Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 166

Chapter 166

It was something deeper. Something tender.

His gaze traced every inch of me like he was seeing me for the first time.

My breath caught when he reached for my thong, hooking his fingers around the

sides. He tugged it down agonizingly slow, and I felt the brush of his knuckles against my thighs as he removed it completely.

Then, my bra.

He unhooked it at my back and slid it away just as gently, his touch featherlight.

His hand came back to my face, tracing my cheek with the back of his fingers as he stared at me so intently that the sleep faded instantly.

"What do I do to keep you this happy, Kasmine?" He asked again, and a lump formed in my throat.

He'd asked me before, and I just laughed it off. But something about this moment and the way he said it now made my chest feel tight.

"Tell me, Mine. I loved how happy I saw you earlier today. I want to keep you that happy," He explained, his eyes peering into the depths of my soul.

a life because of me again," I said, and he paused, a flicker

me to promise you

"Yes.

slow and thoughtful. "You know I don't make promises

I want, Kes. If you ever want me to stay this

There was a long

barest hint of a smirk tugging at

that's what you want..." he said

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Chapter 166

like this wasn't a promise? Or... Was that his own way of saying he'd do it as long as that's what I

asked, my voice laced with excitement, needing to hear

eyes drank me in. Then, unexpectedly, he smiled -a

wrapping my arms around his neck, squeezing him into a hug before pulling away slightly and kissing

back with a tenderness that sent

on," he murmured against my lips. "Let's get you a

he scooped me into his arms, carrying me into the bathroom as if I weighed

made me smile as he shampooed my

the bathtub, with my back resting on his chest. I melted into him, my body utterly spent, my mind drifting in

he finally wrapped me in a towel and carried me back to bed, I was too exhausted to do anything but sigh as he dressed me, tucking me under

me before leaving. Not even a good night. But just as soon as he left, he came back with his briefs and a black singlet in