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?"

was sharp. He'd figure it

and then a low, knowing hum. "No

tilted my head back against the seat, staring at the ceiling of the

me. "The

at least pretend to

to your throat." He

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"Close enough."

"So, tell me... what's the play here? Gonna fake your own death before the ceremony? I know you wouldn't have agreed unless

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

spirit," he mused. "If you're gonna sell your

me be, I'm using her. The second we're engaged, I'll make sure her

again. "So you picked an earlier date to fast-track Daddy's contributions. to the Kester Investment Fund.

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

"And then?"

exhaled, "I

a slow, appreciative laugh. "You cold-hearted

a fucking choice, Norlan. I tried to push her

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

scoffed. "Like you

“I like my heart in one

of my nose. "I need this

immediately. Then, in a quieter voice, "You

give you what you

1 didn't answer.

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wasn't

hope June doesn't turn into a

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