Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 12

Chapter 12

KESTER.

Kasmine was 'chaos personified, her presence pulling every dark and dangerous thread of restraint I had taut. Well, she would always bear the consequences, as far as I was concerned.

She could yell, curse, and claw at the barriers I'd built, but ultimately, she was mine. She just didn't know it yet.

Although I couldn't get my hands on any solid evidence yet, I knew she was hiding something. And according to my source, there was more I needed to know about her and Jake, which was why I made him an offer he couldn't refuse. Of course, that was after I made sure he was suddenly discharged from his place of internship without any offense.

Everyone has a price. The trick is knowing which strings to pull... and when to tighten them.

"Everything is set now, Alpha," Knox said.

"You may leave," I dismissed him and his team.

I had returned home early today. I know Mine would have the chance to talk to that subhuman in my absence, but it was okay. I was handling a better situation here at home.

I went to my laptop and turned it on, checking out the view of the room - her

room.

It was perfect.

The surveillance team I hired had done an excellent job. Every angle of her room was visible on my laptop, the cameras expertly concealed.

I didn't like leaving loose ends. That's why, after last night, I decided to keep a closer eye on her. I didn't like the fact that she was hiding something from me.

Watching her felt wrong in a way that only made me crave it more.

I know she wouldn't like it if she ever got to know about it. But fuck it. Who cares? She should be grateful I didn't have one installed in her bathroom. Just yet.

My door banged open, forcing me to jerk my head in the direction of the noise. Fuck. She was back. And angry.

of her-her flushed cheeks, her heaving chest, the way her lips trembled with fury–sent a jolt of heat straight through

is wrong with you, Kester? Why are you doing this to me?" She yelled, shutting the door behind her with the same

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back in my chair, unhurried, as if her outburst were nothing more than an annoyance. "Watch your tone," I said coolly, standing and stripping off my shirt. Her anger only added fuel to my fire.

begged you. You promised not to

emotion. Jake was exactly where I wanted him-within reach, under

is he at your company? I know you're behind this! You're trying to manipulate him, to manipulate me!" She stepped closer, her small frame trembling with the effort

if she doesn't stop,

began to unbuckle my belt. I had to take a shower to calm the storm she was stirring in me. Her voice grew louder, more insistent. "Talk

when her hands grabbed my arm, trying to force me to face her. My restraint shattered like fragile glass. My hand moved before I could think, wrapping around

scent was intoxicating, invading my senses and clouding my thoughts. The delicate arch of her neck beneath my palm, the way her lips parted as she struggled to breathe, the rapid rise and fall of

long, thick lashes were getting wet with moisture... It was all a

snarled through gritted teeth, "If he's just a friend," I murmured, leaning in so close, our breaths mingled, "then you shouldn't have a problem working with him, should you?" I

warnings and threats, but

wasn't just a temptation; she was the chaos in my veins,

was my ruin waiting

her voice barely a whisper. Her

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realize I was

my grasp, yet she had the power

I hated how much I loved the sight.

air. She let the tears fall. Her soft sobs filled my ears, but they were like music. "Kester..." She sobbed, "Why are you doing this to me? This is torment," She cried, squeezing

an urge I couldn't explain.

her were dangerous, a wildfire that could burn us both to ashes. I

her mine in every way that mattered. To hear her cry my name until it was carved

but me.

But the words stayed trapped