STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS
WARNING: 18+
This story contains mature themes, explicit sexual content, strong language, and situations that are not suitable for readers under 18. Read at your own risk.
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When Noah Gonzaga moved into his mother’s new husband’s house, he never expected to gain a stepbrother who was clearly unwilling to welcome him. From the start, he already knew Kayden didn’t want him there.
Noah hated this messed-up situation just as much as he did. If it weren’t for his mother, he would’ve never agreed to live under the same roof as him. However, he couldn’t just let his mom stay alone with a man she’d married after knowing him for six months.
What he didn’t expect even more was to end up in Kayden’s bed one night, completely lost in the desire to be owned by him, forgetting entirely how much they loathed each other.
They hated each other, yes, but they also hated how their bodies couldn’t resist each other’s desires, even when they knew it was wrong.
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Chapter: AUTHOR’S NOTEThis is where their story ends. Thanks to all those who have read this story and waited for every chapter until the end. P.S. After careful thought, I made changes to this story in some chapters, specifically chapter 146. (Though it does not really affect the overall plot of the story.) See you in my other works!
Last Updated: 2026-05-20
Chapter: EpilogueNOAH“Keegan! Nari! Stop playing on the stairs!” I shouted.They acted as if they didn’t hear me. Their laughter echoed through the house as they ran up and down the stairs, chasing each other. I turned off the faucet, wiped my hands, and hurried over to them.“Stop right now, or neither of you gets to play outside later. And no cookies either!”Their eyes went wide, and their shoulders drooped immediately.“Sorry,” they said in unison, their lips jutting out.I kept a straight face, even though part of me wanted to take back what I said because of how adorable they looked. They descended the stairs slowly, offering sheepish, apologetic smiles.“Sorry, Dad. We won’t do it again,” Nari said.“Yeah. I promise. Please bake us cookies—” His words caught in his throat as he misstepped and nearly fell. Good thing I caught him in time.I straightened him up and crouched down to his eye level.“See? This is why I don’t want you guys playing in dangerous spots. You’re way too hyper,” I lecture
Last Updated: 2026-05-20
Chapter: Chapter 149KAYDEN “Don’t you dare hurt my son. Even in death, I’d rise from my grave to get back at you,” she said, her voice so serious that I couldn’t tell if she meant it or not. Tomorrow is our wedding, and just this afternoon, his mom came to visit, saying she wanted to talk to me. After another year, she had fully regained her mobility. “You don’t have to threaten me over something I’d never do,” I said firmly. “I’d rather kill myself than hurt him. You have my word.” The stern look on her face slowly melted into a wide smile. Leaning back in her chair, she gave me a thorough once-over. “Just so you know… when Noah was young, he was very vocal about the kind of family he wanted, including the kind of partner he planned to spend his life with. And I can tell you… things didn’t turn out the way he imagined.” “Why are you bringing that up now? Are you here to stop our wedding? Sorry to disappoint you, but there’s nothing you can do about it.” She gave a soft, elegant laugh. “You haven’
Last Updated: 2026-03-26
Chapter: Chapter 148After we made love, we rested for a while before stepping outside. Dawn was breaking, and the sun was just about to rise. We settled on a large rock, taking in the beautiful view in silence. I glanced at him as he draped his jacket over my shoulders. He must have noticed I was feeling cold. “No, I’m good.” I was about to hand the jacket back, but he shook his head. He didn’t seem too cold himself, unlike me, so I let it be. “How do you feel?” I asked. “Right now?” I nodded, still staring at the horizon. “I don’t even know how to put it into words. Everything inside me feels tangled. You know… it feels unreal. I’m scared I’ll wake up one day and realize these were all just a dream.” “I feel the same way,” I smiled. All these years with him, life hasn’t been an endless loop of happiness. We’ve had joy, yes, but we’ve also hurt each other more times than I can count. With him, love isn’t only romantic; it’s grown with us. It has become secure, peaceful, and tender over the years
Last Updated: 2026-03-26
Chapter: Chapter 147Days slipped into weeks, and weeks into months. Time seemed to fly. Life felt calm, almost unnaturally so, which made me a little anxious, wondering if some storm was still waiting around the corner. Still, I wanted to believe this peace could last. My mom was making good progress in physical therapy and could now stand with the help of an assistant. “Hey,” I called out to Kayden, who was focused on his laptop, fingers flying across the keyboard. I spun his swivel chair around to face me. He raised a brow. “What is it? Do you need something?” “I planned something for us. Just the two of us. No distractions. Just us.” For the past few months, he had been working nonstop. We both needed a real break. “When are we leaving?” he asked. “Tomorrow morning.” His eyes widened. “Tomorrow? I haven’t even packed yet—” He stood up, but I pushed him gently back into his chair. “I already took care of it.” “You did?” I nodded and tilted my head toward the corner of the room where his su
