All Chapters of Fate Or Mates: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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0031:Post Kiss Symptoms

ANGELA’S POVAs I drove home, my body began to burn where Aaron had touched me. My lips were warm and tingly, along with my cheeks, arms, and thighs, everywhere Aaron had made contact.Is this what a crush feels like? Even when I was crushing on Julius in my previous life, it was never this intense. The further I drove from Aaron’s house, the sicker I felt, the tighter the knot in my stomach grew.The whole drive back felt like floating instead of steering the car. My hands were on the wheel, but my mind was nowhere near the road. All I could think about was him.That kiss. God, that kiss. The way his lips were warm and soft yet carried an intensity, like he already knew exactly how to undo me. And the worst part was how my body betrayed me, leaning into him, grinding my hip against his before my brain even had a chance to argue.I bit my lip, the ghost of the kiss still there, as if my mouth could still feel his. My cheeks heated again just remembering how close his hand had been on

Last Updated : 2025-10-02

0032: Stomach Twisting Hello

ANGELA’S POVThe kitchen felt too quiet when it was finally time to say goodbye. My suitcase was already by the door, and the smell of breakfast still lingered in the air, but my chest felt heavy.Uncle George was the first to pull me into a hug, his arms firm and grounding. “You’re always welcome here, Angela. Don’t forget that.”I smiled up at him, my throat tightening. “Thank you, Uncle George. For everything. I mean it.”His wife, Aunt Laila, hugged me next, softer and warmer. “Safe travels, sweetheart. Call me when you get home, alright? And don’t let your mom fuss you too much.”That made me laugh, even though my eyes stung a little. “I promise.”Then came the kids. Drew ruffled my hair like I was ten years old. “Don’t be a stranger, Angie. We expect you back soon.”“Yeah, with snacks this time,” Leo added, grinning. “None of that cheap stuff either. Bring something good.”I rolled my eyes, swatting at him. “Noted. I’ll bring the good snacks.”Rainey was trying not to cry when s

Last Updated : 2025-10-02

0033:Art Of Fake Smile

ANGELA’S POVMy throat was tightening and I knew if I stood there any longer something would give. I would either snap or fall apart, and neither was an option I was willing to hand over to them. So I shaped a smile, soft and careful, hoping it looked close enough to real.“It’s been a long trip,” I said, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear. “I think I need to rest.”My mother tilted her head, that look that meant she wanted to press, but my father stopped her with a small shake of his head. He knew me. He always did.Julius reached for my hand, his thumb brushing over my skin. “Of course. I’ll let you rest. But remember what I said. You don’t have to wait for something that may never come.”I eased my hand away, smoothing the skirt of my dress to make it seem casual. “I’ll think about it.”Then I turned and climbed the stairs. My legs felt heavy, though I moved quickly enough to get away from their eyes.Inside my room, the door closed with a small thud and I leaned against it, th

Last Updated : 2025-10-03

0034: Birthday Planner

ANGELA’S POVKimberly leaned forward on the couch like she was settling in for gossip, her smile a little too bright. “So,” she said, twirling a lock of hair as if she was not even thinking about it, “your big day is coming up. Eighteen. That’s huge. Have you thought about what you’re gonna do for your birthday?”The words landed with a strange jolt, almost like an echo. I had sat in this exact spot before. Heard that same eager tone. Back then I had been so stupidly excited to turn eighteen that I had not seen the trap hidden behind her sweetness. My parents had thrown a party that felt like something out of a dream, with glittering lights, a live band, and tables piled with food. Half the pack had been there.And for a few hours, I thought it was the best night of my life.Until it wasn’t.I can still picture it, so clearly it makes my throat tighten. The dress, soft silk with every bead sewn by hand, chosen carefully by my mother and me, was gone before I even stepped into it. Burn

Last Updated : 2025-10-03

0035:Soul Crushing Promise

ANGELA’S POVI went to see Mr. Smith that afternoon, more out of restlessness than anything else. My birthday was creeping closer, and I needed something to take my mind off it. And Aaron... well, he had been circling my thoughts like a shadow I could not shake. Mr. Smith had always been close to him, closer than most, almost like family. If anyone might let something slip, it would be him.He welcomed me the same way he always did, smiling warmly and offering tea. I accepted, mostly to keep my hands busy. We spoke about easy things first, harmless things. The weather. The state of the pack. My birthday. I tried to nod at the right times, but I was barely listening. The name kept repeating in my head. Aaron.I asked at last, careful with my tone. “You and Aaron… you’re close, aren’t you? I remember you let him stay here before.”His eyes shifted, narrowing slightly as though he had to measure every word. “We’re friends. Yes. Why?”I shrugged, pretending I was not burning with curiosit

