Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 56

KASMINE.

I stepped out of the bathroom, my bare feet sinking into the thick rug, but the

warmth did nothing to chase away the cold sinking into my bones.

This was breaking me.

Piece by piece.

No matter how hard I tried to ignore it, to suppress it, to pretend that I wasn't unraveling at the seams, it was destroying me.

I pressed a trembling, hand to my chest, my heart thudding too fast, too violently.

This couldn't continue.

It shouldn't have started in the first place.

But the more I told myself that, the more Kester's voice replayed like a loop in my head, dark and possessive, with promises that made me tremble.

'You can't and won't leave me.'

'You are my obsession, Kasmine.'

'After this, you will get addicted to me.'

And yes, I was getting addicted to him, and it was scary. He had devoured my light and left me craving his darkness.

I squeezed my eyes shut, willing his words away, but they only burned deeper, carving themselves into the fragile parts of me that already belonged to him.

Because that was the truth, wasn't it?

I wouldn't deny the pull I felt toward Kester. In the last few days, he had managed to worm his way into my fragile heart, and despite reminding myself that he was my brother, my heart kept growing softer for him every second.

I pressed my fingers against my lips, remembering how he kissed me like he was trying to make me feel the obsession coursing through his veins, how he touched me like he was trying to carve his name into my very soul. And now that he had been the one who had taken my virginity, he seemed to have nestled himself deeper into the most fragile part of my heart where I couldn't pull him off easily, otherwise, I'd bleed.

But, no. This had to be controlled. Otherwise, we'd both bleed after this.

A strangled sob escaped my lips, and I clamped a hand over my mouth, my shoulders shaking.

He had been so broken when he left the bathroom. I saw it all in his eyes. My words always had a way of killing him each time, but I had no choice.

I forced my breathing to steady, swiping furiously at the tears streaming down my cheeks. I locked my door securely before reaching for my secret phone.

"Oh, Selene..." I gasped when the screen lit up, and my stomach dropped.

Missed calls: 12

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Jake.

BONUS

He was dying with worry.

was

My pulse pounded violently as I tapped on his name, my fingers barely able to keep steady.

Jake: Kasmine, where the hell are you?

Jake: It's been hours. Why aren't you answering?

Jake: Are you okay? Say something. Please.

Jake: I swear to the Moon, if he's hurting you-

I sucked in a sharp breath, my chest tightening painfully.

myself for making him worry and left him in the dark

hand, I dialed his number, my heart slamming against my ribs as I brought the phone to

the room, my free hand clutching the

Ring

Pick up..." I

Ring

The line went dead.

the screen as

No.

No, no, no-

I tried again.

Call Unreachable.

tightening. "Oh, Selene..." I whispered,

rest of the day went on as quietly as it shouldn't have been. A pang of sadness and guilt hit me hard

for both of us.

for it, probably envisioned it down to the smallest

always-had ruined

his room all day, and I didn't even have the courage

eager to see Jake to ensure he was okay. If he wasn't at the office, then I have no choice

made my stomach

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still looking for the dress I had returned from Jake's

it with them when they came to

and a certain tall, muscular, heart-stoppingly handsome man strode in with his

Gods.

to his broad chest like it

the top, giving a hint of what lay beneath it, and

his hair-sleek, dark,

Too perfect

it. To slide my fingers through it, tug until that maddening perfection cracks, if it would

together, Kasmine! This isn't the first time you've seen Kester!' I clenched my fists

first time I'd seen him, so why did he feel like a brand new sin every

smirk deepened as if he could hear my

as I expected him to

away before I could drown in him completely, attempting to break the silence between us, Did you see my dress?" I cleared my throat, scanning my wardrobe for something

right away, and for a moment,

skipping a beat before I resumed rifling

I hadn't heard him properly, "You what?" I asked,

repeated, coming to a stop in

you? That was one of my favorites, Kes.."

regarding me with the kind

attention to

he

"Kester-

should be grateful," he cut in, his voice becoming lethal instantly. "Burning that dress was the only thing I did, Kasmine. Don't

the anger in his eyes passing on

my gaze, suddenly hyper-aware of the anger crackling beneath his

are you doing?"

dresses in my closet, his fingers

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did. Every single piece

and bought

something for you to wear," he replied

when do you pick out

work?"

from

the dress, letting the fabric slip through his fingers like it was something precious. The moment my eyes

small, red flair

was

problem was him.

I knew Kester.

never let me wear something like this to

mine, dark amusement swirling

is what I want

and Kester didn't

slow step, he closed the space between us and placed the dress in my hands, his fingers brushing against mine.