and looked at her, my chest tightening with shame. “For a moment, yes. And I hate myself for thinking that. I just... I don’t know. I overreacted. But...” I sighed, trying to find any excuse.
Annie sighed, shaking her head. “You were scared. And after everything you have been through, I do not blame you for being cautious. But you can’t keep treating Dominic like he is the enemy,” she pointed out.
“Can’t I?” I muttered, crossing my arms. “How do I know he is not just here for the kids? How do I know he is not going to break their hearts... or mine?”
Her expression softened, and she walked over to sit beside me at the kitchen table. “The kids love him,” she remarked with clear softness in her eyes. “You have seen it yourself. Devon follows him around like a little shadow, and Diana has not stopped talking about how he carried her on his shoulders during their walk. Dominic clearly cares about them, Samantha. Maybe it is time to stop questioning his motives and start looking at his actions.”