"What did he say?" Ashly asked as Alex hung the phone; he looked stressed after taking it to his brother. "I don't know Ashly; he said he was not sure. He doesn't know how to face you after that stupid phone call." Ashly nods her head in understanding; she can understand Sam. "Yeah, but it's not his fault; your grandfather was the one who didn't give him a choice". "I now remember everything, Ashly; you know it's really frustrating for Sam. He really doesn't want to do this, but or Grandfather, he just..." "He told him to call me; otherwise, your grandfather will make sure no one treats your disease, which actually doesn't exist in the first place". Alex nodded, and he rested his head on his mate's lap. "He really plays dirty; he and my father both play dirty. And it's all because you are Omega. Seriously, Ashly, I want to kill my father." Ashly chuckled and smacked her mate's head. "You are not doing any other stupidity; you are not Alpha of any pack now, and our son needs hi
Ashly fell asleep again on the way home. Alex was starting to reconsider whether to try to convince his friend to see a doctor. Ashly looks really pale and unwell. Alex shook his head. His friend was not going to see the doctor. Ashly practically hates doctors. If only Alex could call Moni, she would be the best choice for his mate. She knows very well how to take over from Ashly. And she is the only doctor to whom Ashly will listen. But of course he can't call her, not after all those sh*ts she did to him and Ashly. Sometimes Alex really wonders why Moni did all those things, but again, it doesn't matter how many times they ask; she will never tell them the truth. Alex shook his head again to get rid of those stupid thoughts and looked towards his beautiful mate, who looked really pale and weak. Maybe he would call his stupid cousin and ask for his opinion. It wasn’t that he didn’t trust Alvin, but...Alex is worried. What if Ashlu thought he was perfectly fine and they missed so
“Do you think my dad is still downstairs?” Ashly asked lazily, nuzzling at Alex's shoulder. She was really not happy when she learned about Man visiting them. Even Ashly told him last time to stay away from her and her family. But of course he is not going to listen to her, and on top of that, he doesn't want Adom to know about the tension between them. He really loves Man and for him, Man is the coolest grandpa. She really doesn't want to take away her son's happiness just because of her anger toward him. But she also can't forgive him; Ashly really doesn't understand what she is going to do with Man and how she will make Adom understand about their not-so-good relationship. “Dunno,” Alex mumbled, and he got a mouthful of wispy hair for his effort. He lifted his head a bit and added, “I might’ve made him mad, you know; I said to him something that is actually not good for his ears.” “Mm, I’ll let him stew a bit longer, then, and I hope you keep fighting everyone who tries to come
It was fine. The jacket could be laundered. Alex let himself revel in bliss, in the curl of their scents together, musky with sex. His beautiful mate was heavy on top of him, but of course Alex didn’t mind. His inner alpha was pleased, and a low, rumbling purr started up in his chest as he stroked his ashly hair. When his knot went down, they’d have to clean up and air out the room. But for now, they could just be present with one another, learning each other’s bodies again. It had been too long. He’d missed Ashly so much. He misses his time with Ashly so much, but now he is back. And his mate is his again. "Are you okay, baby?” Alex mumbled after a moment, tipping his head to brush kisses on Ashly's puffy hair. “Mm, better than ever,” Ashly responded, stretching slowly and testing her muscles. Alex Knot needed another minute, and the shift inside Ashly made both of them gasp. Alex rested his hand on his mate's lower back to still her. “Maybe not just yet.” Ashly snuggled a laugh
“I’m lots of fun,” Alex said with a pout, letting go of her to go find his phone. “Look, I’m about to call my sister and tell her, 'Oh, by the way, I have a kid who’s the same age as your own; it happened when I left my mate because of my shitty father.' That’s going to be all kinds of fun. What do you think, baby?” “You’re right, it's really fun. I want her to kill you, or at least kick your ass really hard,” Ashly said while clapping her hands, then bouncing down onto the bed and gazing up at her mate expectantly. “Put it on speaker. I want to hear her chew you out. Or let's record it so we can hear it whenever we want. What do you say, baby?” Alex did one better and video-called her instead. She was visibly ready to scold him when she answered, until she spotted Ashly next to him. She already knows what Ashly looks like; Alex shows her his pictures, and Ashly is also a famous businesswoman. And as an omega, Ashly was the first to achieve many things in her life. “Oh my God, Ash
Flashback:- Since the second time Monika came to meet him and Sam called her his friend in front of his bandmates, Sam has not seen Monika for almost ten days. In the dark room, there was a small, dazzling light on one side of the bed. Sam's bloodshot eyes stared blankly at the photo on the phone screen. The two people in the photo looked intimate. By embracing each other, you can feel full of happiness from their sincere smiles. Sam slid his thumb across the screen, and the picture changed. The two people, who were also laughing happily, hugged Sam from behind, and his right foot was also playfully raised back. The next one is a selfie of two people kissing, and the next one is Monika cuddling in his arms. The photos on the phone slide one by one, looking at their smiles in each photo, suddenly making Sam's inexplicable tears burst. The relationship between the two was originally secret, but just like the lines in the career he performed, the feelings were like fire and could not b
Flashback continue:- Due to the unusual climate, a recent period of heavy rain filled the pool in the forest with water, and the strewn dead trees that surrounded it reflected on the murky water surface with mist to create a dreamlike beauty. Maybe it's because on weekdays, there are no other tourists in the small forest except Sam and Monika. They stood on a fallen tree by the pool and admired the beautiful scenery in front of them. In the silence, Monika's cold hand quietly took Sam's. She turned her head and looked at the person beside her—the golden sun shining through the woods. Sprinkled on Sam, as if surrounded by the holy light, Sam made Monika feel inexplicably brilliant and lonely. Sam's big, slender, and deep eyes stared thoughtfully at something in the forest. Monika followed his gaze and found a bird's nest on the top of the towering dead wood. Inside, an unknown bird was dormant. It's incubating the egg, and the other bird is accompanying him and rubbing against each ot
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
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