Claimed And Marked By Her Stepbrother Mates - Chapter 112

Chapter 112: 112-He Comes With A Bad News

Helanie:

Everyone now anticipated the outcome of the test. My best guess was that Sydney would definitely become the class monitor. If she didn’t, she might just rip her hair out.

“I’m so nervous. What if Jenny ends up becoming the class monitor from our team? Or her brother?” Lucy whispered into my ear, her gaze fixed on Jenny.

“What makes you think our team collected the most herbs?” I asked, worried why she was so certain about our team winning. We barely tried.

“Lamar’s basket was full,” she replied with a shrug. I sometimes wondered how she casually argued with Lamar after cheating on her after mate with him.

“But what if, collectively, ours is less?” I shrugged. She pouted in response. “Besides, why would it matter if Penn becomes the class monitor? He’s an alpha, and I’m sure he’ll be able to handle the responsibilities well.”

Lucy turned to look at me like she’d seen a ghost. “No! Not him. He’ll favor his sister. And whenever there’s a group assignment, he’ll make sure my mate is paired with his sister,” she grumbled bitterly. I felt bad for her—she didn’t need to be so worried or insecure.

“Let’s just hope and pray the best person gets the badge,” I said earnestly. The last thing I wanted was another bully taking control over us. It would be a nightmare on top of what we were already dealing with.

“Team A and B did amazing, so we will choose the class monitors from these two teams. However, Helanie collected the most herbs,” he added, lifting my basket. I felt so out of place. It wasn’t my credit to take, but why did Lamar do that?

“I’ll let you decide who should be the class monitor among your team,” Emmet informed the two teams, letting us come up with a decision.

I watched Sydney and Salem gather in a circle with their team, while our team huddled together.

“I think I would be amazing as a class monitor,” Penn, who barely ever talked, shrugged, his hands in his pockets.

“Okay, I think Helanie should be it, since she found the most herbs,” Lucy said, causing Penn to narrow his eyes at me.

“You want to be class monitor?” Penn asked me directly, and before I could shake my head, Lucy spoke for me.

“Yes, she does, but if you don’t want her to be, we can do a vote,” Lucy said, holding my hand and putting pressure on it secretly to tell me not to reject the offer. I knew if I disagreed with her, she would die from anxiety.

“Well, I have no issue. I’d love to see Helanie lead as an omega,” Penn said, stepping back when I thought he would retaliate. However, his comment was slightly obnoxious.

“Okay, I’m not comfortable—” I shut up when Emmet walked up to us, his head down as he played with the dirt on the ground.

“So, what did you guys decide?” he asked, raising his head a bit sneakily, as though he wanted to know what we were talking about.

“We want Helanie to be the class monitor—” Lucy was interrupted when I shook my head at her. I guess I should have let Penn know that I didn’t want to be the class monitor. But my mind was so all over the place that I couldn’t react immediately.

“Amazing idea,” Emmet quickly took the notion and walked away, making me feel even more helpless.

“You’re just saying no for no reason. Professor Emmet also wants you to be the class monitor because he knows you’ll be able to deal with the students better than those witches,” Lucy hissed at me, clearly upset that I was saying no so repeatedly. Penn stood in his spot, observing me.

I hated it whenever someone’s eyes lingered on my face for just a bit too long.

Emmet stood with the other team and then returned to make an announcement.

“Class, we have found our two class monitors. It will be Helanie—” He took a pause before adding, “and Sydney.”

I knew it, of course. We’d be butting heads so much now because she would try her best to make it seem like she’s doing most of the work while I’m wasting my time.

“And I hope Sydney will remember to behave around Helanie. Because this time, her mistakes will not be overlooked,” Emmet said, with some guts, mentioning something that had been said not to be repeated.

It was because many students didn’t know about the issue apart from our group from Shelter. Of course, Jenny knew because Gavin had told her, but Penn now had his eyes on Sydney before he looked away and got lost in his thoughts.

He was a weird character; I didn’t know where he fit in.

We began our journey back to the hostel, and after hours of walking with many breaks suggested by Emmet, we finally arrived.

“Everyone, take your notes from the front desk and head to the hostel. Food will be served soon, so eat it while it’s warm,” Emmet said, ready to depart.

“Can you please go grab my notes? I need to use the restroom,” I asked Lucy, who gave me a nod and walked with Gavin to the front desk. I couldn’t wait to get to the hostel to use the bathroom, so I rushed into the academy’s restroom.

After using the restroom, I came out in a hurry to meet Lucy outside when I bumped into someone. My body almost flew back from the heavy build of the guy. However, I didn’t fall down. He had grabbed my arm and prevented my fall.

“Watch your step, little wolfless creature,” Norman mumbled, the same hostility in his eyes from before.

I steadied myself, and he let me go.

“Sorry, I was in a rush,” I muttered.

I attempted to walk past him, but his comment made me stop dead in my tracks.

“Hmm, I hope you’re keeping that diamond bracelet safe. You don’t want to lose such an expensive gift.”