"Ok, then I will wait for you; promise me you will come." Ashly takes out her pinky, which makes Alex laugh. "Ok, ok, I will promise to come for you, and no one can stop me." Alex joins his pinky with Ashly. "I will wait for you, Alpha". Six Month Later:- Ashly came back to Alex's pack house six months later. Alex promised her, but he never came. Alex stopped contracting her after a week when she started college. Alex was not even present with her when she delivered their baby. Well, it's not Alex's fault because Ashly didn't tell him anything, but she wanted to surprise him. She had been waiting for Alex for six months, but he didn't come. So Ashly is here; she knows her Alpha can never break her heart. She knows something must have happened to him or to the pack. "Are you sure, mouse?" Allen asks when Ashly is about to knock at the door. Ashly looked at her and smiled. "Why not Allen? I am here to meet Alex. Maybe he is waiting for me inside." "Let her go, love; let her fac
After the meeting, Ashly ended up working through documents all day with Allen and Sebestian. It was tedious work, flipping through pages and checking that everything was present and accounted for so they could add it to their company files. Alex and his PA came in and out of the room all through the day, collecting files Ashly and his team needed and setting them down until there was paper spread all across the desk. "Ashly, are you okay?" Allen's question from nowhere made her roll her eyes. "Allen, how many times have I told you that I don't care about him, and I am sure neither does he? We are both here for business, and we both are playing the we don't know each other game. I am fine, Allen; don't worry. I already have my Adom; I don't want anyone." "But I am sure it hurts like hell." "No, Sebestian, now let's end this shit soon. I want to go back home; I am missing my baby." Ashly pouts, which makes both Allen and Sebestian roll their eyes. "Ashly, you need to wait for next
"I'm calling a doctor; I am not going to leave you alone," Alex replied, his phone already pressed to his ear even as Ashly growled at him, but the sound quickly morphed into a whine. "It's either that or I take you to the hospital because I can't just leave you like this." Ashly wanted to retort, but all that escaped her lips was another groan. Another pang of heat seared through her stomach. She rolled onto her side, curling up into a miserable little ball on the couch as she waited for her fucker ex-mate to call the doctor. Alex stepped into the kitchen, leaving Ashly for just a moment to make the call. He held his phone pinched between his ear and his shoulder as he searched for a glass to pour Ashly some water. The calling tone rang as he was just filling the cup. He turned off the tap when a tired voice picked up on the other end of the line. "Hello?" "Hello? Alvin? Are you sleeping?" "Alex? What's new, buddy? Why are you calling so late? And sleep? No, I am not sleeping at
Alex was stunned and silent. His eyes betrayed him. His worried gaze darkened as soon as Ashly's words reached her ears. Not even scent blockers could cover up the sharp musk of his desire. So he wasn't apathetic at all. "Isn't it the same?" Alex asked, shaking his head as if coming out of a trance. He raised a hand to grip Ashly's wrist, but she didn't pull him away. "We only just met. So isn't it the same? Aren't you mad at me? Even though I am your Alpha, I left you years ago without any explanation." 'Oh, thanks for telling me, actually." "What do you mean, Ashly?" "Thanks for telling me that you actually left me seven years ago." Alex shut his mouth again; he didn't know what to say. "That's not what I mean, Ashly; I know I did wrong and left you alone, and I know I missed many good moments of your life", Even though her body hurts, Ashly laughs. 'Yeah, sure, good moments.' Ashly chuckles as she thinks about her baby, her son Adom. "What?" "Nothing," Ashly whispered. He
Alex stripped her naked, her movements rough and aggressive, as if every second he couldn't see Ashly's exposed skin was a second closer to the end of everything. He left Ashly gasping and clinging to him. Ashly had never had another Alpha dominate her, never thought she'd want it, and never let herself want it. Alex was first, and he will last. She hated the idea of losing control—the idea of someone telling her what to do. But here in bed, with Alex tearing off her trousers and manhandling her as he covered her naked body with kisses, the decadence of it all had Ashly Omega screaming. Because they are still mated, neither she nor Alex break their bond. Ashly still doesn't understand why she didn't break their bond, maybe because of her son. Ashly hissed as Alex's fingers slid over her hips and down her thighs. His thumbs pressed along the sensitive flesh on the inner side of her wide-spread legs. Alex's gaze flickered from her hips to meet Ashly's heavy stare. The Alpha's eyes we
Recently, Sebestian discovered that his mate seems to have the habit of biting her nails. Because this kind of behavior happened occasionally, he didn't pay much attention to it at first, but as the time with Allen got longer, he found that Allen would bite her nails more and more often. Due to his previous friendship with someone who used to do the same things, Sebestian, who is good at observing, noticed that Allen's nail-biting behavior would occur about once a week, and every time Allen bites her nails, there is no special change in her emotions. It's better to say that Allen's thinking at that time was rather focused on that behavior. Because Allen did not just bite a specific finger, Sebestian judged that her behavior should not have much to do with emotional venting, so it should not have any impact. It is just based on health considerations. What about Allen? Well, he didn't like Allen's behavior, so he decided that the next time he saw Allen biting her nails, he must stop
