Fated To My Lycan Stepbrothers
Chapter 173

Marley's POV

Damn it! I should have expected that he wasn't going to choose me. I knew he was going to choose my daughter from the moment I caught them all together, passionately having s*x. The pack seemed helpless, as an omega had become their Luna. The lowest omega. I should not be as jealous as this, but I couldn't help myself. I wanted what she had. How could she be the mate of two Alphas? The last time that happened was a thousand years ago. I glanced at the elders, only to see them smirking! Including Elder Freya. Isn't she supposed to throw a tantrum or something?

"She can't. She's one of them." My wolf reminded me.

"I know."

"Then you must know that Zeke would use this medium to tell the pack of her powers. You will no longer be of use."

I bit down on my lips. "I know; stop telling me what I already know!" I yelled at her, expecting her to cower, but she knew where to tug. It wasn't long before a sharp pain passed through my head. A loud groan escaped me. "Ow! Make it stop.." I pleaded, but she didn't listen immediately. "Please."

She stopped. "I know this will remind you that I am in control. I made the deal with Baron because we both want to rule over all packs. