LOGINShare
170. Blood and Tension...
Last Updated:
2025-03-02 23:50:30
Related chapters
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 171. Boundaries and Warnings...
Ruby's POV"You WHAT?!"My voice shot up, filled with disbelief as I took a sharp step toward Roman. He raised his hands slightly in surrender. "Relax, Ruby. It’s just outside the house.""For what?" I snapped. "You had no right, Roman!"Roman exhaled through his nose, trying to keep his voice calm. "For your own safety, Ruby. That’s why."I scoffed, crossing my arms tightly over my chest. "Without my consent? That’s called trespassing, Roman."His expression tightened slightly. "I only had them installed outside—""That’s not the point!" I cut in, shaking my head in frustration.There was a thick, tense silence between us.Roman ran a hand down his face, clearly frustrated but still trying to pacify me. "Alright, I’m sorry, okay? I should’ve asked before doing it."I narrowed my eyes at him, unimpressed. "Now you realize that?""I really am sorry, Ruby. But let’s be honest—you wouldn’t have agreed to it if I had asked," he said, tilting his head slightly.I opened my mouth to argue…
Last Updated : 2025-03-03The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 172. Leaving So Soon?
~Ruby's POV~"You’re leaving already?" I asked, watching Roman as he shifted his weight slightly."Ummm… perhaps soon. But I can stay if you want me to," he said, his gaze meeting mine.I waved a hand dismissively. "Naaaa… it’s alright."Roman studied me for a second. "You sure? Or are you scared Abel’s gonna return?"I exhaled, leaning against the couch. "Not really. Besides, if he was going to harm me, he wouldn’t have wasted time.""So you think he wants something else?" Roman asked, his voice dipping into a more serious tone."Yeah… but let’s wait and see first."Roman gave a slow nod. "Okay, if you say so."That caught me off guard. "You’re just… okay with that?" I asked, slightly surprised."Not entirely," he admitted. "But if your instincts tell you so, I’ll trust it… for now."I studied him for a moment before nodding. "Alright… and about how it ended.""What ended?" Roman asked, a crease forming between his brows."Esperanza. Following her home?" I trailed off, waiting for re
Last Updated : 2025-03-04The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 173. Simple Outing?...
~Helen's POV~I adjusted my grip on the steering wheel as I glanced in the rearview mirror, watching little Ruby and Rhett chatter away in the back seat. The excitement in the car was a pleasant break from the tension that had been weighing on us all lately.I could have left them home with Mom or Marcus, maybe even asked them to make a list of what they wanted, but having them with me felt… safer. They’d be in a public place, surrounded by people. Less chance of anything going wrong."Make sure they don’t leave your sight." Ruby’s words echoed in my head.I swallowed the lump forming in my throat and forced a smile. Everything will be fine.As we drove to the store, the kids fired off random questions, their curiosity relentless as always."Aunt Helen, when is Mom coming back?" Little Ruby asked, her voice soft yet hopeful.For a moment, I hesitated. I hated lying to them. What am I supposed to say? That we have no idea when their mother will be back? That she’s tangled up in things
Last Updated : 2025-03-05The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 174. Cruel Joke...
~Helen's POV~"SURPRISE!"A voice came from behind me, and I froze, my entire body stiffening. My heart pounded as my fingers curled around my phone. "Uncle Liam?" Rhett’s voice was barely audible, filled with disbelief."Uncle Liam!" he and Little Ruby chorused in excitement.I slowly turned; my breath caught in my throat, my mind racing with worst-case scenarios. But as soon as I laid eyes on him, I felt the tension in my chest release."Liam?" I breathed out. "How is this even—?"Yet, there he was, crouched to the kids' level, his arms wide open, a grin on his face."How you doing, kiddos?" Liam asked, ruffling Rhett’s hair as they tackled him in a tight hug."We missed you!" Little Ruby said, her small hands gripping onto him like she’d never let go."What took you so long?" Rhett pouted."Sorry, kids. Been so, so busy with work. But I’m here now. How have you both been?" Liam said."We’ve been good!" they chorused."Thanks to Aunt Helen," Little Ruby added, looking up at me with
Last Updated : 2025-03-06The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 175. Little Too Perfect...
