Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 327

KESTER

We don't need a genius to figure this out, Kes, Notlan said, sprawled out on my couch like I hadn't just dumped a damn war at his feet.

He felt this was nothing more than child's play?

That arrogance of his that he'd never let go.

"Kex and Wes are coming for you so hard. You don't step on that may big toes without expecting some to

kick back. He raised his glass, knocked it back, and casually reached for the remote.

I snatched it before his fingers touched the plastic and flung it onto the other couch.

'I don't have all day, orlan."

He let out an unbothered laugh. "But you're not going to the office today, are you? It's past three.

"No," I said flatly. "I've got an appointment. Therapist. First session. want to see the guy's worth the hype. I want to make sure I -go for the best."

Norlan blinked, then slowly sat up, setting the glass down.

"This is good, Kes," he said more seriously. "I'm glad she got through to you. I never thought I'd see the day you'd admit you needed that kind of help. I'm..." he hesitated, "...honestly proud of you."

"Yeah, well..." I shrugged. "I'd do anything for her. You know that. If she says I need to fix my head, I'll fix it. It's that simple." I replied with a sense of pride. And weirdly, I meant it.

There was something satisfying about it, like wearing a clean suit after rolling around in blood and dust. I felt... good. Settled. Like, maybe I wasn't fucking everything up for once.

Hell, I already felt like a responsible man with a family.

There was a beat of silence.

Then I broke it. "What about June?"

He tensed.

that. Always had her eyes glued to you since the beginning. Makes it hard for her to see

jaw. "I hope I don't have to kill her before you make any progress. She's really testing me lately, getting on my every nerve with her numerous texts and emails. She threatens me in one breath and apologizes

a year in two seconds. "She's obsessed, Kes. She was never going

"Well, she better start trying harder. I've had enough

in fast. "I

Silence.

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Chapter 327

about Alpha Mellors? Is everything set you I changed the

the smirk returning to his face like it nev whole damn thing before comir

a brow.

receipts, and recording The whole bloody anatomy of his empire." He reached

slow grin tugged at

Either he plays nice, or drag his name through enough filth to make the feds salivate. I told him,

between my fingers like

he's already folded" Norlan

we've got him

him, nodding. "You did good,

blessed to have

somebody's got to keep the wheels

chuckled at that. "Therapy doesn't mean I'm out of

means you're no longer playing with blodshot eyes

three-day migraines.

practically bleeding out, and he obviously wants something to hold onto for dear life."

he's sinking. He just doesn't want to do it alone."

later. Gonna install something on your laptop Real-time visual surveillance software. The next time someone tries to breach the Black Ledger, it'll grab their face and send it straight to me. No more guessing who the mole

I said, drumming my fingers against the armrest. "That just

"Yeah," he muttered. "Wes."

We both went quiet.

different," I finally

dangerous," Norlan corrected. "But not reckless. That's the part

"He hasn't made a move yet, but I know