Stepbrother's Secrets (A New Adult Forbidden Romance) by Stephanie Brother Read Free Book Online Page B

moment we met at that party, I fell for you. I knew it then. That's part of why my handler was pulling me out. I couldn't separate you from the cover."
    "But I don't even know you! And ... and we're related now. Our parents got married, this can't even be, like, legal."
    Jake smiles. "Actually, that was part of the cover. Marcos Benito was an extensive womanizer. My cover as his bastard son is a lie. He was looking for someone to groom as his replacement. Jesus was worthless and he knew it. We cooked up the cover and he accepted it."
    "So we're not ... related?"
    "No, we're not."
    "And you love me?"
    "I broke my cover for you. I broke about a dozen rules and half a dozen laws to rescue you. I love you."
    I laugh through my tears and pull him close. Our lips meet softly.
    "There's something I have to ask you. This probably isn't the best time, but I can't wait. I ... have to know."
    "What?" I ask.
    He pulls out of my arms and lowers himself to one knee beside my hospital bed. He reaches down then he's holding up a box to me. Inside rests a dazzling diamond ring that catches the low light in the room and sparkles.
    "Sheila, will you marry me?"
    My heart skips two beats. I gasp in a deep breath as my heart expands to the point I think my chest might explode.
    "Yes!" I cry out and he places the ring on my finger.
    I'm in his arms, our lips meet, my stepbrother no more, now my lover. The one my heart wants and I take my place in his heart too. 
    THE END
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    "Sit down kids," Mr. Morian says motioning to the two leather chairs in front of Meryl's old desk. "Now, your mother thought the world of both of you. She told me that her greatest regret was that you two are no longer as close as you once were."
    I look over at Ben and then back at Mr. Morian. Her regret? What? She never mentioned it to me. Hell she collected books full of Ben's exploits, I was just going through them.
    "We talked a lot once she found out she didn't have long to live you see. She told me that you Victoria were every bit the find your father was. That when she married him it was so she could be a mother to you as much as a wife to him. She also told me that you Benjamin became a much better person when Victoria entered your life. That the two of you would be unstoppable together. This was important to her."
    I watch Ben but his face is an unreadable mask. He's had years of schooling himself for high end business deals and being chased by paparazzi so he doesn't give away his feelings on his face.
    "So to that end before either of you can claim your inheritance you must spend a month at her villa in the countryside of France. There's an itinerary of things you will do which includes three meals together every day, a daily outing, and other various sundries."
    "No," Benjamin says.
    Mr. Morian sits woodenly and I turn to Ben with shock. Even for an inheritance he can't spend a month on vacation with me? He'd turn down all that to avoid me?
    "Benjamin, there really is no choice. You're living and working with your mother's company. If you want to gain your full inheritance, including keeping your position on the Board of Directors, you have to comply with her last will and testament."
    Ben shakes. He literally shakes as he stares straight ahead not even sparing a glance for me.
    "Is that all?" I ask.
    I'm still waiting for another shoe to drop. There has to be another catch. One month on vacation to secure my education? You bet. Spend it with my stepbrother who hates me? My heart does a nervous flip in my chest.
    "Yes, in essence that is it. I've made all the arrangements. It's set around your school schedule so you don't have to worry about that Victoria. I also talked with your Secretary