~Helen's POV~Shopping with two energetic kids and a man-child like Liam was an adventure in itself."Uncle Liam, are you here to also get us something?" Little Ruby asked, her eyes shining with hope.Liam placed a hand on his chest, feigning offense. "Of course! What do you take me for? Anything you want."Little Ruby gasped dramatically. "Really?""Yep, pick anything you wish," Liam confirmed.Rhett grinned. "Nice… double permission.""I'm so loving this day," Little Ruby added, practically bouncing in place.Liam and I exchanged amused glances, chuckling as we continued down the aisles.A few minutes later, after what felt like an eternity of indecisiveness, we were finally done."Is that all you want?" I asked, glancing at the overflowing cart."Yeah, it's all we want," Little Ruby said, nodding confidently."You sure about that?" Liam asked, arching an eyebrow.Rhett shrugged. "For now, though." He reached into the cart, holding up a familiar-looking package. "I also bought Mom’s
Last Updated : 2025-03-07The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 176. Intruder...
~Helen’s POV~Dinner had been peaceful. The kids helped me cook, and when Marcus and Mom finally got home, we all sat together, eating and laughing like any other night. It was the kind of normalcy I craved—simple, warm, safe.But when night fell and the house grew quiet, I found myself lying awake, staring at the ceiling. The "prank" Liam had pulled earlier still gnawed at me."What if it wasn’t him? What if next time it’s real?"I rolled onto my side, shaking my head. You’re overthinking, Helen. Go to sleep.The house was silent. Everyone was asleep.Then, a sound.A faint thud from outside.I sat up, heart hammering.Liam.I let out a sigh, rubbing my temples. Oh, come on. You have to do this again?Grabbing my phone, I squinted at the screen—1:14 AM.Wait…My stomach twisted. Would Liam really be playing games at this hour?Then I heard it again—another noise, closer this time.I slid out of bed as quietly as possible, tiptoeing toward the door. The floor was cool beneath my feet.
Last Updated : 2025-03-07The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 177. The Only Safe Place...
~Ruby’s POV~"Hey, Ruby… I'm here now." Liam’s voice came through the phone.I let out a breath I didn’t realize I was holding. "Oh… thanks, Liam. I really appreciate you doing this.""It's alright, Ruby. Anytime."I glanced at the time on my phone—almost 3 AM. I ran a hand through my hair, trying to calm the storm in my chest."What about the kids?" I asked, my voice softer now."They're here with us in the living room. They couldn't fall asleep," Liam replied.My heart ached at the thought. "Oh dear, they must be scared.""Yeah… I guess so."There was a pause, a heavy silence stretching between us. I could feel the questions waiting on Liam’s tongue, but he held back."Is Helen there with you?" I asked."Yeah… she's right here.""Alright… good." I exhaled slowly. I had to do something. The kids weren’t safe there, not after what had happened. "I think you'll have to bring the kids over, Liam."There was a brief silence."Oooooookay… when?" Liam asked."First thing tomorrow morning."
Last Updated : 2025-03-07The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 178. Truth...
~Ruby’s POV~The moment I saw my kids, everything else faded."Mom!" Their voices rang out, high-pitched and filled with excitement as they sprinted toward me.I barely had time to brace myself before they crashed into my arms. My hands roamed over their backs, checking for injuries or anything unusual."How are you two doing?" I asked."We're fine," they chorused.Little Ruby tilted her head up at me, her dark curls bouncing. "It's been a while, Mom.""Yeah... I really missed you two." I squeezed them tighter, as if that would make up for lost time.Helen’s presence caught me off guard. "Helen? How—why did you come too?" I stammered.She nodded, a knowing look in her eyes. "I had to. Marcus can take care of Mom."I swallowed down my gratitude and hugged her too. "Good to see you."Then, I turned to Liam. He was standing there, arms crossed, waiting. He looked the same as always—casual, composed—but I knew him well enough to see the flicker of questions in his eyes."Liam," I said, st
Last Updated : 2025-03-08
Latest chapter
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 180. Father's Rights...
