LOGINChapter Forty two: Amateur Detective Phoebe’s POV“You should. It's what’s best for both of us.”Seth’s words kept echoing in my head like a cruel loop I couldn’t turn off. I tossed and turned on my bed, the sheets tangled around my legs, but sleep refused to come. How could I sleep after that?I had told him something serious—something that could destroy his family— and all he could say was that Sybil was “family.” As if I wasn’t. As if my warning meant nothing.A bitter laugh almost escaped me. Of course it meant nothing to him. I was just the stepsister he was blackmailing. The girl he could tease and control. Why would he believe me over Sybil?My chest ached. I pressed a pillow over my face and groaned in frustration. The kiss from earlier still lingered on my lips, mixing with the hurt from his words. Everything was too much.My stomach grumbled loudly, reminding me I had barely anything for dinner. With a tired sigh, I dragged myself out of bed and headed downstairs to the kit
Chapter Forty One: She's family Seth's pov I shouldn't have said it. I shouldn't have walked into her room.I let go of Phoebe, stood up and stepped away from her as far as I needed to be.What was I even thinking, teasing her like that? How could I lose control in front of her like that?I cleared my throat, awkwardly scratching the back of my head like I didn't just almost kiss my step sister.. again.“I'll leave." I said, already turning towards the door.“Seth wait!" She tried to stop me but I left before she could. The door shut suth a soft click behind me.I met Sybil's suspicious look waiting for me at the stairway.. “You took so long. I was waiting for you.”She narrowed her eyes on me but didn't say anything. She turned and walked back down stairs.I exhaled in frustration, running a hand through my hair. “Fuck.”I wasn't supposed to lose control like that. If I did then I wouldn't be able to stop myself anymore.The truth was staring right in front of me but I wasn't read
Chapter Forty : Sprained “You can that I'm say fool And I don't know very much, but I think they call this love.” ~ I think they call this love by Elliot James raeyPhoebe's POV “Let go of me!" I screamed but he wasn't listening to me. He tried dragging me towards the car. I wasn't going to be taken so easily, I stepped on his foot so hard he groaned and let me go.I didn't blink, I just ran. I ran fast.He chased after me. “Hey, come back here!" I just kept running, I didn't even look back, I kept running until I knew he stopped chasing me.Then I saw someone coming.Relief washed over me as he kept running towards me. When I saw his face, I couldn't be more happier. “Seth!" I yelled, happily.He stopped in front of me, breathing heavily. “What the fuck, kitty cat?" I pulled him into a tight hug, overwhelmed by relief. “I know you would come back, thank you!” He pushed me away gently. “I had to, Sybil said you were—." He paused, looking over my head. “Who is that?" I tur
Chapter Thirty nine: Lost on the run “My snow man and me, heyMy snow man and me, hey hey heyBaby Don't cry snowman. Don't you fear the sun. Who would carry me without legs to run honey Without legs to run honey.” ~Snowman by sia~ Phoebe's POV I woke up feeling like shit. My eyes were swollen with dark circles under them. Seth's words still echoed in my head. He reminded me of why I hated him. He was a fuckboy and my enemy.Here I was, overthinking about a silly kiss we had, but him? It meant nothing to him.I wasn't supposed to be angry. It meant nothing to me—or so I thought.I couldn't rule it out as normal. It was my first kiss, I would never forget it, no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't.My stepbrother being the one who I shared it with made it impossible to forget. I loved the kiss I shared with my stepbrother. How do you erase that from your memory? How do I act normal in front of him when all I can think of is devouring those lips again?I sank into my pil
Chapter Thirty Eight: Lingering taste Phoebe’s POVThe bus dropped me off a short distance from the house. I walked slowly along the quiet road, my bag hanging heavily on my shoulder. The afternoon sun felt too warm on my skin, but I barely noticed it. My mind kept replaying the kiss on loop, like a broken record I couldn’t turn off.It had felt… good.Too good.My first kiss. I had imagined it so many times — soft, sweet, with Conrad smiling at me after. But instead, it was Seth. My stepbrother. The boy who blackmailed me, who controlled me, who made my life complicated. Yet when I grabbed his collar and pressed my lips to his, something inside me had melted. The way he kissed me back, the firm grip on my waist, the heat of his mouth… I enjoyed it. Deep down, in a place I didn’t want to acknowledge, I had wanted more.I hated myself for it.By the time I reached the gate, my cheeks were burning again. I pushed the thoughts away and walked into the house.Mom was in the living room,
Chapter Thirty-seven: Locker room rage Seth’s POV I stood by the bleachers, arms crossed, watching the whole ridiculous setup with zero interest. The “Never Kiss and Tell” event was in full swing, and the hall was loud with excitement. I had no plans to participate. None. Then my guys spotted me. “Astor! Come on, man!” Marcus laughed, grabbing my arm. Two others joined him and dragged me toward the line of guys despite my protests. “Fuck off, I’m not doing this,” I muttered, but they didn’t listen. They pushed me into place with the others, grinning like idiots. I stayed at the edge, scanning the crowd. My eyes found Phoebe almost immediately. She looked nervous, picking at her fingers the way she always did when she was anxious. My chest tightened without permission. It was her turn. They tied the blindfold over her eyes. My jaw clenched as they shuffled the guys around. She started walking slowly, hands slightly outstretched. She passed Conrad. I saw her hesitate ne
Chapter Fifteen— Science gone wrong Seth's POV I stepped out of the bathroom with a towel around my waist, water still dripping down my chest.Tasha was already waiting on my bed. Completely naked.She smiled seductively, stretching her body like a cat. “Took you long enough.”I should’ve been al
Chapter six— No panties tomorrow Phoebe's POVI could barely concentrate on what Mrs Ella was saying, my phone kept buzzing in my bag with multiple messages from Seth.As if making me carry his bags all day wasn't enough, he chose to ruin my peace in class as well.I exhaled in annoyance as I reac
Chapter Five — First day of hellPhoebe's POVI barely slept. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Seth's smirk and heard his words echoing in my head.Two months. Total obedience.My phone chimed on the lampstand and I sluggishly turned to pick it up.“Coffee. Now.” Seth's message popped in.I exha
Chapter Four — The Deal Phoebe's POV Sweat rolled down my forehead, I rubbed my palm against each other, praying silently for Seth not to do it.Tension built around the table as he unfolded the letter, slowly.“No!—” desperation tore through my throat, all I could think of was stopping him from







