Alex was in a happy mood when he entered his apartment, where he lives with Ashly now. It was his and Ashly's six-month anniversary since they started going out, and he wanted to make it a special six-month anniversary for Ashly. He had planned for them to go on a romantic candlelight dinner and then maybe take a romantic walk by the river before returning home. However, when he opened the door of his and Ashly's room, he saw his Omega curled up on the bed, sleeping. He gently sat on her side of the bed. 'My love, Ashly,' he thought, as he brushed a hand over Ashly's tousled raven hair,'she must have been really tired.' Ashly stirred slightly but did not wake up. Alex took in the sight of his mate. His beautiful mate was wearing a casual, oversized black sweater and black slacks instead of her usual jeans. Ashly is beautiful; only Alex knows how he's lived without her all these years. He placed his right hand gently on Ashly's hand, while his other hand continued to caress Ashly's ha
Ray had always hated parties, especially if they were his own. Being the center of attention had always made him self-conscious, and because of his usual stoic expression, others, with the exception of his friends, always stayed away from him, choosing to mingle with other people instead. On his birthday, he was surprised that not only did Milly not plan a party for him, his best friend and others didn't even try to drag him to a nightclub. He only received birthday wishes from them and a small present from his mother and Milly when they met up for breakfast at his new home. It left him suspicious, and he kept expecting one of them to drag him somewhere for a surprise party. After two weeks, nothing happened, and he began to relax. One Saturday evening, Milly surprised him when she came over to his father's apartment, or, more like, his new apartment. When he opened the apartment door, the girl was smiling at him sheepishly. "Would you accompany me to the grocery store?" He looked a
“You’re leaving?” Alex could practically hear the pout in Ashly's voice. He stopped packing his clothes in his small duffel bag and turned around to look at Omega, who was sprawled on the bed. “It’s only for a week, love,” the Alpha said with a smile on his face. “I don’t like the idea that you might be somewhere else. I want you to be here with me.” He gave Ashly a smile. "I am only going to the next town for an important meeting on what to do about my new business idea,” Alex told his Omega as he made his way to sit next to Ashly. “It’s not like I am going to wage war against the some-pack business; it's safe, Ashly.” Ashly shook her head, not linking the idea of his future mate going anywhere near his past life. Many Alphas will come and attend the meeting, and Ashly doesn't want any of them to tell Alex to go back and take his position. Alex reached out his hands and encircled them around Ashly's waist. “I know. But I can’t help but worry, can’t I?” Alex rolled his eyes, more
(1) 14-week "I'm fat." Alex sighed, watching helplessly from their bed as yet another pair of Ashly jeans flew onto their bed. His omega took another pair of jeans from their wardrobe and put them on. Ashly groaned in frustration when she couldn't button that one either. Alex could see Ashly's reflection in the full-length mirror in front of the Omega. The latter was wearing only her bra and underwear, while her jeans were unbuttoned. "Nothing fits me anymore," Ashly said, biting her lower lip to stop it from trembling. She could feel a lump in her throat, so she swallowed hard. Alex rose from the bed and wrapped his arms around Ashly's middle, gently above the small bulge. "You're not fat, darling. You're pregnant," he whispered in Ashly's ear. "I'm only fourteen weeks pregnant, and my—" Ashly didn't get to finish her sentence because Alex had turned her around and cut her off with a kiss. After a moment, he pulled back and touched his forehead to Ashly. "My Ashly, you can wear
Ashly's eyes fluttered open at the noise, and her eyes widened when she saw Jenny sitting next to her. "Mom?" She was caught between surprise and disbelief. "Am I dreaming?" "N-No, honey. It's really me," Jenny said. "Oh." She tried to sit up, using her hands to support herself, but Jenny was faster. Before Ashly knew what she was doing, she helped her into a sitting position, leaning against the headboard, and placed some pillows behind her back. "Thank you," she told her mom after she returned to her seat. Jenny shook her head, tears threatening to fall again. "You didn't have to thank me, Ashly. It's the least I could do." Ashly nodded her head awkwardly, still wondering why her mother was here. "Rose told me what happened," she said softly, answering Ashly's unasked question. There was a pin-drop silence before Jenny asked, "Are you okay?" Ashly gave her mother a small smile. "Everything's fine. According to Maya, she's a nurse who is also the same nurse who helped me during
31st week Monika knocked on Ashly and Alex's bedroom door before she popped her head into the room. "Good afternoon, siso," she greeted her sister with a smile on her face. Ashly returned it with a scowl. "So, you're my babysitter for today?" Monika didn't take this to heart, though, knowing Ashly's bad mood was only because of her hormones. Or because she was ordered on bed rest for the last few weeks of her pregnancy, which happened because she developed preeclampsia. Or perhaps it was because Alex insisted someone accompany her to the apartment at all times if Alex was not at home. She didn't let her smile falter as she walked into the room. "I brought some snacks from our mother," she said, showing her the lunch bag she was carrying. She pulled up a chair and sat next to Ashly. Then she took out a container from the bag. "Here's some fresh citrus salad to help lower your blood pressure. She also made beetroot juice," Monika added after taking out the bottle from the bag. "She s
After Adom left, Ashly let out a contented sigh as the warm water soothed her tensed muscles. She leaned back against the bathtub and closed her eyes. She didn't feel any pain pass through her anymore, so she passed the earlier pains off as a Braxton Hicks contraction. Nearly an hour later, she almost dozed off, but fortunately, a knock on the door woke her up. "Ashly, are you done?" It was Adom. "Give me a minute," Ashly mumbled as she pulled the plug and started washing herself. A few minutes later, she called for Adom, and the Alpha helped her out of the bathtub. Adom handed Ashly her towel before Ashly, with great difficulty, took off her clothes. Adom offered to help Ashly take it off, but that was where Ashly drew the line. Adom left Ashly in the bedroom so that she could get dressed. While putting on her baggy sweater, Ashly felt the familiar pressing grip on her stomach. She hissed when the pain caught her by surprise. Still thinking it was Braxton Hicks, she continued putt
Before Ashly and Alex's daughter was born: ***** Alex lay on his side, head propped on his hand, as he watched Ashly's black eyes concentrate hard on the book she was reading, her eyebrows furrowed together. The corner of Alex's lips tucked upwards in amusement, watching the various expressions on his Omega face. Feeling Alex's eyes on her, Ashly turned to her right. "What?" Alex shook his head. "It's nothing." "Do I have something on my face?" She asked self-consciously. "No," Alex grinned. "You're just so beautiful, I can't take my eyes off you." Ashly blushed and hastily returned her attention to her book. It wasn't long after that when Alex took her attention once more. "What are you doing?" Ashly asked. Alex had taken Ashly's hand with his free hand and placed their hands together. He smiled. His hand was slightly bigger than Ashly's, and his fingers were slightly longer. He intertwined their fingers together and then brought their clasped hands to his lips. He placed a