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CHAPTER 27
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Claimed By The Billionaire At The Altar CHAPTER 59
KIMANIAfter dinner, the house felt unusually calm—softer somehow, warmer than usual. Maybe it was the smell of roasted chicken still floating faintly in the air, or the sweetness of the cupcakes cooling on the counter. Maybe it was the quiet jazz humming through the lounge speakers. Or maybe it was just him.I curled up on the couch, my head resting on Alaric’s lap. One of his hands lay on my shoulder, the other idly stroking my hair in slow, absentminded motions that felt far more intimate than anything physical we had ever shared. His touch was gentle, rhythmic, almost protective, like he didn’t even realize he was doing it.My eyes were half-closed, but I was very aware of him—his steady breathing, the warmth of his thigh under my cheek, the rise and fall of his chest each time he exhaled. The feeling was peaceful. Too peaceful.Maybe that’s why, after minutes of comfortable silence, the question slipped out.“You never talk about your family,” I said softly, tracing a line along
Claimed By The Billionaire At The Altar CHAPTER 58
KIMANI The moment Alaric pulled away from the kiss, my knees felt like they were made of warm jelly. His hands were still resting on my waist, steadying me as if he knew I might actually crumble if he let go too quickly. His forehead rested lightly against mine. “Go freshen up,” he said softly, his thumb brushing my waist before he finally released me. “Then come to the dining room.” I nodded, still breathless. “O-okay.” He gave me that look—soft, warm, almost tender—before he turned toward the hallway leading to the kitchen. For a man who was usually all power and calculation, he was surprisingly gentle with me. So much gentler than I ever expected the first day I met him. I watched him disappear around the corner, then exhaled a shaky laugh and hurried upstairs. My reflection in the bathroom mirror told the full story— Cheeks flushed. Eyes soft. Lips slightly swollen. “Ohhh my God,” I muttered to myself, splashing cool water on my face. “Get it together.” I
Claimed By The Billionaire At The Altar CHAPTER 57
ALARIC After the last important meeting of the day, I finally allowed myself to stop pretending. I wasn’t focused on the files in front of me—my mind had long since wandered elsewhere—but that didn’t matter anymore. I stood, straightened my blazer, and addressed my assistants, who were still quietly working at their desks. “You all are free to go. If you don’t have any deadlines to meet.” My voice was calm, measured, but there was an underlying lightness I couldn’t hide. They blinked at me, obviously shocked. Three hours early, and here I was, abandoning the office without a single hint of work left undone. I gave them a faint smile and turned toward the elevator. Their expressions didn’t change as I walked away; they simply stared, clearly trying to process what had just happened. I didn’t wait for approval or acknowledgment—by the time the elevator doors closed, the office and all its usual tension were behind me. The descent felt slower than usual, my thoughts lingering
Claimed By The Billionaire At The Altar CHAPTER 56
Kimani’s POVBy the time our department meeting ended, I felt like my brain had melted into mush. My supervisor had spent thirty minutes explaining something that could’ve easily been summarized in two PowerPoint slides, and half the room had either zoned out or silently prayed for escape. I was one of them.The moment the meeting concluded, I sank into my chair with a sigh of relief, rolling my shoulders. My phone buzzed on the desk, screen lighting up with three notifications.Three names appeared — Malik, Adrian, and Alaric.I blinked. “What in the world…”It wasn’t every day that all three men decided to message me at once.First came Malik.I hadn’t talked to him properly in a while—not intentionally, just… life. Work. Everything else. He’d always been the easygoing friend who checked in randomly with voice notes full of laughter and ridiculous stories. I felt a pang of guilt as I unlocked my phone and read his message.Malik: Did you suddenly go to space? Because I swear, you’v
Claimed By The Billionaire At The Altar CHAPTER 55
Alaric’s POV I arrived at the office that morning feeling unusually light. It wasn’t the kind of I just closed a big deal satisfaction I was used to. No, it was something softer, quieter—a warmth that sat deep in my chest and refused to fade. Kimani had that effect on me. The memory of kissing her before we left the house lingered like a sweet aftertaste. She’d smiled up at me shyly, eyes half-lidded, fingers clutching the sleeve of my shirt as if reluctant to let go. I’d teased her for blushing, and she’d muttered something under her breath that made me laugh the whole way to my car. Even now, hours later, sitting behind my polished mahogany desk, I could still feel the ghost of that moment. Her perfume. Her lips. The softness of her voice when she whispered goodbye. I’d never been this kind of man before—the kind who smiled for no reason, who found himself checking his phone every five minutes just to see if she texted. But here I was, caught in the very thing I once swore
Claimed By The Billionaire At The Altar CHAPTER 54
Kimani Monday mornings have never been my favorite, but today was on a whole new level of I don’t want to do this. The thought of stepping into the office, pretending to care about reports and endless chatter after the weekend I’d had—it felt almost cruel. My mind kept replaying the image of Alaric’s smile under the soft glow of the gazebo lights, the sound of his voice when he whispered my name like it was something precious. Now, sitting across from him at the breakfast table, I could barely muster the energy to fake enthusiasm. The smell of pancakes and coffee filled the air, yet I just poked at my food with a fork, dragging syrup around the plate without really eating. Alaric looked up from his coffee cup, watching me like a hawk. I could feel his eyes on me, warm but heavy with concern. “You look like you’re about to run away,” he said finally, his tone calm but teasing. “I’m not,” I replied, stabbing a piece of pancake half-heartedly. “Just… not feeling the whole ‘corporate
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