LOGINChapter 11 - Sister In LawI stared at my phone again, looking at the options on the site. I was searching for a school Mia could enroll in. Although Mia was behind in school, she was smart for her age. Even though I wasn't able to finish my studies... well, because there was no money and I had to juggle jobs while taking care of Mia, that was at the back of my mind.Mia needed to continue her schooling. Back in our previous apartment, there was a woman who took her time to teach children in the neighborhood, and the payment was daily. Without money for that day, there was no school for Mia.Now we were living comfortably, I wanted a good education for her, one that had everything she needed. I couldn't just keep watching her laze around. Even if she was smart and highly intelligent, she still needed school to help her.I sighed, rubbing my throbbing head. I didn't know which one to pick. All the schools were good—the quality, the reviews, everything and I was torn. Despite that, I wa
Chapter 10 – FriendshipRosie“Careful.”A soft feminine voice said, and I blinked, my eyes darting frantically over my shoulder. Josh was closing the distance; he would soon reach the cafe building. Without thinking, I frantically grabbed the woman's arm that I had slammed into and shoved both of us through the door. And let the glass door swing shut behind us.Through the tinted window of the cafe, I watched Josh walk right past the building, and I released a breath of relief, my shoulders slumping immediately.Turning around to thank the woman, my eyes widened in shock as my mouth fell open, but no sound came out. My brain stalled as I pointed a trembling index finger at her.“You,” the woman chimed, a bright, knowing smile spreading across her beautiful face.Before I could even think about bolting, she wrapped her hand around my wrist and pulled me deeper into the cafe, steering Mia and me towards a secluded, private booth tucked away in the back corner of the cafe.I swallowed ha
Chapter 9 - to the amusement park. RosieI sat on the plush living room sofa, aggressively clicking through the television channels, from one channel to another. There was nothing to watch. I tossed my phone onto the cushion beside me; even scrolling through social media, playing games, even watching some sitcoms was tiring.It was a strange, unsettling kind of boredom that had me feeling antsy. Normally, at this time of the day, I would be sprinting to my second part-time job—with my hands inside greasy dishwater at a rundown restaurant. That was the kind of job I could get with my level of education.Before this marriage, my life was a never-ending cycle of survival with juggling four part-time jobs plus whatever gigs I could scrape. I was a convenience store clerk, dishwasher, and a delivery girl, and on weekends, I would squeeze myself into mascot costumes, dancing on street corners to pass flyers while sometimes Mia would tag along.Life was painfully stressful then, but it was o
Chapter 8 - Woven Thread.JudeI walked into the Blackburn training center with my duffel bag slung over one shoulder. The moment I stepped into the locker room, a chorus of loud hoots and whistling echoed off the metal walls. My teammates slammed their lockers shut, shouting congratulations up and down about my wedding. I just shook my head, a small smirk playing on my lips.“The coach said to see him whenever you are back from your sweet honeymoon,” one of them hollered, and everyone laughed.I put my duffel bag down as I walked outside to the main office of the coach—Mr. Robinson.Mr. Robinson was a veteran hockey legend—a ruthless defenseman back in his day before a car accident permanently shattered his knee and forced him behind the bench, but that didn’t mean he went easy on us. That man was a beast."Reporters have been swarming the front gates since dawn, Winter," Robinson released an irritated sigh, rubbing his temples. "Keep your personal drama outside my rink, Winter.""Apo
I didn't even get my words out before the woman let go of her husband and grabbed both of my hands. The corners of her eyes crinkled with genuine warmth as she looked up at me.“You are so beautiful,” she gushed out happily.A blush coated my cheeks, and my brain completely short-circuited. I was attacked with affection before I could display my talent for a friendly smile.“Thank you,” I managed not to stammer, keeping my smile intact as I looked at her. Her hands were incredibly soft against mine—so smooth that I instantly wondered if this woman had ever done a single day of hard labor in her entire life. They felt entirely different from my own. “You are beautiful as well," I complimented.I turned to greet Jude’s father, but the man merely let out a dismissive scoff, wrinkling his nose as he brushed right past me into the penthouse.Asshole.My practiced smile threatened to slip completely off my face, but Jude's mother firmly pulled my attention back, gently squeezing my fingers.
Chapter 7 - Meeting The Parent.Rosie's POVMia and I were having breakfast when Jude walked languidly to us, naked… I mean, half-naked, showing me or rather assaulting me with his bare torso. He plopped down beside me, taking the sliced apple I had cut in front of me for Mia, and throwing it into his mouth. As he chomped on it, the juice trailed on his lips, making them plumper, and I felt my breathing shudder.I quickly whipped my head to my front, gripping the fork tighter. Not after catching the mirth in his eyes. He was enjoying teasing me, and making me bothered. He stretched his hand to pick another one, and I was expecting it and used the fork in my hand to stab him lightly on his stretch hand.“Ouch, wifey.” He grinned, rubbing his hand as if it hurt. “I’ve had a splendid night as well. Thank you for asking.” he said sarcastically. I glared at him. It was like this guy had a screw removed from his head. A very shameless human being.He chuckled lightly. “Always tough, wifey.
Chapter 49—day… I don't know, fuck! Rosie My eyes fluttered open as rays of morning light streamed through the window, and I blinked, trying to orient myself and take in where I was because everything felt hazy. I felt sore everywhere, my muscles aching, but beneath the soreness was a constant th
Chapter 24 - Now officialJudeI hated having to leave my mate after walking her to class; I didn’t want to go, and Rosie laughed lightly at my reluctance while rubbing my shoulder absentmindedly in a way that made my wolf purr.“We’ll see each other after class,” she whispered, and I grumbled about
25RosieI was preparing to leave for my shift at the café when I felt my phone vibrate in my bag. I furrowed my brow and rummaged through my handbag, pulling it out to see Jude’s name on the screen and my heart immediately started thumping.I rolled my eyes at my quick flustered reaction, swiped to
23JudeI was levitating; I was definitely floating, because everything felt like fireworks and hyper around me, and it felt like my soul was floating on a white, clear, fluffy cloud made of pure happiness and joy.I’d never kissed anyone before, but no one had ever told me that was the after-effect