Last Updated : 2025-10-04

0036:Some Payback

ANGELA’S POVAfter a while, my father leaned back in his chair, folding his arms with that look he always got when he thought he was being wise. “Good. You know I only want what’s best for you, Angela. Julius has proven himself loyal and steady. He has always cared for you. Besides, you need to think of your future in this pack.”I swallowed hard. Cared for me? That word twisted in my stomach like poison. I forced a smile that did not quite reach my eyes. “I know, Father. You don’t have to worry.”My mother glanced between us, sensing the tension thickening the air. “Let’s not talk about heavy things now,” she said softly, her voice like a peace offering. “It’s her birthday soon. Let’s just focus on her upcoming celebration.”But the moment was already ruined. My appetite disappeared like smoke. I pushed food around my plate, pretending to eat until dinner was finally over.When the dishes were cleared, I excused myself and went upstairs. The second my door clicked shut, I leaned agai

Last Updated : 2025-10-05

0037:A Gift Wrapped In Grudges

ANGELA’S POVI pulled on a pair of fitted jeans and a soft white shirt after leaving the bathroom. I didn’t think too much about it, just tucked the edge in and slipped on my sneakers. My hair went up in a loose ponytail.A quick swipe of gloss across my lips, then I found myself staring at my reflection for a bit too long. From the outside, I looked fine. Calm even. Put together, the way people expect. But there was this weight sitting in my chest. The visit wasn’t as casual as it might look.I picked up the small box from my desk. I had wrapped it neatly and tied the ribbon tight. I had thought too long about what to get her, which made the whole thing feel heavier than it should.The morning air was cool when I stepped outside. Damp too, like the earth hadn’t quite finished soaking up the rain. I paused for a second, breathing it in. It almost steadied me. Almost.The drive over was quick. Ten minutes with the radio humming low in the background. I parked by the lawn and sat for a

Last Updated : 2025-10-06

0038: Shiny Things

ANGELA’S POVThe second I stepped out of Kimberly’s house, the air felt different. Cooler. Quieter. I let out a long breath, slow and shaky, and realized I had been holding it the whole time. The smile I had forced for her faded quickly. My cheeks even ached from keeping it up so long. But there was a kind of peace in it too, walking away knowing I had started something. The first seed, buried neatly beneath that polite little visit.I got into my car, tossed my purse onto the seat beside me, and started the engine. The sound filled the small space, soft but steady. When I checked the mirror, I caught a bit of movement through her window. Kimberly, pacing maybe. Or just standing there, confused. Trying to figure out what had just happened. The image almost made me laugh.She really thought I had come to make peace.The weather had turned. A while ago the sky had been all sunlight and blue, but now the wind had picked up, clouds rolling in like they had been waiting for something. I cr

Last Updated : 2025-10-06

0039:I Hate Roses

ANGELA’S POVThat night, the rain had finally stopped, leaving behind that heavy, sticky kind of silence that feels too still to be normal. I lay there in bed, staring up at the ceiling while the moonlight crept in through the curtains, painting soft lines across the walls.Everything was quiet, but not peaceful. It was that kind of quiet that hums, where you can almost hear the stillness pressing against your skin. You ever get that weird feeling like someone’s watching you? Like your body knows before your mind does? Yeah, that’s what I felt.My chest tightened as I slowly sat up, scanning the room. Everything looked normal. The window was shut, the door locked, nothing out of place. But the feeling didn’t go away. It sat there, heavy and cold, crawling up my spine.“Get a grip, Angela,” I whispered to myself, clutching the blanket a little tighter. “You’re just tired.”I turned off the lamp and forced my eyes shut, hoping I could trick myself into falling asleep. But just when I st

Last Updated : 2025-10-07

0040:Stage For A Showdown

ANGELA’S POVThe moment I stepped inside the pack house, something in the air hit me. A strange mix of memory and ache. The scent was the same as before, lavender oil and polished wood, faint but stubborn.Servants moved quietly through the hall, heads lowered, shoes soft against the marble. I caught myself smiling a little. Everything looked untouched, yet it all felt off. Maybe because I wasn’t the same woman walking through those doors anymore.“Angela, my dear!”Her voice reached me before she did. Luna Mira, moving toward me in a silk gown that shimmered when the light caught it. Arms open wide, face glowing with delight as if I were someone she had truly missed.“Luna Mira,” I said, dipping my head before she took my hands.“You look radiant,” she said with that warm tone she used so easily. “Oh, how I’ve missed that sweet face of yours.”“Thank you, Luna. It’s good to see you too.”She waved off the formality, laughing softly. “None of that. Come, sit with me.”We walked throug

Last Updated : 2025-10-08

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