Last Updated: 2026-03-26
Chapter: Chapter 146“You head upstairs first. I just need to take this call,” Kayden said as he loosened the tie around his neck. We had just gotten back to the mansion. He mentioned to me that Mr. Salvador hadn’t been home in a long time, so when he asked if I wanted to move in, I agreed without hesitation. As long as his father is not around, I am fine with it. I nodded and started making my way upstairs while he stayed near the main door, answering the call he had just received. I had barely reached the stairs when I noticed a maid rushing toward Kayden. “Sir,” she called anxiously. “Someone called. Said it was an emergency.” My footsteps immediately stopped. Kayden lowered his phone from his ear, his brows drawing together. “Who?” “The hospital. They said your father has been confined for three days already.” My eyes widened at the news. I quickly let go of the railing and walked back toward him. “Let him,” he said flatly, with not a trace of emotion on his face. The maid looked startled by h
Last Updated: 2026-03-25
He Divorced Me, Then Begged Me Back
“Is it really impossible for you to love me? Even a little?” I sounded desperate.
His lips curled into a mocking grin. “Love you? Don’t be ridiculous. I would never love a desperate woman like you. Amanda’s my everything. And you? You are nothing.”
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Angel Elowyn Montero and Gideon Elwood were once good friends until marriage ruined everything they had.
To Gideon, she was the reason his life was ruined and the reason the woman he loved never returned. Their marriage was loveless and detached. Despite everything, she held on to the hope that he would eventually love her too.
His family, except for his parents, despised Angel as well. In the mansion, she was treated worse than a servant by his siblings, who bossed her around and even hurt her physically.
Until one day, she finally had enough.
She grew tired of hoping for a love that would never be reciprocated. So, when her husband handed her divorce papers again, she did not think twice and signed them.
Only after she was gone did Gideon realize his own feelings. He loved her far more than he had ever allowed himself to admit. But by then, it was too late. He no longer knew where his ex-wife was.
Years later, she returned.
Angel was no longer the fragile woman who endured everything for the sake of love. She came back as someone entirely different: fierce, bold, independent.
Now, the tables had finally turned.
He loved her, and he was determined to win her back.
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Chapter: Chapter 35ANGEL “So… what’s your plan now?” my uncle asked. He was shocked by the news that he called me as soon as he heard about it. Even now, he still could not believe Gideon and I were getting divorced. Then again, he knew better than anyone how hopelessly in love I’d been with him. That even after my parents passed away, my uncle had begged me to stay in America—to heal and help manage the company—but I refused. I insisted on staying here… with Gideon… my soon-to-be ex-husband. It’s been a week since I left the mansion. He probably thinks I’m doing just fine, but the truth couldn’t be more different. Every single day has been a struggle. He has no idea that I’ve come so close to wanting to tie myself to the bed just to stop myself from running back to him. From begging him to take me back. I still haven’t told his parents about the divorce because I honestly don’t know how to break the news to them. Especially h
Last Updated: 2026-07-18
Chapter: Chapter 34GIDEON Her words caught me off guard. I stared at the envelope on my desk, wondering if what was inside really was a set of divorce papers. Was she actually letting me go this time? Why all of a sudden? It almost felt too good to be true. Or maybe this was just another test. Knowing her, she would never let go of our marriage after everything she had endured because of me. Once we were no longer husband and wife, she wouldn’t have anything left to hold on to. So, what was this really? Wanting to know the truth, I reached for the envelope and pulled out the documents. Sure enough, they were divorce papers, and she had already signed them. The documents were authentic, yet I still couldn’t bring myself to believe it. This had to be another one of her tactics. Did she honestly think I wouldn’t agree? Well, I would prove her wrong. I stood to grab a pen before settling back into my seat. Pretending to read through the papers, I quietly waited for her to take back everything she ha
Last Updated: 2026-07-16
