Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 145

Chapter 145

KESTER

I didn't waste a single second. The moment Jorja spun on her heel, I was right behind her.

She was fuming, and that said a lot.

Jorja valued image above breath itself. Her obsession with appearances had governed every move she'd ever made. She hated anything that would ruin her image or that of her family.

So, if she looked like she wanted to throw someone through a window, I knew the situation was beautiful.

No wonder Kasmine was really scared about our secret. With a mother like this? Shame was a goddamn religion. "Good morning, Alpha," The five men greeted in unison.

I peeped outside and caught sight of two matte-black vans and a Hilux parked on the driveway.

A few more men flanked the vehicles, securing the perimeter. And, of course, a curious audience who wouldn't miss the spectacle for anything in the world had begun to form.

The icing on the cake? The news reporters were here to cover the spectacle. I'm certain her mate, Alpha Wes, would have a wonderful time watching his beloved mate and accomplice being escorted to the rehab center in grand style.

Oh, the triumph!

"Good day, gentlemen," I replied after accessing them, "Lance?" I turned to the leader of the group, one of my loyal acquaintances. The kind of man who did things by the book but knew when to let me rewrite the book entirely.

He inclined his head slightly, just enough to acknowledge what others wouldn't see-the understanding between

I didn't need to ask why they were here.

Karina's world was about to implode, and I was the one holding the detonator.

"Where is Karina?" I turned and asked my father, who looked like half his empire was about to crumble.

Aha. I recognize that look. He had it on some eleven years ago when men in these same uniforms stormed into our home like a damn hurricane and dragged me out in front of everyone.

vague and less damming. Simple sin of

emotions.

Hers was

who couldn't even maintain her vices quietly parading her disgrace like

words settled in, Karina strolled into the room casually, as if she had just woken up

going on?" She asked randomly. Her voice

use when asking why the milk's out of date, not why five men with stern faces and government clearance were standing in your

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Perfect.

tell us why they are here," Jorja spat, barely containing

once. Twice. Her lashes fluttered

nervous laugh tacked to the end

Lance st

badge holder, flipping, it open. "Karina,” he said, “By official authorization, we're here to carry out a

Dead silence.

lips curled into

A scoff.

The fucking audacity.

me," she said, arms folding across her chest like she was some pissed-off teenager being grounded for texting past bedtime.

slim black tablet and tapped the screen a few times. Then he turned it around, holding it up for everyone

Boom!

There it was.

Photo One.

a grimy club bathroom floor. Half-naked, Passed out. Her dress hiked up to her waist, thighs smeared with god-knows-what. Her purse spilled open beside her, and

been punched in

I saw

clench his jaw so

But Karina?

stared like her brain refused to register that the girl on the floor was

Photo Two.