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
Chapter: Chapter 27As a child, I was in a hurry to grow up. I thought adulthood meant freedom. Funny how things turned out. Now, all I want is to be that little girl again—the one whose biggest dilemma was choosing clothes for her Barbie dolls. I’ve always heard how much adulthood sucks, but you will never really understand how exhausting it is until you experience it yourself. Sometimes, I honestly wish I could crawl back into my mother’s womb and start over.Money is great, but so is having a will to live. At this point, I think I need a full year off just to romanticize my life again.“Jesus, it’s freakin’ hot,” Lana grumbled. “I’m still alive, but I swear this is what hell must feel like.”“Consider it an early orientation. You still have time to repent,” Elizabeth teased with a grin.“Shut up. Stop talking about yourself.”“Oh, please. With a list of sins as long as yours, I wouldn’t be so confident if I were you.”I shook my head wh
Last Updated: 2026-06-13
Chapter: Chapter 26“Thank God you’re here,” I said the moment he stepped inside his house.Xerces froze at the sight of me sitting comfortably on his couch as if I belonged there. His expression immediately shifted to shock.“How did you even get in here?”I tilted my head slightly toward the window behind him. The glass was broken.“I came through there,” I said simply.His jaw literally dropped. A string of curses slipped out under his breath as he turned back to me, eyes blazing.“What did you do?!”“Don’t worry, I’ll pay for the damages.”His jaw clenched even harder. “Why do you always bring trouble into my house?” he muttered through gritted teeth, walking closer until he stood right in front of me.He dropped his briefcase on the small table with a loud thud and placed both hands on his hips.“I need to ask you something,” I said before he could continue his rant.“How urgent is it that you had to
Last Updated: 2026-05-13
Chapter: Chapter 25As I pulled up in front of Xerces’s house, I stepped out of the car and walked toward his front door. I knocked once, then twice, but there was no response. I pressed the doorbell several times after that, yet the house remained quiet.With no other choice, I headed straight to my house and took a quick shower instead. After getting dressed, I made my way to my bedroom balcony, where I could see the street clearly. His favorite car wasn’t parked in his garage, so I knew he wasn’t home yet.The next day, I tried again to talk to him, but it seemed like he hadn’t been home last night. I started getting ready. I chose a simple but classy dress and grabbed Zeus’s number from my bedside table before sending him a message.To: ZeusWhere are we meeting?I’m sorry but I think I’m gonna be late. I’m still finishing a few things.I finished my makeup, setting it lightly with powder while waiting for a reply.Zeus: No wo
Last Updated: 2026-05-13
Chapter: Chapter 24“Morning,” I greeted Xerces the next day.Like usual, he was already in the kitchen making breakfast.“Hmm,” he responded with a short nod.He turned off the stove after finishing whatever he was cooking. I settled onto one of the stools and quietly watched him prepare the plates.“By the way, thank you,” I said, breaking the silence between us.“I had no choice.”“You did. You just chose to be kind.”“I’m not kind.”“I didn’t say you are,” I pointed out with a grin. “But you did something good. And doing one good deed doesn’t automatically make you a kind person. But still…”I honestly believe he is a good man underneath all that attitude. I just wanted to tease him. And judging by the way his brows immediately knitted together, I’d say it worked.***“Good morning, Doc,” Xena greeted the moment I walked into the clinic.“Morning.” I smiled at her briefly before placing my bag down. “How many appointments do we have today?”“Eleven so far. First patient’s at 9:30.”“Okay. Just call m
Last Updated: 2026-05-12
Chapter: Chapter 23It was already past midnight when we left the party. I groaned as I sank comfortably into the passenger seat of Xerces’s car, my heels finally getting a break.“Your seatbelt,” he reminded me without looking at me.I let out a small laugh after realizing I still hadn’t buckled up. “Yeah, yeah. Got it.”The engine started, and soon enough, the car pulled away from the street.“That was a night,” I murmured, letting my head fall against the headrest. My eyes slipped shut as exhaustion slowly crept in.“You’re wasted.”I nodded lazily. “Had too much fun.”He scoffed. “You’ve been drinking almost every day. You seriously think you’re gonna make it to your thirties without getting ill?”“Hey, that’s such an exaggeration,” I complained, turning my head toward him.“Is it?”“Yes,” I insisted. Then, after a short pause, I added, “Well, not every day.”“Tell that to yourself.”“I don’t even drink every day,” I told myself, just like he told me to.He snorted.For a moment, only the low hum of
