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.

cold and achy. My limbs were heavy Hike I'd been stitched together with lead. The pressure in my head was building, and my stomach twisted with a cocktail

I needed help. Real help. A doctor. A hospital. Something stronger than Jake's kindness and this

my elbows. The room tilted slightly. My throat was dry, and my skin felt too tight

He didn't answer immediately.

his voice far off and his eyes still glued

whatever was on that phone-his

touched me. He barely even offered a smile. Hadn't even looked me in the eye for more than a

that hurt more than I was

it all,

it was nothing. Maybe he just had some personal stuff to deal with. Maybe... Maybe I just need rest? Food? Medication? Warmth? God, the

I was at the

phone all night and all day," I

he was guilty. "It's nothing. Just... personal stuff." He tried to smile, but the corners of his mouth

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was tense, I could

I sat up and leaned forward, the room spinning just slightly again. Are you in

clenched, and his fingers curled tightly into the edge of the mattress. He was hiding

honey. Let's just... What would you like to