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CHAPTER 68: My Stepson's Lover
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The Alpha's Reluctant Bride CHAPTER 69: I Promised, but...
-=Martina's Point of View=-"Don't think about it, Martina!" I told myself when those dreadful words crossed my mind once more.Ever since I thought about Kian and him being Zion's illegitimate son, I couldn't stop myself from thinking that I would become my stepson's lover. It somehow mortified me, and it did cross my mind to pray that Zion would not acknowledge him or else it would be even more awkward than it is now, but when I remembered Kian's condition and how Zion could help him, I immediately changed my mind and decided that it would be better for Zion to acknowledge Kian as his son.After trying to erase it from my mind, which didn't really help, I continued walking and pushed the secret door, showing me the staircase to the passageway directly to the western part of the island.Since it wasn't my first time, it was easier for me to navigate it, and honestly, I didn't feel the need to use my phone as the source of light, but I decided to use it still, just to be on the safe s
The Alpha's Reluctant Bride CHAPTER 70: I Can See Zion
-=Martina's Point of View=-I wasn't surprised anymore when I woke up in bed the following morning. Disappointed, yes, sad, maybe, but surprised? Not really.I gazed outside my window and saw the brightness outside, but I didn't get out of bed yet. Seeing that it was still too early for me to get ready for breakfast, I leisurely laid down and did nothing while remembering last night.What started as a great day almost turned into a night of worry when I saw Kian falling down. Thinking that he finally had a relapse of losing consciousness, I immediately went to him, only to see him in agony. Because of my promise that I would not ask him about it, I have no choice but to assist him, but even though I promised that, it doesn't mean that I would stop trying to figure out his condition and how I can help him."Zion..." I thought to myself when I thought of what I needed to do, and that was to pry into Zion's condition.I wanted to visit him in his room to check if there was anything I cou
The Alpha's Reluctant Bride CHAPTER 71: I Love Him
-=Martina's Point of View=-I felt like a jerk afterward when I realized how rude I was to Zeke, who was only doing his job, but the worry and dread I felt for Kian's condition was making me irrational, not to mention the deadline of my confession to Zion, which should just happen in a few days.I felt like a ticking timebomb was planted inside me, and I only had a little time in order for me to detonate it, or else everything would fall into a rumble.After realizing my attitude toward Zeke, I tried to take a deep breath to calm myself before talking again."I thought you agreed for me to see Zion?" I asked, sounding calmer."Of course, mistress, however," he said, his voice stopping mid-sentence.I decided not to say anything for fear that I might start to snarl at him again, and it didn't take long before he continued talking."Master Zion isn't in his room," he replied."What do you mean?" I asked, feeling confused.The thought that Zion left without my knowledge worries me, becau
The Alpha's Reluctant Bride CHAPTER 72: The Deal is Off
-=Martina's Point of View=-I could see the shock written all over Zion's old face; he probably didn't expect to hear those three words from me, and honestly, I didn't expect that I would be able to say those words to him.I didn't know what had gotten into me, but the words just slipped from my lips so naturally that I didn't even realize it until it finally sank in."I... mean, we all cared and loved you, so we hoped that you would live for a long time," I stuttered.I noticed that he was still stunned by my previous comment, and I didn't want to make things more awkward between us, so I decided not to wait for his reply and decided to leave."I'll be going back to my room," I said, and I didn't wait for his reply and left like a coward, as I was.I didn't even look back, but I could feel his intense gaze behind my back, and I tried hard not to stop walking and turn around to look back at him.I felt like my heart was beating so fast and worried that it might escape my chest as I wa
The Alpha's Reluctant Bride CHAPTER 73: He's Gone
