Chapter 71

~Maverick~ “Samantha?” I repeated, genuinely unsurprised. It was the only thing that made sense. I shook my head in disgust. “How could you throw a person’s life in jeopardy?” Dr. James’s wife whispered, her voice cracking, her eyes filled with shame. She couldn’t meet my gaze. Taking a sharp breath, she said, “You would understand if you were in my shoes, Alpha. What I did was uncalled for… but I did it for my family. I couldn’t turn her down.” I gritted my teeth, listening as she continued, “I feel indebted to her, Alpha. She was there for me during my darkest times… I had to return the favor, be there for her when she needed me most… even if it cost me everything.” She whispered the last part. “But believe me, Alpha, I purchased the rare seaweed, but that was it. I didn’t know anything about the poisoning.” With that, she broke down, sobbing into her hands. I didn’t know how to react. I could never understand her reasoning, and I didn’t intend to. My eyes snapped to Dr. James, who l