Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother novel Chapter 61

Chapter 61

KASMINE

I almost laughed out loud each time Kester’s words came playing in my head.

Was he crazy?

He was beginning to take this way too far, and I was worried

I placed a trembling hand on my chest to stop the erratic rithm of my heart.

How dare he say I’d carry his child? I was his stepsister, for crying out loud!

I rolled my eyes so hard I was sure the people beside me had noticed by now. A few had already cast curious glances in my direction, probably wondering what had me twisting in my seat, muttering under my breath like a lunatic. But I couldn’t help it.

At that moment, I realized I wasn’t wearing the necklace Rester asked me never to take off.

A wave of cold dread rolled over me as my fingers flew to my bare collarbone.

No. No, no, no.

I had taken it off earlier–to try on the jewelry we bought from the mall. I had meant to put it back on, but in all my distractions, I had completely forgotten.

Kester would be mad if he found out.

I heaved a sigh, looking at my wristwatch. It had been almost an hour, and Kester might begin to suspect that I had lied to him about my whereabouts.

Miss Kasmine Hamilton?!

I snapped my head up as the nurse called my naine, my heart stumbling against my ribs.

“You’re up.”

I stood immediately, smoothing my skirt as if that would somehow hide the unease curling in my gut. With quick nod, I followed her through the quiet corridor leading to the doctor’s office.

The cold air in the doctor’s office made me feel fresh and safe. Out there, it was almost as if there were eyes watching me, and it made me feel pretty uncomfortable.

“Good day, Doctor,” I greeted, taking a seat.

“You can call me Charles,” the doctor, who looked like he was in his early thirties, said with a friendly smile.” What can we do for you today?”

KESTER

Where the fuck was she?

A muscle ticked in my jaw as I leaned back in my chair, my fingers drumming impatiently against the desk. My office suddenly felt too hot and stifling despite the air conditioning humining at full blast.

Again, I browsed through the app displayed on my phone screen, but the result was still the same. She had left the damn necklace I gave to her at home!

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Fuck!

How the fuck was I meant to track her now? Didn’t I warn her never to take off that necklace?

A sharp exhale left my lips as I loosened my tie. The material suddenly felt like a noose around my neck.

I stood abruptly, pacing toward the glass wall that separated my office from hers. I peered inside.

Jake was still seated at his desk.

At least she hadn’t smack out with him.

But that did nothing to ease the agitation in my chest.

So where the fuck was she?

I hoped she was safe.

Navigating through the call app, I dialed Claire’s number again for the fifth time, but she still didn’t answer. This was unlike Claire. She’d do anything to have me call her, but now? She wasn’t answering the damn call!

Just as I reached for my car keys, prepared to drive out and find her myself, I saw her.

Finally.

She walked past my office into hers in a hurry.

She was alone.

Where the fuck was Claire?

I didn’t waste time.

I strode out of my office, pushing open the door to hers with my hand in my pocket.

She flinched the moment she saw me.

Good.

She should be nervous.

“Where have you been?” My voice was cold, devoid of any real emotion–so eerily calm that anyone not paying attention might mistake it for casual curiosity, oblivious to the storm raging inside me.

I could have easily called her to come into my office, but it felt like a waste of time.

She was silent.

“Where the fuck have you been?” I asked her again, ignoring the insignificant bastard sitting at his desk.

She looked at me curiously, her gaze moving from me to Jake and back to me. “Kester. I told you…!

I didn’t let her finish. I cut her off coldly, “You lied, Kasmine.” I was seething with rage, but my exterior spoke otherwise.

Jake, to his credit, was smart. He didn’t wait to be dismissed–he simply stood and walked out without a word, closing the door behind him.

Now, it was just us.

“You have to calm down. We just went out to get something for her, you know? She is going out on a date with

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someone she just met. And we went to get…”

“More lies”

I took a step forward. She took a step back.

“Claire isn’t buying gifts for anyone.”

I knew she was lying. I would have fallen for that trap if I listn’t known about Claire’s date.

She stood at a loss for words.

“Where is the necklace I asked you never to tale off?” I asked, stepping closer to her.

“I totally forgot about it when I was leaving the house. I’m sorry,” She blinked up at me, her long lashes framing wide, innocent eyes.

My jaw tightened.

I couldn’t even stare at her without losing myself.

Her small hands pressed against my chest, trying to push me away, but her resolve was way too weak. I felt it in the way her fingers curled against my shirt instead of shoving me back.

I pulled away slowly, just enough to see her eyes. They were wide, flickering with something between frustration and longing as she licked her lower lip.

I still held her in my arms while gazing into her eyes, “I have a surprise for you at home. Would you rather we leave now or at the end of work?” I asked, hoping she’d choose the former.

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She loved surprises a lot. At least, I learned that from a reliable source. And I had something planned. Something she wouldn’t forget.

In less than five minutes after we returned, the house was empty. No guards, no maids, no June… Just the two of

I stepped inside first, my fingers wrapped around Kasmine’s wrist, keeping her close as I shut the door behind us.

I watched her eyes flutter around, scanning the whole place before turning to me, “So… Where is it?” She teased, and the way she was beginning to loosen up around me made my heart melt, even though she was still stubborn about how we ought to feel for each other..

“Open the door,” I murmured when we got to her door, standing close behind her.

She hesitated, and I swore I saw the slightest flush of color bloom on her cheeks before she reached for the handle and pushed it open.