All Chapters of Dangerous Cravings: Sinfully Tangled With My Stepbrother : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

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CHAPTER FORTY ONE — A VISIT I DIDN’T WANT

Rowan?I thought I had misheard the maid.Rowan was outside the gate?My spoon clinked softly against the cereal bowl as I set it down.“That can’t be right,” I muttered.The maid shifted slightly, still standing near the doorway.“He said his name is Rowan, sir.”Across the table, Lucian remained silent, his eyes now resting on me with quiet curiosity. I stood up so quickly my chair scraped loudly against the floor.“I’ll handle it.”Without waiting for another word, I walked out of the dining room and headed straight toward the front door.My heart was already beating faster than it should have been.What was Rowan doing here?The moment I stepped outside, the cool morning air hit my face. I walked down the stone path toward the gate, irritation building with every step.Sure enough, Rowan was standing there. He looked completely relaxed, leaning casually against the metal bars as if visiting someone’s mansion early in the morning was the most normal thing in the world.The moment h

CHAPTER FORTY TWO — COULDN'T PRETEND NOT TO NOTICE

EZRAN’S POVFor a moment, I just stared at him, unsure how to respond to that. Something about the way he said it wasn’t threatening and it wasn’t controlling either. Just certain, like he had already decided something long before I even realized it.I exhaled quietly and looked away. “That’s not reassuring.”Lucian chuckled under his breath. “It’s not supposed to be.”Silence settled between us again, but it felt different this time. Lighter, not like the tense silence we were used to. This one felt almost normal.I leaned back slightly on the bench, wrapping my fingers around the cup of coffee.“You really don’t mind?” I asked after a moment.Lucian glanced at me, brows raised slightly. “Mind what?”“People coming here.”“You’re not people,” he said simply. “You’re you.”I frowned. “That didn’t answer my question.”He sighed softly, like I was being unnecessarily difficult.“You can invite your friends here, Ezran. This house is yours as much as it is mine.”That made me pause. I d

CHAPTER FORTY THREE — A WORD WITH YOU

EZRAN’S POVI shouldn’t have said that. The moment the words left my mouth, I felt a subtle shift in the atmosphere.Lucian didn’t react—not visibly. He never did. But something changed in his expression.“I see.” That was all he said.Just two words but they lingered long after he walked past me and disappeared down the hallway.I remained on the couch, staring at nothing. What exactly did I say wrong?I frowned slightly, replaying the moment again.“He seems nice. I could try having another friend, right?”That sounded normal and even reasonable. So why did it feel like I had crossed a line I didn’t even know existed?I leaned back slowly, running a hand through my hair.“Ridiculous,” I muttered under my breath.Lucian didn’t own me. He didn’t get to feel whatever that was, and yet—I exhaled sharply and sat up straighter.Why did I even care? That was the more annoying question.I grabbed my phone from the table, unlocking it absentmindedly. My fingers hovered over the screen for a

CHAPTER FORTY FOUR — BACKGROUND CHECK

LUCIAN’S POVErik blinked, clearly caught off guard.“With me?” he asked, glancing briefly at Ezran before looking back at me.“Yes,” I said simply.A short silence followed and Ezran frowned slightly. I caught the shift in his expression even before he spoke.“About what?”My gaze moved to him, steady and measured.“Nothing you need to concern yourself with.”The words came out calm and neutral. But I didn’t miss the way his expression changed. A flicker of something I couldn’t quite name before he looked away with a quiet scoff.Interesting.Erik shifted awkwardly between us.“I’ll… just be a minute?” he said, as if asking for permission.I didn’t respond immediately. Instead, I turned and walked down the hallway, expecting him to follow.He did.The study was dimly lit when I stepped inside. The faint scent of leather and polished wood lingered in the air, familiar and grounding.I didn’t sit.Instead, I remained standing near the desk, loosening my cufflinks with slow, deliberate

CHAPTER FORTY FIVE — SOMETHING MORE

A brief pause. “Name?”“Rowan Lyons.”….The next morning, I left the house earlier than usual. The drive to the office was uneventful, the city already alive with movement as we passed through the main roads. By the time I stepped into the building, everything had already settled into routine.Meetings, reports and decision processes. Yet, none of it held my attention for long. A soft knock came at my office door.“Come in.”My secretary stepped inside, tablet in hand.“Sir, the report you requested.”She placed it on my desk and stepped back. On the screen, a single heading stood out.THE ROWAN LYONS FILEI picked it up and read through it.Age: 20Occupation: Student — Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Programming.I scrolled.Background: Old money family of academically distinguished individuals, Ivy League affiliations, Legal and technological professionals. No criminal record, disciplinary issues and financial irregularities.I continued reading.Professional status:

