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.

in his glass. "Unless Kester's got

shot him a glare.

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

arrangements soon."

back against the

Like this wasn't a goddamn circus she was organizing with me

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drifting to her, the way

wasn't even

Not that I cared.

wanted to throw her his direction. Bell, I even pay for their first

thinking something elegant maybe a mix of silver and navy? Or do

Again, silence from me.

again, Norlan

he studied her. "Classy,

if that was the best

She turned to me, expectant. "Should I go with something

so invested, why don't you help her

chuckled, unbothered. "You're really making me work for this

let out a light

care-that my silence was anything but passive made my blood itch under

bastard, was clearly enjoying

Kasmine?" She asked, and my

my gaze at her. "Sleeping. Don't

She must be exhausted." She replied before

had no fucking

a woman?" She asked, her attention still

froze, unsure of how to answer the question. His fingers tightened subtly around his glass, the easy amusement he'd worn a

I almost smirked.

Almost.

encounters or just the ones that last

"Oh, Norlan. You're

he took a slow

down slowly, fingers lingering on the rim

voice. "I'm entirely capable of holding on to a woman for

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curled, playful.

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