Semua Bab Mated To The Quadruplet Alpha Who Bullied Me: Bab 21 - Bab 30

Chapter 22: The Past's ShadowsAvyaane's POVWith a loud thud, the lavatory door closed behind us, drowning out the cacophonous din from the café. The sound of my shirt soaking wet on the ground was the only thing that broke the startling calm. Kate led me to the sink with delicate hands, treating me as though I may break at any second.I winced when I caught a sight of myself in the mirror. My hair was a mess, orange juice had left a sticky path down my front, and my eyes were wide with a mix of embarrassment and shock. I looked like a wreck, which is exactly how I felt.Kate's mirror met mine, a whirlwind of emotions on her face. Her eyes were flashing with a rage I hadn't expected to see, and her jaw was clinched tight. She murmured, "I can't believe Alison did that," and reached for several paper towels. "It's so childish, so cruel."I laughed sharply, the sound resonating hard through the tiled chamber. "She's your friend, isn't she?"Kate winced as though I had smacked her, her

Chapter 24: A Taste for Normalcy Avyaane's Viewpoint I followed Blair out of school. My heart raced; each beat was a powerful reminder of my weakness. The hallways were now deserted, with our footsteps booming off the lockers like a funeral procession. "Bye, Kate," I muttered. I could not look her in the eyes. I couldn't stand the confusion, hurt, and unanswered questions. Kate nodded. Her face was pallid, a canvas for concern and something more. Betrayal? She seemed to want to say something. However, she didn't. The stillness between us stretched like a gap I didn't know how to cross. Blair's hand rested on my lower back. It burned through my flimsy shirt, a symbol of ownership. I flinched as my body betrayed me. He feigned not to notice, but his fingers tensed slightly. A warning. We walked to the parking lot. Blair's automobile sat alone, sleek and black. Expensive. It was a sharp reminder of the world he came from, one that I could never completely belong to. "Get in," he sa

Chapter 26: Venom and VelvetAlison's POVI stood by my locker, surrounded by my loyal clique. The hallway bustled with the usual morning chaos, but I paid it no mind. My focus was on one person: Kate. She came closer, moving cautiously, her gaze shifting like a trapped animal."Very well," I drawled, my voice oozing with insincere sweetness. "See who has chosen to join us."Kate suddenly came to a halt, her shoulders becoming tense. She muttered "Alison," barely making eye contact with me.I moved around her leisurely, similar to a shark catching the smell of blood in the water. The girls stood next to me, their quietness filling the air with intimidation. Kate's delightful discomfort was exquisite. I enjoyed it, allowing the suspense to grow before I spoke once more."Hey Kate," I whispered, edging closer. "What did you find out about our small Avy?"Kate swallowed hard. I could see the conflict in her eyes, the desperate need to please warring with something else. Loyalty? Friendsh

Chapter 27: HopeAvyaane's Pov The house was quiet. Too quiet. Seated on my bed, I gazed at the bottle of pills resting on my nightstand. They appeared to taunt me, a quiet memory of all that I had misplaced. All that I was meant to become.A tap on the front door resounded through the vacant corridors. I braced myself, paying attention. It was getting dark. Who might be present at this time?Sounds could be heard coming from the lower level. I identified one as belonging to Logan, with a profound and commanding tone. The second one was more gentle and had a feminine touch. Well-known.I couldn't resist my curiosity. I sneaked out of my room and descended the stairs, being cautious to steer clear of the noisy areas I had discovered during my brief stay."...the female voice was just wanting to make sure she was ok," she said. "I've attempted to contact her, but I lack her contact information."I turned the corner and saw Kate standing in the hallway, her face showing worry. Logan sto

Chapter 29: TrapAvyaane's Pov Kate and I felt the cool night air on our skin while sitting on her back porch. The distant stars above shimmered, showing no concern for the chaos below. We had spent hours having a genuine conversation for the first time since this whole ordeal started.Kate expressed disbelief that you have been handling everything by yourself, her voice gentle in the darkness. She extended her hand and gently squeezed mine as they met.I shrugged, feeling the tug on my achy muscles. "I confessed that I was unsure of who to rely on." "I still don't actually."Kate turned to face me, her eyes serious in the dim light from the kitchen window. "You can trust me, Avy. I promise."I wanted to believe her. God, how I wanted to. But trust was a luxury I couldn't afford. Not anymore.We spent the late night hours engaged in conversation about various topics. Regarding school, regarding our aspirations for the future, regarding the basic things that once felt unattainable. F