Lahat ng Kabanata ng HIS RELUCTANT MATE: Kabanata 151 - Kabanata 160

JARED"I should leave soon. My dad has been calling me nonstop." Cindy threw a pillow at Shawn as she lamented. She looked helpless. Shawn rolled his eyes at her. Stephen smiled. "You live with your parents?" He asked casually. Cindy's lips pressed into a thin line. Displeasure flashed across her eyes for a split second. "Yes. I live with my dad and stepmother." She revealed. I raised a brow. Stepmother?Cindy didn't seem happy when she mentioned the stepmother...Even though I'd never experienced stepmother issues before, I'd read stories and seen some where stepmothers treat their stepchildren wrong. It made me worried about Cindy. "She doesn't treat you well?" Stephen seemed to read my mind and asked the question I was most curious about. Cindy sighed. "She's cool." She mumbled. But her eyes didn't match her words. Stephen's lips parted like he wanted to say more but stopped when I shook my head at him. Cindy didn't want to talk about it, and asking her further could ma

STERLY "I love you, Jared," The word came out of my lips in a whisper, and along with it was the violent fluttering of my heart. Love... I love you, Jared. This was the one I'd whispered in my mind a thousand times over the past two weeks. Ever since I saw Jared in that room, under that dangerous alpha, messy and almost harmed, I'd realized Jared wasn't just a substitute partner to me anymore. No... I've always known that. I had no idea when it started, but my heart had been stirred, and Jared had made his way into it. My thoughts had been about him, and he was my silent comfort. I tried to resist, didn't want to admit it, and believed it wasn't real. But that incident made it clearer. The feeling I'd been trying hard to keep under check burst out, and for once, I didn't feel guilty over it. The voice in my head, which kept declaring Jared as my omega no longer sounded like a curse. Rather, it became a sweet blessing I willingly wanted to indulge in. I wanted Jared. I wa

JAREDWhen we got to the clothing store, Stephen and Cindy were already waiting at the entrance for us. "Jared, you look even more beautiful!" Cindy exclaimed when she saw us. She rushed over and pinched my cheek. My lips pursed. "No, I'm happier," I mumbled, and a smile formed on my face. Stephen also walked over. He clicked his tongue when he saw me and shook his head helplessly. "Can I not experience this so early in the morning?" He pleaded. "You have to. You don't have a choice." I bared my teeth. Stephen glared at me, and his lips slowly curled, revealing a soft smile. "Congratulations, sweetheart. I'm happy for you." He muttered. My heart warmed. I sighed briefly and nodded. Cindy looked lost. She stepped in between us and glanced at us with confusion in her eyes. "What's happening here?" She asked curiously. Glancing at Shawn, I realized he was also curious. A mischievous glint flashed through my eyes, and I winked at Stephen. "Surprise!" I exclaimed, grabbed Steph

JAREDSterly's cold fingers moved along my hair as he blow-dried it. "What are your plans for tomorrow?" He asked softly. Staring at his reflection through my phone's screen, a smile formed on my lips. "I will go to Stephen's place. Cindy and Shawn will be there, too." I explained to him. The fingers picked on some strands repeatedly, making me curious whether Sterly was still drying my hair or playing with them. "Is Shawn sleeping over with you guys, too?" Sterly's tone was casual, but I somehow found it strange. Then, a thought crossed my mind and my brows raised. A teasing light showed on my face. "Sterly, are you jealous?" I tilted my head, asking Sterly. Though it sounded strange even to my ears as there was no way an alpha could be jealous of his omega playing with another omega. But having read so many books and knowing how composed Sterly usually was, I couldn't stop myself from thinking wildly. Sterly's eyes flickered. His lips parted, and he slowly turned his head

JARED"Congratulations, Stephen and Ryan,""Happy birthday, Jared."People congratulated us as they entered the wedding and birthday hall. My expression remained cool. Aside from the happiness of seeing Stephen getting married, nothing else seemed to matter about the day. My birthday? It was nothing special. Like every other day, it would pass as if nothing happened. I glanced at Stephen, who had a radiant smile on his face, and then at Ryan, who was standing tall beside him. A smile finally bloomed on my face. Yes, this was it. The happiness we'd been seeking for so long. Stephen smiled at me and stretched his hand to hold mine. "Happy birthday, sweetie." My eyes flickered with subtle emotions. "Happy married life, Stephen," I mumbled. Maybe in a few days, I'd be getting congratulations on getting married, too. But I hadn't told Stephen about it yet. I smiled sweetly and returned my attention to the guests."When will Shawn and Cindy return? They've been with the organize