Claimed And Marked By Her Stepbrother Mates novel Chapter 52

Chapter 52: 52-Wrapped Around Her Finger

Norman:

"Well, I guess this time the Moon Goddess really wants you to stop bothering us," I said, pressing down on the gas. It was a long drive ahead, but I knew her injuries weren’t life-threatening.

I had already arranged for doctors and nurses to be ready upon our arrival. Our family farmhouse was a beautiful place, rich with greenery and memories. After hours on the road, I finally pulled up to the house.

The ambulance, along with a team of medical staff, was already there.

"Take her inside," I instructed, adjusting my shirt. It was 8 a.m., and I hadn’t slept a wink all night. Still, the serene morning weather was refreshing. I took a deep breath, letting myself relax for a moment as I watched the paramedics lift her onto a stretcher.

She looked so defeated, so alone. My small smile faded as I recalled the sound of her pained breathing, her voice heavy with sorrow.

"Ugh!" I muttered, turning away and trying to clear my mind. _{fɾēewebnσveℓ.com}

"Take good care of her. I’ll check in later, alright? If anything urgent comes up, call me," I told the doctor. He nodded, but before I could leave, he added, "Your brother has been calling non-stop. Should I update Maximus McQuoid on her condition?"

A wave of tension settled over me. My brother had been so worried that he’d contacted everyone involved here.

"Only if he calls again," I said firmly. "But don’t reach out to him yourself. Let him rest." With that, I headed back to my car, anxious to be on time for the test at the ground.

This entire mess would be dealt with without dragging our academy’s reputation through the mud. And I wouldn’t let anyone question my brother’s decisions.

Once I was back in the car and on the road again, my phone rang. It was Maximus. Hearing about his constant worry for Helanie filled me with frustration. If she weren’t in our lives, my brother would be free of all this stress.

"Yes, Maximus, she’s fine. I have the best doctors here, and they’re taking good care of her. They said she’s lost blood, but not enough to be fatal. You were fast to find her, and that saved her. It’s just that, without an active wolf, she can’t heal on her own. Don’t worry; she’s in good hands," I assured him in one breath, hoping he’d feel some relief.

After a few more minutes of reassuring him, he finally ended the call. It was a miracle she could still move as she did after such a terrible fall. Her injuries weren’t life-threatening, but the pain she must be in... it would be unbearable for most.

But why did we even care?

There are countless people who suffer daily. We can’t grieve for them all.

Once I reached the mansion, I took a quick shower and put on a clean white shirt before heading to the training grounds. My brothers were already there, preparing to start the test. When I arrived, I saw the candidates standing in a line. They greeted me with a respectful bow, then sat as I gestured for them to take their seats.