All Chapters of Caged with Four Step Brothers : Chapter 91 - Chapter 100

The car was silent except for Emma’s uneven breathing. Ryker had carried her inside, shutting the door and pulling the curtains closed, blocking out the outside world.She sat stiffly on the leather seat, her heart hammering in her chest. She had never been alone with him like this before, not in such an enclosed space, not with the tension so thick it was almost suffocating.Ryker leaned against the door, watching her closely. His dark eyes flickered with something she couldn’t quite understand, something intense that made her stomach twist.Emma didn’t care about anything else right now. Not her doubts, not her fears. The only thing she knew was that she couldn’t bear to see Ryker like this broken, lost, hurting.She swallowed hard. “I don’t like seeing you like this.”His brows pulled together slightly. “Like what?”“Weak.” The word came out in a whisper, and she immediately regretted it.Ryker let out a rough chuckle, but there was no humor in it. “Weak? Do I look weak to you, Lit

The next morning, the campus was buzzing with tension. It wasn’t just any day, it was exam day. Students rushed through the hallways, flipping through notes, muttering formulas under their breath, and trying to cram in last-minute revisions. The air was thick with anxiety, but for Emma, it wasn’t just the exam that made her stomach churn.It was Ryker.She hadn't seen him since last night. The intensity of their last interaction still lingered in her mind, the heat of his words, the way his possessive gaze had locked onto hers. He had kissed her, claimed her, and now she was supposed to act like nothing had happened?Shaking off the thoughts, she focused on the piece of paper clenched in her hands, her math revision notes. Out of all the exams, today was the one she dreaded the most. Math had never been her strong suit, and despite studying for weeks, she still felt unprepared.Taking a deep breath, she walked toward the examination hall. But before she could enter, she heard whispers

(Ryker’s POV)The grand ballroom was bathed in golden light, shimmering chandeliers casting a soft glow over the elegantly dressed guests. The air smelled of roses and expensive champagne, the murmurs of conversation blending with the soft melody of a live orchestra. Everything was set perfectly because tonight, Emma would have no choice but to accept what I’d already decided.She was mine. And now, the world would know.I stood at the entrance of the hall, dressed in a sharp black three-piece suit, the fabric hugging my body just right. The Rolex on my wrist gleamed under the light, but it wasn’t the expensive watch that held my attention, it was her.Emma.She stood near the entrance, her delicate figure wrapped in a flowing midnight-blue gown. The silky material clung to her curves before cascading in soft waves down to the floor. A diamond-studded belt cinched her waist, accentuating her perfect shape. Her long brown hair was styled into loose waves, a few strands falling over he

Emma’s POVAfter breakfast, Ryker dragged me not literally, but close enough to the most luxurious shopping mall I had ever seen.I stood frozen at the entrance, my jaw practically on the floor. Everything screamed money. From the shimmering chandeliers to the polished marble floors, this was a place where people like me didn’t belong.“I…I don’t need shopping,” I stammered, looking up at him. “Really, I have clothes.”Ryker barely glanced at me as he tugged me inside. “Not the right ones.”I narrowed my eyes. “What does that mean?”He smirked. “You’ll see.”Great. That wasn’t ominous at all.I crossed my arms, but before I could argue further, Ryker suddenly reached out….And pulled the rubber band from my hair.My curls tumbled down wildly, cascading over my shoulders.I gasped. “Ryker!”He twirled the band around his fingers lazily, his gaze dark and unreadable. “Never tie your hair in front of me.”I blinked. “Huh?”His eyes locked onto mine, his voice dropping into something almo

Emma woke up with a heavy heart, but she forced herself to push aside the events of yesterday. She didn’t want to dwell on the cruel words or the looks people gave her. Today was a new day, and she had to keep moving forward.She got out of bed and quickly got ready for university, pulling her long hair into a high ponytail. As she reached for her bag, she noticed a message from Ryker’s driver, letting her know that the car was waiting downstairs. Emma sighed. Ryker always made sure she was taken care of, but today, she didn’t want to rely on him. She wanted to handle things on her own.Instead of taking the car, she decided to take the bus. It was crowded, noisy, and nothing like the comfort of Ryker’s luxury car, but at least it gave her the sense of normalcy she craved. As she reached her university, she straightened her shoulders and walked in, determined to ignore the whispers.But fate had other plans.The moment she stepped into the campus grounds, a group of girls was already