Claimed And Marked By Her Stepbrother Mates - Chapter 203

Chapter 203: 203-Only When I Am Angry

Helanie:

Panic surged through my veins, and my steps faltered, retreating backward to put as much distance between us as possible.

“What happened? Not so confident when you’re alone?” he commented, his hands tied behind his back as he leaned casually against the door.

He looked like a devil, staring and smiling at me.

“Get out,” I mouthed, forcing the words out, but only air escaped my lips.

“Hmm? Say that again. Sorry, I didn’t catch your gentle whisper,” he teased, leaning forward as if pretending to hear me better.

“I said, get out, or I’ll call for help,” I whispered, my knees trembling.

The anger I felt at facing him again only deepened my hatred for the Moon Goddess. In this moment, I truly wanted to curse her for this. Not only had she burdened me with those cursed pheromones, but she also ensured my misery by denying me a wolf. If I had a wolf, I would have at least tried to run for safety—even now.

But no! I am not alone this time.

As I lunged toward my bag on the bed to grab my phone, he attacked me from behind. His hands wrapped around my waist, lifting me as though I were a doll, and he tossed me onto the bed. It all happened so quickly that before I could process it, he had already pinned me down.

“You know what?” he laughed in my face, using one hand to pin both of mine above my head while silencing me with the other. I thrashed my legs, but he swiftly spread them apart, positioning himself between them. This left my legs helplessly dangling behind his body and filled me with a renewed sense of disgust at his repulsive touch.

“Hush, calm down. You really hate my touch, don’t you? The door is not locked” he whispered, his words prompting me to glance at the door. Sure enough, the lock was undone.

“Now, you can get out from under me and make a run for it. But you know you won’t. Sure, you might have secured admission into this prestigious academy, but imagine this: I got transferred here midway. For that, I had to pass some terrifying tests—not like the ones you took. I’m far more powerful than you, Helanie,” he deliberately dragged out my name, sending shivers across my skin and leaving me covered in goosebumps.

Tears began to sting my eyes, and his smirk widened in response. “I know you’re probably thinking about asking your friends or that arrogant professor for help,” he added, sneering as he mentioned Emmet in the most disdainful way.

It was clear he wasn’t pleased with Emmet warning him to stay away from me.

“But do you know why I didn’t listen to him and still followed you? Because I know you can’t tell him—or anyone—anything,” he said smugly.

I tried to struggle, even attempting to open my mouth to bite his palm, but he pressed down so hard that I feared he might break my teeth.

“And this isn’t a challenge, just a fact: I did some digging and found something very interesting about you,” he added with a chilling tone, his threats laced with confidence and malice.

Suddenly, he released my mouth and hands, getting off me. I quickly sat up and scrambled back against the headboard, keeping my eyes locked on him.

But it was clear he’d already delivered his threat effectively.

“You ran away from punishment and faked your death. Do you know what will happen if that becomes public knowledge? When everyone finds out you lied about your status as a rogue—and that you were never officially exiled from the pack—you’ll be handed over to the Council for judgment. And let me remind you: they despise omegas like you.

“As for your father, who lied about delivering punishment to you—he and his entire family, including that little sister of yours, will be hanged in public,” he concluded, standing at the foot of the bed. His words sent a cold shiver down my spine.

“And it’s not like you have any proof against us. So, by exposing yourself, you’d only be causing damage to yourself, not to me or my friends,” he said smugly. Hearing him mention his friends was like a knife to my already fragile mental state.

“So, from now on, you’ll be a good girl and do as I tell you. Or else—” he paused, noticing the deadly glare I shot at him.

“And that rogue professor of yours won’t be stupid enough to jeopardize his academy’s reputation and authenticity by sheltering someone wanted by the pack,” he continued, his tone dripping with arrogance.

“It’s a world of alphas, Helanie. She-wolves like you are merely born to please us. But some of you never seem to understand that—and end up getting yourselves in trouble,” he said coldly, making my stomach churn. My thoughts immediately went to Jenny. She didn’t deserve this.

He didn’t understand the concept of consent. This unhinged man now held my secrets, and I knew I had to do whatever it took to protect myself—and ensure he never victimized anyone else again.

“That’s all I wanted to say. I’m a nice guy. I didn’t want to be rude to you. But if you listen to me, I’ll listen to you. A good friendship and understanding can be formed between us, Helanie,” he said with a twisted smile. “Now, now! I’ll leave so you can get ready for lunch. I’ll sit with you today, okay?”

He was trying to play mind games with me, pretending we could be friends.

He blew me a mocking kiss before heading out of the room. I stayed put, staring at the empty space he’d left behind before letting out a hiss of frustration.

Anger surged through me like never before—the fury of being blackmailed, manipulated, and demeaned. I closed my eyes, clenched my fists tightly, and trembled from the force of the scream building inside me.

Suddenly, I began to hear a high-pitched ringing in my ears, like sirens blaring inside my head.

And then—the bed beneath me started shaking violently. I snapped back to reality as the realization hit me.

“Earthquake!” someone yelled in fear.