The Omega Mated To The Four novel Chapter 23

The Omega: Mated To The Four

Twenty Three

The morning sun peeked through the windows of the classroom as lid into my usual seat, hoping for a quiet start to the day, of course, that was too much to ask.

“Good morning, carrot head,” Alex’s annoyingly chipper voice greeted me as he plopped into the seat beside mine.

I didn’t respond, keeping my eyes fixed on my notebook. If I didn’t engage, maybe he’d take the hint and go away.

“Come on, don’t be like that,” he said, leaning closer. “At least pretend you’re happy to see me.”

I flipped a page in my notebook, ignoting him.

“What are you writing? A love letter to me?” he teased, his grin evident in his tone.

Still, I didn’t answer.

A moment later, Austin appeared, setting a steaming cup of coffee on my desk. “Here,” he said, his voice softer than Alex’s usual banter. “To stop you from catching a cold after walking in the rain today.”

I glanced at the cup but didn’t touch it.

“Don’t ignore me,” Alex said, reaching over and grabbing the coffee. If you’re not going to drink it, I will.” He took a dramatic sip, smacking his lips with exaggerated satisfaction.

“Alex,” Austin muttered, his tone laced with irritation.

“What? It’s good coffee,” Alex replied, grinning at his brother.

I sighed, wishing the teacher would arrive already.

“You’re welcome,” Austin said, sighing softly as he took the seat on my other side.

I let out a frustrated sigh, wondering how long it would take for the teacher to arrive.

The rest of the day passed in a blur of awkward stares and whispered gossip. By the time the final bell rang, I was ready to disappear. I headed toward the library, hoping for some peace and quiet, but my plans were quickly derailed.

“Where are you going?” Alex asked, his voice cutting through the noise of the crowded hallway.

“Library,” I replied curtly, not bothering to stop.

“We’ll come with you,” Austin chimed in, falling into step beside his brother.

“No,” I said, glancing at them over my shoulder. “I don’t need company.”

They exchanged a look, but I didn’t wait to see what they decided. I marched into the library, found an empty table in the corner, and spread out my books.

I’d barely settled in when the Vandabelt twins appeared, dragging chairs to my table.

“Didn’t I say no?” I snapped, glaring at them.

“You did,” Alex said, grinning as he sat down. “But we don’t take no for an answer.”

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Twenty Three

Austin set his bag down, pulling out a notebook. “We’ll help you with your homework.”

“I’m not doing homework,” I said through gritted teeth.

Alex leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms. “So, what are you doing then?”

“None of your business,” I replied, flipping open a book on werewolf history.

Before either of them could respond, Elijah and Isaiah walked in, their eyes immediately locking on me.

“There you are,” Elijah said, striding over. “We’ve been looking for you.”

I groaned inwardly. “What do you want?”

“Just to help,” Isaiah said, pulling out a chair and sitting down beside me.

“With what?” I asked, narrowing my eyes.

“Your homework,” Elijah replied, taking the seat on my other side.

“I don’t need help,” I said, rolling my eyes. “I’m an honor A–plus student. If anything, you guys are the ones who need my help.”

Isaiah smirked, leaning back in his chair. “Fair point.”