The Omega Mated To The Four novel Chapter 24

Chapter Twenty Four

The day started off normal enough- -or at least, as normal as things could be given the situation 1 found myself in. I arrived at school early, hoping to avoid unnecessary interactions with my persistent mates. I headed straight to my locker, already mentally bracing myself for the day ahead.

But when I opened it, I stopped in my tracks.

Inside, my locker had been transformed. Flowers–roses, lilies, and daisies–spilled out from the top shelf. Ribbons of different colors were looped around the edges, tied in careful bows. A small note sat at the center, tucked into the bouquet. I hesitated before pulling it out, my name written in elegant handwriting across the front.

The words inside were simple but heartfelt:

We’re sorry for everything. Please give us a chance. We’ll do whatever it takes to make things right.

It was signed by all four of them–Elijah, Isaiah, Alex, and Austin.,

I let out a frustrated sigh, shoving the flowers and ribbons back inside before slamming the door shut.

“They don’t give up, do they?” I muttered under my breath, gripping the strap of my bag tightly.

Out of the corner of my eye, I caught movement and turned to see them standing at the end of the hallway. Elijah leaned casually against the lockers, while Isaiah stood with his arms crossed. The twins were laughing about something, but their eyes kept darting in my direction.

They were watching me, waiting for my reaction.

I squared my shoulders and turned away, refusing to acknowledge them. I wouldn’t let myself be swayed by their gestures. Not yet. They had hurt me too deeply in the past, and I wasn’t about to make it easy for them.

Still, as I walked to class, I couldn’t ignore the strange feeling bubbling inside me. Was it anger? Confusion? Or something else entirely?

By the time lunch rolled around, I was desperate for some peace. Instead of heading to the cafeteria, I made my way to the school courtyard, hoping to find a quiet spot to sit and clear my head.

But, of course, peace wasn’t something I was allowed.

“Elijah,” I said flatly, spotting him as soon as I stepped outside.

He was leaning against the stone bench, holding something small in his hand. His eyes lit up when he saw me, and for a moment, I considered turning around and walking the other way.

But he was already stepping toward me, his expression earnest.

“I’m not here to bother you,” he said quickly, holding up his hands as if to prove his innocence. “I just… wanted to give you something.”

I raised an eyebrow. “What now?”

He held out his hand, revealing a delicate golden bracelet with a small charm in the shape of a wolf.

“It’s nothing fancy,” he said, his voice softer than usual. “I just thought you might like it.”

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Chapter Twenty Four

I stared at the bracelet, the sunlight catching on the polished gold. For a moment, I didn’t know what to

“I don’t want it,” I said finally, brushing past him to sit on the bench

“Stormi, wait-

“I said no,” I snapped, crossing my arms as I stared straight ahead.

say.

Elijah didn’t argue. Instead, he placed the bracelet on the bench beside me, his movements slow and deliberate.

“I’m not trying to force anything,” he said quietly. “I just wanted to give you something to show how serious I am. About you. About

us.”

I refused to look at him, keeping my gaze fixed on the courtyard ahead. After a few moments, I heard him sigh and walk away,

I sat there for a long time, staring at the bracelet.

Part of me wanted to leave it there, to let it be a reminder that I wasn’t going to make this easy for them. But another part of me–a much softer, more vulnerable part–felt bad for how I had reacted.