Claimed And Marked By Her Stepbrother Mates - Chapter 202

Chapter 202: 202-Locked In The Same Room As The Devil

Helanie:

“I know how the students can get the monster out of you,” it was Kaye, who arrived out of nowhere. It was time for his class, so when we were talking about the monster in the hostel and gathered outside the classroom, he probably saw and overheard our conversation.

Lamar instantly fixed his posture and looked down.

“Everyone inside,” Kaye spoke casually but with a hint of harshness. One could tell he wasn’t in a very good mood.

Everyone went inside, but as I walked beside him, I felt him gently pat my back with his hand. His touch was always so comforting, and that is what riddled me with guilt.

I didn’t like the fact that it was so easy for him to remind me that I had started to feel something for him in the past.

The class was amazing—the brothers knew how to deliver exciting lectures. But after the class ended, I began to feel uneasy about Maximus’ class.

Mainly because this time Penn was in our group, and he was avoiding me like I was a disease.

We all went back to the deep mountains, the ground used for aiming targets in groups. Penn was in our group.

We each had our picks, and everyone started shooting at the targets.

“Ow! You freaking idiot, watch where you’re shooting!” a scream erupted, causing everyone to stop and turn their heads toward Salem. She had narrowly escaped an arrow fired by one of our classmates.

My eyes darted to Gavin, and I could see how concerned he looked before quickly looking away.

Maximus noticed the commotion and instantly joined us.

“Everyone, there’s a little change of plans. Since you’re all so amazing at shooting your targets—” that was a taunt, “how about you all try with stones first? Once you get better at your aims, I’ll allow you to use weapons.”

He was right. It was actually dangerous to give omegas like me such powerful weapons. The reason I had been so scared while holding a weapon was that I was afraid I might hurt someone if I missed the target.

Now that we all had stones in our hands and pyramids of stones in our view, it was much easier for me to shoot recklessly.

I could tell Penn was really good at shooting. He was able to hit his stone perfectly and make the best pyramid collapse.

Some students were in my line of sight, while others were far away on the open ground. I chose the area with the most trees because I didn’t like being in the open ground where I could be easily seen.

“You know, your cousin was flirting with me hard last night,” I turned at the sound of Maximus’ voice. He had arrived from behind me, a smirk on his lips.

“Kaye?” I acted like it didn’t bother me.

Why would it bother me anyway? It’s not like he was my mate or something. Then why did it bother me, even just a smidge?

“And I declined her,” he said, and my body tensed up. “But I won’t lie to you. There was a brief moment where I thought about giving her a try. But you know what stopped me?”

He stepped closer, gently placing his hand under my arm to correct my posture as I held the rock before launching it.

I didn’t say anything, so he continued, “Because I knew if I did something with her, I would never have a chance with you. And I would rather choose you than a few hours of pleasure,” he whispered directly into my ear.

His other hand, resting on my back, slid to the front and placed itself on my stomach. His slow push from the front forced my back against his body.

His manly hands roamed along my arms before reaching for my wrist, twisting it slightly so I held the stone tightly.

“Now launch!” he whispered, his lips pressed firmly against my earlobe.

I’m not sure what happened, but when I launched the stone, the pyramid shattered under the impact.

“Yayyy, I did it!” Excitement and happiness coursed through every nerve as I jumped up and down joyfully. My friends heard me and ran toward me.

I spread my arms uncontrollably, not realizing who I was moving toward for a hug. My instinct led me to Maximus, who steadily opened his arms.

But before I could crash into his embrace, Jenny darted in and hugged me first. Lucy, Lamar, and Gavin arrived at the same time. Lucy wrapped her arms around us, and Lamar completed the group hug with his own addition. Gavin, however, stood to the side, clapping awkwardly, unable to participate.

My eyes flicked to Maximus, who mouthed something to display his disappointment that Jenny had stolen the hug. He dramatically lowered his arms and shook his head.

What a drama king.

It was the highlight of my day for a reason.

I had been trying my best to learn to aim perfectly because I had already picked a target in my mind. And my target had recently joined the academy.

We enjoyed the rest of the shooting session, and although I didn’t perform as well as that one perfect shot, I was still happy.

Once the classes were over, we returned to the hostel. Now that Rayden had already recognized me, I didn’t feel the need to hide from him anymore. I remembered the instruction: I should not be left alone and should always stay around my friends for safety.

“Okay, you guys can go ahead and reserve the chairs. I’ll come in a minute,” I said to Lucy and Lamar, who were too eager to head down and smell the food first.

I wanted to take a quick shower and change before joining them.

The lunch would be served in a few minutes, but those two couldn’t wait. Hence, they left me at the door and walked away.

I entered my room and was about to lock it when a pressure against the door pushed it open.

An intruder walked in, his face twisted with a nasty expression.

Rayden.

He locked the door behind him and turned to face me.

The two of us, alone in my dorm room, created the most terrifying face-off I had ever experienced.