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.

again," I said, and

me to promise

"Yes.

over my bottom lip, slow and thoughtful. "You know I don't

If you ever want me to stay this

There was a long

before he exhaled, the barest hint of a smirk tugging at his

that's what you want..."

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Chapter 166

a promise? Or... Was that his own way of saying he'd do it as long

laced with excitement, needing to hear him say it again just to be

me in. Then,

neck, squeezing him

kissed me back with a tenderness that

my lips. "Let's get you

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

thought made me smile as he shampooed my hair ever so gently, massaging my scalp as well as my shoulders, helping me

in the bathtub, with my back resting on his chest. I melted into him, my

and carried me back to bed, I was too exhausted to do anything but sigh as he dressed me, tucking me under the covers with more care than I ever thought he

my heart almost fell because he hadn't said a word to 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