My bully stepbrother!

The Panty Predicament

“What’s wrong?” Mason asked, his voice filled with confusion as he removed his fingers from my underwear. I could see the disappointment in his eyes, but I knew I had to put a stop to this before things went too far.

“I… we can't,” I whispered, my voice barely audible over the sound of my racing heart. I wanted nothing more than to give in to the desire that was burning between us, but the truth was, Mason had already mated with Sarah. The mere thought of the scandal and the wrath our parents would unleash if they found out was enough to make me reconsider.

I could almost picture the chaos that would ensue if our parents caught wind of our forbidden attraction. The family gatherings would never be the same, with whispered gossip and judgmental glances following us wherever we went.

As much as I wanted to give in to the temptation that Mason represented, I knew that the consequences of our actions would be far too great to bear. So, with a heavy heart and a deep sense of regret, I pushed him away.

Mason hoisted himself out of the pool, leaving me shivering in the cold water Was he seriously mad at me? I mean, I should be the one throwing a fit. After all, he's the one with a mate waiting for him, and if she found out about this little poolside rendezvous, well, let's just say I wouldn't want to be in my swimsuit.

But here I was, treading water and wondering what the heck just happened. One minute we were having a heated moment between us, and the next, he was storming off like a pouty teenager.

I swam over to the edge of the pool and hoisted myself out, trying to ignore the icy chill that had settled in my bones.

I stood shivering on the edge of the pool, towel wrapped tightly around me, I couldn't help but feel a pang of regret for not securing my bikini top. It was now floating mockingly on the water's surface, taunting me with its defiance.

I weighed my options, debating whether it was worth the risk of diving back into the freezing water to retrieve my wayward top. On one hand, I could save myself from the humiliation of parading around half-naked. On the other hand, the thought of subjecting myself to another icy dip was less than appealing.

In the end, my pride won out over my comfort. With a deep breath and a resigned sigh, I made my way back to the edge of the pool, preparing to face the icy depths once more in pursuit of my rogue bikini top.

As I dove beneath the surface, the cold water enveloped me in a shock of sensation. I flailed blindly, searching for the elusive piece of fabric that had betrayed me. Finally, my fingers closed around it, and I emerged triumphantly, clutching the offending garment in my hand.

I heard a voice behind me that instantly made me jump. It was a voice I knew all too well, one that could always catch me off guard. I turned around to see Sarah standing there with a look of shock on her face.

"What are you doing?" she exclaimed, her eyes wide as she took in the sight of me standing there in just my bikini bottoms.

I shrugged nonchalantly, trying to act like it was no big deal. "Just enjoying the water," I replied with a mischievous grin.

"You know Mason is inside, and you're naked in the pool?" she scolded, her she-wolf persona coming out in full force.

"Uh, yeah! I know. He was the one who removed my bikini top, you dummy," I retorted in my head.

I flashed a mischievous grin and casually placed my bikini top around my neck as if that would make the situation any less scandalous.

what is she doing here anyway?

"Isn't it just wonderful to see you, Sarah dear?" my mother gushed, pulling her into a tight hug. The smile on her face could have blinded me if I stared at it for too long.

I rolled my eyes, did I miss an invitation to a dinner party or something?

If I didn't know any better, I'd swear my mother was trying to score some brownie points with the Alpha's daughter. But then again, she did marry Mason's father and become a respected Luna, so maybe she was just trying to keep up appearances.

Sarah and my mother chatted away, I couldn't help but cringe at the thought of my mother acting as both my Luna and my mom. It was enough to make me want to pack my bags and go into hiding.

"Jozy? What are you doing in the pool?" she asked, her tone laced with a mixture of confusion and annoyance.

"Uh, I don't know Mother, why don't you ask Mason?" I thought to myself, but replied nonchalantly, "Just hanging."

"Well, it's time to stop hanging. Mr. Anderson and his family are having dinner with us," she informed me, her tone conveying her embarrassment at my current state of poolside mess.

Oh, could you imagine if she saw me without my bikini top? Or better yet, Mason removing my top? The scandal.

"Come, let's go inside. I’m sure Mason is dying to see you.” my mother said, ushering Sarah into our house.

“Yeah, Sarah, Mason is just on the edge of his seat waiting for you to arrive!” I couldn't help but roll my eyes as the words left my mouth.

I dragged my body out of the pool, feeling like a soggy noodle as I made my way back into the house.

As I stepped through the sliding glass door, I scanned the living room for Mason, hoping against hope that he was nowhere to be seen. To my relief, the coast was clear. No sign of Mason anywhere. I let out a sigh of relief.

"Jozy!" I let out a startled scream as I felt a sudden presence behind me. My heart raced as I turned around to see Mason.

I clenched my fist in reflex, My knuckles made contact with his arm before I could stop myself.

"What the hell," I exclaimed, a little louder than intended.

“Sorry, I didn't mean. Well, I..” I stammered over my words while Mason was just staring at me.

“Can you keep earlier events between us?” He whispered.

How dumb must he think I am? Seriously, Mason must have lost his mind if he thinks I'm going to spill the beans about what happened in the pool. I mean, come on, who does that? Removes his stepsister's bikini top and then tries to cop a feel before his girlfriend shows up for dinner.

“Sure,” I smiled.

Mason left me on the stairs as he made his way down to the dining room.

Great!