All Chapters of Torned (The Alpha's Secret Babies): Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Gabe's POVI watched Emma and Luca from across the room, a sense of unease growing in my stomach. Something was off about them, and I couldn't quite put my finger on it.Emma seemed distant, her mind preoccupied with something. I knew her well enough to recognize the look - it was the same look she got when she was worried about her kids. But what could be wrong? They were all safe and sound, weren't they?And then there was Luca. He was acting strange too, his eyes fixed on a Vase with an intensity that made me uncomfortable. I had no idea what was going on between them, but I knew Luca's behavior was not normal. He was usually so carefree and charming, but now he seemed... secretive.I tried to shake off the feeling, telling myself I was just being paranoid. But I couldn't shake the sense that something was off, that there was something brewing beneath the surface that I couldn't see.I decided to keep a closer eye on them, to see if I could figure out what was going on. But as I wa

Emma's POVI stood at the window, watching as the kids played with April in the backyard. They were laughing and shouting, completely carefree. But I couldn't share in their joy.A pang of sadness and anger filled my heart as I gazed at the scene before me. The kids were drifting slowly away from me, and it seemed like they were replacing me with April. They didn't want to do anything with me anymore; it was like they were trying to avoid me.April, on the other hand, looked happy and content, playing with the kids like she was their new mother. I felt a surge of resentment towards her, but deep down, I knew it wasn't her fault. She was just being kind and helpful, like she always was.But it still hurt to see my own children turning to someone else for comfort and affection. And to make matters worse, Gabe and I were still not speaking to each other after our fight yesterday morning. The tension between us was palpable, and I could feel it affecting the whole family.Gabe's refusal t

April's POVI tightened the screw on the makeshift machine in front of me, my mind racing with calculations and possibilities. I was trying to build a device that could harness kinetic energy and convert it into electricity. It was a daunting task, but I was determined to make it work.As I worked, I was also trying to study for my upcoming exams, memorize a script for Rosa's school play, and write a school story for the literary magazine. Multitasking was my specialty, and I thrived under pressure.My room was a mess of wires, tools, and papers, but I knew exactly where everything was. I was in my element, and nothing could distract me from my goals.Except, maybe,..... I glanced at the screen and saw a text from my best friend, Emma. "Hey, April, what's up? Want to hang out this weekend?"I smiled, feeling a pang of guilt. I had been so caught up in things that I had neglected my friends lately. "Hey, Emma, I'll try to make it work. But I have a lot on my plate right now."I put th

Gabe's POV I watched Emma from across the room, her eyes fixed on the kids with an intensity that made me uneasy. She's been acting strange lately, ever since she started spying on them. I get it, she's worried, but this is getting out of hand.At first, I thought it was just her usual overprotectiveness, but now I'm not so sure. She's been distant, preoccupied, and snappish. Even the kids have noticed, exchanging worried glances when she's around.Is she okay? Really okay? I wonder. We haven't talked about it, but I sense something's bothering her deeply. Maybe it's more than just the kids. Maybe it's us, our relationship, or something else entirely.I try to remember the last time we had a real conversation, just the two of us. It feels like ages ago. Now, it's all about the kids, their schedules, and their needs. Don't get me wrong, they're our priority, but what about us? What about Emma's needs?I make a mental note to talk to her, really talk to her, tonight. No distractions, n

Emma's POVI watched Carly walk into the house, her defiant expression a clear indication she was ready for a fight. I took a deep breath, preparing myself for the confrontation."Carly, we need to talk," I said, my voice firm but calm.She raised an eyebrow, a hint of a smirk on her face. "What's this about, Emma?""Don't play dumb, Carly," I said, trying to keep my patience. "Augustine told us about your secret meetings with Luca."Carly's expression changed, a flash of guilt crossing her face before she masked it with indifference. "So what if I've been seeing him?"I felt a surge of concern. When did this start? Carly had been so withdrawn after the dinner, I had no idea she'd even met someone new."How long has this been going on?" I asked, trying to keep my tone neutral.Carly shrugged, avoiding eye contact. "A while."I glanced at Gabe, who was watching the exchange with a knowing look. He'd known about this for a while, and from the look on his face, it was clear he thought Ca