Chapter 69-The Past Vs Me
Emmet:
"Kaye!" My steps felt heavy as I walked toward my car. I had seen what happened today, and it filled me with anger. Watching Sydney and Lamar participate felt like witnessing something terrible unfolding right in front of us—while we stood helpless to stop it. That’s why I decided to use this moment to bring Helanie’s name into association with ours. At the very least, it might help keep her safe.
For now, though, we needed a place for her. I knew Kaye was on the same page. Although we hadn’t openly discussed it, we both understood that we didn’t mind if she stayed in our lives. We didn’t blame her for her mother’s actions.
"About Helanie," I said, staring at the hood of my car. I felt the need to calm down. The full moon always left me drained and worn out. My muscles ached intensely, and I could barely work out for two days afterward, yet I still pushed myself.
I’ve been trying hard to eat well and stay strong. Another full moon had just passed a few days ago, and I’d done my best to prepare for it, but now I was still recovering. I needed to be at my best for every full moon, but I also found myself worrying about that innocent young girl back at the shelter.
"Don’t worry, I arranged a hotel room for her. I told the staff to look after her." Thankfully, Kaye was thinking along the same lines and not acting like a bitter child unwilling to share a father.
I understood why my brothers resented her mother, but why take it out on Helanie? Her mother left her when she was only six—how could she possibly be like her? And if we were to hold grudges, then our father was just as responsible. So why not be angry at him, too? After all, it takes two to tango.
"What about her admission?" Kaye asked, sounding concerned. I was puzzled why he wouldn’t just give her his card and introduce her as his stepsister.
"I gave her my pass. I just want to know who’s on the test team." I was worried she’d get banned if she didn’t use the card correctly.
"Oh, no. Maximus and Norman are on the team," Kaye said, his exhausted tone already hinting that things wouldn’t go well for Helanie.
"But why Maximus? Doesn’t he want to rest or anything?" I complained as I opened my car door, wincing as I moved. Every little minute that I spent after the full moon hurt my body.