Fated To My Lycan Stepbrothers
Chapter 102

"Ah." Mr Diego.. Baron Diego to the man beside him. He may seem like he wasn't familiar with me, but I knew he recognized me. It was me who wasn't sure if I recognized him. He seemed so different from before. Look at all those gold chains around his neck! It was obvious the Blood Moon pack was swimming in money, which I really did not care about. The manor may not be treating me right, but I was content that all they had was mine. What else could I want?

A butler walked up to us. "Have your seat."

I eyed the man he just spoke to. Perhaps that was his beta or something. I followed Kyle and Zeke to where they were assigned with my eyes on the floor. Everyone was staring at us now. I was glad I didn't dress shabbily because, damn, these people were hot. Damn. "Seat here." Zeke pointed at the chair I'm in the middle of while they flanked me. Kyle sat at the right, and Zeke was at my left. If I was a buffer, they may mistake me for the Alpha. Great.

"Thank you for coming all this way. But before we start, we

have to have a minute of silence for the Alpha we just lost.

He was murdered by an unknown pack. Alpha Storm." He gestured at us, and the environment was filled with surprised chatter. Of course, some of them knew, while others didn't.

Zeke's hands were folded by his sides. I could see how white they were becoming. I didn't miss the wink Baron Diego gave Zeke. I knew it! He exchanged the same expressionless look with Kyle. Soon, everyone stood up for a minute of silence. It was a bit humiliating since the alpha was murdered in his own home.

I placed my hands on Zeke's folded shirt once to keep him calm. I could feel Flame prancing around his mind, thinking of jumping out and ripping Alpha Baron into pieces, but that would only prove how uncultured he was to his host. They would deem him guilty, and the elders of our land would punish him.

And I will follow suit. No. I better calm him down.

It went just as quickly as it came, and everyone began talking again. Some of them even had the courage to walk up to Zeke to express their condolences.

The first to approach was Alpha Baron Diego himself, and I all but wanted to punch him in the face. Note my sarcasm.

Baron Diego extended his hand towards Zeke, his face a mask of tense sympathy. It was obvious he wasn't in the least sorry. How could he be up for the death of Alpha Storm like they were friends when he clearly knew how much of an enemy they were? He even knew his first name when I didn't! How dare he try to get a rise out of Zeke and Kyle? Hasn't he done enough? Did he have to tell the world how much of a fool we were?

The Alpha was killed in his home. He died while fighting, which didn't make him a weakling, but it was humiliation for us. It clearly showed the other pack who murdered Alpha Storm was stronger. Secondly, Alpha Storm has never had to receive alliances from other packs. They usually came to him for alliances. This happened because Alpha Storm was too confident in himself.

Or he never did have the time to tell the world that the Luna of the pack contributed to his death. I was just as guilty of fear and embarrassment. Zeke and Kyle should know of this, yet I hide it like I am a saint. No elder would hear of this and keep it to themselves. I was an untrained and unmannered elder. I do not deserve to be by their side.

"Alpha Zeke, my condolences for your loss. Callen was a formidable leader, and his passing is truly a tragedy." His tone was dripping with insincerity.

Zeke clenched his jaw but managed a polite nod, not bothering with the handshake. He had a keen sense for detecting fake sentiments. "Thank you, Alpha Diego. All eyes were on him to act rashly. He was the youngest one, so they were all waiting for him to act out of character.

Knowing Zeke, he doesn't give a damn about their feelings.

He was Alpha, and his word was absolute. At least where we came from, that was it.

I turned to watch Kyle's expression, which remained stoic despite everything. He leaned closer to me as he acknowledged Baron Diego with a curt nod, shaking the offered hand briefly. Kyle was touchy that way too. I smiled a little, giving him a nudge for making the atmosphere less tense.

"Alpha Elara." Zeke greeted us wearily. I wondered secretly how he knew her name. "She is famous for her seductive nature."

Ah. My mother's type was here too. I shifted closer to Zeke.

Alpha Elara approached us precisely. It was amazing to see a female Alpha, but what amazed me were her eyes.

They were a different shade of color. The other was black, while the left was hazel. goddess! She was a strikingly beautiful woman. I eyed her suspiciously as she leaned in closer to Zeke, her voice a seductive purr. Oh, she shouldn't have done that. I didn't expect her to be like that, but considering her sexy body and alluring way of talking, she got up the ladder using her body and probably killed a few people in her way of taking the throne.

"Alpha Zeke, I'm truly sorry for your loss. If there's anything I can do to ease your pain, don't hesitate to ask." Her intentions were far from pure, evident in the way she subtly ran her fingers along Zeke's arm.

Where was she when the Alpha died? It's been months.

"It's been months." Zeke's nostrils flared with annoyance, but he remained composed, aware of the underlying motives. "You even know my name, which means you had information that I became Alpha." He leaned closer to her too, so no one would hear much of what they were saying.

"I do not need you to ease my pain." He gritted while I placed a reassuring hand on his thigh, subtly urging him to stay calm. I was staking my claim, and I could care less it she saw it and chose to spread the word. Gone were those days when I would remove my hands and act like I didn't like them. Although there are limitations, 'll handle them properly.

Kyle's reaction to her words was less subtle. He grinned at the next approaching Alpha. "Alpha Damien." Next was Alpha Damien, a burly and imposing figure, offering his condolences with a hint of mockery in his voice. I thought he was getting to be real, considering the way Kyle beamed at him. Jeez. When I looked back at Kyle, his smile wasn't there.

"Well, well, Zeke, it seems like the Wolf Cove is in quite a predicament now, huh? Losing your Alpha like that,

Damien shook his head as if he really cared. He never did.

"What a shame. I asked your Alpha to form an alliance with me, and he said no. Look at who's in charge now."

"And who's in charge?" I surprised myself by saying s**t! I wasn't supposed to say a word, but I was too angry not to care.

He turned to me with amusement. "Who are you?"

His mate, bitche! I wanted to say it in my head, but I refrained myself before I made myself look like a fool. "A pack member? You don't talk trash about my pack in my presence. Yours isn't better."

He seized me with her large frame. "You aren't an Alpha, nor are you their mate. Who the f**k are you to b**t in?"

I swallowed hard, wondering if I could take this man.

Honestly? I was too angry to care at this moment. "You have no right to talk to anyone like that, despite your status." Suddenly, his pheromones did nothing for me. He was about to step closer to me when Kyle blocked his path.

"No." Kyle's grip on the armrest of his chair tightened, his knuckles turning white. I placed my hand gently on his forearm, attempting to soothe his rising anger. "Kyle, it's not worth it," I whispered

"Oh, you are their slut." Alpha Damien grinned wickedly.

Zeke finally lost his patience with Alpha Damien's taunts.

"Watch your words, Alpha Damien," he retorted sharply

"I can say whatever I want. This isn't your pack, and I won't be trampled by a small boy with no home training." He spat angrily.

"Walk away." Zeke interrupted darkly. There was no telling what he could do to the wolf if he spoke one more time. All eyes are on us now.

"Til speak to you later." Alpha Damien promised, chuckling as he walked away, clearly enjoying the rise he had gotten out of Zeke.