Fated To My Lycan Stepbrothers
Chapter 130

Zeke's POV

Where was her sharp tongue from earlier? Maybe I should rip it out first.

I was seconds away from snapping Elder Freya's shivering neck when Elder Roy finally spoke up.

"I know what is wrong with her."

I paused, releasing Elder Freya, who began to cough.

"What?"

"She is in an enchanting haze," he said again, approaching Naya.

The other two elders did the same. They observed her hair and probed her shoulders.

"They are stiff," Elder Derek, who had been forever quiet, said. His voice was raspy.

"A higher spirit is trying to possess her body."

Elder Rosalie rushed to Naya's side with a panic I had never seen before. Her eyes blazed with fear as she tried to shake Naya out of her haze. "Snap out of it!" "Why? Is something wrong?"

"A witch might have a hand in this." Elder Rosalie snapped her hands at the rest of the elders. I came to understand why they were so quiet.

There was a hierarchy to the way these things worked.

Elder Freya was obviously the leader; Elder Rosalie was the second in command; and Elder Roy was the third. I always thought he was the second. After him were Elder Archer and Elder Derek.

It was simple, and they knew their paths so well. They even worked in sync to outstrip the Alpha in shame. No wonder they were so coordinated. After all, they have lived for many years. "Call Dr. Ali immediately!" I yelled to the nearest man.

He bowed his head slightly. "I already did that."

"I thought witches were extinct. They work for rogues to take over a pack. Don't allow them to possess her, Beta Brooke instructed Elder Rosalie, who was beginning to study Naya.

"Her legs are positioned in a way that you would think it's a witch; however, the last witch did during my time. Her hands..." Elder Rosalie raised Naya's pale hands and sighed in relief. "Her hands are still warm." I eyed both of them. "What does it mean?"

"It means she isn't possessed by a witch. Has she entered the subconscious like this before?"

I glanced at Kyle, and we both nodded. "Once. But she was entirely conscious, so we attributed it to her, you know?" I said, not wanting anyone to know about her powers yet.

"How is she a vessel for possession if she doesn't have a soul for it?" Beta Brooke asked curiously. I knew it would be hard to fool a loyal wolf who worked for my father for many years.

If my father were here, he would have smelled Naya's powers instantly.

Elder Rosalie sighed. I don't think she would like to explain the complications regarding Naya's power to the clueless wolves. It would surely spread around the pack, and Marley would hear it. "What's wrong with Naya?" Marley's voice filled the room.

She always managed to appear whenever she wasn't needed. "Shouldn't you all be cleaning or guarding the border?" She glared at the warriors, who were having a hard time under her strict gaze.

They were all standing aimlessly, watching the drama unfold like a movie. I was their Alpha, yet I was so focused on Naya that I forgot to assign them to their duties.

The palace we stood on wasn't even properly tidied.

"Naya is in a haze. Her stance makes us believe a witch is trying to possess her."

Marley's eyes widened in fear. "A witch?"

Elder Rosalie rolled her eyes, clearly not pleased with how she was cut off. "..but it isn't the case. Her body is warm, and she isn't mumbling to herself. She looks in good shape. A good spirit is trying to possess her body."

I scratched the back of my head, wondering why now.

"Why? I mean, like Beta Brooke asked." I gave her a knowing glare.

Elder Rosalie cleared her throat as she tried to play along for the benefit of Marley and the rest of the wolves watching us in anticipation. "Naya's emotions must have overwhelmed her; her system chose to shut down, thereby making her vulnerable to such possession." She threw a weary glance at Elder Freya, who was still seated on a chair, dazed. After all, she almost lost her life earlier.

"Oh," everyone began to murmur amongst themselves.

"She must have been so bitter."

"So what if she's an Omega...

I almost snapped at the person who said such emotionless words. How dare they speak about her like that?

"It's not right, you all. She has feelings too." I calmed Flame down with these words. At least not everyone thought about her that way.

"I am a bit jealous. A good spirit is about to possess her."

Yes, they should be jealous and happy that they have such a powerful elder in their midst. Her presence was still a mystery because of the attempted murder to take her heart.

Everyone would have their eyes on her. Others from the different pack would do so now and might plant their spies amongst us. Her display of power has made her the target.

Baron Diego must be regretting it now. He probably didn't know she was going to react that way.

If he knew she would expose her powers, he wouldn't have sent the beasts after us. Now the Alphas of all packs knew about Naya's strange powers. She could use her mind to command things!

It was terrifying. What if she commanded me to love her? I feel she has no power to do that, which is why she's so heartbroken about me proving stubborn.

