Inked Stepbrother: New Adult Stepbrother Romance by Stephanie Brother Page B
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he gets up, looking at me with such pure hatred I wonder how I haven't turned to stone.
"You think you can give her a good life?" he demands to know, laughing like he's just told me a joke. "You're a fuck-up. You're nothing, and she has everything ahead of her. You want the best for Candace? Get the fuck away from her."
"No, Daddy!" she interrupts desperately, but he ain't done yet.
He steps closer to me and I'm frozen to the spot, unable to move an inch. "She can be something," he says hoarsely. "She can become anything she wants. You're holding her back. You're her reigns, and you're pulling. Get away, Hunter. Let her shine on her own ..."
It's quiet enough for Kate and Candy not to hear, but his words are clear to me.
I move away, shaking. I take my clothes to the sound of Candy screaming my name between gasps and sobs. But I don't look at her once, realizing that will break my resolve immediately.
I take my stuff and I get the fuck out of there, ignoring everyone's shouts, cries and pleading.
I get dressed, take my bike and drive to my bleak future.
Candy doesn't need me. Candy needs me gone. And it might be too late for me, but she can still make it ... I haven't ruined her completely.
One thing I do know - she will shine. And if I'm gone, she'll shine brighter than any other star in the universe.
I've been selfish. I only thought of myself. She's just a girl, she doesn't know what love is. Just a silly girl ...
I scream into the wind as I drive away from the girl I love.
***
Everyone looks at me strangely when I pull up in front of my destination. Luckily, I have my wallet with me, so I shove some money into the wallet's hands as he stares at me, motioning for him to take care of my bike.
I stroll inside and head straight for the elevators. My heart is pounding as I ride to the floor where she's waiting. I have no idea if she'll be here, or if this is a good idea. I could be making the biggest mistake of my life.
But I have nowhere else to go.
I find the room quickly, and think about swiping the card, but instead I knock slowly, hesitantly.
I wait for a long time and nearly lose my nerve, but then the door opens.
And there she is in all her glory, beautiful red hair like a halo around her perfect heart-shaped face, covered only by a fluffy towel. The elusive Allura Prescott.
And she looks more than happy to see me standing on her doorstep sheepishly.
"Knew you would come," she purrs with satisfaction before pulling me into her hotel room, her towel falling down in the process, revealing her perfect curvy body.
I feel like I just stepped into a snake's nest.
Chapter 14
CANDY
6 months later
I'm broken.
I smile, I laugh, I pretend I'm perfectly okay. But my insides are all torn up, shredded to pieces, and it has been like that ever since Hunter walked out on me.
I have a boyfriend now. A perfectly respectable guy called David, who takes me out to dinner and brings me flowers on every date. I haven't let him touch me yet, but his kisses are lackluster - nothing compared to the passion I shared with ...
No .
I never let myself say his name, or even think about it. It hurts too much. Plus, my father has pretty much forbidden even thinking about him in our house. When Kate mentioned him once at the dinner table, he slammed his fist down on the wood, making all of the dishes dance.
So I live my life in denial. I spend 6 months pretending it can all be okay, and I can make it on my own. I don't need one man to make me happy, I'm growing up now and that was just an experience I need to forget about as soon as possible.
Easier said than done.
It is on a night out with David that I finally crack. We have a nice enough dinner at our favorite Italian place - and I hate the fact that it's 'our' with a passion - then head back to his place for dessert.
I'm now living in the dorms, attending college. David is a teacher's assistant, making our relationship at least a little forbidden. But the thrill isn't
"You think you can give her a good life?" he demands to know, laughing like he's just told me a joke. "You're a fuck-up. You're nothing, and she has everything ahead of her. You want the best for Candace? Get the fuck away from her."
"No, Daddy!" she interrupts desperately, but he ain't done yet.
He steps closer to me and I'm frozen to the spot, unable to move an inch. "She can be something," he says hoarsely. "She can become anything she wants. You're holding her back. You're her reigns, and you're pulling. Get away, Hunter. Let her shine on her own ..."
It's quiet enough for Kate and Candy not to hear, but his words are clear to me.
I move away, shaking. I take my clothes to the sound of Candy screaming my name between gasps and sobs. But I don't look at her once, realizing that will break my resolve immediately.
I take my stuff and I get the fuck out of there, ignoring everyone's shouts, cries and pleading.
I get dressed, take my bike and drive to my bleak future.
Candy doesn't need me. Candy needs me gone. And it might be too late for me, but she can still make it ... I haven't ruined her completely.
One thing I do know - she will shine. And if I'm gone, she'll shine brighter than any other star in the universe.
I've been selfish. I only thought of myself. She's just a girl, she doesn't know what love is. Just a silly girl ...
I scream into the wind as I drive away from the girl I love.
***
Everyone looks at me strangely when I pull up in front of my destination. Luckily, I have my wallet with me, so I shove some money into the wallet's hands as he stares at me, motioning for him to take care of my bike.
I stroll inside and head straight for the elevators. My heart is pounding as I ride to the floor where she's waiting. I have no idea if she'll be here, or if this is a good idea. I could be making the biggest mistake of my life.
But I have nowhere else to go.
I find the room quickly, and think about swiping the card, but instead I knock slowly, hesitantly.
I wait for a long time and nearly lose my nerve, but then the door opens.
And there she is in all her glory, beautiful red hair like a halo around her perfect heart-shaped face, covered only by a fluffy towel. The elusive Allura Prescott.
And she looks more than happy to see me standing on her doorstep sheepishly.
"Knew you would come," she purrs with satisfaction before pulling me into her hotel room, her towel falling down in the process, revealing her perfect curvy body.
I feel like I just stepped into a snake's nest.
Chapter 14
CANDY
6 months later
I'm broken.
I smile, I laugh, I pretend I'm perfectly okay. But my insides are all torn up, shredded to pieces, and it has been like that ever since Hunter walked out on me.
I have a boyfriend now. A perfectly respectable guy called David, who takes me out to dinner and brings me flowers on every date. I haven't let him touch me yet, but his kisses are lackluster - nothing compared to the passion I shared with ...
No .
I never let myself say his name, or even think about it. It hurts too much. Plus, my father has pretty much forbidden even thinking about him in our house. When Kate mentioned him once at the dinner table, he slammed his fist down on the wood, making all of the dishes dance.
So I live my life in denial. I spend 6 months pretending it can all be okay, and I can make it on my own. I don't need one man to make me happy, I'm growing up now and that was just an experience I need to forget about as soon as possible.
Easier said than done.
It is on a night out with David that I finally crack. We have a nice enough dinner at our favorite Italian place - and I hate the fact that it's 'our' with a passion - then head back to his place for dessert.
I'm now living in the dorms, attending college. David is a teacher's assistant, making our relationship at least a little forbidden. But the thrill isn't
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