Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 262

Chapter 262

KASMINE.

We had to move. There was a tightening in my gut and a pull of dreal that refused to loosen.

I didn't trust Kester. Perhaps he must have followed us last night without us

knowing. Or he even had someone do the following. Maybe that was how he got to know our location.

We had left as soon as Jake returned from getting me some new clothes, a toothbrush, toiletries, and little thoughtful things he knew I'd be needing that made me want to cry because he knew without being told.

See why I had to love Jake? He was gentle in ways I didn't know I craved. Attentive in moments most people would overlook. He was so kind, loving and caring.

The new motel was small, almost tucked away from the world, sitting quietly on the edge of nowhere, and it was really far from the previous one.

Since we moved here, I felt more at peace. It was almost seven PM, and there have been no calls or texts from Kester yet.

Good.

and achy. My limbs were heavy Hike I'd been

A doctor. A hospital. Something stronger than Jake's kindness and this four-wall cocoon we were hiding

on my elbows. The room tilted slightly. My

He didn't answer immediately.

finally said with his voice far off and his eyes still glued to

in whatever was on

a smile. Hadn't even

hurt more than I was ready

it all, he

are really messing with me. Maybe it was nothing. Maybe he just had some personal stuff to deal with. Maybe... Maybe I just need rest? Food? Medication? Warmth? God, the kind of warmth

crying already. I was at the peak of my

phone all night

he was guilty. "It's nothing. Just... personal stuff." He tried to smile, but the corners of his mouth barely twitched. I saw a bead of sweat

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was tense, I could feel

you? You've not been yourself all day. Talk to me, I sat up and leaned

edge

What would you like to eat?" He changed the