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025. Showing unannounced...
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2024-10-30 06:35:56
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The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy?   026. Uninvited guest...
RUBY'S POV I looked up, instinctively bracing myself, and there he wasâRoman. As he stepped through the door, his familiar frame filled the doorway, and for a split second, I was frozen. My mind spun,why was he standing here, in my office, unannounced.âRoman?â I asked, my voice more stable than I actually felt.He sighed, letting his gaze linger on me as if we were catching up over coffee. âHow you doing, Ruby?âAnger surged within me, quick and intense, making it hard to control my voice. âWhat the hell are you doing here, Roman?âHe tilted his head, feigning innocence, and his voice was so casual it grated on my nerves. âNot even a welcome? Is that really how you treat guests?ââGuests?â I crossed my arms, narrowing my eyes. âYouâre an uninvited guest, Roman. I didnât invite you here.ââOuch,â he said, pressing his hand over his chest in a mocking display of hurt. âThatâs harsh. Still, good to see you.ââTrust me, the feeling isnât mutual.â I took a step forward, meeting his gaze
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2024-10-30The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy?   027. See you in court...
The silence stretched between us like a wall we both had a hand in building. Romanâs gaze lingered on me with that insistent determination heâd worn so often in the past. That part of him hadnât changedâhis need to control, to force his way when words alone wouldnât get him what he wanted.I took a steadying breath, forcing myself to meet his gaze head-on. "Roman," I broke the silence with warning, "this isnât as simple as what you think you deserve. My kids...theyâre not pawns you can just pick up and put down.""Thatâs not what this is," he countered, leaning forward, his hands clasped tightly in front of him. "Iâm not here to uproot their lives, Ruby. Iâm trying to find my way back into them, for better or worse."I studied him, the faint lines at the corners of his mouth, the small telltale twitch of his jaw. It struck me that he doesnât look older, like the years apart hadnât passed for him. But sympathy wasnât a luxury I could afford now, not with Rhett and Rubyâs lives on the
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2024-11-06The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy?   028. Can't wait...
ROMANâS POVAs I left the office, the usual hum of downtown traffic and the low roar of engines echoed around me, but my thoughts were somewhere else entirely. My conversation with Ruby was replaying in my mind, a reel I couldnât shut off. Her words, the tension in her voiceâthey gnawed at me. No amount of reasoning could make that feeling go away.I walked briskly to my car, contemplating if I was harsh with my decision to go to court. What if it was up to the kids to decide? They barely know me; I barely know them.A part of me told me I was doing the right thing, while the other part insisted I just shot myself.I couldnât wait any longerâI needed to see the kids myself. Without Ruby there to complicate things, to add more barriers between us, I could finally see them as they were. My kids. I had to know them for myself, beyond stories, beyond pictures and reports.Before I knew it, I was pulling up at their school, the brick building coming into view. I parked by the curb, watch
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2024-11-07The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy?   029. Is it true?...
CHAPTER 29âIs it trueâĶ are you our daddy?âThe question hit like a stone dropped in a quiet pond, leaving ripples I couldnât ignore. My hands tightened on the steering wheel, my grip unconsciously whitening my knuckles. Outside the car window, the world blurredâa haze of trees, cars, and pedestrians all becoming a distant hum. For a moment, I couldnât find my voice, my mind spinning to sort out what to say.I took a deep breath, glancing up to the rearview mirror where I could see their faces staring back at me, both sets of wide, expectant eyes fixed on me, searching. They wanted answers, and I could feel the weight of their silent questions, pressing against me like the air in the close confines of the car.âWho told you I might be?â I asked carefully, doing my best to keep my voice steady, though my heart raced at a pace I hadnât felt in years.Ruby shrugged, casting a quick glance at her brother. Rhett looked away, his cheeks tinged pink with embarrassment. âWe justâĶ figured it
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2024-11-08The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy?   030. Special treatment...
