Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 116

Chapter 116

KESTER

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"What are you doing here, June?" I asked calmly, my voice perfect description of disinterest wrapped in civility as I pulled on my shorts and vest, carelessly tossing away the towel from my waist.

Her eyes followed my movements until they stopped at the light swell in my shorts.

out

I sighed, not bothering to hide my impatience. "Is there something you need, June?" I asked, pulling her out of whatever stupid fantasy that must be running through her head already.

"L. Uh." She swallowed, forcing out a breathless laugh. "just thought I should drop by. She replied, wiping her palm on her straight, red gown that stopped just slightly above her knees.

1 leaned against the table, exhaling slowly. "You can't keep dropping by so frequently, June. I don't have all the time in the world for leisure."

"I'm sorry," she murmured, flashing a nervous smile. "It's just... with all the preparations and everything, it's been overwhelming I could use your help, too!

Her designer bag landed on my bed with a feeling of entitlement.

I scoffed, sitting on the chair beside the table.

"Tell me, June" I placed a finger to my temple, "What's your father's plan for me?"

"My father?" She asked, tilting her head slightly.

1 arched a brow, "Yes, June. Your father." I rested my elbow on the table, tapping my temple with a lazy finger. What's his plan for me?"

She hesitated, shifting her weight from one foot to the other. "You know the plan, Kester."

to hear it

crossed her face before

Then he'll start pulling

a laugh, shaking my head. "How generous

"Kester-

back in my chair.

She blinked. "What?"

the same disinterest I reserved for pointless negotiations. "Your father's influence should already be working in my favor, June. Not waiting for some arbitrary engagement date. If you truly

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parted slightly like she wanted

being tested. And that's what your father is doing. Testing me to see

arrangement, "I continued,

"And

lips. "Your

argue. I thought she would dig in her heels and tell me I was being unreasonable. But

Too close

my thigh, her warm weight pressing against me through the thin fabric of my

I went still.

Patience.

Patience...

let her say whatever nonsense she needed to say before I

turned slightly, her hand trailing up my

clenched my

my neck, fingers skimming the back of my head, her breath warm against my

above a whisper, sweet and slow, meant to sink into my skin. "Then I'll talk to

her off me when the door

have to look to

sudden weight dropped in my stomach, heavier than the woman in

Kasmine.

Fuck

that made my

that-whatever control

she muttered something that sounded like an apology before turning

I could get

her and explain fucking

comprehended anything when I shoved her

yelped, stumbling off my lap, but I didn't give a

"Kester-

didn't hear the

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