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Chapter 29

KESTER

It was meant to be a busy day, packed with meetings, calls, and endless files to review, but trust me, I made damn sure it wasn’t. I canceled everything. Cleared my schedule entirely and made sure to attend to every fucking matter right in my office.

I sat here, eyes locked on her. Watching her like she was the only thing worth my attention in the world. And perhaps she was.

It felt like letting Mine stay away from my sight would make me die an instant death. I watched her all day, almost unable to do anything right.

Kasmine tried to focus, but it was obvious she couldn’t. She fidgeted in her chair. She’d been uncomfortable the whole time, as expected. But she’ll be fine eventually. This was all new to her.

She could hardly get anything done. The files I had given her to compute were not even done in a fraction. But that was fine. Why should I be mad at her?

I caught Jake stealing glances at her. Over and over again. The bastard thought he was subtle, but I saw every desperate attempt to get her attention. She didn’t give him the satisfaction, though.

Good

She was too shaken, too caught in the aftermath of last night. And that was exactly how I liked her. Maybe I’d keep her in this state every damn day, just to keep scum like him at bay.

She lifted her gaze for the millionth time today and glanced at me, and as usual, my eyes were fixed on her. I saw how uncomfortable it made her feel, but fuck it. I didn’t care. I didn’t bother pretending otherwise.

Perfect.

The moment our gazes locked, I smirked and let my eye blink in a slow, deliberate wink. She stiffened, her discomfort rippling across her face. Her cheeks flushed as she returned her focus to the files in front of her. But she wasn’t working. Not really. She was too aware of me, too consumed by my presence,

This–whatever it was between us–was becoming more than I ever anticipated. At first, it had been admiration, longing, a desire I thought I could contain. But now? It was an obsession, pure and simple. It felt…

The sharp trill of my phone shattered the moment, and my jaw clenched in irritation. People really don’t know when to leave a man the hell alone.

I snatched the phone from my desk, seeing, Sylvia’s name flash on the screen. My head of operations. She wouldn’t dare call me unless it was important, but right now, I didn’t give a damn about her definition of “important.”

This had better be good,” I growled, pressing the phone to my ear.

Sir,” Sylvia began in a cautious tone.

“Get to the point, Silvia I’m busy,” I replied, doing all I could to not let my anger show,

There was a slight pause before she finally spoke, “We’ve received some news from our flagship branch in Denver. The supervisor there noticed men from a construction company scouting the area near our location. Naturally, he looked into it.”

I already knew where this was going My grip on the phone lightened as she continued

“And guess what he found?” she asked, her voice laced with the kind of anticipation that made me want to hang

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up on her.

But I didn’t need her to finish. I knew exactly what she’d found.

Alpha Kex

That slimy bastard.

My blood simmered beneath the surface, my teeth grinding in frustration. That conniving son of a bitch thought he could undermine me? On my turf? I rose from my seat, my gaze flicking to Kasmine, who was still fidgeting with the files. My anger simmered low but deadly, threatening to boil over.

“Tell me it’s been taken care of,” I asked her, knowing what instruction I had given to them the other day about this. We were perfectly prepared for Kex. So prepared that he won’t see us coming.

“Yes, sir. It’s been handled.” Sylvia’s voice carried a triumphant edge, a hint of pride I didn’t mind hearing. “He won’t be bothering the Denver location anymore. We made sure of that.”

“Good” A satisfied smirk tugged at my lips. Sylvia had proven time and time again that she was one of the best. Efficient, Toyal, and precise–everything I needed in my team. I just can’t do enough to show her how special she was to the company.

One day, I’d find a way to show her just how invaluable she was to the company.

“And, sir, there’s more. Valor Lante Technologies is already reeling from its failed stunt. I guess they didn’t think through the consequences.” Her excitement was infectious, though I kept my reaction measured.

“Go on,” I urged, sitting back on my chair.

“They’ve had to jack up the price of the Sentinel 12X Quantum Server–from $56,000 to $108,000. Desperate attempt to recover their losses.”

I scoffed, shaking my head. That fool. An extra $10,000? Amateur move. Did he not have competent advisors? Or was he just that arrogant?

“This is our moment, Sylvia. Move on to the next phase. We’ll recover our own losses as well. Raise the price of the Sentinel 12X to $95,000–make it clear the promo sales are over. And, listen carefully: increase the prices of all other products slightly. I mean barely noticeable, Sylvia, Just enough for the public to accept it without raising questions.”

“Yes, sir.” She replied.

Good” I ended the call and placed the phone on my desk, my mind already shifting focus. That had been worth my time.

Turning toward the adjoining office, I instinctively searched for her–my butterscotch, Mine. But her chair was empty. My stomach twisted for a split second until my gaze landed on Jake.

I breathe in a sigh of relief. I thought they had snuck out to the bathroom together again. I’d have killed him this time around.

The moment Jake started to rise from his seat, I was already on my feet.

Where the fuck was he going?

I stepped out of my office, intercepting him before he could even make it out of theirs. My presence froze him in

“Going somewhere, Jake?” I asked.

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His face paled instantly, his weak attempt at confidence dissolving under my glare. What a pathetic excuse for a man. This was who my little sister thought she wanted? This quivering, useless excuse for a wolf?

