All Chapters of Alpha's Substitute Bride: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

“Listen,” Ethan ran a hand through his slicked back hair. “The more we’re quiet, the guiltier we seem. We go out, we refuse to discuss the situation other than denying it. We don't let them rattle us-”Ethan turned and took both my hands in his, catching my eye and holding my gaze. His eyes were war

“I’ll make things better for you, one way or another.” He whispered to me as he picked me up and carried me to the car. I told him I could walk, but he didn’t want to listen. Once I was placed in the front seat, he reached across me to buckle me up as well. His fingers brushed against my thigh, ting

Ethan’s PovI woke up to an empty bed. Most days started the same, but I distinctly remember falling asleep with Ava huddled in my arms.I turned over. The soft, floral scent from her perfume permeated the pillows and blankets that surrounded me. Ava, though, was gone. I sat still and listened to t

Ava’s PovIt was weird, having to prepare to see my mom in the hospital. I’d been calling her as much as possible, though I admit it wasn’t enough.I called ahead and let the hospital and my mother know that I would be coming in to visit. Ethan and I spent all morning dressing as nicely as we could,

“Ava? What are you doing?” Ethan looks down at me, amusement dancing in his eyes. I have to lower my gaze to hide my embarrassment.“Oh I was just passing by,” I wave my hand and raise my voice to sound nonchalant. I sounded anything but at ease.“Were you listening?” He raised his brows in a teasin