Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 211

A slow, simmering heat crawled under my skin, spreading like molten iron through my veins. It wasn't just anger-it was something darker, something razor-sharp and corrosive.

"What the fuck are you doing here?"

The words came out low and controlled, but there was no mistaking the venom dripping from each syllable.

Yet, there she stood, smiling like an airheaded debutante who hadn't yet figured out she was walking straight into a lion's den because she still wore that stupid smile on her face.

"I am having trouble picking out the perfect color combinations for the engagement party, baby," she replied, letting out a breath of exhaustion. Her shoulders sagged for dramatic effect as though she carried the weight of the gods on her back.

Baby?

My jaw twitched.

She now calls me that?

If only she could see anything past the bridge of her nose, she'd realize she had no fucking business being this excited about any of this.

"Aren't you going to let me in?"

Before I could answer, she breezed past me, her perfume invading my space like an unwelcome guest overstaying their welcome. "You won't believe how hot it is out there! Jeez!" She breathed in some fresh air.

Then she stopped short.

Her body stiffened, and I watched-half-amused, half-irritated—as her eyes locked onto Norlan.

"Oh," she murmured, hesitating for a fraction of a second before she smoothed out her

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expression. “Didn't know you had company. Her gaze flicked back to me before landing on Norlan again. "Hello, Norlan."

June perched herself on the armrest of the couch, crossing one leg over the other like this

was some cozy little planning session and not a violation of my patience.

"So," she started, flipping her hair over one shoulder. "How many guests are we expecting?"

I didn't answer.

Norlan did when he sensed I wouldn't say a word to her. And I wasn't surprised.

"Around two hundred, I suppose," he said casually, swirling the amber liquid in his glass.

"Unless Kester's got a secret list of enemies he plans to invite just for the drama."

I shot him a glare. He grinned.

June, oblivious as ever, clapped her hands together. "Perfect! That means we'll need to

finalize the seating arrangements soon."

back against the couch,

how she acted like this was normal. Like this wasn't a goddamn circus she

me as the

to her, the

even

Not that I cared.

almost wanted to throw her in

date.

of silver and

Again, silence from me.

again, Norlan stepped

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head as he studied her. "Classy, a little bold,

that was the best compliment

expectant. "Should I go with something

should I-

why don't you help her

dress too?"

me work for this free whiskey,

out a light

way

was

passive made my blood itch under my

bastard,

Kasmine?" She asked, and

at her. "Sleeping. Don't

exhausted." She replied before going

away.

no

Norlan. Have you finally gotten yourself a woman?" She asked,

the Tab.

saw the way Norlan froze, unsure of

the easy amusement he'd worn a

fraction of a second.

I almost smirked.

Almost.

fleeting encounters

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longer than breakfast?"

You're still the same, aren't you?" Something flickered across his face before he took

had almost

set his glass down slowly, fingers

in a teasing voice. "I'm entirely capable of

for longer

curled, playful. "Oh?

of Norlan's mouth twitched, but the humor didn't quite reach his

last time you asked me that same