Claimed And Marked By Her Stepbrother Mates - Chapter 171

Chapter 171: 171-The Flame Of Lust And Walk Of Shame

Helanie:

“This is not fair,” Sydney cried, tears streaming down her face. She had been crying non stop ever since they freed her from the grip of the frogster’s tongue. He just held her, his saliva dripping all over her.

It was so disgusting. Kaye had asked the warriors to step in, but they were disqualified for using something so reckless.

Hans had been grinning at them while Salem was still in shock.

Everyone was wounded and had to go rest, but before that, Kaye was going to make an announcement.

“Only a few teams managed to show me how thoroughly they did their research. I’m amazed because Helanie’s team has set a record none of my students have ever achieved. I’m proud of you three—” he wrinkled his nose slightly as he mentioned Lamar and Penn too.

“So, I’ve planned a little trip to the nearby beach where you’ll each have your own huts. However, the winning teams will get the larger ones. You’ll be able to enjoy your time in those huts and on the beach for the rest of this trip. I’ll be there to take care of your needs and ensure you have the best experience. But whenever I’m not around, I’ll expect the winning teams to keep things under control. Anyway, start packing your stuff and load it into the cars before you head out for shifts and healing. Once you’re all healed, the cars will pick you up. Just get in the car where your luggage is loaded,” he announced, sounding a little distracted as he kept glancing at his phone.

We were extremely delighted because all my friends had succeeded—except for Lucy, who might have won, but at what cost?

“Helanie!” Kaye whispered as he walked past me. Being the class monitor made it easier for him to ask me to step aside whenever he wanted, and nobody ever questioned it.

“Yes?” I asked, following him.

“You should take the other car, the black one. It has everything you’ll need,” he said, making me shake my head.

“Thank you, sir, but I’ll sit with my friends. I don’t really care about stuff, so I’ll be fine,” I tried to excuse myself, but Kaye, being Kaye, wasn’t going to listen.

“Helanie, the seats are labeled with their names, and I don’t think you’ll fit in the car with them. So—you can ride with Jenny and Lucy,” he said. As he looked away, I realized his problem was just the guys.

He was dating someone while being possessive about me hanging out with my friends?

I didn’t argue because, in hindsight, it was probably for the best that Lucy stayed away from Gavin. I was so mad at him.

“Okay, thank you,” I said and walked away, joining my friends. We made our way to the guesthouse on the bus that had picked us up earlier.

Even though the winning teams were happy, they were all so injured that none of them could enjoy their victory until they healed and reached the beach. The bus dropped us off, and everyone started unloading to pack their stuff and load their bags for the woods, where they would shift. Once they healed, they would be able to enjoy the trip fully. The cars would pick them up from the woods afterward.

Since I wasn’t going to transition, I decided to wait at the guesthouse and leave with the cars to pick everyone up from the woods. Penn and Lamar didn’t need to transition either, but they had to let their wolves run around and feel the energy and adrenaline rush of winning such an intense task. It was the same for Jenny; she wanted to go with her brother. I guess she sensed I was a little distant from her.

Gavin was accompanying Lucy, but I had asked Lamar to keep an eye on Lucy. I just didn’t trust Gavin with her anymore.

“You must be so happy that we lost,” Salem muttered as she walked past me, her tone dripping with sarcasm.

“It’s not our fault that you were stupid enough to bring the Flame of Lust to a war,” I retorted, already frustrated with Gavin and in no mood to deal with Salem’s remarks.

“Oh really? Anyone could mistake it for another herb,” Sydney hissed, still covered in saliva. She clearly needed a good shower.

“Huh, I don’t think anyone is stupid enough to mistake the Flame of Lust for a weapon. Come on now,” Lamar laughed, causing them to glare at each other before storming past us.

“We’ll show you that the girls you hang around with aren’t as wise as you think,” Salem yelled as she entered the guesthouse.

Everyone rushed to the bathrooms to shower. I stayed behind, not in a hurry. Watching Gavin treat Lucy like she meant nothing made me want to ask Kaye one last time to reject me. I didn’t want to be like Lucy—a second choice after being the first.

“You guys go ahead. I’ll join you in the car after I’ve loaded my bags and taken a shower,” I told them as they waited for me. Lucy had been unusually quiet, and I was starting to worry about her well-being.

“Which car?” Jenny yelled as they hurried off. They didn’t have much time and needed to move quickly.

“I will have my luggage in it. Maybe I will be in the car as well by that time,” I replied. Honestly, I didn’t know which car that was because I hadn’t seen it yet. I figured I’d ask Kaye about Jenny and Lucy’s car and load my stuff there. That way, when they came out of the woods and headed straight to their car, we could reunite.

They had already left while I stayed behind to take a shower. Before that, I sent Kaye a text, asking him to come see me at the guesthouse.

Me: Can you come to the guest house? I need to speak with you. It’s important.

I went to the bathroom and washed my face and when I came out to find my phone slightly displayed.

I sighed as I put my phone on the bed and began packing my bag. However, there was a croissant on my bed that made me frown.

“Did Lamar leave this for me?” I rolled my eyes, recalling how he kept pestering me to eat the lunch sent over from the main mansion.

I grabbed the croissant and took a huge bite. Almost immediately, I felt like something was off, but I had already swallowed it.

Maybe it’s just caramel? I thought, trying to brush off the strange feeling.

As I continued eating, my gaze drifted to the window, and I saw Salem sprinting away from the mansion.