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

and then a low,

my head back against the seat, staring at the ceiling

could somehow save me. "The engagement is set for the

And here I thought you'd at least pretend to fight it

had a sword to your throat."

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"Close enough."

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

his sarcasm roll off me. "I'm

"If you're gonna sell your soul, might

ignored him. June's been all over me about this. Since she doesn't want to 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.

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

my patience thinning. "I need

"And then?"

I exhaled, "I

out a slow, appreciative laugh.

I tried to push

just... damn, remind me never to

you could

sighed. “I like my heart in

exhaled, pinching the bridge of my nose.

a quieter voice,

you what you

1 didn't answer.

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wasn't sure

"let's hope June doesn't turn into a lovesick lunatic

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