Semua Bab A Secret Baby For The Alpha Quarterback: Bab 171 - Bab 180

Violet This should have been ours. The four of us. A realfamily. But because of what happened five years ago—my running, his betrayal—this happiness felt like a cruel joke.I wanted to step out, end it, take my kids and run from the man who could tear us apart. But my feet were rooted.Because I saw the light in their eyes. The joy I'd never seen before. In a few hours, he'd given them something I couldn't in five years—a father's presence. A father's love."All right, kids," Olivia called, walking over."Playtime's over. Back to class, grab your bags, and get ready to go home.""Yes, Ms. Olivia," the kids chimed."Leon, Theodora," she added warmly, "your dad is wonderful. And you two were stars today."I saw Derek want to correct her. He didn't. He just inclined his head. "Thank you for taking care of them."The kids said their reluctant goodbyes and followed their class inside. I knew I should go get them, but I needed a minute to breathe.I stayed hidden behind the tree, watching

Derek"Theodora, do you have a wish?" I didn't know my voice could be this soft.She set down her brush and nodded solemnly. "I do.""What is it?""I want to go to an amusement park with my family." Her cheeks pinked. "Like on TV—Mom and Dad take the kids on the roller coaster and eat cotton candy together."My heart lurched. Because I was gone, they've never had that. The guilt nearly swallowed me."I want the amusement park too!" Leon burst out. "I want the Ferris wheel and to see the whole city from the top!"My mouth beat my brain to it. "Then we'll go tomorrow. I'll be your Dad for a day.""Really?" they said together.I stalled. I wanted it. But what about Violet?I pushed through. "I'll be your dad, if you'll have me.""Yes!" Theodora barely hesitated. "The dad in my head looks just like Derek!"That almost broke me. I turned away so they wouldn't see my eyes."Okay. I'll ask your mom."I found Violet and explained, then looked at her, asking without pride, "Can I?"She hesi

VioletTwenty minutes later, we were in the office. My heart slammed at the sight of them. Leon's left cheek was swollen. Theodora's uniform was rumpled, eyes watery."What happened?" I was on them, checking hands, faces.Olivia looked pained. "During recess, a few kids from other classes argued with Leon and Theodora. It escalated."Derek frowned, crouched, and cupped Theodora's cheek. "Hey, baby. Tell me what happened. I always believe you."He didn't scold. He listened. That simple trust stung my eyes.Theodora hiccuped. "They said... we don't have a dad. They said Derek is a fake dad."Leon's fists knotted, anger burning. "They said Mom found a fake dad to trick people. Said nobody wants us."The words cut like knives. The thing I feared most. The thing that always finds a way to happen."So you fought?" I asked quietly."I won't let anyone talk trash about Mom," Leon said, chin up. "Or about Derek. He acts like our dad. Who are they to call him fake?"Theodora nodded, tears still

Derek I growled low in my throat, my hands sliding under her thin shirt, pushing it up and over her head in one swift motion. Her breasts spilled free, nipples already hard and begging for my mouth. I didn't hesitate—I cupped one, thumbing the peak roughly, while my lips latched onto the other. I sucked hard, tongue flicking over the tight bud, and she arched into me with a sharp cry. "Fuck, Violet," I muttered against her skin, nipping lightly before soothing with my tongue. "These tits are perfect." Her body quivered under my assault, her hips grinding against mine instinctively, seeking friction against the bulge straining my pants. I pulled back just enough to yank my own shirt off, tossing it aside. Her eyes roamed my chest, hungry and wide, and she reached out, fingers tracing the ridges of my abs down to my belt. But I caught her wrists, pinning them above her head with one hand. "Not yet," I said, voice rough with need. "I want to taste every inch of you first." Releasing h

VioletMy lungs wouldn't fill. Pain cinched my heart tight. When was this taken? Why was he with her? Why did they look so close?He told me he didn't marry her. Was he lying?"W-When was that photo taken?" I could barely.the words out."Just now," she said, radiant with triumph. "Did you really believe he'd give me up for a woman like you? We had a little spat, that's all. You were a distraction. I'm his real wife.""You're lying!" I all but screamed. "Derek wouldn't—he wouldn't betray me!""Betray?" She laughed. "You've got it backward. He never belonged to you. There's no betrayal in that. You're just the other woman."Other woman. The phrase hit like a lightning strike. Last night's mark, his promises, our sweetness—was it all a fraud?"No," I whispered, shaking my head. "You're lying. You always lie. He marked me. He wouldn't deceive me."Marked?" Her mouth twisted. "You really believe what a man says in bed? He'll say anything to get what he wants."Her razor-edged words left