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Chapter 401

KASMINE.

The moment the double doors swung open, I swear my heart skipped about ten beats at once.

The hall was already filled to the brim, the whole place radiating with excitement and warmth… The cheer that erupted almost knocked me off my feet… the roar of the hall… The claps and the deep, resonant howls of my pack. Oh, God.

We walked into the hall. Alphas and Lunas from far and near were in attendance.

My fingers were laced tight in Kester’s, his thumb brushing over my knuckles like he was grounding me, and telling me ‘stay with me, Mine‘, his other hand at the small of my back, steering me like I was something precious he wasn’t about to let the world handle on its own, as we walked to the podium.

I could feel the subtle tension in him, that coiled, possessive pride that was so very him. Every step we took together down that aisle felt like it belonged to a dream I’d once been too afraid to have.

The golden light spilling from the chandeliers caught on his dark hair, the sharp lines of his jaw, the glint in his eyes that hadn’t left me since we entered. That look – God, that look. Obsessive. Loving. Possessive. Proud. It said MINE without a single word. And every time my heart dared to race, he placed his palm against mine and squeezed, as if to remind me he felt it too.

“You got this, baby,” He whispered into my ear as we stood in front of the officiating elder.

Norlan was already waiting for us at the podium, all dressed up in matching suits as my Alpha. Deep grey suits.

Speak of friendship.

He smiled at us as we drew near. God, the smile on his face… It wasn’t just happiness. It was that kind of smile you give family when you’re proud of them. I couldn’t help but grin back, and Kester gave him a nod.

When we reached, I stood between Kester and Norlan. The elder was already in place, his ceremonial robes falling to the floor, holding that big old leather book which, honestly, weighed a hundred

years.

“Ready to be made Beta of the Blood Crescent pack?” I asked Norlan and he chuckled.

“Been ready my whole life, Luna. That asshole just didn’t notice,” He winked and nodded toward Kester, and we all laughed.

Kester’s hand slid from my back to my waist, his fingers curling against my hip. He didn’t even look

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at the elder his eyes were on me like I was the only thing that mattered in that hall.

“Kasmine Hamilton of the Blood Crescent pack,” the elder began after performing some rites, today you stand before your Alpha, before your pack, and before the laws of our people. You are called to be Luna – a protector, a voice of unity, a keeper of our traditions. Do you vow to guard the

a lead

pack as fiercely as you would guard your own life? Do you vow to stand beside your Alpha in

strength and in weakness, in battle and in peace?”

I swallowed hard, my vision blurring. Out of the corner of my eye, Kester hadn’t looked away from me once. His stare burned through me, holding me in place, filling me with something so

overwhelming it made my chest ache.

“Yes,” I breathed, “I do.”

Kester leaned in just enough for only me to hear. “That’s my girl.”

The elder kept going.

“Do you vow to stand beside your Alpha, to be his strength when he falters, his counsel in times of need, his shield when danger comes?”

Somewhere in the middle, my tears began to fall in hot trails down my cheeks that I didn’t bother to

hide.

I glanced at Kester again, and damn it, he was still staring at me like I’d hung the moon and the stars just for him. That look that said, ‘You’re mine. Always mine.‘

My throat tightened. “I do.”

The elder continued, but half the time, I barely heard him. My eyes kept finding Kester’s, and every time they did, he’d give me that small, almost wicked smirk. That ‘I can’t believe you’re mine in front of all these people‘ smirk.

The vows ended with, “Do you swear to love without condition, to lead without fear, and to give your life if need be, for the safety of the pack?”

I nodded with a shaky smile, “I swear it.”

The elder closed the book, “Then, by the authority of the council, I name you Luna of the Blood

Crescent Pack.”

The hall erupted in another round of applause and cheers, but the sound blurred into nothing the second Kester turned fully to me.

“Didn’t I tell you I’d make you mine, Kasmine Hamilton?” His arm snaked around my waist, locking like he wanted to fuse me into him. me so close I could feel his heartbeat hammer against mine

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“Now you are mine, Mine. His earned in, and fatore & code weer, he remedy

He kissed in front of everyone. And the kiss was gentle. It was hayogetic. Dossinating Possessive. The kind you give when you want the whole world to know exactly who she belongs to

Something we couldn’t dare to do before. But today, not only could wear it, but I was oftally his, in front of the whole world.

He slowly pulled away, his hand reaching for my chin as he gently tilted my head to meet his face. his thumb brushing off tears from my face.

“One more step to go, huh?” he murmured. I smiled through the tears and nodded. Ready to become Mrs. Kester Hamilton?”

My heart gave a hard, loud thud in my chest. “Yes, Alpha,” I teased, watching that flicker in his eyes and knowing exactly what it does to him when I called him that recently.

I could feel Zeth surge close to the surface, and his irises bled into that deep green. He was at pre His eyes did that whenever he wasn’t aroused, angry, agitated, or in the mood to rain chaos. And surprisingly, I was no longer scared of Zeth.

Zera and Zeth had bonded on something higher than blood. And Zeth would burn down the world to protect what’s his. Makes me wonder how protective he’d be by the time we fully bear their mark.

Kester’s lips curved into that kind of smile that promised the rest of my life was his territory.

“Let’s go legally make you my Mrs.”

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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.”