Screw My Childhood Sweetheart—His Alpha Brother Marked Me First!

( 0 ) Chapter 48 Chapter 48 " Back off , Jaz . You're so twisted up over Knox , you can't even recognize lies when they spill out of your mouth anymore . Get it through your thick skull , he doesn't want you . " Jasmine's hands curled into fists at her sides , and her breathing became almost labored . " Don't forget who the dominant is around here , Cass . " Cass straightened , stepping in front of me . " Don't forget who can kick your ass in hand - to - hand . " " I won't stop with hand to hand . You don't get to say that shit and get away with it . Knox's been mine from the day I was born .

Everyone knows it . " " Everyone but him , maybe , " Cass shot back . " He needs time , " Jaz gritted out . " I don't need time . " Knox appeared from seemingly out of nowhere . " This ends now , Jaz . If you don't back off , I'll take disciplinary action . " " Knox . " Her voice was the softest I'd ever heard it . " You can't mean that . We've been through everything together . I know you better than anyone . " " That's not true . Not anymore . " His fingers linked with mine . There was a buzz of energy and heat with the contact .

Jasmine zeroed in on our joined hands , her gaze practically burning a hole through them . " You'll regret this . " Her words were a vow , and I had no doubt she'd do everything in her power to bring them to fruition . Knox turned to me as Jaz stormed off . " I'm so sorry , Ro . " Cass cleared her throat . " I'm going to give you guys a minute . But don't let her get in your head , Senna . She's just jealous . " I rubbed the beads of my bracelet between my fingers , staring at the rose gold catching the sunlight . Knox placed a knuckle under my chin and lifted my head to face him .

" Cass is right . Jasmine's jealous and isn't used to feeling that emotion . " " I don't understand your relationship with her . " It was a request for an explanation , one I didn't have rights to but was asking for anyway . Knox's hand fell away as his gaze drifted to the forest . " It's complicated . " " Okay ... " A muscle in his jaw ticked . " There's a lot I can't explain , not yet , but Jaz and I both have a lot of pressure on our shoulders to achieve certain things . When we were younger , she was who I went to when I needed to vent .

" The flare of jealousy hit me square in the chest , stealing my breath . " What changed ? " " Jaz did . I don't know when it happened , but instead of being on my side , it felt like she was just another source of pressure . " " Her mom and your dad want you guys to be together? " Knox toed a rock with his boot . " Her mom does . My dad did , but I don't think he'll want that for long . " " Why won't he want it anymore ? " 421 Chapter 48 " There's a lot that's changed over the past few weeks , but I need time to tell him . I don't want- " Knox shook his head , cutting himself off .

His eyes met mine . " I know I keep saying I'll explain everything , I just- " " Need time , " I finished for him . " It hurts . You know so much about me , and it feels like you're hiding a whole other life . " Knox winced . " I'm sorry- " I held up a hand . " I don't want an apology . I just wanted to explain where I'm at . You can't ask me to open up to you when you're not willing to do the same . " He nodded slowly . " You're right . Do you want me to take you home ? Or are you all right with staying ? " I let out a shuddering breath .

Part of me wanted to retreat to my room , to my solitude , but it wouldn't solve anything . If I wanted to know the guys better , I needed to know their world . " Let's go back to the barbeque . I'm hungry . " Knox's mouth curved , but the smile didn't reach his eyes . " Well , we've got plenty of food . " He didn't touch me while we walked , seeming to know I couldn't handle that right now . Voices grew louder as we approached the group . Sam threw a boy , who looked to be around nine , high into the air .

The little boy shrieked as he was caught and then squirmed out of Sam's hold and took off . He collided with me with an oomph I caught his shoulders with a laugh . " Whoa there . " He blinked up at me , eyes wide . " You're really pretty . " Knox chuckled . " You know how to win them over , Crispin . " " You're the new girl , right ? " he asked as he studied me . " I am . Think you could show me the ropes ? " I offered a hand , and Crispin took it immediately . " I know all the best spots for hide - and - seek . " Sam hurried over to us . " Sorry about that . " I smiled reassuringly .

" No problem at all . Crispin was just going to show me around since I'm the new kid on the block . " Sam glanced at Knox , as if checking to see if that was okay , and Knox gave a nod of assent . " Just let me know if he gets to be a bother . " Sam ruffled his son's hair . " Best behavior , okay ? Senna is our guest . " Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter.

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