Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 276

Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 276

"No. You'll be the girl who was fated to her stepbrother. And didn't run."

"But..."

"I sincerely wouldn't want to use my command on you, baby," I interrupted, pressing my forehead to hers, closing the us until she had nowhere to run. "But I will if I have to. So, don't make me." I whispered with my eyes closed.

space

between

She flinched.

"I want you to walk with me tonight on your own two feet. I want you to come with me willingly. Just this once. Trust me."

I pulled back, smoothed my palms down my thighs, and stepped out of the car. The light drizzle was heavier now, pattering against the hood of the Bentley as I adjusted the sleeves of my dark blue dress shirt, rolling them up just past my wrists.

I moved to her side of the car and opened the door slowly.

She was still curled slightly in the seat like she wanted to disappear into the upholstery.

I crouched just enough to be level with her.

"Kasmine," I said gently, wiping the tears from her cheeks with my thumb, slow enough to memorize the way they felt.

She tried to turn her face, but I held her there and kissed her.

She didn't kiss me back.

she didn't pull

I

quietly. "I'll take

I reached in and gently pulled her out of

dining room was lit like a banquet hall. It was the kind of dinner we only ever had on pack holidays or when council members came over. But tonight, I had called for this. I

atmosphere tasted

Greg, Ralph, and Vincent, were seated across from me, grumbling amongst themselves about stocks, women, and old war stories. On the opposite end, Dylan- the Head of the Council-sat, and beside him were Lance and James,

fork barely scraped at the steamed vegetables on her plate. I personally dished out her meal for her, specifically putting more veggies on her plate. The doctor said it was good for her

fit her right or like the fabric of her dress itched

hers, my thumb gently brushing over her knuckles. I could feel her resisting the urge to

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Chapter 276

Jorja saw it.

behind the rim of her wineglass. She probably thought it was just a Brother comforting his sister.

time we were halfway through the main course, I felt Kasmine's pulse fluttering beneath my palm. She was

when my father cleared

slightly forward. You called all

clinking and chatters

the drink, but because I needed the pause. I wanted

and Kasmine's heart kicked

emotions spread across the table. Dylan blinked once. James and Lance exchanged a glance. Greg arched a brow. Vincent muttered something

was silence before Jorja finally

about June? What will you do

added. "You know what

my glass down gently.

hit the table with enough force to rattle the

You don't handle something like this. You

she is. That's

quickly. "You have to, Kester. This isn't just about you. It's about the alliance. The