My Alpha Stepbrother's Dirty Secret novel Chapter 286

Chapter 14

Diana’s POV

“What are you both doinggggg?!” Isabella repeated again.

My heart nearly stopped in my chest.

For one terrifying second‚ I thought she had caught us. Isaac’s arm was still close to mine‚ and the warmth from what we had been doing lingered like a secret burning under my skin. I froze‚ unable to breathe‚ my eyes darting toward her face.

But Isabella wasn’t looking at us.

Her attention stayed fixed on the television where a couple on the screen suddenly leaned in and kissed.

“Ugh!” she groaned loudly. “I don’t know why‚ I just don’t have the feel for couples.”

Relief rushed through me so fast that my knees felt weak. Isaac slowly pulled away‚ and I adjusted myself on the couch‚ trying to look normal even though my pulse still raced wildly.

We both turned our attention to the series as if nothing had happened.

Three minutes later‚ Gabriel walked in carrying two bowls of popcorn and sat down beside us.

Dalia’s eyes opened immediately‚ almost as if she sensed him before seeing him.

“When did you leave?” she asked.

“To receive a call‚” Gabriel replied casually. “And to get popcorns too.”

She nodded‚ smiling softly as she reached into his bowl without hesitation.

A small frown formed on my face before I could stop it.

Gabriel passed me a bowl as well‚ and I accepted it with a guilty smile. My fingers trembled slightly as I took a piece of popcorn. Just minutes ago‚ I had been wrapped up in Isaac’s arms‚ completely lost in a kiss that shouldn’t have happened.

God… what exactly was I doing?

Isaac confused me in ways I didn’t understand. He made my thoughts messy and my heart restless. Every time he looked at me‚ something inside me shifted. The plans I had carefully built for my life suddenly felt doubtful.

Gabriel had always been part of those plans.

I had promised myself that I would wait for marriage. I had told Gabriel clearly that I wanted to keep things respectful‚ slow‚ and proper. He had agreed easily because he respected me‚ and I appreciated him for that. Even though I never felt overwhelming passion toward him‚ I believed stability was enough.

Gabriel was kind. He cared about me. Everyone approved of him.

There was nothing wrong with choosing a peaceful life.

But tonight… everything felt different.

Because of Isaac.

My chest tightened as I watched Gabriel and Dalia eating popcorn from the same bowl‚ laughing quietly at something on the screen. I didn’t know why the sight bothered me. Maybe it was jealousy. Maybe it was guilt. Maybe it was fear that I was already losing control over something important.

Dalia had always blended easily with people. She was cheerful‚ warm‚ and naturally friendly. Even as the younger twin‚ she never seemed overshadowed by anyone. People gravitated toward her without effort.

I loved her deeply‚ but sometimes I felt distant from her.

I valued silence and personal space. I kept thoughts locked inside my head‚ while Dalia shared herself freely with the world. Being twins did not mean we shared everything. Some feelings stayed hidden.

Just like mine.

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