Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire (Maya and Alex)

Chapter 17

Chapter 17

-Maya's POV-

"You don't have to say it back," he rushed on, his voice attempting to mask the vulnerability I saw reflected in his eyes. "And maybe I shouldn't have been so hasty. I just... can't hide how I feel. You're an amazing woman, Amaya, and..."

He trailed off, searching my face, and a wave of panic washed over me. I couldn't let him get any closer, not emotionally, not physically.

"I have kids," the words tumbled out in a rush, escaping my control before I could stop them.

He blinked, a flicker of confusion replacing the affection in his eyes. "What?"

I could almost hear my father's voice, a chilling echo in the back of my head, warning me against this very moment.

"Two of them," I blurted out, my voice ragged. "Twins. And I didn't... I mean, my father didn't want me to tell you. But I don't want to lie to you anymore,

Ivan."

Silence stretched between us, thick and suffocating. He just stared at me, his expression unreadable. The longer he remained silent, the heavier the weight of my confession became. "Ivan? Please, say something."

Then, a flicker of something dark crossed his features. Anpor? Hurt? Whatever it was, sent a shiver down my spine.

"How long were you going to keep it a secret?" His voice was low, laced with a dangerous edge. "Wait, that's not even the question I should be asking. Who is the father?"

My mouth gaped open and closed like a fish out of water. No words came out, no justifications, no explanations.

Frustration flared in his eyes, quickly replaced by a chilling resignation. He let out a humorless scoff "Fine," he muttered, the single word heavy with disappointment.

He turned away, his broad shoulders slumped in defeat, "I trust you can find your way back to wherever you go to hide your lies," he said, his voice cold

and distant.

"Ivan, please!"

of the room. As he reached the doorway, a sliver of fear

need time. Time to process this." He paused again, his gaze lingering on

door, leaving me alone in the darkness

a deep, shaky breath, I opted against calling a cab. Walking, I reasoned, might offer

My destination remained unknown, my mind consumed by the fallout that awaited me. My father's

heels filled my ears and without

Chapter 17

stopped to stare at the sign for

The Rusty Compass.

of stale beer and well-worn leather. The low murmur of conversation hung in the air, punctuated by the occasional clinking of glasses. A lone young woman stood behind the bar, her auburn hair cascading down her shoulders in fiery waves. Her face, etched with the lines of experience, held a warmth that belied the weariness in her hazel eyes. Her

I get a

lingering on my face for a beat longer than necessary. Her eyes, the color of melted chocolate, held a flicker of concern,

her gaze night?"

wom barstool, defeat coursing through me. "The roughest of them

and before I realized, I

expression a mask of quiet understanding. When I

mouth to talk then, a sudden commotion erupted near the back of the bar. Three burly men shoved their way through a swinging door, their laughter grating in the

your strongest stuff, sweetheart," he barked at Riley, his gaze leering. "And

jaw clenched, and a flicker of defiance sparked in her hazel, "I'm sorry but there are no drinks available. This is a peaceful bar and

and your gunes."

the glasses behind Riley, "This place ain't for the likes of us, huh? What makes you

"You are

has its rules. Bikers aren't allowed in here. I'm pretty sure you

in Riley's face, "Again Lask. What

gripped the edge of the barstool, the weight of the situation pressing down

voice surprisingly calm despite the churning in my stomach,

are you to tell us what to do?" The man sneered, his gaze flickering to me with undisguised hostility. "This ain't your

countered, taking a deep breath, "it kind of is. This is a decent place, and causing trouble isn't exactly

kind of joke,

out a guttural laugh. "Yeah,

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