Claimed And Marked By Her Stepbrother Mates novel Chapter 145

Chapter 145: 145-Giving Up!

Kaye:

"Not all of a sudden, Mom. It’s been two years, and you kind of told me back then that you wanted her for Maximus," I said, keeping my voice soft and murmuring under my breath while forcing a smile.

Why was it so hard for me to talk to her?

"Oh! So you’re going to say no?" Her tone shifted, terror and disbelief evident as she placed a hand on her chest. The shocked look on her face scared me.

"Kaye! I told her that you like her and that you’d go out on a date with her. If you deny it now, her father and she will think I did this to humiliate her," she said, her voice shaking. Disappointment was written all over her face.

"Mom--" I gulped hard, abandoning the idea of saying Helanie’s name at that moment. My mom wasn’t in the mood to understand. If she heard Helanie’s name now, she’d hate her even more.

"No! It’s fine. You proved everyone right today. I used to think I was being too harsh on you. But look at you--you’ve gotten me into so much trouble. Is this what it means to love you? You betrayed me," she muttered, raising her hand as if to tell me not to come closer.

"I’ve given you so many chances to prove yourself to me. Today, I even asked Kesha out for you, taking the opportunity from Maximus, and you ruined it all. And why? Why would you do that? Kesha is perfect--the one I always wanted for Maximus. But now that she’s agreed to you--" She slapped her forehead so hard I could see a handprint forming on her skin.

At that moment, I felt like if I didn’t act now, I’d forever be lost under my brother’s shadow.

"I didn’t say no," I blurted out. My mom fell silent, finally letting me speak. "I was saying--I don’t know if I can arrange a perfect date for her in such a short time. I don’t want to mess it up."

Guilt hit me like a tidal wave.

I could hear the echoes of Helanie’s cries in my head. I had promised her so much, and now this was happening. But deep down, I had also wanted this chance for myself.

"Oh, you silly boy. You don’t need to worry about anything!" Mom’s tone changed as relief washed over her face. "Do you have any idea what all of this means? Her father is the Alpha King of the East, and she’s an Alpha of her own pack. She’ll soon become an Alpha Queen, and with that, you’ll not only be an Alpha King but a Rogue King as well. Oh, my son! Big things are coming your way. All eyes will be on you in the next few months!"

My heart started skipping beats.

My parents had always told me they didn’t care what I chose to do with my life. I had cried for years, craved their attention, and wondered if anyone would ever care about me finding a mate.

"And don’t worry--I’ve already arranged a date night for you two," she said, caressing my cheek and smiling happily.

She rushed away, leaving me sitting frozen in my spot.

"Wow, look at you. You’re going out on a date with the woman who will bring attention to us," Ye said sarcastically, as if we weren’t already infamous enough.