CHAPTER 011: A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL

ASHLEY;The waitress placed our orders on the table and left quickly. I stared at the simple cheese sandwich and cold apple juice in front of me. I had barely paid any attention when he ordered for the two of us, and now the orders were here. Great choice though.Ryder had ordered something stronger, a dark drink in a tall glass, and the same cheese sandwich. He rested his thick arms on the table, leaning forward. His blue eyes locked onto mine like he could see straight through me.I gulped hard. The sobs I had fought back in the bathroom still pushed at my throat, wanting to break free again. I looked down at my hands instead, curling them on the table.“Still sobbing?” he asked. A smirk played on his lips as he slid a paper towel across the table toward me.I gawked at him. That ugly smirk on his face made my blood boil. I pushed the paper towel back to him.“Thanks, but no thanks,” I snarled, turning my eyes away. But instead of looking somewhere safe, my gaze landed on Lila. She

Last Updated : 2026-07-06

CHAPTER 012: ONE DEAL, ONE TOUCH

ASHLEY;“Spill,” he commanded, like he was all ears.I shifted in my seat, suddenly feeling too warm under his stare. The cafeteria noise buzzed around us, but it felt far away. All I could focus on was Ryder leaning forward, his thick arms still resting on the table, those dangerous blue eyes fixed on me like I was the only person in the room. And the heavy standing fan did its thing, subtly pulling on his shirt, enough to show off the tattoo covering one side of his chest.I took a slow breath and started. “First condition… You don’t touch me. No grabbing my hand like you did earlier. No pulling me close in front of people. Or standing too near to keep me uncomfortable. This is just tutoring, nothing else.”A small smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth as he played around with the glass in his hand, but he didn’t argue. He simply nodded once, like he was filing it away.“Second,” I continued, “you actually show up for the sessions. No skipping because of hockey practice or… what

Last Updated : 2026-07-09

CHAPTER 013: THERE’S A DATE

ASHLEY;I grabbed my bag from the table, but Ryder’s thick, warm hand caught mine in mid-air. His grip was firm but not painful. It sent a strange jolt up my arm, my gaze landed on his face.“Don’t listen to her,” he said quickly, keeping his voice low so only I could hear.I looked straight into his eyes, my throat tight and aching. “Why shouldn’t I?” My voice cracked on the last word.He swallowed hard. His blue eyes softened in a way I had never seen before. “Because she’s making this up to get to you. She’s from the Silverpine pack. They’re very close to the Crestwood pack. She probably knows the old stories about your dad going missing. And now…”He paused. His throat moved again like the words were stuck.“Now what?!” I pressed, my heart beating faster.“And now she’s using it against you,” he said quietly. “Against us.”I stared at him for a long moment. His eyes looked almost honest. Almost. I turned my head and watched Lila’s back as she walked out of the cafeteria with her

Last Updated : 2026-07-09

CHAPTER 014: CLUBBING?

ASHLEY;The bar was alive with loud music. Bass thumped through the floor and up my legs. Dim colored lights flashed across the crowded room. I sat at a small table with Irene, my best friend, nursing a cold drink in my hands. The glass felt slippery from the condensation.Irene leaned closer, her voice cutting through the music after I had explained everything that happened earlier at school. “Come on, Ashley. Lila has always been a killjoy. You know that. She’s just mad because she can’t have Ryder wrapped around her finger anymore.” Irene said, already swaying to the rising tune of the music.“I know, but…”“No buts, Ash,” she cut in. “Everyone in the Crestwood pack knows Irene grew up around Ryder, and somehow, the girl is hoping for more… Who wouldn't? Have you seen your new stepdad?” Her laughter rose small in my ears.I shrugged and took another sip. The drink burned a little as it went down. Irene had a point. Lila had always been like that… mean and possessive. Irene was ri

Last Updated : 2026-07-13

All Chapters of FALLING FOR MR. FORBIDDEN: MY MOTHER’S HOT HUSBAND: Chapter 11 - Chapter 14

CHAPTER 011: A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL

CHAPTER 012: ONE DEAL, ONE TOUCH

CHAPTER 013: THERE’S A DATE

CHAPTER 014: CLUBBING?