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.

said lightly-tooghtly. Almost

I replied,

already betrothed to Alpha Jaden when you were fourteen." She announced and

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

I asked with

and agreed upon when his father helped your father seven years ago. He got us through a major crisis, and in return, a marriage alliance was secured. It is beneficial to us all In the long run." Her voice was calm and steady as if she were simply reading out a bedtime story. Her words

Gratitude? Appreciation?" I counted the

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

reached out to touch my m,

an ounce of regret in her voice. Not a

I could even think. "Kester will never let this happen. He won't. You'll

"He was

my lungs

Blood turned to ice.

world tilted just

"What?"

looking forward to crumbled before my eyes, slipping through my fingers like sand. And there was

with Jake in our usual garden, the secluded spot on the school

where, for a

exist.

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really did. But my mind

a good job hiding it because he caught on immediately. “Kasmine,”

eyes. I'm fine, Jake. Sorry. I'm just.. "My voice trailed off,

Karina? About the problems she's stirring upon the

he talking

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

couldn't tell where I had heard it,

Or, well, your brother's stepsister, I guess." His tone was the kind that said, Come on, isn't this obvious?

confusion

no idea what you're talking about, Jake." My curiosity piqued, and for some reason, my heart began to hammer in my

my stomach while dread

then maybe you should ask your parents. Or Kester." He leaned back slightly, studying my reaction. "They'll explain it better."

It was a box.

thing that looked both expensive

in there?" I asked, my curiosity spiking, pushing aside the dread lingering

my fingers twitching slightly as

in Jake's hands.

edge from our previous

an entirely different

breathed, my eyes flicking

me a small, nervous smile-one that barely masked the

gaze.

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 know? But-" He exhaled, his shoulders rising and falling. "I can't wait anymore, Kasmine. I don't

the way the world suddenly seemed to shrink down to

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

at it,

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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