Semua Bab Alpha Rafael: Chasing My Ex Wife: Bab 151 - Bab 160

NICKLAUSHearing from Lila that Derrick was Rafael's son had me stunned. I mean... Rafael told me himself that he knew the child was his, that he recognized him. But the fact that she manipulated him into believing otherwise? Damn. And I still can't get that scene out of my head, Ava putting on a whole performance, threatening Rafael with emotional damage and a stack of lawsuits. She's such a damn actress and deserves to be awarded an Oscar.I've never seen Rafael that angry, that agitated... like he could burn the whole world down. The moment he mind-linked me, told me to bring my car, I knew something was wrong. I could feel it in his voice.And listening to Lila explain everything... who am I to judge? I've come to realize she's nothing like Linda. She might be her daughter, but she doesn't deserve even a sliver of the pain. And Rafael? I know he wants to make things right. I had completely lost it when Lila told me Ava had been kidnapped too. Knox let out a loud, feral growl.I s

AVAMy body hurts. Like I've just run a damn marathon.Every part of me feels heavy, like something is growing inside me.Something I can't name. Something I don't want to name.I'm fully aware that I'm awake.But I don't want to open my eyes.Not yet.My memories are still intact... And the last thing I want is to wake up and see that psychopath's face.And the fangs... God, the fangs.I know I saw them. That wasn't a dream. That wasn't some drugged-up hallucination.He bit me. Jared... or Theo, whatever the hell his name is- He's not human.He's a werewolf. And now... I don't even know what that makes me."She's stirring. Do you see that?"An all-too-familiar masculine voice.No. Please tell me I'm dreaming. Tell me I'm hallucinating."Yes... she's twitching." A woman. Soft. Gentle.That voice, Lila. My eyes flutter open.The light stings, but I blink through it...And the first thing I see is him, Nicklaus. He's staring at me like I'm his next breath.Like I'm some kind of drug he

RAFAELDon't blame me for getting so upset. For losing my cool. For making sure Derrick stays away from Lila.She'll see him again, sure. Eventually.But not right now. Not when I'm still raging. Not when I'm still trying to swallow the taste of betrayal stuck at the back of my throat.He's been shaking since we get back.Hours have passed, and he hasn't stopped.And truth is... I don't know how to calm him.Hell, I don't even know how to talk to him.How do I explain to a seven-year-old boy that I'm his father? The father he never knows he has.The one he is told doesn't exist. Or worse, is the monster in the closet.You know what's worse? He sees me that way.As the villain. As the bad man. As the psychopath who hurts the people he loves."You're that guy," he cries, eyes wide and full of terror."That bad man that wants to kill Aunt Lila. I want my mom! Take me to my mom and Aunt Lila!"Each tear is a blade. Each sob feels like a hammer slamming straight into my ribs.And when he s

AVAIt's like I've been hit with a sucker punch. A big one. Right to the chest.What in the absolute name of the moon goddess is this?Turns out the guy I've been head-over-heels for... the same guy who drugged me, bit me, kidnapped a child, Derrick, and he isn't just a walking red flag with fangs...He's Lila's freaking brother. My best friend's brother. "You're joking," I say, though my voice sounds nothing like mine. "Tell me this is one of those sick prank shows. Someone's gonna jump out with a camera and tell me to laugh."Lila just shakes her head, eyes glistening.Nicklaus is dead silent. His jaw's tight, like even he didn't see this one coming. "So... let me get this straight," I continue, pacing now. "I got drugged... bit... soul-bonded to a man who faked being human... and oh, plot twist-he's my best friend's long-lost brother?"I laugh. Not the cute kind. "I'm living in a goddamn supernatural soap opera."Lila tries to say something, but I raise a hand."No, no, let me b

LILAMy head's been a burning mess since I found out I'm pregnant.Breakfast was awkwardly silent-no word from me, no attempt to explain anything. I told myself I'd drop the news during breakfast, but I couldn't bring myself to do it.I haven't slept a wink since I left Ava's room. Nicklaus, that dude, just won't leave her side for a second.Now I'm wide awake, sprawled across the big bed Rafael and I used to share. It's been all mine this past week. He's been sleeping in another quarter completely.I sit up and slide out of bed, walking over to the mirror. I pull my hair loose from its knotted bun and let it fall freely down my back. I stare at my reflection-just a nightdress on, eyes tired, heart racing.Maybe I need to do something reckless. Something stupid.I reach for my favorite perfume, spraying it gently across my neck and the pulse points he used to kiss. The scent fills the air-familiar, strong, unforgettable. If this doesn't grab his attention, nothing will.Finally, I gra