All Chapters of Trapped By My Stepfather Charm: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

"You're walking too slowly. Move faster," Alexander whispered low, right against the back of my neck, cutting through the silence of the quiet outer corridor.I jolted slightly, pulling his oversized shirt tighter around my body. "My legs are still weak, Alexander. The rest of that drug hasn't completely worn off yet.""Hold on a little longer. We're almost to the back door," he replied coldly, keeping a hand on my shoulder to nudge me forward through the shadows of the mansion's pillars. The moment the teak wood door in the deserted hallway swung open, he glared at me sharply. "Go to your room, clean yourself up, and don't come out until I call for you."I only gave a small nod, then hurried inside and locked the door behind me.Under the stream of the warm shower, I washed my entire body. I tried to scrub away the remaining blades of grass clinging to my skin, the dried sweat, and the strange warmth Alexander had left behind.Once I finished bathing and changed into clean clothes, I

"I even want to have you," Alexander said, his voice dropping to a whisper that vibrated close to my face.My heart pounded wildly, slamming hard against my ribs. The respect and regret I had been feeling in the bathroom just moments ago vanished instantly. His dark gaze locked onto mine, freezing me in place. The distance between us was so narrow that I could feel the warm brush of his breath against my skin. The heavy, masculine scent of his body washed over my senses again, triggering wild memories of what had happened in the garden earlier this morning.I clenched my fists against the desk, fighting to keep myself from drowning in his dangerous charm. "You're crazy. You already belong to my mother."Alexander did not back away. The corner of his mouth twitched upward, forming a faint, mocking smirk. His sharp eyes dropped to my lips for a few seconds before locking back onto mine. His large hand moved slowly across the wooden surface, nearly brushing the tips of my fingers."But I

"He knows, Alexander. He knows everything."My voice shook violently. My legs could no longer support my weight, and my back slid down the cold surface of the wooden door. My breathing was fast, shallow, and caught in a throat tight with choking panic.Alexander did not waste a second. The shock in his eyes lasted for only a single frame before a sharp, intense focus replaced it. He took long strides around his massive desk, closing the distance between us with a quick, efficient movement. The arrogant, cold, and aggravating demeanor he usually wore vanished without a trace."Who knows? Calm down, Selena. Take a breath," Alexander said, dropping to one knee in front of me. His large hands gripped my trembling shoulders, transferring a warmth that contrasted sharply with my ice-cold skin."Richard," I whispered, my lips turning pale. "He just called me."Alexander narrowed his eyes. The air around him instantly turned dangerous. "From what number? Where is your phone?""In my room. I l

"Starting today, I am personally driving you to and from college."I stopped my spoon mid-air. My head snapped up to look at Alexander, who sat straight across the dining table in his tailored dark suit. The warmth from last night had vanished without a trace, replaced by the same cold mask he always used to keep his distance."I can take a cab or the bus like usual, Alexander. The campus isn't that far," I said, trying to decline."No," he cut in, leaving no room for argument. "Richard knows where you go to school. Once you step outside the gates of this mansion without protection, you are an easy target. I am not taking that risk.""But I'm going to look like a spoiled brat on campus," I protested in a hushed voice. "My friends will start whispering if they see your luxury car parked in front of the lobby every single day. I'm not comfortable with that."Alexander set his phone down and leaned forward. His sharp gray eyes locked onto mine."This isn't about your comfort, Selena. It

"You seem very unsettled this afternoon, Selena. I hope you aren't bringing college drama into my house."Alexander's deep voice shattered the silence inside the car cabin. I jolted out of my thoughts, staring out the window at the storefronts blurring past. I gripped the straps of my backpack tightly. Sofia's whispers about Jacob declaring his love for me were still spinning in my head, making my stomach churn with anxiety."I'm just tired from a heavy load of classes," I said, trying to keep my voice flat.Alexander didn't answer. He simply tightened his grip on the steering wheel and accelerated, sending the large black car speeding down the road toward the mansion. The suffocating silence of the cabin pressed hard against my chest. Staring at his sharp profile made the idea of playing games behind his back feel incredibly foolish.The moment the car stopped in the mansion driveway, Alexander killed the engine. He turned to me with a demanding gray gaze."Follow me to the study. No