Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 42

Chapter 42

KASMINE

I stepped in slowly as if testing the air. My mind was spinning, trying to make sense of what I was seeing

I looked around to make sure this was my room and that I hadn't mistakenly walked into a different room. Or perhaps, a different world.

Or... Had my jealousy finally killed me, and I had found myself in the world beyond?

But the warmth in the room-it felt so real. Too real.

The first thing that struck me was how... different everything; was. The sparse decor I was used to had disappeared, replaced by vibrant colors and soft lighting. Beautiful flowers-lilies and roses, their petals a soft blush pink and white-were scattered around the room.

The bed-my bed-looked different too. Silk sheets, the color of deep sapphire, were neatly arranged, fluffed, inviting. Everything felt warmer, richer, and more intentional.

the pillows

A large flat-screen TV hung against the wall. "What the hell?" I whispered,

stepping deeper into my room as my curious gaze swept over the space, taking in every little detail. It was almost too much.

The area under the TV was lined with colorful lights-fairy lights that twinkle.

I didn't know what to make of it. I didn't even know what to feel. It was... dreamy.

Like a vision I hadn't dared to dream, yet here it was, in front of me.

I took a step forward, running my fingers over the smooth lacquer of the new dresser, then trailed them along the soft petals of a rose bouquet. A warmth spread in my chest, something dangerously close to affection.

This was the surprise he had for me? He certainly warmed my heart with it because I was in love with my new room! Claire and I would have our movie weekend here on Saturday.

hands trembling as I reached out for my phone. I couldn't wait to take a video and show it

startled out of my skin, as 1

the doorway, his hands shoved deep into his pockets. His eyes

That smile he'd worn earlier that had felt almost like a gift to me was gone. The warmth, the

my stomach. Just when I thought

my gaze to him. "You did this?"

nod. No

my feet.

a reason to make you

across my face, "I love it, Kester. You didn't have to." I swallowed,

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and strolling casually into the room. He looked around like he was accessing the job

he had almost forced himself on me while we watched a movie. And, I knew the kind of movies Kester liked - erotically daring movies that could leave one melting with embarrassment and

like

from his pocket, and my gaze flickered downward as he extended two small boxes

1. me.

boxes soft beneath my fingertips. A nervous thrill skittered through my chest as

Diamonds.

stars under the soft glow of the fairy lights. I swallowed hard, my fingers

open the second box.

gold necklace. Beauty and elegance were an

was holding in my hands. They must have cost

I whispered, at

he said suddenly,

meet

didn't answer right away. His jaw tightened slightly, and I could see something warring inside his eyes. Then, finally, he exhaled,

to always feel me around you," he murmured. "Even when I'm not

suddenly dry. Why didn't I believe him? If I didn't know Kester, I