I finally settled for a simple scoop of vanilla, Rhett and Ruby took their time, inspecting every flavor as if each one held some hidden secret. I couldnât help but smile as they deliberated, faces alight with excitement.âDo you want another?â I asked.âNot at all. We were justâĶ you know.â Ruby trailed off with a smile. We found a spot by the large front window, the late afternoon sunlight casting a warm, golden glow across the small parlor. Rhett and Ruby were utterly absorbed, savoring each lick as if their ice cream might just disappear if they didn't enjoy every bite.After a few minutes, I decided it was time to break the ice. âSo, Iâm Roman, by the wayâĶ Roman D'Angelo,â I said, keeping my tone light.âRoman D'Angelo,â Rhett repeated in a quiet voice, nodding thoughtfully as if committing it to memory.âYou have a nice name,â Ruby chimed in with a small smile, surprising me with the compliment.I blinked, caught off guard by her sudden warmth. âOooâĶ thank you,â I managed, givin
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2024-11-09The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy?   031. Missing kids...
RUBY'S POVI was knee-deep in paperwork, sorting through files on my desk, when my phone rang, Helenâs name flashing on the screen. I was about to say you don't have to tell me you're on you way home with the kids when I heard her frantic breathing from the other side of the line. The urgency in her voice hit me before I could even say hello.âI canât find the kids, Ruby,â she said in a shaky voice. The words hit me like ice water.âWhat do you mean, you canât find them?â I barely managed to keep my voice calm as a prickle of panic started to claw its way up my spine.âI donât know!â Helen stammered. âI was supposed to pick them up, but they werenât at the usual spot. Iâve looked around, asked a few teachersâĶ no one seems to know where they went.âI knew I was going to be quite busy past their closing period so I had told Helen before hand to help pick Rhett and Ruby and I would pick them from her place on my way back from work.But this?I didnât even bother respondingâI grabbed my
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2024-11-10The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy?   032. Desperate to see them?!...
My heart raced as I confronted Roman, my voice trembling with anger. "Don't play games with me, Roman. I know you took them. You have no rightâno rightâto pick them up without my permission."The line went silent for a moment, and I could almost hear the smirk spreading across his face."Ruby," Roman drawled, his tone dripping with amusement, "I don't have the kids. In fact, I don't even know where their school is."My grip on the phone tightened, frustration coursing through my veins. How dare he pretend to be innocent?âYou and I both know thatâs not true. You can find out anything you want. And I saw your car, RomanâI saw you put them in it.ââThat could have been anyone,â he countered smoothly. âYou know there are plenty of black BMWs around.ââIt was you, Roman,â I snapped. âAnd donât tell me it was a coincidence you were wearing the exact same clothes you had on earlier.âThere was a small, amused silence on the other end, and when he finally spoke, his tone was carried a hint o
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2024-11-11The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy?   033. Playing my part...
There was a long pause. Romanâs eyes narrowed, his face hardening, but he didnât respond. The silence stretched between us, filled with all the words we werenât saying.And then, a small voice broke through, shattering the tension.âMummy!âI turned, catching sight of my daughter at the top of the stairs, her face brightening as she saw me. Roman and I both instinctively straightened, adjusting ourselves, trying to mask the intensity of the confrontation. Rhettâs voice followed close behind, excited but still groggy from watching cartoons.âRhett! Momâs here!â Ruby called out, her face lighting up with a big smile as she rushed down the stairs, her steps quick and light.The second she reached me, her little arms wrapped tightly around my waist. âMummy!â she said again, her voice muffled as she pressed her cheek against me.I knelt down, hugging her back, breathing in the familiar, comforting scent of her. âHey, sweetheart,â I said softly, my heart easing for the first time that day.