Chapter: Chapter 33GIDEON I guess I was wrong this time. Days passed, then turned into weeks, I kept waiting for her to come to me again like a smitten wife, but she never did. “Karen,” I called when one of the maids happened to pass by. “Yes, sir?” “Knock on Angel’s room and tell her to go to my office.” Her brows drew together in confusion. “Sir… didn’t you know?” My eyes narrowed. “Know what?” “Your wife hasn’t been home for two weeks now. I thought you already knew about it.” She wasn’t home? Was that why I hadn’t seen her all this time? I had assumed she was simply avoiding me. “Never mind. You may go.” I dismissed her with a slight wave of my hand. “Just let me know when she comes back.” Without another word, I turned and headed back to my room. Was she really that mad that she left the mansion just to avoid me? Or maybe she’d kept her end of our deal, even though I didn’t show up that day? Now I couldn’t help but feel really terrible. I forced myself to brush it aside, telling mys
Last Updated: 2026-07-15
Chapter: Chapter 32GIDEONI rubbed my eyes as I slowly woke up. My brows furrowed when I realized I was in Amanda’s room. The sunlight filtering through the curtains made me squint as I sat up on the bed and tried to recall what happened last night.My memories were a complete mess. I must have blacked out.I let out a sigh and ran a hand through my hair. Amanda and I drank quite a lot last night. I knew I was drunk, but I didn’t think I had gotten drunk enough to completely lose memory of what happened afterward.Pushing the thoughts aside, I got out of bed and picked up my shirt from the floor. I always slept shirtless, and judging from where it landed, I probably threw it somewhere before passing out.I headed straight to the bathroom. After taking a shower and brushing my teeth, I finally stepped out of the room feeling a little more human.I immediately spotted Amanda sitting on the couch. A smile automatically spread across my lips.
Last Updated: 2026-06-07
Chapter: Chapter 31ANGELWhen I opened my eyes, a plain white ceiling was the first thing that greeted me. The familiar sterile scent lingered in the air, accompanied by the faint hum of machines nearby. My brows slowly knitted together as I stared blankly overhead, still trying to piece my thoughts together. Then, all at once, realization hit me.I was in a hospital.My eyes widened in terror. I immediately tried to sit up, but a sharp pain shot through my body, forcing a pained whimper from me. Everything hurt. My head felt heavy, my muscles ached, and even the slightest movement made me uncomfortable.What happened? Why does my whole body ache?The door suddenly opened, and a nurse walked inside. She looked surprised to see me awake. Before she could say anything, fragments of memories suddenly flashed through my mind. My breathing immediately became uneven.“No…”I shook my head repeatedly as more memories came flooding back.
Last Updated: 2026-06-07
Chapter: Chapter 30ANGELI barely processed anything, yet somehow, I still found myself driving to the location he had sent.It was pathetic, really. Last night, I spent hours telling myself it was time to move on from him. Yet all it took was one message, and suddenly I was clinging to hope all over again.I knew I should be more guarded after what happened. I knew I should stop expecting things from him. But no matter what I did, I always found myself crawling back to him.I kept biting my nails nervously while the elevator ascended. My heart pounded harder with every passing second, although it wasn’t the kind of nervousness I wanted to feel. It wasn’t excitement. If anything, it felt more like anxiety. A strange feeling sat heavily in my chest, making it difficult to breathe properly.My palms were already damp with sweat by the time I reached the door. I wiped them against my clothes before reaching for the doorknob.I slowly pushed the door o
Last Updated: 2026-06-05
Chapter: Chapter 55“Is this good enough?” I mumbled while staring at myself in the mirror.I’ve been struggling to decide which one to choose for our date. Dating was nothing new to me, but this was the first time I had ever been this restless about it. Even though I knew I would look good in anything, I still wanted to look my best.“Ruelle?” Xerces called from the living room.Hearing his voice only made me panic even more.“Coming!” I shouted.I quickly finalized my look and hurried downstairs so I wouldn’t keep him waiting. My steps gradually slowed as I approached him, suddenly feeling self-conscious under his gaze.“You look good,” I complimented him.“Thanks. You look ethereal,” he said, then shyly looked away.I chuckled at how awkward he looked. Damn. I couldn’t believe he was acting like this. Just look at how quickly things had changed. The same man who used to look at me like I was the most annoying person alive was now standing in my living room, looking like he didn’t know where to put his
Last Updated: 2026-08-11
