All Chapters of Too Late, Baby Daddy!: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

“You are going to watch me get married to the love of my life and there's absolutely nothing you will do about it! You are nothing but a burden to me and you will stay like that!”He said that to her without a bit of pity or regret brimming in his eyes. They were as cold as ice and at that moment, ten years of history didn’t matter to him. Avery had thought the sting of rejection couldn’t hurt worse than the first night he cast her aside, but she was wrong. His words kept replaying in her head as she stayed hidden in the shadows of the grand hall, watching strangers and pack members she once called family brush past her with mocking gazes. Tonight, Luca wanted her to feel it. To know she no longer belonged. To understand she was no longer welcome in the very pack she had once called home.And he had succeeded in doing that.A single tear slipped down her cheek before she could stop it. She sniffled weakly, lowering her head as she sat alone in the farthest, emptiest corner of the

******Their car halted next to the Grevens Park an hour after. Avery sat on a bench, her mind clouded with piled up paperwork. She watched her kids as they ran around with Alnos. Ria chased her brother, while Raymond kept darting between the slides and swings.Avery closed her eyes briefly, soaking in the peaceful moment. Alnos had done his best to keep things light-hearted, joking with the kids, helping them climb the jungle gym, and keeping the conversation light when she couldn’t bring herself to participate much.It was obvious Avery's mind was elsewhere, and every time Alnos looked at her, it was hellish for her. In the end, Avery couldn't bring herself to hurt Alnos.Once Ria and Raymond were settled on the grass playing with other children, Alnos soon joined Avery on the swing. Alnos, sitting beside her, slowly reached out, his hand brushing against hers. “Avery, the children are happy and they are fed. It's just us alone today. Should we give ourselves some privacy?”Avery pu

~Monday morning ~Avery stood in front of the full-length mirror, adjusting the collar of her crisp white blouse. The weekend and all the troubles it came with passed in a blur and that, Avery was very grateful for. Her fingers trembled as she fumbled with the final button. Luca; It had been years since she’d felt that pull toward him which shouldn't have been since he is mated to Isabella and has a child of his. She couldn’t afford to get distracted, not today of all days. Today was the contract signing with Belham Corps, the deal that would secure the future for her company and that of her children. Everything hinged on this agreement.With a deep breath, she slipped into her blazer and grabbed her briefcase from the bed, glancing toward the clock. It was nearly time to leave. She walked up to the curtains and had them shut, turning around to find Alnos only in towels. “Can you stop doing that? I get you are comfortable with me but you are a man and we–we aren't even together. It

Raymond nodded quietly, holding onto her hand as they walked toward the car. --- Avery buckled Raymond into the seatbelt, making sure he was comfortable before closing the door gently. Just as she was about to open her door and get into the driver’s seat, a voice called from behind her. “Avery, I didn’t think I’d bump into you here.” Avery stiffened, recognizing the voice immediately. She turned to see Isabella walking toward her, a smug smile on her lips. She was dressed impeccably, as always, with an air of superiority that Avery found grating. “I was dropping off Ellen and then thought I might spend the day with my husband” Isabella continued, her eyes gleaming with self-satisfaction. “Um, I see you have your own car, but I was thinking of giving you a ride so we could catch up. It’s been so long.” 

Alnos tilted his head slightly, his eyes evading Avery's intense gaze on his bruised jaw. She stepped back, finally pulling free from his hold. Taking a deep breath, she gestured for him to sit on the couch while she fetched the first aid kit. She set the kit on the brown glass table in front of them, pulling out bandages and disinfectant. "This might hurt a lot…or maybe not," she teased, squeezing his hand with one of hers while she dabbed the disinfectant on his skin. Alnos hissed softly, his eyes following Avery's steady, skillful hands. Smiling, he lifted a hand to her back, his fingers lightly grazing her shoulder. “That punch was worth it. If this is how you take care of me, then I think I might just start getting hurt on purpose.” His voice was a low murmur, but Avery heard every word. "Someone punched you? Was it an attack?" she asked, her brow furrowing as she finished with the bandage. Withou