Fated To My Lycan Stepbrothers
Chapter 107

We didn't have to walk long before Scar guided us into the cottage, and at first glance, I knew it was Beta Brooke, Brooke's father. My jaws nearly touched the ground in shock

"I love the look on your face." Kyle teased mercilessly as he went around like it was his home. The cottage wasn't exactly homely, but it was fine considering there were men living in the room. I looked around, expecting a female. No girl was there apart from me. What the heck? I subtly stepped behind Zeke. Unfortunately, my leg hit something hard instead. I turned slowly to replace a hefty man glaring at me. I swallowed "Cat got your tongue?"

I closed my mouth, ready to give him a tip of my tongue.

"Now hold on there, mister." I was about to say more when a large hand covered my mouth. Kyle's cologne whiffed past.

"Seriously, Naya." Kyle chuckled alongside the rest of them.

"You could be squashed in a go." I wriggled so he could let me go. He was just acting cruel.

"Let me go." My voice was muffled. Seriously! I needed to tell the man to s**k it up. Their pheromones were getting lite

However, Kyle's scent was able to calm me down a

Kyle didn't. Instead, he carried me over his shoulders like a leaf. It was disappointing to feel how weightless I was.

"Shh!" was all he said before pushing through the men who snickered and smirked at me. I felt humiliated beyond imagination. Before I could say anymore, he dropped me down. "Listen

folded my hands across my chest, puffing and trying to get my breathing under control. "I am listening."

Kyle seemed more amused than annoyed, and it only infuriated me. What could I do to get this guy angry?

Absolutely nothing. Ever since they realized I was their mate, they have been nothing short of affectionate. Urgh! I don't know anymore. "He's not your average warrior.

"It was a mistake." I began to protest, shocked, when he placed his index finger on my mouth. This was the second time he had done this.

"Shhh."

Kyle leaned in closer, his warm breath brushing against my ear as he spoke softly. "Naya; you need to understand something about those men and Scar. He's not just any warrior. He fought alongside my father, Alpha Storm. They are certainly not in a good mood right now.

I raised an eyebrow, trying to grasp the significance of that statement. "So what? It doesn't change the fact that he was disrespectful, and I won't tolerate that" That was rich coming from me. When did I start considering what was disrespectful and what was not? Once upon a time, I was bullied by my own friends. Now what? Was I suddenly immune because I have some silly power?

"Goddess, Naya!" Naya screamed into my mind, scaring me.

"What the f**k?" I closed my eyes briefly to stop the headache she caused from screaming so loudly in my head. In order to listen to Naya, I have always had to zone out, missing half of a discussion.

"What is wrong with you? You are ruining this moment!" Naya pranced like a mad wolf. Oh, she was certainly mad.

What was her problem?

"Why do you like feeling inferior?

"I am not inferior; I am just.

"That's right. You have every right to say something. You made a mistake, but he shouldn't have spoken to you like that. You didn't just have a silly power; you were a f*****g elder who saved your mates, set free wolves, and healed. How could you call yourself ordinary? You know, with proper training, you could tear that man in half.

I swallowed. "Okay, let's not go there now, or else the purple lady will arrive. This is definitely the reason why Elder Rosalie said we have no manners. I just wish I knew I had this power ever since.

"Don't be sad. Once we get back to school, no one can bully you any way they want.

I shook my head. "I don't want them to burst into goo, Naya. I just want them to respect me.

"And that respect will come. You don't need to tell them Your mate will do it for you." Naya said reassuringly before disappearing into the dark. 1 blinked out of my haze to replace Kyle staring at me. "Let me guess, you were talking to your wolf.

I nodded. "Sorry, I spaced out.

"At least I noticed on time. Care to let me know next time you want to speak with Naya?

I sighed. "Sure." Although Naya reassured me that I would be fine, I couldn't help being bothered about how people would perceive me now. "How do I do that?

"You do it all the time; hell, we all do it all the time. But the trick is waiting until the person is done talking and doesn't expect you to talk immediately.

I tilted my head in confusion. "Really

Kyle gestured toward a boulder. It looked like we weren't going to end this talk soon. I followed him.

"Yes. Do you know your eyes glaze over when you speak with your wolf? At that time, your wolf watches your back, so you think you are acting, but it's just your wolf reminding you where you should be until you come out of the haze. l'ohed'. So that's how it works? "So the trick is to speak to my wolf when I am not required to say something immediately?" I sat down with him beside me. It was comfortable.

"Right. You think we speak to our wolves normally, but that's not the case. We actually speak faster than average.

Haven't you noticed that you and your wolf could talk for a long time, yet time hasn't passed?" Kyle dusted his pants before sitting down. Dried blood was still glued to his shirt and some parts of his body. It didn't irk me the slightest, because I knew he was alright now. Although he would need to take his bath and look decen

I wasn't better myself.

As if Kyle noticed what I was thinking, he chose to continue with our earlier discussion. "They are not guards. They are warriors. Warriors are respected. They've faced countless battles, and their loyalty to the pack is unwavering. Scar lost many friends and comrades in those battles. He carries the weight of those memories with him every day, and my father's death has been added to it." He finished with a frown, and I wondered what was on his mind. "I think I understand why my father did all of this. He knew the mission he was going to send Beta Brooke on would be dangerous. I almost put them in danger" he trailed incoherently while I watched helplessly. "Sometimes I surprise myself too." I began to say, causing him to look at me. "I demand respect when I haven't been respected all my life.

Kyle looked like he was about to cry. "Naya, I am sorry for those terrible days. We weren't supposed to

I raised my hands. "It's fine. You probably realized I was your mate and chose to be cool about it.

It took a second for him to realize what I was saying. "So you know."

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"I watched."

Kyle exhaled. "Your powers. You weren't lying

1 shrugged. "You should practice that too." I would like it if I said it didn't hurt. All these months of thinking they weren't mine. It tore me apart knowing they weren't mine and they'd hurt me more because of that. Only to realize they knew and still hurt me. Suddenly, I felt Kyle's hand wiping the tears from my face. I didn't know I was crying.

"I am sorry." He murmured. His eyes held guilt and regret.

"See what you are doing there? That's what I'm talking about. Those men's attitude is just a defensive mechanism. He has to know that his being there wouldn't have changed anything for your father. Just as it would have not even if you weren't there." Careful, Naya... Don't spill in the heat of the moment. Gain Kyle's trust first. He is the easiest one before Zeke.

Kyle nodded his head, his eyes earnest. "That's not true."

"No matter how I look at it, both of you stood up for me more than I ever could for myself, so stop burdening yourself with guilt and thinking that I would reject my mates." My voice increased at the end. I wasn't intending for that to happen. Without allowing him to continue, I crossed my arms, still not entirely convinced by the warrior's attitude. "So, what do you suggest? Should I just let him insult me without standing up for myself?

"No," Kyle replied firmly. "You should assert yourself, but it's not about letting them disrespect you; it's about replaceing a way to control your powers."

I was about to defend myself again when his last words sank into my head. Control my powers? "What do you mean?"

Kyle gave me a reassuring smile. "I am worried about the warriors, but Zeke will take care of them. I am more worried about you. I know I haven't been entirely trusting with you, but you healed me and saved our lives. It made me rethink.

I stared wide eyed in shock. Who knew Kyle was like this?

One thing I would always miss was his smile. It was amazing. "I should be calm, not out of respect but to master my powers?" It made sense to me.

"That's all I'm asking for, Brawn. Now, let's go meet Beta Brooke and see what this is all about." Kyle stood, stretching out his hands for me to grab them.

My insult name, 'Brawn', has never felt so good to hear.