"Do you like it?" Alex asked while staring at his mate. Ashly just blinks and doesn't say anything. "I am sorry if I disappoint you." Ashly blinks again and looks towards her ex-mate. "It's not like I did this to someone else. Expect you." "What do you mean?" "I've never had another Alpha knot me before I met you or after you left me," Ashly whispered, more to herself than to her ex-mate. There was a hint of awe in her tone. Ashly doesn't know what to feel now; she has been trying to move on with Alex, but now what? After spending a streamy session with her ex-mate, Ashly wasted seven years, and on top of that, she now knows very well that she will never be able to move on with Alex. Ashly is still lying on her back, staring up at the ceiling, her naked body exposed. Ruined sheets pooled around her waist. She was still warm, but her heat had been satisfied for the moment. It's been a year since she felt this, and she shared her heat with someone. She knows taking those peels
Ashly washed up and got dressed for work before stepping down to the main floor of her chic, ultra-modern abode. Alex was in the kitchen, standing over the stove, wearing only a pair of gray sweatpants. Ashly took a deep breath and calmed herself; they didn't talk about this. About their past and why Alex left her. Ashly didn't ask any questions of her ex-mate. They'd been apart for just one hour that weekend when Alex left to grab some things from his own home, including a change of work clothes they knew he'd need that Monday morning. Ashly was fairly certain that this was the first time they hadn't been completely naked since then. Ashly bit her lip, unable to keep her eyes off the Alpha's well-formed torso. It's not like she is checking on her ex-mate, but Ashly simply can't help. Her heat had died down, but that didn't make Alex any less attractive. God, she really wished they didn't have to go into work. Alex inhaled and cast a glance towards the door, catching Ashly's scent
One look at you, and my whole life falls into line. "The moment I saw you, everything kind of fell into place. I knew there was something about you that made my heart stop a bit every time I was around you. And as you said, you feel like you can't breathe around them." I prayed for you before I called you mine. "Growing up with my dad, I always thought there was something wrong with me being an omega. I didn't understand what I was feeling. Then I met you, and everything finally made sense." I can't believe it's true sometimes. "After the moment I first kissed you, I knew that I didn't care what anyone thought about me. I went through so many years of hiding who I was, and with you, I was finally about to put the past behind me." I can't believe it's true. "I cannot believe I am marrying the man I love right here and right now. I just want you to know that I will always be there for you, no matter what comes our way." I get to love you; it's the best thing that I'll ever do. A
Sam cries with her, quieter, needing to spend comfort more than to receive it, his chest leaden with soreness, and he is constricted, but surprised, to find the beast slithered back to where it came from, letting him breathe a little easier. Monika has been quiet for a few minutes, but Sam just strokes her hair and back, giving her space. "Did you draw them because you couldn't talk to anyone?" Sam feels a surge of cold rippling down his spine, even though it's almost too warm inside, with the sun streaming in through the windows. "Yes. I'm bad at writing and talking about how I feel, so I draw." He inhales Monika again, taking comfort and strength, reminding himself that he has no reason to keep hurting in silence. "You're not bad at it. When you do, you're not. You just have to do it more." Monika moves back, forcing Sam to open his arms, his head moving up, following Monika standing. She offers a hand to Sam. "It's uncomfortable here; let's get into bed." Sam smiles softly,
When Sam moved in, he stored a few things in the barely furnished room next to their bedroom. Monika never figured out what to do with The black box caught her eye that day, but Sam pulled her into a hug and kissed every thought out of her. She was so happy to be living together that Monika forgot all about it. Sam is cooking, and Monika is bored—or, rather, avoiding reading another bland work report—so she showers, puts on some casual clothes, earrings, the new necklace she got from Sam, and a couple of her favorite rings, and wanders a bit back and forth. As she passes the room, she suddenly halts, looking at the door. She's clueless as to why the box resurfaces in her memory, and she could just ask Sam about it, but what kinds of secrets could he have in there he wouldn't want Monika to see? Monika scoffs at himself, opens the door, and finds the box gone from where it was on the shelf. Odd. She looks around the room, but she can't find it—the only thing that hasn't been there
