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?"

He was sharp.

and then a low, knowing hum.

against the seat, staring at

somehow save me. "The engagement is set for

thought you'd at least pretend to fight it for a while.

a sword to your throat." He

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"Close enough."

low chuckle. "So, tell me... what's the play here? Gonna fake your own death before the ceremony? I know

"I'm making sure I get

mused. "If you're gonna sell your

give it a rest and let me be, I'm using her. The second we're engaged, I'll make sure her father starts making moves to help me immediately. Ain't waiting for after

earlier date to fast-track Daddy's contributions. to the Kester Investment

patience thinning. "I need to be done with this as soon

"And then?"

I exhaled, "I break

out a slow,

I tried

just... damn, remind me never to fall in love with

you could

sighed. “I like

of my nose.

immediately. Then, in a

you what

1 didn't answer.

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wasn't sure

continued, "let's hope June doesn't turn into a

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