CHAPTER FORTY SIX — HIDING SOMETHING

EZRAN’S POVThe ride back home was quieter than usual. I leaned my head slightly against the window, watching the city blur past in soft streaks of light and movement.My fingers tightened slightly around the edge of the tickets in my hand.“You’re something more.”I frowned faintly, shifting in my seat.What was that supposed to mean? It wasn’t said like a joke and it wasn’t said casually either. Rowan had meant it, and that was exactly the problem.I exhaled quietly and looked away from the window, slipping the tickets into my bag.….By the time I got home, the house had already settled into its usual silence. Lucian wasn’t back yet.I dropped my bag on the bed and loosened my collar slightly, pacing once across the room before stopping. Then I reached for my phone.If I thought about it any longer, I wouldn’t call. So I called quickly. It rang twice before he answered.“Ezraaaaan!” Erik’s voice burst through immediately. “You miss me already?”“No.”“Wow. That hurts.”“I have somet

CHAPTER FORTY SEVEN — ON THE SCREENS

EZRAN’S POVSaturday came faster than expected. It felt like I had just hung up the call with Erik, just stared at the ticket in my hand, and now—It was already here.I stood in front of the mirror for a second longer than necessary, adjusting the collar of my shirt before stepping back slightly. Quickly grabbing my phone, I hesitated for a brief second, then slipped it into my pocket before heading out.….Erik was already outside. Dressed, ready and visibly holding himself together by a thread.“You’re late,” he said immediately the moment he saw me.“I’m not.” I mumbled, staring at my wristwatch. “This is quarter past eleven.”“It’s a thirty minute drive from here. We'll be pretty late by the time we arrive.”“We won't.” I answered in defiance.He stared at me for a second, like he was debating whether to argue further, then shook his head.“Forget it. Let’s just go before I start overthinking this.”“You already are.” “Shut up.”I almost smiled.We walked into the garage and I pic

CHAPTER FORTY EIGHT — TAKING YOU OUT

EZRAN’S POVThe screen didn’t change immediately. That was the worst part.My face stared back at me from above, clearer than I wanted it to be. Every angle was amplified beyond words. The crowd reacted instantly. A wave of screams erupted and I froze. Beside me, Erik let out a strangled sound. “Oh my God—”I couldn’t hear the rest, or maybe I just didn’t process it. My chest felt tight, like the air had thickened around me. My fingers curled slightly against the armrest as I stared up at the screen, unable to look away.This was too much.“Ezran,” Erik said again, his voice closer now. “We should—”“I know.” I cut in. My voice came out quieter than I expected.The screen finally shifted, cutting back to the stage, but it didn’t matter. The damage was already done. People around us were already turning, glancing and whispering. Some were subtle about it. Others weren’t.I stood up. “We’re leaving.”Erik didn’t argue. For once, he didn’t say anything dramatic or unnecessary. He just

CHAPTER FORTY NINE — DATE I

EZRAN’S POVLucian walked away like nothing had just happened, and I stood there for a moment longer than necessary, staring at the door he had just walked through.“A date.”The word lingered in my head longer than it should have. I exhaled slowly and dropped back onto the bed, staring up at the ceiling.What did that even mean?….I didn’t get an answer or any sleep that night. By the time I finally drifted off, it felt like I had only just closed my eyes when a knock resounded in my ears.I frowned, shifting slightly.“Master Ezran?”I groaned under my breath, pulling the blanket slightly over my head.“Master Ezran, Mister Lucian said I should wake you.”I froze. Slowly, I pulled the blanket down.“What time is it?” I muttered, rubbing my eyes slightly.A slightly chubby maid walked in, flashing me a soft smile.“It’s seven-thirty, sir.”It was way too early. Why was Lucian bent on making me lose my mind?“Why?” I asked, my voice still thick with sleep.She gave me a confused look

CHAPTER FIFTY — DATE II : DON'T STOP, LUCIAN.

EZRAN’S POVI didn't move. For a second, I stood frozen, staring at the jets lined up before me, my mind trying to catch up with what I was seeing.“This is an airstrip,” I said slowly.Lucian didn’t respond immediately. He stepped forward instead, his gaze fixed ahead like this was the most normal thing in the world.“Obviously,” he said.I turned to him, brows knitting together. “Then why are we here?”He glanced at me briefly, then back ahead. “We’re not done yet.”I exhaled quietly, running a hand through my hair as I followed him forward.The closer we got, the more real it felt—the hum of engines, the faint scent of fuel in the air and the low murmur of voices from staff moving efficiently around, pressed in at once.This wasn’t just for show, it was real.A man approached us, dressed in a fitted suit, posture straight.“Sir.”Lucian nodded once. “Is everything ready?”“Yes, sir. We’ll be cleared for takeoff in five minutes.”Five minutes? What was happening? I blinked in confu

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