"I do. I miss you, baby. So much. So fucking much. So damn much." Monika chuckled as she relaxed against the embrace. He knew it was too early, and he promised to take things slow, but he couldn't help himself when Monika was the one who initiated the move. He slowly snaked his arms around her waist and snuggled his head around Monika's neck. He felt her sobbing lightly, and he let her be. He himself wanted to cry over what's happening right now. He was waiting for months—years even—to touch Monika again, to see her, to hug her, and now that it's finally happening, it's too much for his vulnerable heart. "I love you, Monika." Silence. "And it's not the platonic kind of love. I love you more than that." "No shit, Sherlock," Monika muttered, and Sam laughed so loudly at the latter's reaction. "What? You really believe I'll pretend to be in a relationship to prevent my manager from interfering with my partner or my career? I did that because I wanted to be with you," Sam shoved playf
Flashback:- "Happy birthday, baby!" They were in the Monika room. The girl was celebrating her birthday, and her uncle arranged a special birthday party so she could spend the day with her friends. It might be Monika's big day, and she should be spending it with her family, but she doesn't mind having birthday friends too; she loves her family so much, and she knows that without them, she wouldn't be where she is right now. Sam was also there to celebrate with her. He was supposed to be a special surprise for her, yet Sam, thanks to his loud, unstoppable mouth, accidentally slipped this information when he was talking to Monika, so instead, he'll be a surprise guest to her uncle, who is already waiting outside. "You can't see the bride before the wedding, Sam!" The birthday girl gasped playfully. Sam was wearing a black and white button-down shirt and some fitted jeans, while Monika was wearing an all-white dress—the perfect outfit for a wedding ceremony. "If you and I are married,
The junior staff's little stunt caught Monika's attention the most, and she tilted her head to see Sam just sitting there, his face contorted and, most of all, confused. She stared at him too, and just like everyone else, she was waiting for his next move. Sam knew he couldn't escape this situation, so he took a deep breath before putting down his cup of cold soda. He stood up and nervously pulled on his clothes before walking towards the crowd where his friends were. His friends parted and cleared the path for him, and without them on the way, he could now perfectly see the face of the woman who had been taunting his daydreams and was visiting his mind once in a while. Once he was a few feet away from the woman, he shifted his eyes to his friends. He was afraid to meet the pair of black eyes that were already looking at him, but he needed to. "Hi," Sam croaked, his voice a little bit pitchy and high. He cleared his throat before trying again. "Hi," he said once more. "Hello, Sam," M
"Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday to you!" Ashly was holding a large cake in her hands and walked through the door as Adom's friends sang him his birthday song with Alex and their friends, including Allen and Sebestian. They were going to surprise Ashly and Alex. Today Ashly and Alex are waiting for many things, and they just pray to God that everything will be fine after today. Everyone will be happy and move on from pain. It was Adom's official seventh birthday, and Alex and Ashly held an exclusive house party for their adorable son. "Happy birthday, my adorable panda!" Ashly grinned widely at the celebrant. "Make a wish already and blow out your candle. This cake is really so heavy for me to carry." Adom laughed adoringly at his mom, nodded, and closed his eyes. Everybody was silent as Adom made his wish, and everybody cheered when he blew out the candle. Both Alex and Ashly pressed a soft kiss on their son's cheeks
She always feels it in her stomach. hollowing anguish, coiling around her guts, taking up every space, rough and sore. It’s shock at first, smothering all other emotions. Shock is followed by betrayal, anger, and cold-hearted resolve. Tears keep falling and falling, wetting her hands, clothes, her phone, and their smiling faces. Then she thinks it’s clear enough. He has a new love and a new life, and isn’t it better and easier if he doesn’t have to explain anything to her? The photos disappear in the bin, and she’ll pretend it was never hers to wear. He doesn’t want to hear it anyway. Not a word, not a single one, not from her mouth, not in her voice, not while seeing her face. Never again. Monika understands everything now. It all makes sense. She can get over it; she will; she’s done it before. She can’t get over it. She takes out the pictures from the bin before anyone can get rid of them, and she keeps them in a box even when she moves. She drinks too much to drown out the
Everything is going well in Ashly and Alex's lives. They fell into something of a rhythm, going to work together during the week, coming home and having dinner with Adom, and putting him to bed. On the weekends, they had family time and took Adom to the park, the aquarium, or just to the grocery store with them. It had been so easy to insert himself into their lives. Alex was almost afraid that he was dreaming, and when he woke up, he’d be on the other side of the world again. But every time he woke up now, Ashly was beside him in bed, usually curled up in Alex's arms and drooling against his chest. It's really felt so good. It was a fantastic way to wake up. The company merger was nearly finished, as Alex and Ashly planned. Alex had tentative plans to step down as CEO if he could convince Ashly to take him on as a personal assistant. So far, Ashly thought the idea was ridiculous, but Alex was fairly confident he could talk her around. And he really wants to be around his mate all