Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 200

Chapter 200

KESTER.

The long-awaited meeting had finally ended, yet my mind was nowhere near at

ease.

June had begged me to spend the night in their pack, but I refused. I needed to go home.

Needed to see her. Even if from a distance. Even if I didn't speak to her.

I just needed Kasmine.

My life, which was once so neatly arranged, so ruthlessly in my hands, was quickly spiraling out of control, and I, the master of control, almost had no control over it.

1 clenched my jaw and redialed.

The fucker finally picked up after what felt like the hundredth call.

"You could pass for a certified asshole, you know that, right?" I snapped the moment

Norlan answered.

He just laughed, "Yeah... I recognize that tone. Dude's pissed."

Norlan's laugh grated on my nerves.

"Go on," he drawled. "Spit it out. What's got your panties in a twist?"

I exhaled sharply. "I picked a date.”

A beat of silence followed. Then, "For what? Your funeral?"

answer. He was sharp.

pause, and then a low, knowing hum.

seat, staring at the ceiling of the

somehow save me. "The engagement is set for the

you'd at least pretend to fight it

a sword to

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"Close enough."

"So, tell me... what's the play here? Gonna fake your

sarcasm roll off me. "I'm making sure I get something

you're gonna sell your soul, might as well

to give it a rest and let me be, I'm using her. The second we're engaged, I'll make sure her father

earlier date to fast-track Daddy's contributions. to

my hair, my patience thinning. "I need to be

"And then?"

I exhaled, "I

out a slow, appreciative laugh.

I tried

said lightly. "It's just... damn,

scoffed. "Like you

“I like

pinching the bridge of my nose. "I need this over

didn't respond immediately. Then, in a quieter

give you

1 didn't answer.

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I wasn't sure

hope June doesn't