Claimed And Marked By Her Stepbrother Mates novel Chapter 127

Chapter 127: 127-Goodbye!

Helanie:

"Guys, she’s waking up!" I heard a loud scream that jolted me awake. I was taking my time opening my eyes, but the way Lucy’s voice pierced through my ears, I opened them with my fists clenched, as if I could fight a Lycan with two soft punches.

However, before me stood all the people I call friends—or acquaintances, or ex-lovers to each other, probably.

I’m not sure.

They were just there, huddled around me near the river. Why was I near the river?

"What’s going on? Are we all dead?" I asked, a loud gulp running down my throat, so difficult to swallow.

"No, but you almost got my sister killed," came Penn’s voice. He stepped into view, his body bearing a few injuries that seemed to be in the process of healing. He was only wearing pants, his abs and muscles on full display. Apparently, he had been taking a shower in the river.

"Did you not hear your sister tell you that Helanie threw herself before the Lycan to save her friends?" The voice belonged to Lamar, who stood next to him in khaki pants, also wet. Both had sustained injuries, but like Penn, Lamar was already healing.

"What happened?" I whispered under my breath, utterly lost.

"Last night, after you passed out, the boys came to help," Jenny began, her voice soft. Lucy sat beside me, holding my hand between hers, constantly trying to comfort me.

"Who was the first werewolf—" I had just opened my mouth when Penn smirked in a taunting way, turning his head to look at Lamar, who rolled his eyes.

"Tossed away like a little bi**h," Penn commented, causing everyone to turn their heads to him and then back at me. He should have taken the hint to stay quiet.

"Then my brother came, and then—" Jenny paused as Gavin emerged from the river, wearing blue pants.

"I should have known you’d do something reckless," Gavin remarked, his hands on his waist.

"You came looking for us?" I asked, genuinely impressed. I wasn’t too happy with myself, but the fact that he still came to look for both Lucy and me, even after we betrayed him, left me speechless.

"That’s what friends do, Helanie. He didn’t do anything remarkable. You’re the one who’s crazy for making the Lycan go after you. It’s one thing to wander somewhere and risk stumbling upon something deadly, but it’s an entirely different thing to call danger directly to yourself to save your friends," Jenny said, silencing everyone with her statement.

She then turned to the group, as if seeking their approval to continue. "However—"

I frowned as I checked my body, realizing that I hadn’t sustained any injuries, apart from a few scratches.

"However what?" I asked, narrowing my eyes at Jenny.

"The Lycan tried to take you away with him," Lucy blurted out, cutting to the punchline.

"Huh?"

"Maybe he wanted to save me for later?" I tried reasoning it out, still unable to comprehend what she meant.

"Lycan don’t save their food. They eat fresh," Penn interjected. "I mean, the live person." He added quickly, ensuring no one thought he was only mocking me.

"Are you all alright? How did you guys fight the Lycan?" I asked curiously, looking at the boys. They exchanged smug looks, but Jenny scoffed loudly.