Lahat ng Kabanata ng STEPBROTHER'S PUNISHES ME EVERYNIGHT: Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 20

Mia's POVMy heart sank as I walked through the school gates. They were waiting for me - Aria and her pack of wolves, lounging against the brick wall like they owned it. After yesterday's humiliation, I'd hoped Rolex's warning might keep them away. I should have known better.Being an Omega without a wolf was like wearing a target on my back. I could feel their strength from here, their wolves prowling just beneath the surface. Mine was still silent, probably as weak and useless as I was."Well, if it isn't the Atwood charity case," Aria called out, pushing off the wall. Her lip curled in disgust. "Did you really think having those stepbrothers would save you?"I tried to walk past, keeping my head down, but two of her friends blocked my path. Their wolves' power pressed against me, making my knees weak. This was what I hated most about being an Omega - the way stronger wolves could make me submit without even touching me."I asked you a question," Aria growled, grabbing my arm. Her n

Mia's POVMy stomach growled painfully as I made my way downstairs. I hadn't eaten all day, too upset by everything that happened with Rolex and Xavier. But now hunger overrode my desire to hide.The dining room was empty, plates cleared away. Had I missed dinner? Surely they would have called me...The kitchen lights were still on, and I could hear the clinking of dishes being washed. Maybe there were leftovers."Excuse me," I said softly to Maria, one of the maids. "Is there anything left from dinner?"She wouldn't meet my eyes. "I'm sorry, Miss Mia. We... we weren't allowed to save anything for you."The words took a moment to register. "Not allowed?""Direct orders," another maid added, looking uncomfortable. "We're not to give you any food."My chest tightened. "But... who ordered that?"Neither woman would answer, but the pity in their eyes told me enough. My mates - my stepbrothers - had ordered this."It's fine," I whispered, even as my stomach clenched painfully. "I can make

MIA’S POVThe first thing I noticed was warmth - soft blankets beneath me instead of cold pavement. My eyes fluttered open to an unfamiliar ceiling, panic immediately surging through my body."You're safe." A deep voice made me jerk upright. A man sat in a chair nearby, his presence radiating alpha power. He was gorgeous in a dangerous way - sharp jawline, intense eyes, dark hair falling across his forehead. "Are you feeling okay now? You fainted in front of my car."I scrambled backward until I hit the headboard, my heart racing. After last night with Nathan and Sean, any alpha near a bed sent terror through my system."Please," I whispered, "I need to go—""You need to eat." His voice was firm but gentle, so different from my stepbrothers' cruel tones. "When was the last time you had food?"My stomach answered for me with an embarrassingly loud growl. Heat flooded my cheeks."That's what I thought." He stood, and I flinched instinctively. Something flickered in his eyes - concern? A

Mia's POVMy stepbrothers' voices echoed in my head: Weak. Worthless. Nothing but a toy to play with.The cookie turned to ash in my mouth as reality crashed back in. What was I doing? Someone like Tristan - handsome, kind, obviously powerful - wouldn't waste time on someone like me unless he wanted something.They were right. Why else would he be here? Four alphas - my own mates - couldn't even stand me. What made me think this stranger was different?I pushed back from the table abruptly, my chair scraping against the floor. "I should go.""Mia?" Tristan's hand caught my wrist gently. "What's wrong?""Don't." I pulled away, hugging my sketchbook to my chest like armor. "You don't have to pretend anymore."His brow furrowed. "Pretend what?""That you want to be here. That you care." My voice cracked. "I know how this works. You're probably just like the others - waiting to see how long it takes to break the weak little omega.""Is that what you think this is?" He stood slowly, his he

Rolex's POVThe photos landed on my desk one by one. Mia getting into a black car. Mia smiling - actually smiling - at the driver. A figure standing protectively near her at school, keeping the bullies away.I felt jealousy, and anger rushed in my blood. How the damn can she smile with another man! Fuck, she was making me more mad, and a demon who wanted to rip that bastard head. "The man is Tristan Karveler," my spy reported. "Alpha heir to the Karveler pack."My coffee mug shattered in my grip. Tristan fucking Karveler. Our biggest rival, the son of the alpha who'd tried to take our territory three times.And he was touching my mate."How long?" I demanded, staring at Mia's smile in the photo. When was the last time she'd looked that relaxed around any of us?"Started yesterday. He's been... protecting her at school. Bringing her food."Something ugly twisted in my chest. Jealousy, though I'd never admit it. We'd starved her, tormented her, pushed her away. And here was Tristan, pla