Chapter: Chapter 54“I removed the secret room I reserved for you. I really didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable. I just wanted to have a chance to love you… even in secrecy,” he said sincerely.We moved to the balcony of my room, looking up at the sky with a glass of wine in our hands. The world had finally settled into silence after moments of loudness.“It’s fine. I was just really surprised. I almost thought you were aromantic.” I laughed it off, trying to ease the sudden heaviness between us.“You’re not mad anymore?”“I wasn’t mad. I was just shocked. And a little creeped out, to be honest,” I clarified. “How did you manage it?” I asked, genuinely wanting to know what went through his mind during all those years he carried his feelings alone.“Hmm?” I saw him glance at me through my peripheral vision. “Guess I had no choice.”“You did. You just let your cowardice get the better of you.” I turned to him, raising a brow. “I mean, don’t get me w
Last Updated: 2026-08-09
Chapter: Chapter 53“Stop staring and talk,” I said after a couple of minutes had already passed since we settled into our seats, yet he still hadn’t said a word. He just kept staring at me. “How are you?” “What do you mean?” I watched him rub his palms together restlessly, his thighs slightly trembling. For the first time, I saw him visibly nervous, repeatedly letting out quiet sighs as though he were struggling to find the right words. “I gave you time to process everything. Were those days enough?” he asked, his voice almost pleading. “Can we talk about us now?” When he lifted his head to meet my gaze, I wanted to look away. Damn those tender, pleading eyes of his. How dare he look at me like that? After discovering his darkest, deepest secret, I started noticing how he was slowly tearing down the walls he’d built around himself, revealing the real man behind the aloof Xerces I had always known. And every time he showed me this side of himself, he never failed to catch me off guard. I didn’t k
Last Updated: 2026-08-08
Chapter: Chapter 52“Happy New Year!”I rested my hands against the balcony railing as I stared at the dark sky being illuminated by fireworks.Another year had passed, and that only meant one thing: new year, new beginning.It was supposed to be like that, but how could I when a mind-blowing secret had just been dropped on me not even a week ago?My eyes, which were busy admiring the view above, slowly drifted toward the house across from mine. Among all the lively and noisy houses in our neighborhood, only that one looked different. All the lights were turned off, and every window was closed.He must be at his parents’ house.Our last conversation never continued after that. Two days. It had already been two days, and I still hadn’t gotten the courage to face him. For the first time in forever, I was actually this scared to confront someone.“Earth to Ruelle Altagracia.”My attention snapped back to my phone when I heard my friends’ voices. Oh, yeah. I completely forgot that my friends and I were on a
Last Updated: 2026-08-08
Chapter: Chapter 51“When did all of this start?”“High school.”“High school?” I frowned in disbelief. “We didn’t even meet until I was already in college. It was when I moved here and found out you were my neighbor. What you’re saying doesn’t make sense. I didn’t even know you existed back then.”“It does.” His gaze remained fixed on me. “I’ve had my eye on you for a long time now. My younger brother went to the same school as you, and every time we’d drive there to pick him up, I’d always catch a glimpse of you from a distance. Standing in front of your school gate. Do you remember all the gifts you used to receive from anonymous senders?”I stared at him as memories from years ago slowly resurfaced. After a moment, I gave a small nod. Of course I remembered them. I’m a very sentimental person, and even after all these years, I still have every single one of those gifts.“They were all from me. I could never bring myself to approach you and hand them to you personally, so I asked someone else to do it
Last Updated: 2026-07-29
Chapter: Chapter 50Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. I’d already lost count of how many times I’d cursed under my breath. My hands trembled as I ran them over my face, forcing myself to take a deep breath. What the fuck did I just see? Was that even real? My cheeks were already red from repeatedly slapping myself, hoping I’d wake up and realize none of it had actually happened. I was already sitting on the couch, yet it still felt like my body could give out at any second. I would’ve rather seen a ghost. Or a burglar. Hell, even a murderer. I would’ve expected any of those. But no. What I saw was far worse. It made me sick to my stomach, and the thought of it alone was enough to keep me awake the entire night. “What are you doing here?” Unlike the way I usually welcomed Xerces into my house, there wasn’t a trace of warmth in my voice this time. He lifted the food container in his hand. “I cooked too much. Thought we could eat together again.” My fists clenched at my sides as I looked him straight in the eye. H
Last Updated: 2026-07-29
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