Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 61

Chapter 61

KASMINE

I almost laughed out loud each time Kester's words came playing in my head.

Was he crazy?

He was beginning to take this way too far, and I was worried

I placed a trembling hand on my chest to stop the erratic rithm of my heart.

How dare he say I'd carry his child? I was his stepsister, for crying out loud!

I rolled my eyes so hard I was sure the people beside me had noticed by now. A few had already cast curious glances in my direction, probably wondering what had me twisting in my seat, muttering under my breath like a lunatic. But I couldn't help it.

At that moment, I realized I wasn't wearing the necklace Rester asked me never to take off.

A wave of cold dread rolled over me as my fingers flew to my bare collarbone.

No. No, no, no.

I had taken it off earlier-to try on the jewelry we bought from the mall. I had meant

to put it back on, but in all my distractions, I had completely forgotten.

Kester would be mad if he found out.

I heaved a sigh, looking at my wristwatch. It had been almost an hour, and Kester might begin to suspect that I had lied to him about my whereabouts.

Miss Kasmine Hamilton?!

I snapped my head up as the nurse called my naine, my heart stumbling against my ribs.

"You're up."

I stood immediately, smoothing my skirt as if that would somehow hide the unease curling in my gut. With quick nod, I followed her through the quiet corridor leading to the doctor's office.

The cold air in the doctor's office made me feel fresh and safe. Out there, it was almost as if there were eyes watching me, and it made me feel pretty uncomfortable.

"Good day, Doctor," I greeted, taking a seat.

"You can call me Charles," the doctor, who looked like he was in his early thirties, said with a friendly smile." What can we do for you today?"

KESTER

Where the fuck was she?

A muscle ticked in my jaw as I leaned back in my chair, my fingers drumming impatiently against the desk. My office suddenly felt too hot and stifling despite the air conditioning humining at full blast.

Again, I browsed through the app displayed on my phone screen, but the result was still the same. She had left the damn necklace I gave to her at home!

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Fuck!

How the fuck was I meant to track her now? Didn't I warn her never to take off that necklace?

A sharp exhale left my lips as I loosened my tie. The material suddenly felt like a noose around my neck.

I stood abruptly, pacing toward the glass wall that separated my office from hers. I peered inside.

Jake was still seated at his desk.

At least she hadn't smack out with him.

But that did nothing to ease the agitation in my chest.

So where the fuck was she?

I hoped she was safe.

Navigating through the call app, I dialed Claire's number again for the fifth time, but she still didn't answer. This was unlike Claire. She'd do anything to have me call her, but now? She wasn't answering the damn call!

Just as I reached for my car keys, prepared to drive out and find her myself, I saw her.

Finally.

past my office into

She was alone.

the fuck

I didn't waste time.

open the door to hers with my

flinched the moment she saw

Good.

She should be nervous.

cold, devoid of any real emotion-so eerily calm that anyone not paying attention

come into my office, but it

She was silent.

have you been?" I asked her

at me curiously, her gaze moving from me to Jake and back to

lied, Kasmine." I was seething with rage, but my exterior

was smart. He didn't wait to be dismissed-he simply stood and

it was just

to get something for her, you know? She

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she just met. And

"More lies"

a step forward.

buying gifts

knew she was lying. I would have fallen for that trap if I listn't known about

a loss for

is the necklace I asked you never to tale

her.

was leaving

long lashes framing

My jaw tightened.

should still

exactly what

my anger

couldn't even stare at her without

forward, the faintest smile curving her

my chest. She tilted her head,

teasing kiss on

knew what she

She was distracting me.

And I let her.

Like a fucking fool.

lips of hers and pulled away, It was brief... way

brief.

caught her by the waist before she could escape, locking

you think you're going?" My voice

give her time to answer-I crushed

way I wanted.

making that move. She should regret. Because now, she had nowhere to run. Didn't she know

was going to be quick. No

her resolve was way too weak. I

mine, surrendering

wide, flickering with something between frustration and longing

a surprise for you at home. Would you rather we leave now

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www

with a

3 pm, after

I wanted to

lot. At least, I learned that from a reliable source. And I had something planned.

thirty minutes, but I made it twenty. I was in a hurry to show

tonight. I planned on doing the same for the guards at home. I wanted the

than five minutes after we returned, the house was empty.

me that she was returning today, texted back to tell her not to. Although I didn't get al reply from her, I knew she

Kasmine's wrist, keeping her close as I shut the door behind

way she was beginning to loosen up around me made my heart melt, even though she was still stubborn about how we ought

1 didn't answer.