Claimed And Marked By Her Stepbrother Mates - Chapter 476

Chapter 476: 476-Seeing All The Old Fellas
Helanie:

I watched Sullivan glare at me, his eyes wide and bulging as if he were seeing a ghost. I could tell he was shocked that I was alive. He had his brown hair styled to the side with a lot of gel in it. Nothing seemed to have changed about him.

Next to him was Larissa, my stepmother, looking angry. She had red lipstick on, with a lot of gloss, and a golden dress. It looked like she had come for a Halloween party.

Then, my eyes landed on my father. The man who couldn’t protect me. He didn’t seem to have any emotions in his eyes. He was watching me with cold eyes and a bored expression on his face. But there was some emotion he was hiding—probably fear of having to return money to the alpha of the pack, whom he had tricked with the lie of my death.

It was so hard to sit here and witness everything.

My stepmother’s eyes narrowed at Emmet, and I watched her zone out before she gasped and covered her mouth. Emmet had told me he had visited my family, so I guess this was her realizing it.

“Helanie Niles,” the council’s head spoke up. The old man adjusted his glasses and then looked at the papers in his hands. My eyes moved to his side, where the four jury members were watching me with great attention. They sat on either side of the council head.

“It has come to our attention that you faked your own death and ran away without the consent of the alpha of your pack. Not only did you insult Alpha Diaz by doing so, but you also escaped your punishment,” the man with a bald head, big glasses, and a white beard said, putting the papers down and staring at me.

I then turned a little to the side and watched Alpha Diaz sit with his Luna. The memories of his son dating me flooded back, and tears started to form in my eyes.

Being back among the people who had abused me my entire life was definitely going to be hard on me.

“What punishment?” I asked. “Did you ask them what they were punishing me for?” I continued to stand up for myself.

Alpha Diaz shifted in his seat, looking disgusted by my voice.

“You’ve been involved with more than one alpha—committing adultery and then accusing everyone else around you. You were also found walking in public inappropriately,” the man added, reminding me of the day when I had to walk my way back home with barely any clothes on my body.

“You also faked your death. However, we will have a trial for it. All the accusations will be presented, and you will be asked to give your side. Until then, you are ordered to return to your pack and home.”

My heart sank at the orders. I looked around at the brothers, and they immediately sprang into action.

“She cannot be forced to go back to that pack,” Norman said, his hand turning into a fist.

“Norman Arrow McQuoid, I have heard a lot about you. You are a control freak, and even after you left the packs, you still seem to hold power over everyone. However, that won’t work on me. There are certain rules set by the packs and their alphas that cannot be changed. Helanie must return to her pack. The only way she can leave her pack is with her alpha’s permission,” Mr. Vonstan said, seeming intimidated by Norman.

“I’m glad you know so much about me, but I’m sad that I know a little about you. The thing is, you’re sending her back to the place where she was abused, and an attempt was even made on her life. That’s why she ran away,” Norman didn’t budge, but I could tell he wasn’t happy that he was reminded he had left the pack many years ago with his parents.

“Norman, you should have stayed in a pack and become an alpha king. Maybe you would have been respected then. But you can’t leave your pack and then demand the same treatment as an alpha and alpha king. Anyway, I hear your concern, and I’m giving you my word that she will be safe there. However, for any rogues to come by and meet her, you will need the alpha’s permission. I hope you won’t become a problem because the packs will be ready to answer and defend their rules,” that seemed like a threat.

As I watched Norman straighten his back, along with his brothers standing up, I saw the old man take off his glasses.

It would get messy if I didn’t stop it.

“It’s alright. I’m ready for it,” I uttered softly, and the brothers turned to look at me in disbelief. “I’m truly okay with it. I’m no longer that Helanie who can be abused.”

I reassured them, even though deep down, I didn’t want to go and stay in the same house as my father or stepmother.

“Young girl, I admire your patience and willingness to obey the orders. You have my word, no harm will come to you. And if you are in the right, justice will be served,” Mr. Vonstan said, giving me a nod.

I wasn’t sure how much justice he would be able to serve, but I was ready to take that stand. As Mr. Vonstan hit the bell to dismiss the court, I turned around to leave with the brothers. That’s when the main door to the hall opened, and I saw a very disheveled man appear before me. It seemed like he had been running for a while.

Right before my eyes stood Altan. His eyes were as big as balls, and his mouth agape.

“You’re alive,” he whispered, but I was able to read his lips. As a smile started to cover his lips, I narrowed my eyes at him, and I watched his smile fade away.