Lahat ng Kabanata ng Bound To My Mate's Step Brother : Kabanata 31 - Kabanata 40

NYRAI fiddled with the leaves while following Mikael's lead. He'd asked me not to worry about work, stating that tomorrow was my free day and he wanted to take me to the woods.And when I asked why, he reminded me about how my health was important to him, and that was enough to shut me up."You don't have to bother about running," Mikael said, dragging me out of my thoughts. I raised my head to stare at him, not like I thought about leaving.My shoulders slumped. I felt much better after he'd treated my wounds, but it wasn't enough to drown out the noise of the people around.He shouldn't have made me sleep in his room or have my bath there."I am not leaving," I uttered."Good, because you won't go very far away, especially with the barrier."My brows shot up. Did he keep a barrier?The walk in the forest was quiet. He was in front of me, not even taking a glance back.Mikael was so sure I wouldn't run away, taking my words earlier for it.But he was right, by the way. The night he'

~NYRA~The market was crowded today. The sun was scorching, yet I wasn't bothered about it.I was here with Natalie to get some things she needed. I never expected her to call for me, but I am glad she did.It is pleasant to have another free day without having to hear from Madam Cecilia."What do you think of this?" she asked, showing me a piece of red fabric. I stretched my hands to feel the material. It was soft and nice."Do you think it would be good for me?" she asked, placing it on her body. A smile glistened on her face.I chuckled before nodding my head. "It's perfect! Red looks good on you," I uttered.I really liked the material on her. I've always seen her wear leather, not a normal dress, so it would be great for me to see how dazzling she is when she wears a dress.She tapped my shoulder. "I knew you had good taste," Natalie responded, handing over the material to the seller."Pack this cloth for me. I would need it..." she trailed off, her gaze now on me with her lips p

~NYRA~Once I settled down in my room, tears rolled down my face. I wrapped my arms around my body. Everything was supposed to be fine the moment I stepped into that courtroom. I knew he was going to be there. I thought I already had thick skin after he embarrassed me yesterday.But the moment he brushed his fingers against the back of my hand, I jolted. My heart raced in an erratic way—I could swear that every cell in my body froze at that contact.Before I could get myself together, I'd already caused a disaster. His whole body had been covered with the food I was supposed to serve him.The way he stared at me ignited fear within me. Yesterday's occurrence appeared in my head. I apologized, but that didn't seem to be enough.He was quiet... way too quiet for my liking.Is he already thinking about the way he was going to get rid of me? I mean, this just looks like the perfect excuse.And before he could speak, Josie had already come to his defense like a lover would. Her slap stung,

~AUTHOR'S POV~Mikael stood in front of Nyra's bedroom. He raised his hand to knock but held himself back.He knew deep down it was wrong to come here. Two days had passed since the incident in the meeting room, and that means if he doesn't find a way to break the barrier, then there is no freedom.He ought to have thought about his people, not mindlessly gone to his supposed mate's room.A frustrated groan escaped his lips as he raked his hands through his hair. He was torn, and his wolf wasn't helping either.He thought coming here was going to help, but he didn't think that was the right move.Just as he was about to leave, he heard her whimper—it was low, but he knew that was from her.On the other hand, Nyra's body felt like it was burning from within. She hadn't come out of her room to go to her assigned post. She only went to the bathroom to have her bath, and that was it. Besides, nobody came in to ask about her, neither did Madam Cecilia barge into her room.She kept on cryin

~MIKAEL~When she dashed into the bathroom, a chuckle elicited from my lips. Yesterday was crazy, and though it's hard for me to admit, I do not think Nyra will be slipping away from my grasp any time soon.A smile found its way to my face as I looked at the sky. Claws protruding as I held the window, something shifted inside me, and now it's time for me to strike.I have two battles ahead of me. One doesn't need me to prepare, and the other I need to.'O'Lean, come right away to my room. Make sure you bring some spare clothes for Nyra,' I said through the mindlink.I know how embarrassed she feels, so it would be very hard for her to go back to her room. I am pretty sure she would stay here all night.'Nyra?' he repeated. Before he could say another word, I cut him off the link.She's indirectly thrown me out of the bathroom, thus I have no choice but to have my bath elsewhere.I was fully dressed when O'Lean walked into my room. He'd brought the clothes I asked him for, gently dropp