All Chapters of Bound To My Mate's Step Brother : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

21~NYRA~The sound of the keys rattled as I pressed myself over to the edge of the wall. My body trembled vehemently as I tried to steady my breathing. I can't believe I fainted when I was still trying to explain myself.That was utterly disgraceful and mortifying, yet the heavens graced me with a fever this morning."Look at her, sleeping peacefully as if she hadn't committed a crime," Josie's voice echoed. I was too weak to move, sweat dripping as I tried to blink. The cold floor wasn't enough to cool my hot body, it felt like I was burning from within and the more I tried to soothe the fire, it kept flaring."Make her sit upright," Josie commanded. As soon as she said those words, a familiar scent wafted into my nose. It wasn't until the person grabbed my arms that I realized who it was."Natalia," I choked out, her grey and dark brown eyes held no ounce of affection. It was like she was down to business and anything Josie told her to do, she would execute it without wasting time.

~NYRA~I ran.Although, he'd asked me not to leave. However, there was no way I was going to stay there when every fiber of my mind was being consumed by the little contact we made. My face was quite pale and my cheeks flushed as I ran-walked back to my quarters.I was glad no one from the maiden quarters was nearby and the guards didn't say anything as I passed by. This was crazy, especially seeing the way he moved closer, holding the tip of my jaw. I gnashed my teeth together as that kept replaying in my head.His eyes… they held something deep.I shook my head, I shouldn't read into tiny details like that. What he thinks shouldn't affect me.I pursed my lips into a thin line as I turned my knob, stepping into the tiny room that felt more like a prison except I had the liberty to leave the room. Scratching my brow, I sat on the wooden bed before laying down, my eyes glued to the ceiling.Amber eyes flashed again and I groaned."Not this time, Nyra. Not this time," I berated myself,

~NYRA~In the midst of darkness, I found myself chained in the middle of the streets, close enough for me to see the Raven sculpture. My tongue felt dry and I had this urge to scratch it, but I couldn't.My hands were spread apart, each bound by chains. Any slight movement resulted in more bruises on my wrist, I felt wary and anxious. My surroundings were ominous, malicious eyes glanced my way, everyone had this judgmental spiteful look evident on their face, some people were holding swords, some were baring their claws.Everyone had weapons of all kinds. My heart lunged forward, sweat trickling down my face as I searched around looking for someone who could help me out. Every familiar face was nowhere in sight, I panicked.My lips quivered, I parted my lips wanting to say something or call a name. But that was impossible for me, I couldn't voice my protest. My head whipped to the side, my teeth chattering.How the heck was I supposed to communicate with these people?"Kill her! Kill

~JOSIE~My assistant was helping me style my hair. On a normal day, I would have packed my hair in a high bun, but last night Kael was struggling and I couldn't help him.It burns me to know that my presence wasn't enough to ease him from the darkness he was fighting with.All through the night, I tossed on my bed wondering how he was feeling. I had been tempted to go back to his room to check up on him.However, his voice last night was terrifying. A shiver ran down my spine at the thought."My lady," Teeyana, my maid, dragged me out of my thoughts. I flinched, annoyed that my thoughts had been abruptly interrupted.My gaze was sharp as I stared at her through the mirror. Her body quivered as she lowered her head."I apologize my lady, I was worried about you. I wanted to know if everything is well," her voice was calm and shaky.I averted my eyes, taking a deep breath. I know she meant well, but that was so sudden. "It's fine. I am fine," I responded before sighing.She picked up a

~MIKAEL~O'Lean was giving me a report about things going on in the court. The next meeting is going to happen soon, so is the full moon."The elders aren't happy. They think you are losing your wits and if you do not help break this barrier, there might not be another time," he said, bringing me out of my thoughts. I dug my nails into my palms.I have been having sleepless nights after the night at the cave. Ever since my plan didn't work out, it's been hard for me to get rest.I need to find a way to save my people. For so long, they've been sent to this deserted land to survive, a land where we barely eat or survive.This place was built for us to perish and we've been bound with chains. If not for the people here in the court who stood by my side when we launched our first attack there wouldn't be a pack in this land."I know… I will figure something out soon," I stated. It sounded like I wasn't only trying to convince him, but myself also."I know you will, but the others don't t