~Roman’s POV~I ran a hand through my hair, exhaling sharply.Oh my god.This changes everything.I turned my gaze to Rhett. If he already had this kind of strength at his age… it could only mean one thing.The prophecy might be true.I stared at him, my mind racing through possibilities. His innocent face held no idea of what he had just done, what it could mean. If he was already showing signs now, then there was no more time to waste.Before I could even process my next thought, the front door swung open.Ruby.I’d already heard her coming, already bracing myself for this conversation.“Hey, Mom!” The kids ran toward her, their voices light, innocent—completely unaware of the storm brewing between us.Ruby barely had time to acknowledge them before I stepped forward.“Why didn’t you tell me?” I asked with a firm but low voice.She barely spared me a glance, her focus shifting. “Where’s Aunt Helen?”“At the back,” Rhett answered.Ruby let out a breath and then looked at the kids. “G
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 179. Drop By Announced...
~Roman’s POV~Hours earlier…The day's burdens felt overwhelming. My office was a mess of scattered files, unfinished reports, and half-empty coffee cups. I was exhausted, my brain fogged from hours of staring at documents that never seemed to end.With a sigh, I shoved the last folder aside and leaned back in my chair, rubbing my temples."Enough."I needed a break.Dragging myself out of my office, I made my way to the living room. The couch welcomed me like an old friend as I sank into it, grabbing the remote and flipping through the channels mindlessly.Nothing caught my interest.That’s when my gaze landed on the iPad sitting on the coffee table.I hesitated.For a second, I debated whether to check or not. But curiosity won over restraint.I reached for the device and tapped into the camera feed linked to Ruby’s house.And what I saw made me sit up straighter.Liam.Helen.The kids.All walking into Ruby’s house.I stared at the screen, trying to process it. The kids weren’t sup
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 178. Truth...
~Ruby’s POV~The moment I saw my kids, everything else faded."Mom!" Their voices rang out, high-pitched and filled with excitement as they sprinted toward me.I barely had time to brace myself before they crashed into my arms. My hands roamed over their backs, checking for injuries or anything unusual."How are you two doing?" I asked."We're fine," they chorused.Little Ruby tilted her head up at me, her dark curls bouncing. "It's been a while, Mom.""Yeah... I really missed you two." I squeezed them tighter, as if that would make up for lost time.Helen’s presence caught me off guard. "Helen? How—why did you come too?" I stammered.She nodded, a knowing look in her eyes. "I had to. Marcus can take care of Mom."I swallowed down my gratitude and hugged her too. "Good to see you."Then, I turned to Liam. He was standing there, arms crossed, waiting. He looked the same as always—casual, composed—but I knew him well enough to see the flicker of questions in his eyes."Liam," I said, st
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 177. The Only Safe Place...
~Ruby’s POV~"Hey, Ruby… I'm here now." Liam’s voice came through the phone.I let out a breath I didn’t realize I was holding. "Oh… thanks, Liam. I really appreciate you doing this.""It's alright, Ruby. Anytime."I glanced at the time on my phone—almost 3 AM. I ran a hand through my hair, trying to calm the storm in my chest."What about the kids?" I asked, my voice softer now."They're here with us in the living room. They couldn't fall asleep," Liam replied.My heart ached at the thought. "Oh dear, they must be scared.""Yeah… I guess so."There was a pause, a heavy silence stretching between us. I could feel the questions waiting on Liam’s tongue, but he held back."Is Helen there with you?" I asked."Yeah… she's right here.""Alright… good." I exhaled slowly. I had to do something. The kids weren’t safe there, not after what had happened. "I think you'll have to bring the kids over, Liam."There was a brief silence."Oooooookay… when?" Liam asked."First thing tomorrow morning."
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 176. Intruder...
~Helen’s POV~Dinner had been peaceful. The kids helped me cook, and when Marcus and Mom finally got home, we all sat together, eating and laughing like any other night. It was the kind of normalcy I craved—simple, warm, safe.But when night fell and the house grew quiet, I found myself lying awake, staring at the ceiling. The "prank" Liam had pulled earlier still gnawed at me."What if it wasn’t him? What if next time it’s real?"I rolled onto my side, shaking my head. You’re overthinking, Helen. Go to sleep.The house was silent. Everyone was asleep.Then, a sound.A faint thud from outside.I sat up, heart hammering.Liam.I let out a sigh, rubbing my temples. Oh, come on. You have to do this again?Grabbing my phone, I squinted at the screen—1:14 AM.Wait…My stomach twisted. Would Liam really be playing games at this hour?Then I heard it again—another noise, closer this time.I slid out of bed as quietly as possible, tiptoeing toward the door. The floor was cool beneath my feet.
