Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

KASMINE.

I was terrified: The silence in the car was unbearable.

I sat stiffly in the back seat, my hands clenched into fists on my lap as I stared out of the

window.

Kester was seated beside me, leaning back with his hands casually resting on his thighs, his jaw tight, and his expression carved from stone.

He hadn't said a word to me since he saw me with Jake. In fact, as soon as I saw him, he quietly walked away..

I least expected him in my school. I never knew he had something important to take care of there. I wouldn't have sat down in plain sight with Jake.

He had sent June home, and the poor girl couldn't even complain. She took it in good fate, promising to return next weekend.

Sometimes I wonder what she was still doing with a douchebag like my brother.

His silence was worse than anger, and it made my skin crawl. I dared a glance at him out of the corner of my eye, hoping for some clue as to what he was thinking, but his face betrayed nothing.

The driver navigated the convoy through the city streets that led to Kester's estate. My nerves frayed.

Say something, Kasmine. Explain yourself. I kept chanting to myself.

But no. I couldn't. Explaining myself would make me seem guilty. And I wasn't guilty of anything... was I?

I swallowed hard; my gaze fixed firmly on the passing scenery. My palms were sweaty, my heart pounding. The quiet was maddening, but I couldn't bring myself to speak first. I knew Kester. If I said the wrong thing, his fury would ignite.

The car pulled into the driveway, and the convoy came to a smooth stop in front of the house. My chest tightened as I stared at the familiar building. I didn't want to go inside. The walls of that house would trap me with Kester, with whatever punishment he was silently preparing.

The driver opened the door, and Kester stepped out first. I followed, my legs feeling like lead as I climbed out and made my way up the stairs.

Kester paused by his door, pulling out his key to unlock it. I didn't wait for him to say anything

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I continued walking toward my room, but before I could take another step, I felt his strong hand

into him. His grip was

room.

to choke

blocking any escape. His face was inches from mine now, his forest-green eyes burning

that dimwit?" he

my heart hammering against my ribcage. "I wasn't doing anything.

to make me flinch. "That's his name, huh?” He let out a small laugh, his

voice came out weak and teary. I realized I had messed up by mentioning Jake's name. I know what Kester was capable of. I didn't want

"Is that what you

flush with a mix of embarrassment and anger. "Yes, because that's exactly what it was! You're blowing this out of

I couldn't

beside my head, and I jumped. His closeness was suffocating me, his eyes boring into mine with an intensity

dangerous voice. "I told

control me like this!" I shot back, my voice rising despite

not a child, Kasmine?" he repeated in a low, biting whisper. "Is that what

looking for every means to find a reason to harm

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stammered, shaking my head desperately as a

more sinister. "Don't lie to me, Kasmine. You've been taking lessons from Jake," he said softly, almost tenderly, but his eyes burned with a feral intensity that made

please," I whispered,

see him again," he declared coldly, his voice devoid of any emotion as though he were simply stating a

from my

off, "And I will.” He

to my ear.

make sure Jake is

throat. I knew what he meant. He didn't have to spell it out. Jake's life

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