Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 266

Chapter 266

A moan escaped me before I could stop it.

I didn't look up. I couldn't bear to see the satisfaction that would undoubtedly be spread across his face.

I tore through the rest like I hadn't eaten in days-which, technically I hadn't. Not properly. Not since I found out I was pregnant.

Then I grabbed the bottle, unscrewed the cap, and took a long, greedy gulp.

The tea was ice-cold perfection. The lavender hit first. It was soft and floral. And then the honey, rich and smooth. It slid down my throat and cooled my insides like spring rain.

My senses were reeling. The pain in my head dulled. The ache in my limbs eased just a little.

I drained the last of the tea, letting the cold sweetness chase away the sour taste of anxiety clinging to my tongue.

For a moment, the world felt still and even safer. The roaring hunger inside me quieted. I leaned back, letting the soft hum of the drink settle in my veins.

But then-

A strange warmth began to spread beneath my skin. It wasn't comfort or relief.

It was something else.

me blink twice. My throat felt too dry, and my head suddenly

I frowned.

I get for eating too fast like I stole the food. Besides, I hadn't eaten like that

dizziness didn't

subtly. The edges of the table

still standing a few feet away, arms crossed over

he asked ever so

off and moving on to the question I've wanted to ask him for some days now. I sincerely needed to hear what he had to say about what Melissa had told

strange taste rising in my throat. What happened to

He didn't flinch.

years ago, tontinued in a shaky voice, "Did

head. There was no flicker of guilt or hesitation in his eyes. Just

her, Mine," he said

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that from him. Not that it made him any less

didn't she?' 1 whispered, almost letting out a

he said in a low, cold, detached voice.

Time stopped.

him, waiting for the rest of the sentence. Waiting for the hugh and then the "just kidding" that would