-=Martina's Point of View=-I didn't know how to react to what she said, and thinking that I just heard it wrong, I opted to ask her."I'm sorry, but I didn't think I heard you right," I said.She took a deep breath, and from the way her eyes shifted, I felt like it was either she was feeling guilty about something or she was worried, but whatever it was, something was definitely bothering her."I said that you didn't have to confess to Zion anymore, that you can keep your relationship with Kian a secret, and I promise you will not hear anything from me regarding it," she promised, which only added to my confusion.Listening to her remarks perplexed me; it seemed inconceivable that Annie, the Annie I knew so well, could keep such lies and betrayals. I couldn't understand how she could overlook lies and infidelity, especially when it concerned someone she admired and cared about, and I knew for a fact that she saw Zion as their savior.From how she fidgeted, I could tell that something
The Alpha's Reluctant Bride CHAPTER 74: No More Secrets
-=Martina's Point of View=-I didn't know exactly how I managed to return to my room, but when I snapped out of my reverie, I realized I was back in my room.A deep sigh escaped my lips after I remembered what happened. I was already determined to tell Zion the truth, and yet, of all the time in the world, why did he have to leave the island without even telling me?I needed to reprimand myself, however, when I remembered that Zion left because he needed to see his doctor, which meant that he might be experiencing something serious, and with that in mind, my heart was filled with so much worry for him.I forgot to ask Zeke about Zion's condition and who was with him when he left. Again, I felt guilty for not being with him. I wanted to accompany him to make sure that he was alright, but at the same time, I couldn't bear to leave the island because of Kian.Thinking of Kian added to my grief and anguish. I felt like I had failed him, and my heart was filled with guilt once more.I was
The Alpha's Reluctant Bride CHAPTER 75: I'm Sorry
-=Martina's Point of View=-I opened my eyes the following day, and even though I had just woken up, I felt like all my energy had been drained for some reason. I reached for my head and felt the sweat from my forehead, which was weird considering that my room is quite cold. I sighed deeply as I remembered my dream. It was still about Kian and Esmeralda, and there was someone I couldn't see no matter what. However, the voice was familiar, even though I was certain I had only heard it in my dreams. The dreams have been recurring for reasons unbeknownst to me, and in each of them, I feel a tremendous emptiness in my chest that I can't explain. No matter how hard I try, I can't come up with a plausible explanation for why I dream this way. "What is my connection with Kian and Esmeralda, and why do I keep having dreams about them? Is the Kian I see in my dreams the same Kian I met and learned to love while staying on this island?" Those were only a few of the thoughts racing through m
The Alpha's Reluctant Bride CHAPTER 76: Their Deaths
-=Martina's Point of View=-"Why are you apologizing?" I asked, confused.I removed her arms from me and decided to face her. I could see so much guilt on her face, and it didn't make sense.She didn't say a word and just remained tongue-tied as she kept staring at me."Come on, Annie, you're making me worry," I said."I'm just sorry," she said, and before I could even react, she immediately turned around and walked away.I wanted to follow her but decided against it. I felt like she needed time away from me, but her action was bothering me so much.I mean, why would she apologize to me? It's not like she did anything wrong to me; in fact, I was the one who should apologize because of what I did, and I did apologize to her, which was why we had an agreement that I would confess to Zion about what I did wrong."It just doesn't make sense," I thought to myself, still thinking about Annie's weird action, but when I looked at the time, I realized that I already needed to leave and go to t
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The Alpha's Reluctant Bride CHAPTER 92: Hi, Mom
-=Martina's Point of View=-I didn't know how long I was asleep, and I didn't plan on waking up yet; however, I was woken from my sleep by a continuous knock on the door."Next would be Annie's voice," I thought to myself, but I was confused when I didn't hear Annie's voice but instead someone else's."Martina, are you awake? Your dad is waiting for you," I heard Nancy say, so I immediately opened my eyes.I awoke in the familiar surroundings of my room back in our old house, rather than the castle room I had become accustomed to. It occurred to me that I had left Zion's castle after discovering the truth."Martina?" I heard Nancy calling my name again."Yeah, I'm awake; just give me five minutes," I answered, and after that, I heard her footsteps.I took a deep breath and tried to remember everything that happened. I couldn't believe that it had only been more than twenty-four hours since I left the castle, and I couldn't ignore the sadness in my chest.I genuinely missed everyone on
