Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 99

Chapter 99

KASMINE

I stood before the Leropita Psychiatric Hospital for over five minutes, unable to make a decision whether I wanted to go in or not.

The building seemed too cold and clinical, with its pale grey walls and tall glass windows that reflected nothing. but the dull, overcast sky. It smelled like rain was coming, the wind carrying the sharp smell of damp pavement and antiseptic.

My fingers curled tightly around the strap of my handbag

Would they even let me access Kester's files?

Would I find what I was looking for?

My hands suddenly became clammy, and my heart picked up speed as I stared at the entrance of the hospital.

It was a bit too quiet, too.

Of course, not many people experience mental issues every single day. At least, so I thought.

Lexhaled, shoving the doubt aside.

I clutched my handbag closely, the strap sitting tightly on my shoulder as I entered the premises.

The lobby was cleaner than I expected, almost disturbingly pristine. The walls were white, the floors polished to a shine, and the air smelled faintly of disinfectant and something medicinal and stale, like the lingering ghosts of old prescriptions.

A receptionist sat behind a high desk, her name tag identifying her as Melissa. She looked to be in her late thirties, her dark brown hair pulled into a tight bun, her expression indifferent as she tapped away at her computer.

I approached, swallowing the dryness in my throat.

"Good morning," I greeted, my voice coming out smoother than I felt.

She barely spared me a glance. "How can I help you?"

I guess I wasn't so popular after all.

I hesitated for half a second, then forced the words out. "I'm here for some records. I need to confirm if someone completed their therapy sessions."

Melissa finally looked up, her brows pulling together. "Are you a relative?"

straightened my shoulders.

me a tight-lipped smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. "I'm sorry, but we don't

without proper authorization. It's

expected that response, but it still irritated me. I leaned in

that. But this is important. It's about my

moment his name left my lips, I saw the shift. Her posture stiffened, her fingers pausing over

who I was talking about. And now she knew

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watching her carefully. "I just need to confirm if he completed

sessions."

throat bobbed as she swallowed. “..... I'm afraid I can't help

The sudden tightness in her voice. The way she glanced briefly

clenched my jaw, my skin prickling with

won't?" I asked,

reaching for a random folder

already told you that

voice dropping to

He's not just anyone. He's the Alpha of our pack. The people in this hospital know that. You know that. So why are you pretending

bubbled beneath when she said nothing

Think, Kasmine.

I needed another approach.

a neatly folded piece

lawyer. I'm not asking for detailed medical records, just a confirmation of whether or not he completed his therapy." Melissa barely glanced

I expected that

voice. "Look, I know there are rules. But I'm not just here out of curiosity. My brother's mental health is a matter of serious concern. There have been... incidents. And if he didn't complete his therapy,

exactly what I meant, but I could tell that

if something happens because

was legitimate. More than that,

gone to the family lawyer's office under the pretense of handling unrelated legal matters for the pack-something I was well within my right to do. While there, I had casually inquired about past legal documents concerning Kester, mentioning that I was

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watched her closely, pressing

watch someone

have stopped it if you had the

Her jaw tensed.

That did it.

the paper