Chapter 25
Ollie’s POV
Silence fills the entire courtyard, as if those that haven’t even heard our conversation can still feel the weight of it and are compelled to be quiet.
The ice cold glares of my brothers persist, freezing me from the inside out. But I don’t look away, lest the action be confused for the shame of deception. To prove I am telling the truth, I hold their gazes, even as I shiver. Well, all except Hugh.
“There are punishments for lying to us,” Declan says, his voice flat. He doesn’t need to convey his anger for me to know how dangerous he is, or how serious his words are.
That small spark of hope that they would believe me already starts to dwindle.
“You shouldn’t go around accusing people,” Hugh says, though I still avoid looking directly at him and him alone. “Sylvia has already told us everything that happened.”
“She’s been bullied, too,” Wes adds. “You would have to be truly heartless to accuse her of joining in, when she’s one of those three’s victims.”
“It’s an outrageous lie anyway,” Conrad says gruffly. “How could Sylvia, so kind and gentle, ever think of bullying anyone? Especially so fiercely that they fainted from it.”
“You are a disgrace for accusing her,” Declan says.
“Please don’t be too cruel to Ollie,” Sylvia says through her tears. “Those girls were so vicious to us both…”
“See how she defends you!” Hugh snaps. “And you want to accuse her of such things.”
“Sylvia doesn’t have a mean bone in her body,” Wes says. Placing his arm around Sylvia’s waist, he starts to guide her away from me. “We told you she wouldn’t appreciate your apology.”
“She still deserved it…” Sylvia sniffles.
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“Not from you,” Declan says. With one final icy glare at me, he too turns away.
My hopes fall to the ground, entirely dashed, and I scold myself for even allowing myself to have them in the first place. What was I thinking?
Even if they can subconsciously sense I am their mate, it doesn’t change anything. Their affection for Sylvia is just too strong. They are entirely blinded by her ways.
There’s no sense in me even trying to argue anymore. They simply will not listen to me. They will never take my word over Sylvia’s. Even if I had proof, they’d still likely turn a blind eye.
Nothing will ever be more important to them than their dear sister.
Not even their fated mate.
Finally, I let my gaze shift to Hugh, just as he and Conrad turn away from me too.
I have to stick to my original plan.
Seduce Hugh, and use him to keep my bond under control. Then, when I’ve been accepted to a university in another pack, I will leave and forget all about them.
It’s not a perfect plan, but it’s the best one I have. As I watch the brothers walk away from me, I rally my determination to see it through.
The thought of seeing Hugh later, and knowing what’s going to happen between us, keeps me anxious and distracted all day at school. I’m so busy zoning out that I get scolded by
two different teachers in two different classes.
“You’ve always been a good student,” the second one says. “I expect better from you.”
I apologize and try to focus. For the length of that class, I manage somehow, but as the end of the day nears, my anticipation and trepidation increase in equal measure.
As the final bell rings, my hands are shaking, I’m so nervous.
Ella and I go through the supplies I need once more, just to ensure everything is there.
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A mask, a wig, and some condoms are the most important things. I’d been too embarrassed
last night to buy the condoms. Ella had to do it for me. But I felt much better knowing they
are there. With my future on the line, I cannot afford to get pregnant.
Ella drives me to the edge of the park, and I get out, leaving my school backpack in the car and taking only my supplies.
“Good luck,” she says. “Call me when you need a pickup.”
I nod, not trusting my voice to speak.
Her expression fills with pity. “Try to have some fun okay?”
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