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.

I reached out for my phone. I couldn't wait to take a video

startled out of my

into his pockets.

to his default setting. That smile he'd worn earlier that had felt almost like a gift to me was gone. The

growing in the pit of my stomach. Just

again before returning my gaze to him. "You did this?" My voice was

nod. No

on my feet.

a reason to make you

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

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

felt in my heart? His words brought back the memory of the day he had almost forced himself on me while we watched a movie. And, I knew the

like fun,"

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

1. me.

before taking them, the velvety texture of the boxes soft beneath my fingertips. A nervous thrill skittered through my chest as

Diamonds.

of the fairy lights. I swallowed hard, my fingers ghosting over the

I said, curiously trying to open the second box. The moment

gold necklace. Beauty and elegance were an understatement compared to

I was holding in my hands. They must have cost

Kester..." I whispered, at

them off," he said suddenly, in a quieter voice, Especially the

meet his, confusion

answer right away. His jaw tightened slightly, and I could see something warring inside his eyes. Then, finally, he exhaled,

feel me around you," he murmured. "Even when

believe him? If I didn't know Kester, I