The One Where No One's Ready Novels & Stories

Darin had barely given her any reasonable answer, even to her simple question. The darkness in the room was illuminated by the light from the large screen, the sound of kicks and punches from the speakers hanging on each corner of the room engulfed it. Five large seats on each side of the isle stayed empty, while the first two seats in front of the screen were occupied by Tom and Tate, both tapping their video game controllers, guiding their players to defeat their opponents. With both pair of eyes glued to the screen, they ignored the littered snack wrappers and empty bottles around them. Tate laughed hysterically at his victory in each round they had played. "Its like you're not even tryin

"Rosamund, I need your help with something." By 10:00 am the next day, Rosamund stood at the airport, tears welling in her eyes as she watched Maude leave. Before the plane lifted off, Orson's family group chat blew up with messages. "Orson's phone is off. What's going on, Maude? Where are you?" "All the guests have arrived. We're waiting for you two!" "Orson, the wedding's about to start. Please behave and don't get distracted by Maude's antics."

Not waiting for anyone. Just ready for what came next.

‎ ‎And this time— ‎ ‎I wasn't ready. ‎

"No one." We'd just see about that. ***

" The Ghost pressed him, growing impatient. With the pressure mounting, Liam's hand moved, and the trigger was pulled. At that moment, the Ghost's laughter echoed wildly. He ripped the sack from my head and seized my hair. "Look at what you've chosen, Liam." His eyes widened in shock, and he screamed in disbelief, "No!" While screams filled the air, a clear electronic voice announced: [The countdown is over.] [Exiting the world...]

"Mm, they’re all fine. Don’t worry. They miss you too, so that’s why I came to pick you up early this morning." The word "too" made my heart flutter. Once we boarded the plane, I noticed it was the Langleys’ private jet. The luxurious décor, coupled with the soft sofa I sank into, made me feel more relaxed than I had ever been. A sudden ringing pulled me out of my thoughts. It was a call from Justin. Quentin noticed the incoming call and made a face. "Answer it. Some things need to be cleared up." With that, he strode into another room in the cabin.

My baby bump wasn’t out yet, I was finishing my third month in a week and I knew I should be getting ready for the baby bump. That is if I researched the right thing. If not… whatever happens happens, Drake brought this upon us, and I know he going through the consequences on his own. “Waiter!” Another customer calls and I almost groaned out in frustration but I held myself. I take their other and go back behind the counter to get it ready when the chimney dings again and another customer enters. “Welcome sir, please have your seat I’ll be with you shortly” I greet, not looking up from my sticky note as I try to prepare the other customer’s order.

"But, I know you're not ready. After you're marked, you'll go into heat in a few weeks which makes your body crave intimacy. You'll be in pain if the mating process isn't completed and for you, it'll be even worse and impossible to withstand because I'm an Alpha. You're pushed into having sex to start the process of making an heir to the pack. You're not ready to have sex, baby. But it's ok, because we'll wait for as long as we have to." Their fingers intertwined together as he stared into her eyes lovingly. "But," she said, "I'm ready." The words rang in Lucas' head repeatedly as they processed. "R-ready?" He spluttered. It was all so sudden and he had no time to prepare for it. He didn't e

“You coming with us tonight?” Mariah held up a pair of strappy nude heels that practically whispered confident seduction. “Oh, absolutely. I’m not missing whatever goes down tonight. Not this time.” Nila stood, arms crossed, grin widening with wicked delight. “Chaos is coming—” She lifted one brow theatrically. “—and I am READY. Popcorn in hand. Phone charged. Front‑row seats secured.”