Tempted By my Evil Lycan Stepbrother novel Chapter 11

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Chapter 11: Kiss Me Now

Riley’s POV

I yanked my hand out of his grip and glared at him.

Why the hell can’t I shake this bastard off?

Mateo looked between us, clearly shocked. “Riley, you know this guy?”

Ezra straightened up and gave him a chilling look with those gorgeous green eyes. “Riley, aren’t you going to introduce me to your… friend?”

I didn’t even bother answering that question. “Mateo, let’s go.”

But Ezra let out a low whistle, and in the next second, a bunch of security guards swarmed in and blocked the exit.

I spun around and stared at him. “What the hell do you want?!”

He shrugged. “Nothing. Just surprised to see my sweet little sister here. And it hurts a little that she won’t even say hi to me.”

Then he extended his hand toward Mateo. “Nice to meet you. I’m Riley’s stepbrother–Ezra Ravenshire.”

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“Oh. The Lycan King’s heir,” Mateo said, hesitating before shaking his hand. “Nice to meet you too. Mateo Sanchez.”

“Let me buy you two a drink. Would be rude to come to my party and not have one.

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Mateo looked at me, clearly unsure what to do. And honestly? I didn’t want to spend another damn minute around this psycho.

But judging by the look on Ezra’s face, he wasn’t going to let us leave unless we drank that damn drink.

I was still trying to figure out what the hell he was planning. Hopefully not something as twisted as usual.

“One drink,” I said sharply.

Ezra whistled again and waved, and a smiling waitress came to guide us into the club.

We were led to a private booth in the middle of the club. A blonde in nothing but a bikini came over, swinging her slim waist as she walked. She poured a drink for Mateo, then tried to settle herself into his lap.

“No thanks,” Mateo said politely, shifting away.

“Oh come on, don’t be so cruel to these pretty girls,” Ezra said lazily. He already had a brunette snuggled up in his arm, kissing his cheek like he was made of gold.

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“I just don’t pick up girls in bars,” Mateo replied.

Ezra smirked, eyes sharp. “Really? Or are you just one of those awkward nerds who doesn’t know how to talk to girls?”

I snapped. “Mateo’s not a nerd. He just chooses not to be a jackass. Unlike some people.”

Ezra took a slow sip of his drink. He was still smiling, but there was ice in his eyes now.

“So, Mateo, my stepsister clearly thinks highly of you,” he said. “You two close?”

I shot him a warning look. What the hell was he up to now?

“So how did you two meet?” Ezra pressed.

“Through Riley’s grandmother,” Mateo answered. “My dad and her grandmother are old friends.”

“So, family friends. And what do you do for a living?”

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I was getting seriously irritated now. “Seriously? Are you interrogating him?”

He smirked. “Of course not Just curious. I rarely see you this close with a guy especially one from outside school. I’m just trying to look out for you.

“I don’t mind,” Mateo said, trying to keep things calm. “I’m a doctor.”

Of course, he wasn’t about to say he ran an underground club and illegal clinic. Just “doctor“-technically not a lie.

Ezra raised a brow. “A doctor, huh? So I guess you’re pretty busy then?”

“Not really. It’s just a small clinic. Not as hectic as a big hospital.”

“A small clinic,” Ezra repeated, dragging the words. “So… I assume the pay’s not that great?”

He leaned in slightly, eyes narrowing. “Just saying. My sister grew up with the best of everything. I’d hate to see her burden someone who might not be able to afford that kind of lifestyle.”

WTF.

Mateo blinked, caught off guard. Clearly didn’t know how to respond.

I slammed my glass down on the table with a loud bang.

“Fuck off. We’re just friends,” I snapped.

like it.”

“Oh really?” He sneered. “Doesn’t drink in one go.

I cursed under my breath and downed my

“There. You got your drink. We’re leaving now.”

Ezra gently pushed his date off his lap and stood up, eyes locked on me. There was something unreadable in them. Then-

He mindlinked me. His voice slipped into my mind so that the only two of us could hear:

“Now kiss me, Riley.”

What the hell?

I stared at him in shock. Was he out of his damn mind?

“You heard me,” his voice echoed in my head again, low and cold. “Kiss me. Right now. Or this gets ugly.”

NO! I snapped back at him, mentally screaming.

“It’s a command,” he threatened. “From your mate.”

That bastard. He didn’t want a kiss. He wanted to humiliate me. To control me. To watch me fall apart.

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I was just about to scream at him again—or maybe dump a drink over his smug face–when suddenly, the mark on my chest started to burn. Just like last time, when he forced me to confront my mom.

I jumped to my feet, trying to escape the scene. But it felt like every cell in my body was fighting me. Deep in the back of my mind, a voice whispered over and over:

Go to him… Wrap your arms around his neck… Let his lips meet yours… You need this….

NO!

“Riley, are you okay?” Mateo asked in worry, grabbing my arm as I swayed unsteadily.

I wanted to tell him I was fine. But all my energy was focused on resisting this damn bond. I couldn’t even form words

“She looks sick -we need to take her to a hospital!” Mateo said urgently.

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Ezra laughed under his breath. “No. She just needs another drink. Right, Riley?”

I couldn’t answer. And then–Lara’s voice came back again, this time darker:

“Stay away from that guy. And don’t make me repeat myself a third time, mate.”

Fuck this.

I grabbed a glass of ice water and dumped it over my head. The shock jolted me back to my senses. I shoved everyone aside and staggered out of the booth.

I don’t even know how I managed it, but I eventually managed to shove through the crowd and stumble into the lady’s room.

I locked myself in the first stall I found and leaned against the wall, gasping for breath.

Finally. Away from his scent and his voice, I could finally breathe.

I’ve always valued my freedom more than anything. And now, because of this stupid mate bond, I felt like a dog on a leash.

Damn it! I punched the stall wall in rage.

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