Claimed And Marked By Her Stepbrother Mates - Chapter 571

Chapter 571: 571-The Healing Well
Helanie:

The way Emmet gently tapped on my shoulder to get my attention and then boldly asked me to follow him made my heart flutter. I was so annoyed by the fact that I felt drawn towards all of them. And at the moment, I was actually not doing okay. After Norman did all that, I was in a different zone. Even the thought of standing in front of Norman again made me blush and bite the inside of my cheek. I hoped he understood how his one move had excited me so much.

But now I followed Emmet outside, worried about what had happened.

“Firstly, congratulations,” he stated, fixing his coat and looking around with his eyebrows scrunched.

“Emmet, what is that?” I pointed at the blood on his shirt instead of responding to his congratulations. I couldn’t stop myself from being worried about him when I saw the stains.

“Oh, these—,” he looked down and touched them with his fingertips, “killed some Zharns on the way here.”

He replied coldly before he shrugged and looked up again. “I needed to ask you for something.”

He started again, sounding much more present in the moment than he usually did these days. I was happy to see him shine and look okay.

“Sure, you can ask me anything,” I was instantly ready to respond to any of his questions.

“I’m asking for help,” he added, and my spine straightened.

“Emmet, I would always be there for you. Tell me, what is it?” I asked, and he took a deep breath. It was true that even though I had so many complaints about him, I couldn’t be rude to him. My respect for him always stayed strong.

“Helanie, you know I’m losing my memory, and soon enough I won’t remember anyone. I’ll become an animal—maybe even worse—,” he sighed, rubbing one hand over his face while keeping the other in his pocket.

Whenever they talked about him forgetting everyone, I fell into sadness.

“How can I help with that, Emmet? I really want to help you not forget,” I stepped forward before I recalled what had happened between us, and I instantly stepped back.

“Hmm, there is a way for me to remember my memories when I go completely insane,” he said in a calm tone. The way he smiled when he talked about it made it clear even he was hopeful.

So that was a good thing.

“Really? What is it? We should tell everyone—,” I was in the middle of talking when he held my arm to silence me. His touch was so special, always giving me gentle flutters.

“Not yet. I don’t want anyone to find out. Helanie—it’s just a hunch. I know what I mean to my brothers. But I’m also afraid- – What if this doesn’t work out? Giving them hope only to have it taken away—I don’t want that to happen. But I also need someone strong beside me, strong enough to stir emotions in me,” he continued explaining, yet not explaining much.

“Promise me, promise on our mate bond you won’t share it with anyone,” he held my hand between his, and emotions stirred inside me. My feelings were all over the place. His hands were so big yet so warm and comforting.

His touch reminded me of our love, and I felt so bad that it ended.

“I promise, you can trust me,” I gave him a warm smile and noticed how relieved he looked.

“So, I was in the woods today—and—,” as soon as he started explaining and freed my hands, my heart skipped a beat.

“The woods? Where?” I asked, feeling like a culprit for wanting to know the details, since I knew I was in the woods too.

“Sorry—Montane Forest,” he let out a laugh, then cleared his throat, “and some Zharns attacked me. At first, I was lost because I couldn’t remember, but then I did—and I killed them. That’s when I found a well—an ancient well.” He sounded so excited bringing it up.

“A well?” I repeated, and he nodded.

“On my way here, I stopped at the academy first to check the writings on the well, and guess what it said—” he asked excitedly.

“What did it say?” I wanted to be as excited as him, but I was still trying to keep up. I really hoped it was a solution to his problem.

“Water from the well, in the presence of your mate, can cure any illness or curse.”

My eyes widened in shock when he said that. It was like hearing really good news.

“Ohh, is it true?” I asked.

“Yep. I read about that well. It was hiding in the forest and only revealed when blood was shed around it. Helanie, I think this could be it. I really want to try it,” he smiled, looking so hopeful.

“Then you should drink it. When should I go there with you?” I was completely on board. It seemed like such an easy way out of his problem.

“This full moon,” he said, and I sank into myself.

Does that mean I won’t be able to reject Norman again on this full moon since we’ll be too happy celebrating Emmet’s miraculous recovery?

“Done,” I didn’t even waste a minute and agreed—and it showed on his face that I made him happy.

“Thank you so much. But please don’t tell anyone. I want to confirm it first. Anyway, you’re coming home with us, right? Tonight will be a blast for you,” he smiled again, talking so happily.

I hadn’t seen him this alive in weeks, and here he was, looking so hopeful. We talked a little more before we went back in.

I noticed the way Norman had been staring at me before he finally walked over.

“Okay, it’s time to head home now. We’ve planned something, so let’s get to it,” Norman snapped his fingers in front of my face, trying to get my attention. I groaned at him for being so rude but followed him to his car anyway.

But the minute I stepped into the passenger seat, Norman hit me with the hard question.

“What did Emmet say to you?”