Claimed And Marked By Her Stepbrother Mates

"Let me have a look," said the attractive professor, his broad shoulders and muscular build allowing him to lift me effortlessly and place me on the desk. His powerful hands tenderly adjusted the strap of my uniform to inspect the training-induced bruise. "Helanie, why do you always end up hurt?" His deep voice sent a chill down my spine as I tried to catch my breath, reminding myself that he's both my mentor and stepbrother, not someone to lose myself in. "If anyone bothers you again, come to my office, and I'll handle it," he whispered, his captivating gaze locking onto mine, leaving me with conflicting emotions. Despite knowing the boundaries, I couldn't suppress the thought – should I reveal to him about the mating bond I experienced during that night he was under the influence? When Helanie's parents' relationship faltered, her world turned from a paradise with her father's love to one of neglect. On her eighteenth birthday, tragedy struck. As her body entered its heat cycle, it drew unwanted attention from alphas. Instead of standing by her side, her secretive alpha boyfriend abandoned her. That fateful night marked the beginning of an upheaval for Helanie. Accused of willingly participating in the assault, she faced execution from her own pack. In desperation, she fled, determined to find her estranged mother. What she never imagined was encountering her mother preparing to wed a rogue king with four dangerous, handsome, and primal sons. The situation only darkened further when she discovered a mating bond with her stepbrothers. Would she escape their clutches, or would their allure lead her life into a new level of turmoil?