My Stepbrother,My Crush,My Mate

"Shhh...let's not mention this to Dad," he said, pushing deeper, and I clutched the sheets tightly to suppress any involuntary sound escaping my lips. --- Amara felt elated at the news of gaining a step-brother, as her solitary childhood had been quite monotonous. However, little did she know that her new sibling would be none other than Nicholas Adams, the infamous campus heartthrob with his captivating green eyes. Amara had secretly harbored feelings for Nico, attempting to express them, but unfortunately, he seemed oblivious to her advances, leaving her heartbroken. She contented herself by admiring him from a distance. Life took an unexpected turn when Amara discovered that Nico was her destined mate. Now faced with the undeniable pull of the mating bond, she wondered whether she should surrender or resist, given their newly formed familial connection after their parents' marriage. Would their parents accept their unconventional love story?