Claimed And Marked By Her Stepbrother Mates novel Chapter 72

Chapter 72: 72-The Story Of My Pendant.

Helanie:

I watched their faces in disbelief. After thinking it over, even Norman gave his brother a nod. The two looked so pleased with themselves after completely unsettling me. It was so infuriating, the way they were changing rules and all. And nobody would complain. Their academy was the best of the best. Even Alpha’s were sending their children to the academy.

"But that’s not fair. You two are trainers—people who train other Alphas and Alpha Kings! How could a mere girl like me, without a wolf or any training, ever fight any of you?" I wanted to shout and call for Emmet and Kaye, but what could they do? These two were responsible for today’s test, and Maximus had specifically chosen it for me.

"Well, if you’re so weak, then why try to be a part of our academy?" Norman folded his arms over his brother’s shoulders, smirking proudly at his brother for coming up with such a devious plan.

It was beyond unfair. Why were they so determined to crush my dreams? Was it simply because of the academy’s reputation, that they didn’t want someone "weak" like me in their ranks, or was there some other reason they were treating me this way?

"Hm, but she’s not wrong. If everyone hears she had to fight a trainer, they’ll agree it’s unfair." Norman scratched his chin thoughtfully, making me wonder if he was mocking me or truly reconsidering.

"I know. How about this—" Maximus raised a finger as a new idea sparked in his mind. This time, he stepped back and walked until he was among the students who had been eagerly watching, waiting to find out what was going on.

"If Helanie here can land just one punch—just a single punch within a fifteen-minute match—she’s in!" he announced. Norman chuckled.

He walked back to join his brother and spread his arms wide. "He won’t even fight back. He’ll only defend himself."

The pride on Norman’s face was unsettling.

Some of the students began to snicker, sensing how ridiculous it was. There was no way I could land a single hit on this beastly man.

"There’s no chance she’ll manage," one of the students laughed, joined by a few others.

"Come on, Helanie. What happened to ’I’ll do anything to be part of this academy’?" Maximus mocked, not caring that the other students were witnessing a teacher bullying a potential candidate.

At this point, I needed to stop calling myself a student. I wasn’t one yet, and with this final test, I likely never would be.

I lowered my head, remembering the faith Emmet had shown in me when he handed me that card. Even if I lost today, I’d stay in the ring for the full fifteen minutes and give it everything I had.

I raised my head and saw the brothers shrug. Norman slipped the card into his pocket, turning to the accepted students.

"You’re starting at the academy the day after tomorrow—" He was about to dismiss them, already assuming I wouldn’t fight, when I raised my voice, loud enough for everyone to hear.

I couldn’t give up. Even though I knew the odds were stacked against me. _{ƒrēewebnovel.com}