Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 104

Chapter 104

KASMINE.

The tension in the car when we left the hospital was too suffocating that I was surprised I didn't end up dead before we arrived the pack.

It's been two days now, and I have not seen Kester or heard from him. He made sure of that.

Today was Friday, and I was a mess of cinations. I was equal parts happy, worried, and nervous.

Happy because I'd get to see Jake at school today. I called in yesterday using Mum's phone, and we spoke at length. Hearing his voice was like taking a breath after droghing.

Thankfully, Kester hadn't bugged Mum's phone; neither was he anywhere around to see me making the calls.

I explained everything that had happened to Jake, and as always, he understood. Gods, he was so understanding.

But as much as I was eager to see him, I was worried. Because Kester had assigned Gery-one of his most loyal guards-to follow me everywhere. I didn't need anyone to tell me why. But whatever happens, I'd see Jake in school today. Nothing was going to stop me.

Jake wanted us to have dinner tonight, but I turned him down. Because tonight, according to Mum, I'd have to go on a date with Alpha Jaden.

This made me nervous. I was nervous because my life was about to get more complicated.

I exhaled sharply, anxiety twisting in my stomach at how fast my life was spiraling into something I could barely hold onto.

There was the man I loved-Jake.

Then, there was Kester-the man who would do anything to keep me from being with anyone else.

And now, there was Alpha Jaden-the man my parents were so desperate to shove into my life for whatever reasons they must have.

The thought made me sick

A knock sounded at my door, and before I could respond, the door pushed open, and Mum walked in.

She had been different since our return. More distant. More.. reserved. Gone was the overly sweet, sugary warmth she always carried gracefully. Instead, she was quiet, closed off, lost in thoughts she refused to share.

Despite all 1'd done to make her talk to me, she vehemently refused. So, I left her to herself. I also had my own worries, didn't I?

"The driver is ready for you, Kasmine," Mum said as she stepped into the room.

"Okay. I'll be out in a minute," I replied, fixing the last few strands of my hair before spraying perfumes. I picked up my handbag, ready to leave.

But, of course, she wasn't done.

"No matter what you do today, be home early," she continued. "Your dinner date with Jaden is at seven, and you need time to rest before getting ready. I want you looking your best."

Her words made me pause.

I turned to her, narrowing my brows. Lectures? Now?

what's with this Alpha Jaden that makes him so damn Important?" I asked with a sigh and an eye roll, "I already told you that I'm not Interested." I narrowed my brows, my irritation already spiking up.

I already disliked him before meeting him. All thanks to my parents. "Look," I exhaled, gripping my bag tighter." If you think forcing me to go on one stupid date

is going to change my mind, then you've got it all wrong"

I turned to leave, but she caught my arm, stopping me.

love," she said lightly-tooghtly. Almost

do," I replied, not

fourteen." She announced and I promise,

of the word "betroth." I was hoping I had either heard wrong or there was

"What?" I asked with a breathy

alliance was secured. It is beneficial to us all In the long run." Her voice was calm

was payment? Gratitude? Appreciation?" I

in the eye and tell me it was okay to trade my life and future

my m, but I stepped back. "If

regret in her voice. Not

shook my head, the words spilling out before I could even think. "Kester will never let this happen.

I froze. "He was there

airin my

Blood turned to ice.

world tilted

"What?"

day I had been looking forward to crumbled before my eyes, slipping through my fingers like sand. And there was nothing I could

sat with Jake in our usual garden,

snuck to. The place where, for a little while,

exist.

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to see him. I really did. But my mind was too clouded, and my heart

I guess I wasn't doing a good job hiding it because he caught on immediately. “Kasmine,” he said softly, his warm brown

forcing a smile that I knew didn't reach my eyes. I'm fine, Jake. Sorry. I'm just.. "My voice trailed

she's stirring upon the

he talking

my head tilting slightly. "What?" My brows knitted together.

but I sincerely couldn't tell where I had heard it, but definitely not

your brother's stepsister, I guess." His tone

my confusion

talking about, Jake." My curiosity piqued, and for some reason, my

in my stomach while

studying my reaction. "They'll explain it better." He said, and before

It was a box.

kind of thing that looked both

pushing aside

slightly as I

in Jake's hands.

from our previous

an

breathed, my eyes flicking

smile-one that barely masked the anticipation in

gaze.

to wait," he admitted, rubbing the back of his neck, a habit of his when he was unsure of himself. "I planned to do this on your birthday, make it special, you

ran through me at the way the world suddenly seemed to shrink down to just him and

box, revealing a delicate silver bracelet. Simple, yet stunning. A small charm in the shape of a crescent moon dangled from it, catching

at it, my throat

said, his voice lower now, "but this..." He gestured slightly with the box. "This is me saying I want you, Kasmine. Us. No more waiting for the right time, no more excuses.

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