All Chapters of The Apex's hidden mate: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

120 Chapters

I hate to admit it, and my wolf laughs at me

Aria pov I sat curled up on my bed in the Apex penthouse, a warm mug of tea cradled in my hands. The steam rose in soft swirls, laced with something calming that Thane had insisted would help. He sat beside me—close, but not too close—watching quietly as I sipped. I was still shaken. Not visibly, maybe, but inside… everything was trembling. I hadn’t said a word since we got back. And thankfully, neither had he. It wasn’t something I could talk about. As if he could read my mind, Thane’s voice came gently. “You don’t have to say anything, Aria. I’m just… glad you’re safe.” The knot in my chest loosened. I nodded and whispered, “Thanks.” And I meant it. Even though the weight still sat heavy on my shoulders, even though my heart still stuttered every time I remembered the darkness and that sickening hum of the elevator… There was something about being next to Thane that didn’t make me feel quite so alone. Still, I couldn’t help but glance sideways at him, curiosity peeking th

Last Updated : 2025-05-14

Selena, what do you want from an omega

Aria’s POV I stirred my drink slowly, watching the way the light from the cafeteria ceiling bounced off the rim of the cup. My mind hadn’t been on class all morning. Not even for a second. I thought for sure they would say something. That one of them—Kaid most likely—would pin me with that cold glare and demand why I was acting like I didn’t know. Or that Ryker would make one of his infuriatingly smug comments about the dream. Or Caspian, laughing like it was some sort of thrilling joke. Or even Thane… saying something quiet and gentle that would make me feel seen in the most inconvenient way. But none of that happened. They’d acted like nothing had changed. Like the dream didn’t exist. Like I hadn’t practically melted into Thane’s arms the night before in the elevator, sobbing like a child. Then I got dressed, packed my bag, and left for school like nothing happened. I wasn’t sure if I was relieved… or disappointed. Eliza's voice broke through my fog. “You’ve been quiet all mor

Last Updated : 2025-05-14

Are you stupid to run to the sound of a gunshot?

Aria’s POV I smiled faintly, choosing my words with care. “Well… I’m flattered. It’s a pleasure, really. An opportunity like this doesn’t come often.” Selena’s grin widened just enough to show satisfaction—but not sincerity. “Of course. I knew you’d see the value. There’s a sports event coming up,” she said, brushing invisible lint off her sleeve. “You should come. Watch how the Alphas move—how perfectly in sync they are. It’s something worth witnessing.” She said it like I’d be lucky just to breathe the same air as them. Around us, I could feel the shift in the room—the weight of curious eyes and startled gasps settling over every corner. Eliza’s brows were halfway to her hairline, her mouth parting like she couldn’t believe what she’d heard. The murmurs were immediate. “Is this for real?” “Selena never invites anyone outside her circle.” “She must be up to something…” “I’d kill for that invitation.” “…Poor girl’s being set up.” Selena stood smoothly, brushing back a stran

Last Updated : 2025-05-15

The school has evil people in disguise

Aria’s POV The door swung open with a slight creak, and I braced myself for the worst. But what I saw… stopped me cold. There was no blood. No intruder. No broken furniture. Just Quin. Quin—sitting cross-legged on a plush cream couch, covering half her body with a blanket, looking healthier than I’d ever seen her, her hair tied back in a neat braid, her face calm and… smiling. The loud gunshots and screaming? Blasting from a massive flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. I blinked, trying to register the sight. “What the—?” Quin turned her head toward me, eyes lighting up with recognition. “Welcome,” she said, voice soft but steady. My jaw dropped. “You… you can talk?” She gave a little nod, grinning. “Yeah. My voice came back this morning.” I let out a long breath, relief and disbelief mixing into something strange and warm in my chest. “That’s amazing,” I said, a real smile tugging at my lips. Then my eyes widened. “Wait. Eliza.” I spun on my heel and bolted back down the s

Last Updated : 2025-05-15

Her pinned under me is so sexy

Kaid’s POV The clang of weights echoed off the walls of the penthouse gym, each rep a temporary distraction from the chaos in my head. I focused on the burn in my muscles, the rhythmic pace of my breath, the sweat slicking down my neck. But even in the midst of all that effort, I couldn’t push her out of my mind. Aria. The elevator incident kept replaying, no matter how hard I tried to shove it aside. Her trembling, the raw panic in her voice, the way she looked at me like I was the only thing tethering her to reality. I’d seen fear before. I’d caused it before. But hers? That was different. It pulled something out of me—something I hadn’t felt in a long time. Protective. Helpless. Angry. And not just angry at what happened… but at the memory it stirred. I dropped the barbell with a sharp clatter and stepped away, grabbing a towel to wipe the sweat from my face. My jaw clenched. I didn’t want to go there. Not again. That chapter was closed. Dead and buried. So why did it fe

