INICIAR SESIÓNCompartir
CHAPTER 121 — Unnecessary Robbery
Fecha de publicación:
2026-10-29 15:46:49
Último capítulo
I Signed a Marriage Contract, Not a Love Triangle CHAPTER 130 — After Closing
“Cyrus and I broke up.”Irene looked up from the register. “Again?”Blythe pulled the trash bag out from beneath the counter and tied it shut. “This one's for good.”“You said that last time.”“Irene.”“And the time before that, actually.”Blythe gave her a look before carrying the trash bag toward the back door.It was later that week, and the café had closed nearly twenty minutes ago, but Blythe had offered to stay and help Irene finish cleaning.Irene finished counting the register and put the money away.“So what did he do this time?”Blythe returned from the back and started wiping down the tables.“He asked me for money.”Irene looked at her. “How much?”“Two hundred. He said he needed to pay his phone bill.”“Didn't he borrow money from you last month?”“Yeah, and he still hasn't paid me back. Apparently I'm supposed to be understanding when he's having a difficult time.”Irene closed the register drawer.“Did you give it to him?”“No. I told him I couldn't afford it, and he
I Signed a Marriage Contract, Not a Love Triangle CHAPTER 129 — Someone Asking Questions
“I painted this,” Amanda said, holding up a canvas before Irene had even taken her seat.Irene looked at the painting, then at her mother.“That's actually pretty good, Mom. I didn't know you could paint.”“Neither did I.”It was Thursday afternoon, two days after Irene had spent most of her day off questioning her life choices in front of Mr. Mustard. She'd come straight from her café shift to visit Amanda.Her mother had been making good progress. She was attending her sessions regularly, participating in group activities, and getting along with the other residents. Amanda looked healthier, too. Her face was less puffy, her eyes were clear, and she'd started taking better care of her appearance. And apparently, she'd taken up painting.Amanda placed the canvas on the table between them.It was a picture of a garden with a small wooden bench, flowers, and a tree whose branches were a little uneven. The colors were bright, although some of the flowers were large enough to qualify as
I Signed a Marriage Contract, Not a Love Triangle CHAPTER 128 — The Shame
“I think I have a problem, Mr. Mustard.”The turtle continued eating his lettuce.Irene watched him for a moment before dropping her bag beside the couch.It was the following afternoon, and she'd returned to her apartment after spending the previous night at the Valcieri estate. She hadn't bothered changing out of her clothes. Instead, she'd spent the last twenty minutes sitting on the floor beside Mr. Mustard's tank, trying to figure out what the hell she was doing with her life.Irene leaned back against the couch and pulled her knees toward her chest.She'd been doing a lot of thinking since that morning. Actually, she'd been thinking about it for weeks, but lately it had become harder to distract herself with work or the usual problems that occupied her day.She was married to Ares Valcieri.She was also Kael Moorwen's fated mate.And now she'd been, constantly, intimate with both of them.Irene covered her face with her hands.“God, what am I doing?”A few months ago, she'd bare
I Signed a Marriage Contract, Not a Love Triangle CHAPTER 127 — Tell Me
Ares moved.He took two of the pillows from the head of the bed and brought them behind Irene, arranging them carefully so her back was supported as she sat in the middle of the mattress.When he was satisfied, he stepped back to the foot of the bed and simply looked at her.Irene faced him, legs still parted the way he had asked, the thin pajama top and shorts the only things covering her. The room was quiet except for the low sound of her own breathing.Ares’s fangs had not fully retracted. The points were still showing when he spoke.“Put your hands under your top.”Irene’s face warmed. She hesitated only a second before sliding both hands beneath the hem of the pajama shirt. The fabric settled over her wrists. Her palms met bare skin.“Touch your breasts,” he said. “I don’t need to see. I want you to tell me what you’re doing. What it feels like. What it’s making you want.”She swallowed. Her fingers moved, tentative at first, cupping the soft weight of her own breasts. The air in
I Signed a Marriage Contract, Not a Love Triangle CHAPTER 126 — However You Want
Irene kissed Ares again instead of answering, short and teasing, then pulled back just enough to speak against his mouth.“If I let you in, do you promise to behave?”Ares smiled into the next kiss. “I’ll behave however you want me to behave.”“Oh, really? However I want you to behave?”Another slow brush of his lips. “Tell me to sit in the chair and only look at you, and I will. Tell me to keep my hands to myself, and I’ll try.” He kissed the corner of her mouth. “Tell me something else entirely, and I’ll listen to that too.”Irene’s fingers stayed curled in his shirt. “You’re very agreeable all of a sudden.”“I’m motivated.”“Motivated to get through the door.”“Motivated to be wherever you allow me.” His voice stayed low, almost lazy. “The hallway is growing less appealing by the second.”She kissed him once more, softer. “There’s nothing wrong with letting my husband in. Right?”“Nothing at all.”“You’re biased.”“Severely.”Irene exhaled a quiet laugh against his mouth, then step
I Signed a Marriage Contract, Not a Love Triangle CHAPTER 125 — Good Night
Irene closed her bedroom door and climbed into bed, fully expecting to pass out, but that did not happen.She was tired. She knew she was tired. She’d worked all day, and then stayed up talking to Ares much later than she meant to.She should have been asleep in five minutes. Instead, she lay there thinking about him.The conversation had been easy in a way things with Ares hadn't always been. They'd talked about work, music, stupid things, nothing that involved Blackveil or the Council or their marriage ending in a few weeks. He'd laughed more than usual too, and apparently Irene liked making him laugh.She turned onto her side and closed her eyes again.A few minutes later, she rolled onto her back.Great.Apparently spending half the night with Ares had only made her want to spend more time with him, which felt like exactly the sort of problem she did not need right now.Suddenly, a soft knock came from the door.Irene opened her eyes.She waited.Another knock followed.Irene push
También te puede gustar
Accidental Surrogate for Alpha
Caroline Above Story1.7M vistasIN THE ARMS OF MY ALPHA
Cassandra M678.6K vistasAccidentally Pregnant By My Alpha Best friends
Alexis Dee644.6K vistasMy Secret, My Bully, My Mates. Series
Miss L2.7M vistasMy Rejected Mate Wants Me Back
OG Victor 45 vistasHis Princess, His Rival
Jane Above Story121 vistasThe Rogue Alpha's Northern Mate
Beatrice19 vistasThe Alpha Rejected His Pregnant Mate
Ihuoma C200 vistas
