All Chapters of Pucking Around With My StepBrother : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

AvaThe sunlight flittering from the windows felt different, even the softness of the bed and the air flowing freely into the room—I guess these were the perks of waking up in Paris.I sat up from my bed with a smile, and then a tired yawn escaped from my lips.Last night, I had slept. But it had taken me a long while, and whose fault was that? You already know.What was that he said again? “This isn’t about you.”Which meant his mood swings were related to something, and who could be a better suspect than the last person who walked into his room right before he changed his decision?Grant.And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the summary of how I spent my night.I stood up from the bed. I wasn’t going to sit there all morning wondering what was wrong with Caden Duke.Today was Day One in Paris, and I had to act like it. With that thought, I hurried into the bathroom.The shower was longer than usual. I took my time pampering my skin before coming out wrapped in a pink towel.Pink, beca

CADENParis.It wouldn’t be my first time here. I had been here so many times: same house, same routine, same shops. Only now I was doing it with different faces I was now forced to call family.The memories were never nice. That’s why I declined the invitation.Grant knew that. He knew every fucking detail, and yet he walked into my room that day and said the one thing I still couldn’t tell whether it was a lie or not.I packed because of that. Not because I gave a shit about any of them. Well, maybe except for Ava.All through the plane, even when we landed, while he was trying to impress his new family, all through the night, I hadn’t stopped wondering if what he said was true.I stayed up until 3 a.m. the previous night. Then I was forced to participate in his so-called family activities because of that. In his exact words: “Smile. Behave. Don’t argue.”This morning, day two in Paris, it was still sitting in my head.Three years. If what Grant said was true, that meant I had miss

CADEN Thirty minutes earlier. I lingered around until Grant and Ava headed to their rooms before approaching Diane. Her face lit up immediately she saw me. “Caden dear, how can I—” “I won’t be attending dinner,” I cut in, trying my best not to sound rude. “And neither will I be attending the movie night.” She paused what she was doing, turning to me. “Did something happen?” “I’m telling you this so Grant won’t have to force me to attend.” I ignored her question and turned to leave when her voice came again. “Caden, I know we haven’t been on very good terms,” she started, and I didn’t turn back. “I have been hoping we could talk some day, but I just want you to know if there’s anything…anything I can do for you, don’t hesitate to tell me.” I wanted to walk out. I mean, there was no need to be rude to her, but I just couldn’t help this fake concern. “When will you stop pretending?” I turned to face her, my voice cold. “I mean, it must be exhausting putting up a facade that yo

AVAI woke up to strong arms wrapped around me. I snuggled closer, my eyes flickering open to meet him.Caden Duke.Last night, I couldn’t concentrate on the movie no matter how hard I tried. And I also couldn’t find an excuse to leave without looking suspicious.Grant refusing to let me call Caden, saying he didn’t want to be disturbed, meant he didn’t want me seeing him. So I waited until the movie finished… until they retired to their bedroom.It was already late, past twelve, when I stood in front of my door contemplating. I didn’t think much before opening the opposite one—his room.And here I was now, in his embrace, after both of us crossed the highest boundary last night. I was still sore down there.But strangely, I didn’t care, nor did I regret it. I enjoyed every inch of him.And looking at him now… fuck. I couldn’t describe the feeling. He looked so peaceful, nothing like how he looked last night. When I saw him seated on that wet ground, my heart clenched tight.So fuckin

AVAI stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the dress for the third time.Red.The same one Caden picked in that store. The one he zipped up himself. The one he looked at too long before saying it wasn’t something he would like me wearing outside.Well, it wasn’t my fault it suited the event. It hugged my body more than I remembered, showing every curve, and for a second I wondered if it was too much. I mean, it was just a family dinner.‘More like a tempt-Caden dinner,’ a voice in my head said. I ignored it, picked up my bag, and walked out.Caden was seated on one of the chairs when I came down, and surprisingly, he was dressed formally—a black suit that fit him too well.It was no news that he was handsome, but him in a suit was a different level of hot.His gaze flickered to me as I entered the sitting room. I took the chair opposite him and watched his eyes trail over my body slowly before returning to my eyes.His jaw tightened. “What did I say about this dress?”“You said it