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The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy?   260. Peace, finally (Epilogue)
~Teen Ruby's POV~The wind on Silver Frost Peak has a fresh smell in springâcrisp pine, lilacs, and a hint of warmth. It feels calm and settled. It's been almost twelve years since the last war ended. Twelve years since blood was spilled, and we lived in fear. After all this time, our world can finally breathe easy again.And now? The Silver Frost Pack isn't just a stronghold. It's home. Itâs laughter echoing from stone balconies. Itâs children playing without looking over their shoulders. Itâs wolves racing through wildflower fields, not for battle, but for joy.Mom and Dadâtheyâre not just my parents. Theyâre legends.Everyone knows Ruby Blackwood DâAngelo and Roman DâAngelo. The Luna who once stood on cracked bones to protect her blood, and the Alpha who bent his power to hold her heart.But at home? They're just Mom and Dad.Dad still smirks when he catches Mom rolling her eyes. Mom still mutters âI swear Iâll murder himâ when he forgets to close the back door. He still doesn
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy?   259. Stay With Me...
Ruby's POVRoman was quiet after the fight. Too quiet.He didnât complain about the bruises, the slow way he moved, or how he occasionally winced when standing too fast. He justâĶ watched me. Every time I brought him water or pressed a cool cloth to his shoulder, every time I adjusted his bandage or touched his arm longer than necessaryâhe watched me.Not like a patient. Like a man memorising his reason to stay alive.He didnât ask for help, but I gave it. Just like he once nursed me when I was broken, lost, confused, and afraid of what Iâd become. Back then, his hands had steadied me without demanding anything in return. So now, I gave him the same.It feltâĶ right.The pack had settled for now. No threats. No chaos. No one knocking on the door screaming for blood. Just silence and this fragile space we were building together, like walking on a glass bridge in bare feet.And then, one eveningâwhen the bruising on his cheek had finally faded to a yellow-brown smear and the dark exhaus
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy?   258. Fire and Ash...
~Roman's POV~The scent hit me first.The smell was heavy and strongâlike a mix of blood and smoke in the wet earth. Even though it had rained yesterday, the dampness couldnât cover up that other smell. It was sharp and metallic, and it felt deeply unsettling.The moonlight filtered through the trees, creating bright spots on the ground while shadows from the low branches danced around us. As Kai and I made our way through the woods, I could hear the crunch of twigs and leaves under my boots, but I wasn't focused on the here and now. My thoughts were racing ahead, wondering what awaited us.And then we saw him.âRhett?â I stopped short.He was just standing there. Still as stone, eyes wide like heâd seen a ghost. His lips were slightly parted, his skin a few shades too pale.Kai stepped up beside me. âHow the hellâ?ââI donât know,â Rhett said quickly. âI swear I donât. One minute I was in the room... and the next... I was here.ââSleepwalking?â I asked, my chest tightening as I ste
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy?   257. Reckoning...
~Rubyâs POV~The wind was sharp that nightâcold and wild, like it knew what I was walking into.It didnât howl. It whispered. Like the trees were holding their breath, the stars refusing to blink. A silence thick enough to hear your own heartbeat in your throat.I left the letter folded neatly on the kitchen counter. One for Roman. One for the twins. I didnât write muchâno drawn-out goodbyes, no sentimental fluff. Just enough for them to understand I had to do this alone.I couldn't risk Roman holding me back. Not with his heart, not with his fear. Not this time.And now I stood beneath the broken arches of the ruined sanctuary, deep in the forest where no streetlights dared to shine. The stones were old, their carvings worn down by the wind and time. Moss covered everything, feeling thick and damp beneath my boots. The shattered stained-glass window above let in bits of moonlight, casting patches of red and blue on the floor like blood and bruises.She was already there, of course.
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy?   256. Unknown Heritage...
~Ruby's POV~I knew something was wrong the second I saw Rhett sitting on the edge of the couch, shoulders tight, hands tucked beneath his thighs like he was trying to stop himself from shaking. His eyes darted to me when I walked in, then back to the floor.âMom,â he whispered.I sat beside him. âWhat is it, baby?âHe looked up, his little face pale and frightened. âThere wasâĶ there was light. From my hands. Like real light, not in my head. It burned.âI bit my lips. Roman had actually told me what he sawI didnât know what to say at first. I felt Romanâs shadow behind me, his presence instantly tense.âWhat do you mean, it burned?â I asked carefully.âI dreamed again,â Rhett continued. âShadows and fire. But this timeâĶ when I woke up, my hands were glowing. Like fire, but not hot. And then it stopped. And it happened earlier today during training.â I reached out, gently cupping his cheek. âDid anyone else see it?âHe shook his head. âJust me, Aunt Esperanza and Uncle Evan.âOkay,â
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy?   255. Burst of Light...
