Claimed And Marked By Her Stepbrother Mates novel Chapter 683

Chapter 683: 683-Owned By Someone Else.

Helanie:

"You will always be remembered, Alpha Altan," Daltan said his final goodbye to his brother, finally giving him the burial he deserved.

He had recovered his brother’s remains and buried him in the royal garden, where the pack members and previous Alphas now rest.

His pack had finally learned the truth and came to hate Diaz for what he had done to everyone, including his own children. That man reminded me of Darcy, I will not be surprised if she ends up in the same situation.

"Mommy!"

And just like Altan had promised, all the children returned. We turned to watch the kids run into the royal graveyard toward their parents. Everyone was in tears, rushing to hug their babies.

Emmet gently patted my back for support. Finally, the pack was free of the curse. They all prayed for Altan and welcomed Daltan for who he truly is.

After the prayers, Emmet and I began heading back to my parents’ home to collect our things and leave for our mansion. I did not have time to speak with Daltan for now. He was too emotional in the moment.

As we walked the same road we had taken before, I began to notice the neighbors standing outside their homes, watching me. I stopped, it was making me uncomfortable.

Then, the same old woman who had come the other day with her granddaughter stepped forward, holding a bouquet of red roses in her hands. She offered them to me.

"We are sorry. We were so wrong about you," she began, and I instantly felt my chest tighten with emotion.

"That day you came home, all wounded—we all knew in our hearts that you were a victim. We all knew something bad had happened to you, and that there was no way it was your fault. But we also knew the pack hated you—that even your own parents didn’t treat you well. So we became numb to your pain and chose to believe the rumors and gossip. It was an easier way to avoid facing reality. We acted like everything was fine and that you were to blame. That was wrong. Instead of stepping forward to help you, we stood here and cursed you. No wonder we were cursed ourselves. Yet again, you came back as our savior, when you could have left us to suffer. We are wholeheartedly sorry. And I know it won’t undo the past, but we will always remain grateful to you, and guilty before you," she sobbed as she finished her heartfelt speech.

She was right, it wouldn’t change much. But it was also true that I needed to hear it.

I needed them to realize and apologize, so they wouldn’t do this to someone else in the future.

"We are all grateful to you, Alpha Queen," another man stepped forward and suddenly knelt, bowing to the ground. The others followed.

"All hail Alpha Queen Helanie Norman McQuoid!"

As soon as they chanted that, I noticed Emmet slowly pulling away from me. I guess the realization of who I now belonged to in the eyes of everyone hit him hard.

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