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.

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

want me to promise

"Yes.

slow and thoughtful. "You know I don't

you ever

There was a long

before he exhaled, the barest hint of a smirk tugging

want..." he said

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Chapter 166

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

asked, my voice laced with excitement, needing to

in his gaze while his eyes drank me in. Then, unexpectedly, he smiled -a real

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

me back with a tenderness that sent butterflies bursting through my

against my lips. "Let's get you a hot

protest, he scooped me into his arms, carrying me into the

this tender and loving. The thought made me smile as he shampooed my hair ever so gently, massaging my

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

hour in the bathroom. By the time 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,

said a word to me before leaving. Not even a good night. But just as soon as he left, he came back with his