My Alpha Stepbrother is My Bully (Nevaeh) novel Chapter 22

Chapter 22

Chapter 22

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Kael Drakenwood was standing right in front of me, eyes locked on mine as if he was looking right through my soul. I could feel his heat radiating through my body from the closeness, but either of us tried to pull away.

My eyes felt heavy from all the crying. Dried tears stained my cheeks, but he didn’t seem to mind.

Despite the harsh words that rolled out of his tongue, I couldn’t help but feel a shift in the atmosphere. My stomach twitched, embracing his warmth even though our bodies were barely touching.

His eyes were laced with worry before it was masked with a cold expression. For the first time since my father died, someone looked at me as if they actually cared.

That was something I had longed for in my mother, but it seemed I’d have to die before that happens.

Kael’s eyes searched mine as if he was waiting for my response, and I couldn’t tell why he was suddenly invested in all of this. He didn’t even cough at the table earlier when his father spoke about it. Not that I expected Kael to stand up for me anyway, but this sudden attention made me wonder if he was trying to get rid of me for good or really trying to help me.

I knew how much he hated living under the same roof with me. He even forbade me from mentioning it to anyone in school, so why would he try to stop me now?

“Maybe he was just messing with you?” A voice said in my head, and even if that was true, his words stirred up something inside me.

Once the situation becomes difficult, I run. That was all I ever did since my father died; avoiding troubles and lying low, but where did that get me? Not only did I become the subject of ridicule in school, but my mother couldn’t even stand me.

Maybe it was time to face reality and stop being a coward, but why does Kael care?

I took a step back, and I didn’t miss how his eyes followed my body. “Do you even mean any of those words,” My voice came out like an accusation rather than the question I was hoping for. He didn’t reply, just kept staring at me, and I took it as my cue to continue.

“You don’t really think I can stand up against the Alpha or my mother, do you? They’re going to marry me off because Sabrina’s parents said a word. I do not stand a chance against these people.”

A tear slipped down my cheeks, and my voice cracked. Just thinking about it made my chest tighten.

“You’re more than what you’re giving yourself credit for.”

His eyes bore into mine, and I could see the certainty in his eyes He didn’t say that to make me feel better. He said it like he meant it.

I snorted before I could stop myself. I must have been seeing things. Kael being confident in me? The world would end before I saw that day.

He was awfully calm today. He didn’t comment on my reaction

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demand that I leave or stay. He simply asked me to make why?

“Because you look pitiful,” a sharp voice said in my head.

My stomach churned at the thought when Kael did the last thing had expected. He took a step closer, and before I could back away, he planted a kiss on my forehead, taking me by surpise.

My body went still. I could still feel his lips on my skin even when he pulled away. My head snapped up to meet his, only to find him looking at me with the calmest expression I didn’t think he was capable of.

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If his intention were to mess with me, then it was clearly working I opened my mouth to speak, but he beat me to it.

“Don’t ever consider leaving me here by myself.”

If he said that on a normal day, I’d take it as a threat and feared he was planning something, but from the way he fought to keep his voice steady, it almost sounded like a plea.

Kael let his guard down for once, and I could see the emotions he was fighting to keep in his eyes. I didn’t dare to question his genuine intentions after watching him like that.

I was so used to him being cold that seeing him show a flicker of emotion sent a pang of guilt in my chest.

As if he could read my thoughts, his expression twisted into a frown and he pulled away. “The only person that can send you out of this house is me, and I won’t allow my father to deny me of that.”

My mouth hung open at the sudden change in attitude and for a second, I thought I was the one that imagined him being soft just now.

“And you better be prepared because I will never let you go until you are too miserable to even survive out there.”

His words sounded like a promise. Whatever warmth I saw earlier was long gone and was now replaced with a stoic look. My stomach twisted from his harsh words and at this point, I didn’t now which was worse; staying or leaving.

This was the Kael that I knew. Cold. Brutal and unforgiving. He wasn’t one to bluff so when he said he’d make my life miserable, I knew he meant every bit of it.

My heart pounded in my chest as he glared at me one last time before leaving. Bile rushed to my throat as my palms became sweaty.

Kael knew my plan now. He knew I wanted to run and he’d do anything to stop it. If my mother ever finds out about this, I’d be as good as dead and now that Alpha Zane was also in support

This is the end.

I didn’t sleep a wink all night. I spent the entire night pacing around the room as I thought of how to get myself out of this. There was no point in talking to my mother. She was unreasonable and self-centered.

Kael on the other hand just needed someone to bully and Alpha Zane? He’d do whatever my mother asked since he wasn’t

father.

even my

I bit my nails, going back and forth in the room, when someone knocked at the door, before coming in.

“Alpha requested your presence,” a maid said before stepping ou like she was never here.

My heart skipped a beat, wondering why he wanted to see me. Could it be that Kael had informed him about my plan? If that was the case, my mother would be the first to appear at my oorstep.

Did he change his mind? What if they planned to send me off immediately?

I clenched my fist to stop it from trembling as I joined them at e dining table. Kael was already seated, eating peacefully as if nothing else mattered in the world.

I greeted the Alpha and my mother who didn’t bother to acknowledge me before taking my seat next to Kael.

My hands trembled on my lap and the only thing I could do thoughout breakfast was drink water to calm my nerves. After what felt like forever, Alpha Zane dropped his tork with a click he turned to us.

“I have been doing some thinking,” he turned to Kael and my heart skipped a beat. Kael raised his head, waiting for him to proceed, as he stopped eating.

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“The whole pack would attend your coming of age ceremony, so they’re going to expect more than just seeing what you’re capable of”

The room went silent. Kael leaned back on his seat, waiting for s father to continue, and for some weird reason, my heart wouldn’t stop racing as if he was speaking to me.

“So, it has been decided,” he said with a hint of finality in his ton. “You’ll choose your Luna on that day.”

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