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012. Not today...
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I drove through the city streets, my thoughts swirling like the traffic around me. The late morning sunlight filtered through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the road as I made my way to the little restaurant where Liam and I always met. It had been our go-to spot for years—a place where everything seemed to slow down, where I could escape the chaos of life, if only for a while.When I pulled into the parking lot, I spotted Liam through the large windows, already seated at our usual table by the window. I smiled to myself. He was always early.I stepped inside, the familiar smell of freshly baked bread and coffee hitting me as I walked toward him. The restaurant was quiet, with the soft hum of conversations and the clinking of plates in the background. As I approached, Liam stood up with that easy smile of his, one that always made me feel like everything was going to be alright."Been a while," he said, standing up to envelop me in a warm, familiar hug. I let out a sigh as I
Last Updated : 2024-10-25The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 014. No other than...
As I pulled up to the familiar school gates, I could already see them—Ruby and Rhett—standing by the gatepost with their little backpacks slung over their shoulders. Rhett was the first to spot me, his face lighting up like a beacon.“Mom’s here, Ruby!” he exclaimed, tugging at her arm and stealing her attention away from her classmates.I smiled as I saw the twin faces brighten. “Mommy!” they chorused, springing from their seats and waving goodbye to their friends. They dashed towards the car, their laughter filling the air as they climbed in, Ruby’s school bag swinging wildly as she slipped into the backseat.“Hey, Munchies,” I greeted them with a grin, using the nickname they had known since they were toddlers.“Hi, Mom!” Ruby beamed.“Hey, Mom,” Rhett added, his smile a little quieter, but no less sincere.They fastened their seatbelts, something I had taught them to do without needing a reminder. It always made me proud to see how much they’d grown, even in the small things.As w
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‘Come on, Helen, you couldn't even wait?' I chuckled to myself as I made my way to the front door to usher Helen in.As I got to the door, ready to greet my friend with a teasing remark, my amusement however, turned to shock, as I swung the door open.I froze in shock at the sight before me. Standing on the doorstep with an unreadable expression on his face was no other than…Roman."Roman?" I blurted out after recovering from the shock, my voice barely above a whisper, disbelief etched across my features."Hello, Ruby..." he said with a cold tone, his eyes having a glint of amusement and something else I couldn't quite decipher. "Surprised to see me?" he asked in an arrogant tone."How did you...?" I began, wanting to ask how he knew my place, but the question got caught at the back of my throat, lost in the whirlwind of emotions swirling within me."How did I find you?" he completed my question, cocking his head slightly as if savoring the moment. "It was quite easy. I just needed
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The weight of his words hung in the air between us, heavy and suffocating. I could feel the walls closing in, the safe world I had built for my children suddenly fragile, like glass about to shatter.I closed the door slowly, leaning against it for a moment as I tried to collect myself. I could hear the kids still playing, blissfully unaware of the turmoil swirling just outside their little world.But I knew it wouldn’t stay that way for long.The sharp, unmistakable smell of something burning snapped me back to reality.“Oh my God!” I yelped, dashing into the kitchen. A cloud of smoke hung in the air, curling out from the pot. My heart sank as I reached over to turn off the gas, mumbling, “No, no, no… this can’t be happening.”With a grimace, I lifted the pot lid, only to be met with the charred remains of what used to be noodles. The half-burnt mess at the bottom clung stubbornly to the pot, taunting me. I sighed, pressing my fingers to my forehead, feeling the frustration rise.“G
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ROMAN'S POV "Just so you know, you aren't running away from me again... Not again," I said before walking out. Ruby's words felt weighty as I stepped outside, the cool evening air contrasting sharply with the intensity of our just concluded conversation. With each step away from her door, I felt a strange mix of frustration and determination coursing through me.I heard the door close behind me with a definitive click, signaling the end of our tumultuous exchange.Glancing over my shoulder, I took in the sight of Ruby's house, a quaint little abode tucked away in the suburban neighborhood.I grabbed my phone from my pocket and called Kai, hoping to get an update from him. After a few rings, he answered."Hey Roman, I was about to call you. I stopped by your office, but Drew said you weren't in," Kai's voice came through the line."Yeah, I dropped by Ruby's place," I replied, still processing the encounter."You went to her place? Why?” Kai sounded slightly miffed."You didn't tell
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Helen and I were just finishing up the last bites of our pancakes, the ones she claimed were “the fluffiest yet,” when my phone buzzed on the table. A glance at the screen made my stomach twist—the principal of the kids’ school.“Oh no,” I murmured, grabbing the phone.Helen looked up, instantly sensing my tension. “Everything okay?”I forced a smile but could feel the worry tightening my throat. “It’s the school.”I picked up, keeping my voice as steady as I could. “Hello, this is Ruby.”“Mrs. Blackwood, this is Principal O’Neil,” the familiar voice on the other end said, warm but with a hint of urgency. “I need you to come to the school right away. There’s been… an incident.”My heart dropped. “Is everything alright? Are the kids okay?”“They’re fine,” she assured me, though her tone was careful. “It’s Rhett… He was involved in a… disagreement with another student.”“A disagreement?” My voice came out sharper than I intended.“Yes. I think it’s best if we discuss this in person. Ple
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The doorbell rang a second time, the sound cutting through the silence. My heart raced, though I wasn’t sure why. I took a deep breath, brushing the worry from my face, and called out, “Coming!” I crossed the hall, bracing myself for a visitor, but hoping it wasn’t him.Instead, I opened the door to see Liam standing there, a warm smile lighting up his face. Relief washed over me.“Hey, Ruby,” he greeted.“Hi… good afternoon.” I stepped aside, opening the door wide enough for him to come through. “Come on in.”He held two brown paper bags, each filled to the brim. I reached out to take one, chuckling. “Are you moving in or just feeding an army?”“Only the finest snack selection for my favorite twins,” he replied with a grin, handing me a bag.Together, we made our way to the living room, where I set the bags down on the table. I cupped my hands and called out to the kids, who I knew were hovering just out of sight down the hall. “Alright, Munchies… someone’s here to see you!”I could
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LITTLE RUBY'S POV Today was the day—the day Uncle Liam was taking us out! He had told us yesterday he was going to, and I was so excited, I could barely sleep. When morning came, I hurried out of bed, took my bath and put on my best outfit. But I had a little problem, I couldn’t find my favorite shoes.“Mom, where’s my shoe?” I called, hopping down the hall with one shoe on and my other foot bare.“Have you checked under your bed, Ruby?” she said, smiling at me from the kitchen.“Not there, Mom.”“Try Rhett’s room then.”Just as I was about to head to Rhett’s room, the doorbell rang. I was so excited I didn’t even care that I was wearing just one shoe. I hopped all the way to the door, wobbly but fast.I opened the door, and there was Uncle Liam, smiling down at me. “Hey, Ruby. How are you?”“Good, Uncle Liam! How are you?” I said, feeling very grown-up.He chuckled, patting my shoulder. “I’m good too, thank you.”“Are you just going to keep him there in the doorway, Ruby?” Mom’s vo
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The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 191. Inappropriate?...
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