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.

my shopping bags on the floor, my hands trembling as I reached out for my phone. I couldn't wait to take a video and show

out of my

shoved deep into his pockets. His eyes were now empty,

to me was

disappointment growing in the pit of my stomach. Just

around the room again before returning my

nod.

on my feet.

I need a reason to

my face, "I love it, Kester. You didn't

Chapter 42

into the room. He looked around like he was accessing the job done and nodded in approval, I thought we could see some movies sometimes... Just the two of us, without any distractions from

in my heart? His words brought back the memory of the day he had almost forced himself on

sounds like

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

1. me.

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

Diamonds.

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

the second box.

and elegance were an understatement compared

I was holding in my hands. They must have cost a

heavens... Kester..." I whispered, at a

suddenly, in a

to meet his, confusion knitting

warring inside his eyes. Then,

me around you," he murmured.

my throat suddenly dry. Why didn't I believe him? If I didn't know Kester, I would have thought he spelled this jewelry to make me