“Uh… I was just…”

“Cat got your tongue?” My disgust was impossible to hide. My words dripped with disdain as I took a step closer, towering over him. “Where is Kasmine?”

He swallowed hard, sweat beading on his brow. “I don’t know, Alpha. I think she went to the ladies.”

He was no threat to me–never had been, never would be. Still, I cast him one final, condescending glance before turning away.

And guess where I was headed?

Chapter 30

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Chapter 30

Sara Lili

Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.

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My Stepbrother

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Status: Ongoing Type: Alpha Native Language: English

My Stepbrother

Synopsis : My Stepbrother

Kasmine’s world shattered the night she witnessed her stepbrother, Kester Hamilton—the Alpha of the Crescent Moon Pack—murder an innocent man in cold blood. What began as a normal evening in the woods turned into a nightmare that would haunt her forever. The man Kester killed was no threat; he had only been talking to Kasmine. Yet Kester justified the murder by claiming the man tried to force himself on her.

Trembling and terrified, Kasmine confronted him, refusing to believe his twisted explanation. But Kester’s demeanor remained disturbingly calm. He didn’t show an ounce of remorse. Instead, he scolded her for being dramatic and tried to drag her back to the party, as if nothing had happened. When she resisted, he unleashed his Alpha command—a power no wolf could defy. Under his control, Kasmine’s will crumbled, and she obeyed him like a puppet.

As she returned to the party—ironically, Kester’s girlfriend’s birthday celebration—Kasmine’s heart broke. The brother who once protected her now scared her more than anyone else.

Her mind drifted back to her childhood, to the days when Kester had been her hero. After her father’s death, her mother remarried Alpha Kade Hamilton, Kester’s father. At the time, Kester was fourteen and Kasmine was only seven. He took her under his wing, treating her like a precious little sister. He brought her gifts, defended her from bullies, and made her feel safe. To everyone around them, Kester was the perfect big brother.

But as Kasmine grew older, that “protectiveness” became something else—something dark and possessive. By the time she turned sixteen, Kester had started isolating her from others. He didn’t allow her to have male friends, and even her time with female friends was limited. He wanted her attention, her trust, and her presence—all to himself. It became suffocating.

Now, at twenty years old, Kasmine had no boyfriend and barely any social life. Every time she tried to rebel, Kester reminded her that she should wait for her fated mate when she turned twenty-one and got her wolf. Her parents saw his control as love and protection, never suspecting how toxic and obsessive it had become.

After witnessing the murder, Kasmine was emotionally destroyed. She couldn’t eat, sleep, or think straight. The image of the lifeless man haunted her. Luckily, she only had to see Kester on weekends, since he was busy running both his pack and his billion-dollar company—Zamford Technologies. But even from a distance, his control continued. He had bugged her phone and laptop, monitoring every message and call. There was no escaping his watchful eyes.

Trying to focus on her studies, Kasmine pushed herself to attend her final year of college. She was preparing for her internship, and for once, she felt hopeful. She had submitted three company choices, deliberately avoiding Zamford Technologies to stay away from Kester. Her best friend, Jake—a guy she secretly liked—had applied to the same companies. She dreamed of being placed in the same one as him. Maybe then, away from Kester’s shadow, she could experience normal life, maybe even love.

That morning, she rushed to campus, still hopeful about the internship results. At the school entrance, she met her best friend, Claire, who looked visibly upset. Claire confessed she had been posted to J&F Technologies. Her disappointment wasn’t about the company—it was about Kester. Claire had nursed a crush on him for years and had listed Zamford Technologies in hopes of working near him. But her wish had failed, and she’d lost her chance.

Trying to comfort her, Kasmine asked about her own posting. Strangely, Claire didn’t answer, avoiding her eyes. Confused but impatient, Kasmine dragged her to the information board. Her heart raced as she scanned the list, looking first for Jake’s name. He was placed at Plush Technologies—one of the options they’d chosen together.

Excited, she searched for her name next, praying to see it under the same company. But her excitement quickly turned to dread. Her hands trembled. Her breath caught in her throat. There, beside her name, was written: Zamford Technologies.

The world seemed to tilt around her.

It couldn’t be real. There had to be some mistake. How could she, of all people, end up at her stepbrother’s company—the very place she’d tried hardest to avoid? Panic rose in her chest as the realization sank in. Kester must have done this. Somehow, he had found a way to manipulate her placement, ensuring that even in her professional life, she couldn’t escape his grasp.

Her mind flashed back to his piercing green eyes, his dominating voice, the way he’d ordered her around after committing murder without remorse. Now, he would have full control over her again—for hours every day. There would be no hiding, no breathing space.

As she stood frozen before the board, Kasmine felt her fragile hope for freedom crumble. She had spent years yearning for the day she could make her own choices—turn twenty-one, find her fated mate, and escape Kester’s suffocating hold. But now, destiny—or rather, Kester’s manipulation—had pulled her right back into his world.

And deep down, she feared that this time, she might not make it out alive.

Themes and Tone:
“The Alpha’s Obsession” explores the darkness behind overprotective love, the trauma of control disguised as care, and the pain of being trapped by someone who claims to love you. The tone is tense, emotional, and suspenseful, building a deep sense of dread as Kasmine realizes that every path she takes leads her back to the same monster she once called “brother.”