All Chapters of Sleeping with the Alpha Who Despised Me: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Jay – POVSweat clung to my skin, the sun heating my back as I lunged forward, the edge of my training blade clashing hard against Peter’s. The metallic ring echoed through the square, drawing a few glances—but no one looked twice. We sparred often. It was routine.What wasn’t routine, though… was the strange woman I’d seen earlier.My mind was still spinning with the image of her—those eyes, the scent, the energy that wrapped around me like invisible chains. Something about her didn’t feel normal.“Have you ever seen her around the house before?” Peter panted, circling me slowly.“House?” I dodged his strike, dropping low before sweeping my leg toward his ankles. “Hell, I haven’t even seen her around the pack.”He jumped back, narrowly avoiding the sweep. “And she just vanished?”“She disappeared,” I repeated, standing to full height again. “It was insane. One second she was standing right there, and the next… poof. Gone.”I drove my sword forward in a fast lunge. He blocked it just i

River – POVThe dining room was warm, filled with the scent of roasted meat, herbs, and freshly baked bread. It was the kind of smell that made your stomach grumble no matter how full you thought you were.The long oak dining table stretched across the room, and every inch of it was decorated with food—grilled meats, buttered vegetables, thick-cut potatoes, and freshly picked fruits. A jug of something that looked like dark wine sat near the end, next to a basket of rolls that still steamed.I was seated beside Hailey, a juicy steak sitting proudly on my plate. I hadn’t even finished chewing the last bite before cutting into the next. My knife sliced easily through the tender meat, and I brought another piece to my mouth, savoring the rich, smoky flavor as it melted on my tongue. Werewolves definitely knew how to eat.Across the table, Alpha Davis and his wife, Jarvis, were deep in conversation.“And he still won’t back down?” Jarvis asked, raising a perfectly shaped brow as she reache

River– POV“You two bicker like you’re still children. Gosh,” he muttered with a sigh, pinching the bridge of his nose.Both Jay and Hailey fell silent. I could practically hear Hailey rolling her eyes.Once there was peace at the table again, Alpha Davis cleared his throat. His tone shifted—calmer, but heavy with meaning. “Well… now that we’re all quiet,” he began, folding his hands in front of him, “I would like to officially introduce a new addition to the family. And—if the goddess wills it—soon, under the next full moon… an addition to our pack.”He turned to me, his eyes steady and sincere.“River Steller.”I froze.Jay’s eyes turned to where I sat, and for a moment, our gazes locked.There was something in his expression I couldn’t quite ignore—something flickering behind those eyes. Questions. Lots of them. Ones I wasn’t sure he’d voice tonight, but I could feel them pressing against the silence. He looked confused. Maybe even a little betrayed.I didn’t blame him.I was sure h

River–POV I blinked… What?“Hailey what are you–”“good night!” she said already halfway through the door.“But Hailey I–”“Make sure you sleep on time okay?” She shut the door on her way out..I sighed.. That girl.. So damn stubborn.Did she really plan on paying for my wardrobe change?The thought lingered, warm and a little overwhelming. What had I done to deserve the kind of love Hailey was showering on me? What had I done to make them—her family—open their arms to me so easily, like I’d always belonged?Nothing. I hadn’t done anything special. It could only be the Moon Goddess… showing me a mercy I hadn’t dared to hope for.With that thought anchoring itself in my heart, I peeled off my clothes and stepped into the shower. The warm water cascaded over my skin, washing away more than just the day’s dust. It felt like it was washing away the doubt, the sadness… the weight I didn’t even realize I was carrying.And the moment my head hit the pillow after, I was out like a flash, but

Jay–POV“I came here to protect you,” he said with a grin, as if it were the most natural thing in the world. “Wouldn’t want someone else stealing my job now, would we?”What the hell is going on?Wasn’t it just a damn day ago this doofus could barely muster the guts to give her a proper hug? Did I miss an entire relationship arc in one night? What episode is this?Hailey was practically melting in her seat now—cheeks flushed, eyes soft, like he’d hung the moon and handed it to her on a silver platter.I loved that for them. I really did. But not in front of me.“Okay, okay,” I cut in, waving a hand between them. “Break that lovey-dovey crap up, alright? Definitely not beside me, thank you very much. I have to drive, and I don’t want to be crashing this car because you two are radiating too much romantic energy or whatever.”Peter laughed, finally turning forward and reaching for his seatbelt. “Oh hey, River,” he greeted casually, flashing her a quick smile before clicking the buckle i