Last Updated: 2026-05-12
Chapter: Chapter 22I was the first to end the conversation when more than half an hour had passed and Xerces still hadn’t returned. I stood up and started looking for him.He wouldn’t just leave me, would he?I went inside Apollo’s house. Some guests had already moved indoors. I scanned the area, weaving through small groups of people. The place wasn’t crowded, yet I couldn’t spot him anywhere. Where the hell did he go?I stepped out into the front yard to check if he had already left. Seeing his car still parked nearby, I relaxed.I was about to head back in when someone called my name.“Ruelle?”I turned toward the voice. It was dark, but I could make out a figure leaning against the wall. The smell of smoke hit me, making me instinctively cover my nose as he took a drag.He pushed himself off the wall and slowly walked over to me. When the light finally hit his face, I got a clear look at him.“Looking for someone?” he asked.
Last Updated: 2026-04-13
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 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 29ANGELInstead of driving me home, Rowan brought me to his place. He made me take a shower first and even lent me a set of brand-new clothes.I was in the living room when I heard his footsteps approaching. He handed me a glass of water before taking the seat across from me. I accepted it and drank from it, instantly feeling a little refreshed. My throat had gone dry from all the crying earlier.Compared to a few hours ago, I had already calmed down. Thanks to him.Honestly, I didn’t know what I would have done if he hadn’t come. I probably would have spent the entire night sitting there in the rain. “Your husband didn’t come?” He sounded hesitant when he asked that, as though he wasn’t sure whether he should bring it up.Embarrassed, I lowered my gaze and nodded.“Why? Was he busy?”I wished that was the reason, but deep down, I already knew it wasn’t. He did it on purpose.I shook my head and emptied
Last Updated: 2026-06-04
Chapter: Chapter 28ANGEL Unable to endure the uncertainty any longer, I finally called him. I pressed the phone against my ear and listened to it ring, silently praying he would answer… but he didn’t.“Maybe he’s driving,” I whispered to myself, forcing a smile that didn’t quite reach my eyes. “He probably can’t answer while driving.”The excuse sounded weak even to my own ears, but I held onto it anyway.I kept fidgeting with my nails as my eyes remained fixed on the time displayed on my phone screen.11:59 Just one more minute… One minute before our anniversary ended. One minute before this day that I had spent months waiting for became nothing more than another wasted memory.I lowered my head and laughed softly at myself. How pathetic.I reached for the gifts I had prepared for him. I poured every bit of effort I had into them because I wanted to give him something meaningful. I never expected him to treasure them, nor did I
Last Updated: 2026-06-03
Chapter: Chapter 27ANGEL “Open the door!” I shouted as I pounded against it. “Hey! Is anyone there?”I kept banging on the door until my palms ached, clinging to the hope that someone would hear me. Karen, perhaps.“Karen!” I yelled. “Can someone open the door, please?”Eventually, my arms gave out, and my voice grew hoarse. Defeated, I slid down onto the floor and wrapped my arms around my knees. The air inside the storage room felt suffocating. Sweat clung to my skin as I looked around, searching for anything that could help me get out. Unfortunately, there was nothing but stacks of boxes and old supplies.I lowered my head and laughed bitterly. For sure, this was all part of Zenaida’s plan. And as an absolute fool, I had walked right into it.I heaved a deep sigh of determination. If I stayed here waiting for someone to unlock the door for me, then everything I had planned and would be sacrificing would be for nothing. I couldn’t let this day b
Last Updated: 2026-06-03
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