"I see... What kind of good spirit is about to possess her?" Marley asked in contempt as she circled Naya. She has refused to look at me. From the corner of my eyes, I could see how scared she was of me. However, she was also trying to compose herself. "What if it's the moon goddess or the elderly one?"

Someone in the crowd asked, causing everyone to freeze.

"No. Two spirits cannot possess her, and besides, her body is too frail to handle such powerful spirits," Elder Freya surprisingly replied in place of Elder Rosalie. She was massaging her throat now. "If she tries to hide two spirits with that body, they will overwhelm her. Even if she does that successfully, their essence will make her mad."

"Your words aren't making anything better, Elder Freya." I snapped in anger.

"It's the fact." Elder Freya didn't say she wanted to fight with me. Not after last time. Not even she could calculate my supernatural speed. It was speed for defense and protection. I would still have a meeting to ensure we both get punished. Kyle would stay out of it because he was just affected by my anger. He would be in charge of taking care of Naya in case I got locked away in a wolf pit. Wolf Pit was the place many defaulted wolves got locked in.

It was dark and filled with rats. Those rats were allowed because they served as food. For Alphas, we would be chained from head to toe so that once the full moon came out or the rage rampage began, we wouldn't break out of those chains and destroy the pack. The elders were in charge of that. For the elders, they had what was called the shackles. It was a place where their hands would be locked in an iron cast so that they wouldn't be able to perform magic.

It was dreadful for both Alpha and Elder. No one wanted to go there, which was why Elder Freya wanted to send me off first, so no one would have the power to send her to the shackles. Thankfully, Naya stepped in. Whether it was a success or not, I was grateful anyway.

"Alright, listen up, everyone. We have to make the manor sparkle before nightfall. Everything has to be placed today."

The door opened, and Dr. Ali walked in with a shaky smile.

His limbs seemed to tremble. "Is everything okay, or do I have to come back later?"

I waved him inside. "Come in. I won't bite." He had the responsibility to take care of Naya while I sent out orders about our duties. Kyle won't be left out, and neither will the elders. Except for Elder Rosalie. Her power would be useless in making the manor clean anyway. "Dr. Ali, take Naya upstairs. Please do that with Elder Rosalie. She will guide you to her room."

I needed her to watch over Naya while the rest would heal and fix. I glared at Elder Freya. "Are you ready to work, or will you sit there and wish you were Alpha?"

She harrumphed. "You don't know what you are talking about.

"Scar, you will be in charge of the suits for your boys. Take the boys' quarter. Tomorrow, training starts at the court.

Kyle, please take care of the immediate packing matters. I already have the files on my desk. Six alliance letters and five oppositions. Beta Brooke, support him, please." To the rest of the team, I asked them to bring back the cleaning staff.

Soon, work began, and repairs started. As they all went to their assigned duties without complaints, I gathered the elders around. "I am highly disappointed in today's behavior, but I will address that after we work. Please attend to the borders and check out for rogues and spies."

I glanced at Marley, who had been standing with blazing lips: "And you..."

She gave me a small smirk, observing everything. "I am sorry for calling you a child. I insulted you. You have every right to punish me."

I raised my hands to stop her. "I have realized that I can only earn the pack's trust if I actually show them what I can do as an Alpha. I should lead as an example."

Marley folded her hands across her chest. "People will talk."

"I should not have treated you like that. But you have one job to do."

She sighed knowingly. "I know. I need to take Reid's body back and speak to his mate. Why are you asking me to do this?"

I narrowed my eyes on her. I was fond of her and would never stay permanently angry at her. "It's your punishment for sitting at my desk."

"I wanted to do something for the pack." She explained desperately.

"That's why your punishment is light. Now go before I change my mind."

"You're kind." Marley said. I couldn't tell if she was complimenting me or mocking me.

I chose to let it slide.

Blood splatters were cleaned, furniture was replaced, the manor defense was strengthened, and it was time for a meeting.

Naya didn't wake up from her haze. Who knew what was going on in her head?

By 9:56 pm, I asked everyone to gather by the fireplace across the pack field. They would decide the fate of Elder Freya, who had clearly abused her power. The only people allowed to attend were the ones who saw the event unfold.

They needed to feel safe in the pack without having to worry if Elder Freya would snap their necks any moment from now.

They also needed to know if I would not go on a rage rampage.

I eyed everyone who was present. It was the majority of the staff who worked for the manor. They were all called back from their homes for the meeting. We needed to clear up the misunderstanding of what they saw earlier.

"What did you see? You can speak your mind." I urged carefully. When no one said anything, I chose to add. "The elders won't come for your family, and neither would you be killed for saying your mind. You are the first household in the pack. You are entitled to your opinion."

They were entitled to their opinions about me.