All Chapters of THE BIKER ALPHA WHO BECAME MY SECOND CHANCE MATE: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Chapter 80Athena POVThe sight before me broke my heart in ways I didn't know were possible. Tristan was staring at me like I had just shattered his entire world, like everything he thought he knew about me had been a lie.His eyes never left mine, boring into me with an intensity that made my chest tight. I forced myself to break eye contact, looking anywhere but at his face because the pain there was too much to bear.I didn't understand why he was staring at me like someone who caught his wife cheating.He took slow, deliberate steps toward me, but I didn't move away. Despite everything that had happened between us, despite the anger and hurt I carried, I knew with absolute certainty that Tristan would never physically hurt me. That wasn't who he was.Derek tried to step in front of me, positioning himself as a protective barrier between Tristan and me. But I moved in front of Derek instead, because I could see the dangerous look in Tristan's eyes as he stared at Derek, like he w

Chapter 82 Athena's POV"Tristan Hayes," I said through gritted teeth. "If you dare try that thing you're about to do."I heard him giggle playfully, the sound so carefree and boyish that it caught me completely off guard."I'll never do anything unless you ask me to. I was just practicing," he said with that mischievous grin that used to make my heart skip beats when we were teenagers.I pushed him away, not knowing whether I should be angry or amused by his behavior. "You're not a child, Tristan. Grow up."I started walking away from him, needing space to think clearly, but he caught my arm and pulled me back against his chest. The contact sent electricity shooting through my entire body, and I hated how my treacherous heart responded to his touch."I don't care, Ath. I don't mind being a child for the rest of my life, as long as you get to love me," he said, his voice soft and sincere.I looked at him with what I hoped was an annoyed expression, though I wasn't sure I was pulling

Chapter 84The workday dragged on longer than usual, and I found myself checking the clock every few minutes. My mind kept wandering to the flowers sitting in my apartment, to the note that had made me smile despite myself, and to the man who had sent them.I'd stayed at my office throughout, avoiding both Tristan and Orion at once.At exactly five o'clock, I heard a familiar knock on my office door. I looked up to see Tristan standing there, looking perfectly put together despite the long day."Ready to go?" he asked, but there was something in his tone that suggested this wasn't just a casual offer to drive me home."Go where?" I asked, though I had a sinking feeling I already knew the answer."You know where, Ath. You need to tell Orion about your racing."I did know. I'd been avoiding it all day, but I couldn't put it off forever. Orion deserved to hear it from me rather than finding out some other way."I know," I said quietly, gathering my things. "I just hoped maybe I could wai

Chapter 86Before he could answer, I heard someone behind me clear their throat. I turned to see three of the riders I'd beaten, all of them significantly larger than me and none of them looking particularly friendly."Nice race," the leader said, but his tone suggested he meant anything but congratulations."Thank you," I replied carefully, suddenly aware that we were standing in a more secluded part of the racing center. The main crowd was celebrating closer to the track, leaving this area relatively empty."Funny thing, though. We've been asking around about you. Nobody seems to know much about the mysterious female racer who showed up out of nowhere and started winning everything."My mouth went dry. This was exactly the kind of attention I'd been hoping to avoid by keeping my identity hidden behind the mask."I'm just here to race," I said, trying to keep my voice steady while my heart began to pound."Are you?" The man stepped closer, and I could smell alcohol on his breath mixe

Chapter 88I didn't know how to tell him I wanted him without sounding desperate or needy. I was scared.I went through my usual morning routine like a zombie, my mind still replaying every moment from the night before. As I was putting the finishing touches on my makeup, I heard a knock at the front door.My heart leaped, thinking it might be Tristan arriving early. I practically ran to the door, but when I opened it, my face fell immediately. It was my neighbor, standing there with that same smile he always wore.He always seemed to show up at the most inconvenient times. I raised my eyebrow, not bothering to hide my annoyance."Good morning?" I said, making it sound more like a question than a greeting."Seems like I came at the wrong time," he said, though he made no move to leave.Yes, you absolutely did, I thought, but forced my expression into a polite smile. "No, I'm just surprised to see you. What do I owe this