Last Updated : 2025-05-16

My Brain went offline when he kissed me

Aria’s POV The moment his lips touched mine, my brain just stopped. Everything blurred into a rush of heat and pounding heartbeats. My first kiss… and it was with him. Kaid. My mate. My lips were soft, warm, trembling slightly against his. He groaned into my mouth, tongue delving deep to taste me. His hands roamed over my body with a possessive intensity, mapping every curve and dip. I arched into his touch, wanting more, always wanting more. It wasn't rushed. It wasn't wild. It was hungry. He nipped at my lower lip, then soothed the sting with a swipe of his tongue. I gasped, giving him the opening he needed to plunder my mouth fully. He dominated me completely, angling my head just right to deepen the kiss. My breath hitched as his lips moved against mine, like he knew exactly what he was doing and wasn’t in any kind of rush. I had no idea how to kiss, not really, but I followed his lead. I let him guide me, my body reacting before my mind could catch up. It felt like he w

Last Updated : 2025-05-16

So hungry I could eat a fountain of food

Aria’s POV I could feel it again—my skin flushing, my pulse drumming in my ears, my thoughts slipping somewhere they shouldn’t. The moment his fingers brushed my face, something deep inside me roared awake. I shoved him gently but firmly—back and pushed him out the door before I did something reckless. Before we did something reckless. I slammed it shut, locking it, breathing hard. “It’s the mate bond,” I muttered to myself, dragging a hand through my hair. “It has to be.” Because there was no way I’d be thinking of kissing Caspian. Or thinking of what came after a kiss. Goddess help me. Later That Day By the time Eliza and I were finally done buying all the crap we needed for our project, I was convinced my arms had detached from my body and reattached out of spite. “My feet are crying,” I groaned, flopping dramatically on the nearest bench. “And I’m so hungry I could eat an entire food court.” Eliza laughed, but her expression dimmed as she looked around. “This part of the

Last Updated : 2025-05-17

The bitch step sisters are at it again

Aria’s POV My stepsisters. Draped in designer outfits, faces painted like porcelain, and standing like they owned the place. Their mouths hung open, wide-eyed with disbelief. And a flicker of something meaner simmered just beneath their perfect expressions. “Y-you’re… here?” Celeste stammered, her gaze sweeping up and down like she couldn’t believe I was standing in front of her. Bianca’s laugh rang out through the restaurant lobby, drawing a few eyes from nearby patrons. “Did you come here to beg for a cleaning job?” she sneered, folding her arms with a satisfied smirk. “Because that’s the only way someone like you steps foot in a place like this.” Celeste’s eyes zeroed in on the packed food bags I was holding. “And look at her,” she added with a grin. “Packing leftovers. Must be her first time tasting something that doesn’t come in a discount box.” Eliza tensed beside me, opening her mouth to speak, but I touched her arm gently and stepped forward with a cool smile. “You’re

Last Updated : 2025-05-18

The yearn to hold you more

Aria’s POV My heart flipped, crashed, and flipped again. I snapped my gaze back to his face, trying to find something, anything to say. “I—I just came to thank you. For earlier. The restaurant.” Thane smiled faintly, the kind of smile that could unravel a girl if she let it. “You're welcome,” he said, stepping towards me, completely unbothered by the fact that he was barely dressed. I turned around fast. “I’ll wait outside.” Before I could reach the door, his arm extended beside me, not touching. Just blocking. A wall of quiet, calm presence. “I love the way you stare at me,” he said, voice low and calm, but somehow it sent a ripple down my spine. My breath caught. Why did it feel like my entire body decided to warm up all at once? “I—uh—I wasn’t…” I stumbled over my words, willing my legs not to shake. He tilted his head slightly. “I also need your help with something. Call it… compensation, since I know you hate taking anything for free.” Of course he would know that. I n

Last Updated : 2025-05-18

Let’s play a game, Aria

Aria’s POV I couldn't take my bike today. Not that I didn’t want to. Goddess knows I preferred the feel of the wind against my face and the illusion of freedom it gave me. But today was different. Quin had to return to the academy, and apparently, that meant I was riding in a car—with her in the backseat and Caspian at the wheel. Caspian, who had insisted to be the one to take us. I glanced at him from the corner of my eye. One hand rested on the steering wheel like it belonged there, casual and confident, while the other tapped gently against the gear shift in time with whatever upbeat rhythm was playing from the speakers. He looked infuriatingly perfect, as always. I looked away before I could stare too long. "Comfortable?" he asked, not looking at me, but I caught the smirk in his voice. I narrowed my eyes at him. “You still haven’t told me why you insisted on being the one to drop us off.” He tilted his head slightly, that maddeningly charming smirk lingering on his lips.

Last Updated : 2025-05-19

1 2 3 4 5 6

...

SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP