Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 114

Chapter 114

KESTER

Aslow, simmering heat crawled under my skin, spreading ke mol it was something darker, something razor-sharp and corrosive.

"What the fuck are you doing here?"

iron through my veins. It wasn't just anger

The words came out low and controlled, but there was no mistaking the venom dripping from each syllable.

Yet, there she stood, smiling like an alrheaded debutante who hadn't yet figured out she was walking straight into a lion's den because she still wore that stupid smile on her face.

"I am having trouble picking out the perfect color combinations for the engagement party, baby," she replied, letting out a breath of exhaustion. Her shoulders sagged for dramatic effect as though she carried the weight of the gods on her back.

Baby?

My jaw twitched.

She now calls me that?

If only she could see anything past the bridge of her nose, she'd realize she had no fucking business being this excited about any of this.

"Aren't you going to let me in?"

Before I could answer, she breezed past me, her perfume invading my space like an unwelcome guest overstaying their welcome. "You won't believe how hot it is out there! Jeez!" She breathed in some fresh air.

Then she stopped short.

Her body stiffened, and I watched-half-amused, half-irritated-as her eyes locked onto Norlan.

"Oh," she murmured, hesitating for a fraction of a second before she smoothed out her expression. “Didn't know you had company." Her gaze flicked back to me before landing on Norlan again. "Hello, Norlan."

June perched herself on the armrest of the couch, crossing one leg over the other like this was some cozy little planning session and not a violation of my patience.

“she started, flipping her hair over one shoulder. “How many guests are we expecting?"

I didn't answer.

Norlan did when he sensed I wouldn't say a word to her. And I wasn't surprised.

the amber liquid in his glass. "Unless Kester's got a secret list of enemies he plans to invite just for the

a glare.

as ever, clapped her hands together. "Perfect! That

arrangements soon."

the couch, silently

wasn't a goddamn circus she was organizing with me as the unwilling

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to her, the way they had

wasn't even

Not that I cared.

throw her his direction. Bell, I even

colors? I was thinking something elegant maybe a mix of silver and navy? Or do you think something warmer, like

Again, silence from me.

Norlan

"Classy, a little bold, but not too over the top. Fits the image

as if that was the best compliment she'd

me, expectant. "Should I go

why don't you

me work for this free

out a light

on, the way she didn't notice-or didn't care-that my silence was anything

Norlan, the bastard, was clearly

asked, and my muscles went

at her. "Sleeping.

She must be exhausted." She replied before going

no

woman?" She asked, her attention still on the

of how to answer the question. His fingers tightened subtly around his glass, the easy amusement he'd worn a second ago slipping, if only for a fraction

I almost smirked.

Almost.

fleeting encounters or just the ones

out a breathy chuckle. "Oh,

he took a slow sip of whiskey, masking whatever reaction had

fingers lingering on the rim before

me, June," he said in a teasing voice. "I'm entirely capable of holding on to a woman for longer than a

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curled, playful. "Oh?

Norlan's mouth twitched, but the humor didit quite reach