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 175. Little Too Perfect...
~Helen's POV~Shopping with two energetic kids and a man-child like Liam was an adventure in itself."Uncle Liam, are you here to also get us something?" Little Ruby asked, her eyes shining with hope.Liam placed a hand on his chest, feigning offense. "Of course! What do you take me for? Anything you want."Little Ruby gasped dramatically. "Really?""Yep, pick anything you wish," Liam confirmed.Rhett grinned. "Nice… double permission.""I'm so loving this day," Little Ruby added, practically bouncing in place.Liam and I exchanged amused glances, chuckling as we continued down the aisles.A few minutes later, after what felt like an eternity of indecisiveness, we were finally done."Is that all you want?" I asked, glancing at the overflowing cart."Yeah, it's all we want," Little Ruby said, nodding confidently."You sure about that?" Liam asked, arching an eyebrow.Rhett shrugged. "For now, though." He reached into the cart, holding up a familiar-looking package. "I also bought Mom’s
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 174. Cruel Joke...
~Helen's POV~"SURPRISE!"A voice came from behind me, and I froze, my entire body stiffening. My heart pounded as my fingers curled around my phone. "Uncle Liam?" Rhett’s voice was barely audible, filled with disbelief."Uncle Liam!" he and Little Ruby chorused in excitement.I slowly turned; my breath caught in my throat, my mind racing with worst-case scenarios. But as soon as I laid eyes on him, I felt the tension in my chest release."Liam?" I breathed out. "How is this even—?"Yet, there he was, crouched to the kids' level, his arms wide open, a grin on his face."How you doing, kiddos?" Liam asked, ruffling Rhett’s hair as they tackled him in a tight hug."We missed you!" Little Ruby said, her small hands gripping onto him like she’d never let go."What took you so long?" Rhett pouted."Sorry, kids. Been so, so busy with work. But I’m here now. How have you both been?" Liam said."We’ve been good!" they chorused."Thanks to Aunt Helen," Little Ruby added, looking up at me with
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 173. Simple Outing?...
~Helen's POV~I adjusted my grip on the steering wheel as I glanced in the rearview mirror, watching little Ruby and Rhett chatter away in the back seat. The excitement in the car was a pleasant break from the tension that had been weighing on us all lately.I could have left them home with Mom or Marcus, maybe even asked them to make a list of what they wanted, but having them with me felt… safer. They’d be in a public place, surrounded by people. Less chance of anything going wrong."Make sure they don’t leave your sight." Ruby’s words echoed in my head.I swallowed the lump forming in my throat and forced a smile. Everything will be fine.As we drove to the store, the kids fired off random questions, their curiosity relentless as always."Aunt Helen, when is Mom coming back?" Little Ruby asked, her voice soft yet hopeful.For a moment, I hesitated. I hated lying to them. What am I supposed to say? That we have no idea when their mother will be back? That she’s tangled up in things
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 172. Leaving So Soon?
~Ruby's POV~"You’re leaving already?" I asked, watching Roman as he shifted his weight slightly."Ummm… perhaps soon. But I can stay if you want me to," he said, his gaze meeting mine.I waved a hand dismissively. "Naaaa… it’s alright."Roman studied me for a second. "You sure? Or are you scared Abel’s gonna return?"I exhaled, leaning against the couch. "Not really. Besides, if he was going to harm me, he wouldn’t have wasted time.""So you think he wants something else?" Roman asked, his voice dipping into a more serious tone."Yeah… but let’s wait and see first."Roman gave a slow nod. "Okay, if you say so."That caught me off guard. "You’re just… okay with that?" I asked, slightly surprised."Not entirely," he admitted. "But if your instincts tell you so, I’ll trust it… for now."I studied him for a moment before nodding. "Alright… and about how it ended.""What ended?" Roman asked, a crease forming between his brows."Esperanza. Following her home?" I trailed off, waiting for re