~Romanâs POV~The late afternoon sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm glow over the open training field. The air was filled with the sounds of light grunts, the thud of feet on the ground, and the rustle of grass being disturbed by determined movements. I stood just outside the entrance to the field, my hands in my pockets, quietly watching everything happen.In the centre of the clearing, Rhett was hard at work. Sweat trickled down his forehead, and his cheeks were bright red from the effort. His moves were sharp. They werenât perfectâhe was only six, after allâbut the fact that he was out here, going up against Evan and Esperanza, said a lot."Keep working on those forms, Rhett!" Evan called out."You're doing really well," Esperanza added from the sideline, her arms crossed, a satisfied smirk on her face.I watched as Rhett adjusted his footing, shifting his weight like Evan taught him. He maintained a wide stance, with his knees bent just enough, his spine straight, and his f
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy?   254. Back to Claim Him...
~Ruby's POV~âMiss me, Ruby?âMy breath caught. My throat went dry. That voiceâsmooth, mocking, sharp like a blade drawn slowly from its sheath.âSarah,â I whispered.She laughed. âStill sounds good coming out of your mouth. But donât worryâIâm not here to play games. Not yet.âAnd then, just before the line went dead: âRoman is mine and Iâll make sure of it. So be ready, Ruby. I always get what I want.âIt echoed in my ears long after the silence took over. The words werenât new. Sheâd said them once before, months ago at that party.That night still haunted me.Her red dress. Her wineglass clutched with elegance. Her gaze, like a sniperâs, locked on Roman and burning holes through me.âI donât know what little fairytale youâre living in,â sheâd whispered that night, smiling like we were old friends. âBut Roman belongs to me. And I donât lose.âI hadn't taken it seriously. Iâd told myself she was just jealous. Obsessed. Bitter.But now?Now I knew better.I stormed down the hallway.
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy?   253. Return...
~Kaiâs POV~The dim blue glow of my laptop screen was the only light in the office, throwing strange shadows across the scattered papers and empty coffee cups. My fingers flew across the keyboard, heart hammering in my chest as I pulled the last of the encrypted files from Damienâs hidden folder.Almost there. Just a few more seconds.Lines of code scrolled faster than my eyes could follow, the Tribunalâs secure database unravelling in front of me like an old, fragile map. I had hacked into high-clearance systems beforeâmilitary, government, and even private wolf packsâbut this felt different. More dangerous. More... necessary."Come on," I muttered, tapping my foot anxiously.Finally, the upload bar blinked green: SUBMISSION COMPLETE.I sat back with a sharp breath, wiping my forehead with the back of my hand. The filesâeverything: illegal experiments, secret auctions, conspiracies â were now public. Leaked under a fake, high-level Alpha Court signature. The Tribunal had no choic
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy?   252. Battle for Silver Frost...
~Ruby's POV~We were under attack.The cold night air hit my face as I stood on the balcony, the wind tugging at my clothes. My heart raced in my chest, pounding hard. Below, I watched as soldiers and warriors sprang into action, their weapons shining in the dim light. I could hear their shouts and the commands being yelled over the growing tension.No time to waste.I quickly turned and raced down the marble stairs, the sound of my boots pounding against the floor ringing in my ears. I wasnât thinking about the warriors gathering or the enemies getting closer; my main concern was the kids.Always the kids.I reached their room and flung the door open, my breath coming fast.âMom?â Rhett sat up in bed, rubbing his eyes, confusion twisting his young face.âWhatâs going on?â Little Ruby asked.I forced a smile â a poor disguise, but the best I could manage. I crouched quickly beside their beds, gathering them close.âNothing too serious," I said lightly. "Just a small fight. Nothing t
