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บททั้งหมดของ My brother-in-law is my mate: บทที่ 61 - บทที่ 70

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Sixty-One

Alex The bass pounded so hard it felt like my heart had synced with the speakers. I could see Alexis wincing slightly at the chaos of the club. She was so clearly out of her element. The flashing neon lights didn’t help either, painting the discomfort on her face in waves of pink and blue. Her hand found mine in a grip so firm she was holding onto a lifeline.“Are you sure I won’t be spotted here? Imagine the scandal—a married woman sneaking out with her husband’s brother.”I smirked, enjoying the ridiculousness of the scenario. “You seem to forget that Byron and I look identical. If anyone sees us, they’ll think he finally grew a personality and took you out for once. But trust me, no one’s paying attention. It's too dark, and most people here are too drunk to notice.”Her lips twitched in amusement, but the tension in her posture didn’t ease as I led her through the crowd. The flashing lights danced across her face, making her hesitation almost endearing. We reached the bar, and I
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Sixty-Two

Alexis My eyes fluttered open, squinting at the faint morning light seeping through the curtains like it was trying to blind me. My head pounded in relentless waves.Who the hell drinks and clubs on a weeknight?Oh, right—me. And Alex. The self-proclaimed king of bad ideas. If not for him dragging me into that pit of flashing lights and questionable beverages, I’d still be asleep like a responsible adult.I tried sitting up, but the pounding in my skull intensified, turning my simple movement into an act of pure self-sabotage. My fingers pressed against my temples as I groaned, and every breath was accompanied by a queasy roll in my stomach.“Never again,” I muttered with the conviction of a liar, swinging my legs out of bed. The world tilted slightly, and I grabbed the door handle like my life depended on it, bracing myself against the betrayal of my own body.Stumbling toward the kitchen, I used the walls as crutches, silently cursing Alex under my breath. I yanked the fridge door o
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Sixty-Three

Alexis After that very uncomfortable encounter with Byron at the hospital, I was summoned to see the property manager where the fashion store was located. It was sad to use the word "was" for something I used to be very proud of. Thinking about it just made my muscles tense and a feeling of heaviness that wouldn’t leave. I entered the office, and the person in charge attended to me. The proxy manager sat behind a large desk and leaned forward after he had flipped through some paperwork. I sat with my hands clasped tightly in my lap, answering the questions quickly."No one was injured," I said when he asked. He wrote that down. "Do you know if someone might want to hurt you?" he asked.I shrugged, responding neutrally as I tried not to give away too much. My gaze darted to the clock on the wall. "Oh, shoot," I said, losing my balance as I calculated the time and distance. It was already past school hours, and I was pushing it.The manager dismissed me, promising to give us a call. O
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Sixty-Four

Alex The bitterness burned in my chest, eating away at my restraint. Hearing my son speak about that bastard with such love and adoration felt like a knife twisting in my gut. A little boy’s innocent words shouldn’t have this much power to wreck me, but they did. It wasn’t Valen’s fault, though. It was Byron—the lying, manipulative prick who had stolen my life, my family and my place.I clenched my jaw. The muscles in my face were tightening until they ached. Showing my feelings wasn’t an option. I swallowed the bitterness, but it tasted foul, like bile clawing its way up. I turned my head away from Valen, pretending to focus on nothing in particular. If I didn’t, the raw pain in my eyes might betray me. The weight of Alexis's gaze on me didn’t help. She always knew, even without me saying a word.I wanted Valen to look at me the way he looked at Byron, to call me "Dad" with that same deep affection. I wanted to hear that title from him, not directed at the man who had no right to
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Sixty-Five

Alexis Standing by the doorway, I plastered on a fake smile that could have been sold at a dollar store. Byron’s return didn’t fill the house with warmth; it cast a dark, brooding shadow. He stepped in like he owned the place—not just the house, but the air we breathed as if the world revolved around his sulking presence.Valen, of course, was oblivious to the tension. “Daddy! Daddy!” he squealed, his voice full of innocent joy as he descended the stairs.Arms wide open, he leaped toward Byron, utterly unaware of the simmering disdain lurking in every corner of the room.Byron bent just enough to catch Valen in his arms. His forced smile resembled the grin you give someone when you accidentally bump into them at the grocery store—not your child. He patted Valen’s back with the enthusiasm of someone petting a stranger’s dog. It wasn’t affection but an obligation radiating off him like a foul odor. His gaze flicked toward me briefly, and in that moment, I caught the cold, vicious hat
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Sixty-Six

