Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 97

Chapter 97

KASMINE

The car pulled over at the parking lot, and only then did I realize how much I had missed home. It's been a few weeks since I last visited.

The pack was busy as usual, with people going about their usual activities.

We arrived less than five minutes after our heated session took me a surprisingly short time to arrange my hair. My hands trembled as I adjusted my dress, smoothing out imaginary creases.

I reached for the door handle, my fingers curling around it ready to bolt-but before

I could step out, a strong hand latched onto my arm, pulling me back.

A breath hissed between my teeth.

"Let me go," I snapped, whipping around to glare at him.

Kester's deep green eyes locked onto mine with an amusement that made my stomach churn.

'Behave yourself. Don't go showing everyone how angry you are, or they might begin to ask questions, "his gaze fell from my eyes to the side of my lips where he had bitter, and something dark crossed his eyes.

His tongue darted out to wet his lower lip..

"Unless," he mused, "you do want everyone to know what we've been up to." His smirk sent heat rushing up my neck. "I don't mind, Kasmine," he said in a velvet- smooth and taunting voice. "Not one bit."

Rage coiled tight in my gut, and I felt like punching him in the face.

"Let. Me. Go," I bit out, even though my will at defiance was struggling within me. A greater part of me was being compelled by an unseen force to do as he had said. The grip of the Blood Claim was already sinking its claws into me, compelling me to obey him.

"Now, be a good girl," he murmured, his fingers brushing down my arm, leaving a trail of possession in their wake. "Go inside. To your room. Do not come out until I say so."

I humphed and stepped out of the car, ignoring the chorus of greetings from the guards and maids outside, my skin still burning, my pulse roaring in my ears.

When I pushed the door open, I paused when I saw Mum and Dad. They weren't exactly in a happy welcoming- mood. They looked like they were in a heated argument, and I just walked in on them.

They hadn't even noticed me walk in.

But the moment my mother caught sight of me, she transformed. "Kasmine, darling," she cooed, her voice so smooth and her expression shifting like a well- rehearsed act.

She smiled, stepping forward with an outstretched hand. "You're finally here."

My gaze shifted from her to Dad, who ran a quick hand over his face before taking in a deep breath, obviously to

his nerves.

"Dad? Mum?" I asked, pulling away from Mum's embrace. My stomach twisted as I scanned their faces, "Were you two arguing?"

I had to ask because I'd never seen them argue before. Even though I spent most

of my time in school and most weekends with Claire, Shantel, and the rest of my friends, talking about boys that I could never have, I was certain

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my parents never raised their voices at each other..

wrong, baby. Just go to your room and

thought I was an inconvenience at

to their argument.

vait to get back

sharp pang lodged in my chest, but I swallowed

at their almost blank expression wasn't something I wanted to do

just as my foot hit

"Wait, Kasmine."

Mum's voice stilled me.

between us, eyes narrowing as

strange prickle crawled up my

felt exposed. She...

You're angry, too," she asked, her eyes sweeping over me like she could read through my skin. "Is everything

a rough flight." I made to leave, but

a man's

breath ripped from my

fingers curled against the

course.

hadn't gotten my wolf yet made me forget how acute a wolf's ability

steady my

man's scent is all over you, Kasmine,"

bitter laugh almost bubbled up

my mother actually

man.

How surprising.

feigning annoyance and letting my

a car with Kester, my brother.

can smell him all over

irritation, meeting her gaze and daring her to question me

Jorja." My father-stepfather said in an

got used to calling him "father" and calling Kester "brother" because they never treated me as a step-family. And that's why I loved them so

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baby? Are you hurt?" Murdsked, bringing her hand close to my

it. As a girl without my wolf, I couldri heal as fast as other wolves

need to rest now! Taking the stairs two at a time, I hurried out of her

soothe the ache all over my body, I soaked myself in the tub for more than an hour, eyes closed, savoring the scent of soap mixed with steam while I reminisced on everything that had happened so far during the trip. Some memories made my pussy pulse, while others made thy heart ache. Like Kester killing my ex, killing

his actions

scared of him.

to hurt me, a part of me was greatly terrified. And now, I had become curious to find out if he truly did finish therapy

extreme anger issue that really needs to be dealt with. Otherwise, everyone

me out of the shower. I had to get dressed. This was the only chance I had to find out about

want us to be here before returning to his house, so I had to make use of this

KESTER

entered my office, the blood in my veins pumped faster than usual. I was tensed and on the

my Gamma, trailed behind me. They had the nerve

first-pay my

I owed that man

this mess

Dylan, the head of my

direction before stalking toward my

am hearing?" I asked, going straight to the point. I