Chapter 73 - 3.13 Help!
"What happened to him?!" Rosemane exclaimed in shock. Cathy had pinged her communicator out of nowhere and asked her to come into an empty classroom to see an ’interesting’ show otherwise she was going to regret it. Rosemane thought it was weird judging from how secretive her tone was. She curbed the intention of finding Altair on her own and turned her heels toward the designated classroom.
Only to find his half-brother laying on the floor, writhing and groaning in the mixture of pain and pleasure. Shock wasn’t even adequate to describe what Rosemane was feeling right now. She recoiled from the strong scent of pheromones in the room and Cathy handed her a mask which she hastily wore. It wasn’t only Alphas’ pheromones that could incite Omegas into heat but they could also be affected by fellow Omegas.
Cathy laughed. "Do you remember the new perfume I told you about? The one that will be used for research purposes to regulate an Omega’s irregular heat? I stole the sample from my father’s room."
Rosemane’s jaws hung open. "And you...used it on Oliver?"
Her disbelieving tone caused Cathy to frown. "Why are you so surprised? I am helping you ah! Didn’t you say that this shitty Omega steals your mate from you?"
Rosemane looked at Cathy as if this was the first time she had seen this best friend of hers. Well, she had indeed complained a little bit—exaggeratedly, maybe—about how she and Oliver wanted the same Alpha and how Oliver presumptuously claimed ownership of him. She even cried because this time she was serious, she indeed fell in love with Altair at first sight. He hadn’t even marked Oliver yet so what was wrong with a fair competition? Why did Oliver have to be so petty? Who knew who would emerge as the winner in the end, right? However, never in her wildest dream did Rosemane expect that Cathy would resort to such a...such a heinous act!
"Cathy, this is a crime! If something wrong happens to him, you will be held accountable!" She said anxiously.
"Don’t worry." Cathy patted her hand in comfort. "Once he has been marked by another Alpha, he won’t be able to do anything. I will make sure of it."
Rosemane showed a conflicted look. Indeed, Oliver was her brother but she dared to admit that she had never cared about him. There wasn’t even a hint of sibling affection between them. Moreover, if Oliver was out of the picture...then Altair would be hers. She gulped and started to feel tempted. Noticing it, Cathy’s eyes took on a sly glint and she tapped on her communicator. "If you’re done looking at him, let’s go. A few minutes later, an Alpha will enter and they will mate. Or...do you want to stay and ensure the bond is created successfully?"
Goosebumps erupted along Rosemane’s whole body and she shuddered. The anticipation she felt was quickly replaced by dread over Cathy’s malicious words. She took in a few shaky breaths and shook her head. "L—Let’s go. I don’t want to stay here any longer..."
However, she hadn’t taken a few steps yet when Oliver suddenly stirred and propped his elbow up with much difficulty, wobbling and slipping before he did. Blood trickled down his jaw from having bitten his tongue to keep his consciousness awake. He fixed a death stare at them with desperation similar to a savage beast. His chest heaved raggedly and eyes bloodshot in fury. "I...won’t forgive you! I definitely won’t...!" He spat out through gritted teeth stained with crimson blood.