Alexis Alone in the kitchen, my thoughts burned with anger. Oh, what I felt for Byron was beyond loathing—it was a blistering hatred that made my skin prickle and my pulse thunder in my ears. The mere thought of him made my stomach churn, but his words stuck in my mind like shards of glass. How much did he really know? Was he fishing for truths, or had he pieced together everything? My hands trembled as I reached for my phone, panic gnawing at me. I quickly typed a message to Alex, filling him in on Byron’s sudden obsession with Gianna and my growing fear that he knew about us.Every few seconds, my eyes darted to the doorway, half-expecting Byron to appear and pounce on me. When Alex’s reply buzzed—"I'm coming right away"—I felt a wave of relief crash over me. For a fleeting moment, I thought about letting him handle it all, dismantling this house of horrors once and for all. But reality hit me. If Alex came now, it wouldn’t fix anything; it would only fuel Byron’s suspicions.
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Sixty-Seven

Alexis I stood at the kitchen counter, stirring a bowl of mashed potatoes with extra vigor. Every so often, I shot a glance out the kitchen door where the bodyguard was stationed like a statue. I gripped the spoon tightly and wished he would disappear. My annoyance bubbled over, and I let out a sigh.Mckenzie strode into the kitchen and leaned against the counter with a smirk. "So, what's the deal with the guy in the shadows?" she asked, nodding toward the doorway where the bodyguard stood just out of sight.She arched her brow with a sly grin, and I let out a small, amused chuckle. "Oh, McKenzie, you always have a talent for picking out the wrong guy," I said. "You know he's here to watch me, right? It’s not like I chose him. Such bad taste in men. He's driving me insane, following me around like I’m about to run off at any second."Mckenzie leaned in closer. "So, do you want me to distract him?" she asked with a mischievous smile.I turned and gave her a skeptical look. "Distract h
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Sixty-Eight

Alexis The days leading up to the election were a whirlwind of endless meetings and formalities, all of which I hated. As Luna-in-waiting, I was expected to attend strategy discussions and campaign events and meet with influential pack members to gather support for Byron. But every time I entered one of those rooms, I felt like a glorified puppet. The stares, the fake smiles, and the murmured whispers always lingered just a beat too long, making it clear that I didn’t belong in their sick world.At one of the meetings, Meredith was her usual self, throwing passive-aggressive remarks my way. But the high priestess stole the spotlight. She sat across the table, calm and unmoving, like an immovable force that had no interest in bowing to their power.“I’ll repeat it,” the high priestess said, her voice ringing like a bell. “Byron is not meant to be Alpha. The moon goddess herself disapproves of this farce.”Meredith’s face twisted with indignation. “Who do you think you are?” she hisse
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Sixty-Nine

AlexisMy stomach growled loudly, the sound so fierce it could have been mistaken for a bear in the room. I froze for a second, hoping Alex hadn’t noticed, but I knew I was doomed when he looked up with a sly grin.“Is that you, or did a motorcycle just drive through here?” Alex asked. The mock seriousness in his tone made me laugh despite myself.I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms. “I haven’t eaten all day, okay?”He leaned forward, and his smirk grew wider. “Well, we can’t let you starve, can we? That would be tragic.”“We can’t go out. Byron has eyes everywhere. Coming here was a risk.”Alex's dark eyes gleamed with mischief. “Why not? It’s not like we’re headed to a five-star hotel. You’re hungry. I’m here. Let’s not overthink it.”Reluctantly, I agreed. Hunger always won. We ended up at an Italian rustic restaurant tucked into a quiet street corner. The faded letters of the wooden sign above the door read Trattoria Bella.Inside, fresh basil, garlic, and warm bread filled the a
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Seventy

Alex The meeting room buzzed with scattered conversations when I entered. My allies, or at least most of them, sat around a large oak table, shuffling papers, tapping pens, or scrolling through their devices. It wasn’t the camaraderie I had hoped for, but at least some of them were on my side. That was more than I could say about the two men seated at the far end, whispering to each other like nosy old grannies.One of them, a Beta with slicked-back hair and a smirk that made me want to punch his face, leaned back in his chair. "So, Alex, explain this again. If you're such a saint, why did you jump from your family’s party to this one? It doesn’t look good, you know."Of course, it had to come to this—the petty gossip and veiled accusations. These men were supposed to be strategists and leaders. Instead, they were acting like bored housewives looking for drama.“I didn’t ‘jump ship,’” I replied, keeping my tone despite my patience thinning. “I left because I wasn’t going to sit ther
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