Mated to My Intended's Enemy novel Chapter 121

Chapter 121: Chapter 121 Sam and Leo’s History

Victoria

The morning sun cast a warm, golden glow across the terrace as Bella and I settled into comfortable chairs. Leo and Samantha had wandered toward the garden gate, deep in conversation about something that had Leo looking unusually intense.

"So, how are you enjoying being mated to one of the most powerful Alphas in the Western hemisphere?" Bella asked, her eyes twinkling with genuine interest. Unlike many she-wolves I’d encountered, there wasn’t a hint of judgment or calculation in her gaze.

"It’s... overwhelming sometimes," I admitted, surprised by my own candor. "But in the best possible way."

Bella laughed, the sound light and musical. "I remember that feeling. When Sam and I first recognized our bond, I thought my heart would burst from my chest." She glanced lovingly toward where Samantha stood with Leo. "The mate bond is intense enough between regular wolves. I can’t imagine what it’s like with an Alpha of Leo’s caliber."

"Did you always know she was yours?" I asked, curious about their story.

"Not at all," Bella replied, tucking a strand of auburn hair behind her ear. "We met at a charity auction. I was there photographing the event—that’s my profession, wildlife photography. She outbid everyone for a weekend retreat package I’d donated." Her smile turned wistful. "She said later she’d felt drawn to my photographs before she ever met me."

I felt a strange kinship with this woman I’d just met. "It’s nice to meet another female couple," I confessed. "Most mated pairs I know are male-female."

"We’re out there," Bella assured me. "Though same-sex mate bonds are rarer. The Goddess has her reasons, I suppose." She tilted her head, studying me. "You’re exactly as Sam described you—though much prettier."

My brow furrowed. "Samantha described me? How would she know about me?"

Bella’s eyes widened slightly. "Oh, everyone in our circles has heard about you and Leo. The half-fae Luna who captured the heart of Shadow Pack’s Alpha? It’s quite the romance story."

A blush warmed my cheeks. "I’m still getting used to being... known."

"I can imagine," Bella said sympathetically. "Especially after Sam and Leo’s history."

My heart skipped a beat. "History?"

Bella looked suddenly uncertain. "Oh... I assumed you knew. They dated briefly years ago, before Sam and I found each other."

Something cold and unfamiliar slithered through my chest. Leo had dated Samantha? The gorgeous, confident blonde who exuded sophistication and poise?

"It was nothing serious," Bella added quickly, clearly sensing my discomfort. "Just a few months. They were terrible together, from what Sam tells me—both too dominant, too stubborn."

I forced a smile, trying to ignore the ridiculous jealousy gnawing at my insides. Of course Leo had past relationships. He was over thirty, powerful, devastatingly handsome. It would be more surprising if he’d lived like a monk before meeting me.

"How long have you and Leo been together?" Bella asked, mercifully changing the subject.

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