All Chapters of MY POSSESSIVE STEPBROTHER IS MY MATE: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

JASLYN'S POVThe iron gates of the Blackwood estate loomed over my beat-up sedan. I stared through my dusty windshield at the towering metal bars and let out a long sigh. I pressed the intercom button on the security keypad and waited in the stifling summer heat."State your business," a gruff voice crackled through the speaker."Jaslyn Carter," I answered, leaning out the window. "I am Vanessa Carter's daughter. Well, I guess she is Vanessa Blackwood now. I am supposed to be moving in today."The heavy gates groaned and slowly swung open to reveal a massive property. I put the car in drive and rolled up the long, winding driveway. The landscaping was pristine, and tall oak trees cast long shadows over the manicured lawns. I parked my car near the side of the towering stone mansion and killed the engine.I sat in the driver's seat for a moment before I pulled out my phone. I dialed Paige's number, and she answered on the second ring."Are you at the billionaire compound yet?" Paige as

JASLYN'S POVThe heavy double doors slammed shut in my face and the loud boom echoed across the empty driveway and faded into the hot summer air.I stood frozen on the top marble step, my heart hammering hard against my ribs. I reached down and touched my waist where Ryder had grabbed me and my skin still felt warm underneath my thin cotton shirt.I did not understand what had just happened. I did not know why his touch sent a jolt of electricity through my body, and I certainly did not know why he looked at me with so much hatred. He was just an arrogant, wealthy jerk who thought he owned the world.I let out a frustrated breath and shook my head. I bent down to gather my scattered belongings. I shoved my heavy textbooks and my framed photos back into the torn cardboard box. I lifted the broken package into my arms and forced myself to walk toward the entrance.I pulled the heavy brass handle and stepped inside the grand foyer. The icy air conditioning hit my sweaty skin right away.

RYDER'S POVEvan stood in the middle of the hallway and waited for an answer. I did not want to have this conversation out in the open where anyone from the staff or my family could hear us. I reached out and grabbed him by the arm so I could pull him down the corridor. He stumbled a bit, but he followed me without protesting. We reached my private office at the end of the hall. I shoved him inside the room and locked the heavy wooden door behind us.I started pacing back and forth across the thick carpet. My chest heaved as I fought to keep my breathing steady. The air in the room felt too hot, and my skin still burned from the brief moment I touched Jaslyn on the stairs."Are you going to answer me, Ryder?" Evan asked. He crossed his arms over his chest and watched me pace. "I know what I smelled out there. You cannot hide things from me, because I am your best friend and your Beta. Tell me what happened."I stopped walking and ran a trembling hand through my hair. I looked at Evan

The sun began to rise over the tall stone walls of the estate, and the early morning light cast long shadows across the courtyard. I stood deep inside the cool darkness of the main garage because I needed to stay out of sight. My hands were shoved deep into the pockets of my dark jeans, and my jaw ached from clenching my teeth all night.I watched the heavy oak doors of the mansion swing open. Jaslyn stepped out onto the front porch. She wore a simple white sweater and carried a heavy backpack over her shoulder since today was her first day of college classes.My inner wolf paced back and forth inside my mind, and the beast tore at my self-control because it hated watching our mate leave the safety of our territory. The instinct to protect her was overwhelming. I wanted to step out of the shadows and pull her back inside the house so I could lock the doors.I forced myself to stay hidden in the dark, although my raw instincts screamed at me to run to her. I knew I had to keep my dista

I coughed hard, and the hot coffee burned the back of my throat. My eyes watered while I bent forward to catch my breath. The sharp pain in my chest made me dizzy for a brief second, so I placed my hand on my knee to steady myself.Paige dropped her heavy canvas bag onto the grass and quickly stepped closer to me. She patted my back with a firm hand."Are you okay?" Paige asked, and her voice sounded genuinely concerned. "Do you need me to go inside and find you a bottle of water?""I am fine," I gasped. I wiped my watering eyes with the back of my hand and forced myself to stand up straight. "The drink just went down the wrong pipe because I swallowed too fast.""You really scared me for a second," Paige sighed in relief. "I thought I was going to have to perform the Heimlich maneuver on my very first day of college."I offered her a weak smile, although my heart was still racing from her casual comment about the Blackwood family. I took a deep breath to calm my nerves.I realized ri