Chapter 2: MAYHEM

Samantha’s POV “Okay! Meeting adjourned, everyone!” Mom announced, her voice carrying the finality of a war drum. “You kids—prep for your assignments.” Her gaze flicked between Kai, Ty, and me, then landed solely on me. Uh oh. “Samantha, darling,” Mom said, her tone suddenly turning soft. “You’ll leave for the Blue Moon Pack tonight. This mission is yours alone. I won’t be sending any of your fathers with you.” Wait, what? Before I could react, she pulled me into a rare, bone-crushing hug. “I’m sorry for earlier. I was just worried. That’s all,” she murmured, surprising the hell out of me. And boom—my eyes betrayed me again. Waterfalls. Freaking emotional sabotage. NOT in front of everyone! I’m an assassin, damn it! I have a reputation to uphold! But still… Mom forgave me. Awww. “It’s okay, Mom. I deserved it. Lesson learned,” I whispered, pressing a kiss to her cheek. She smiled back and ruffled my hair affectionately. “You’ve got a dangerous job to do,” she said. “And if your naughty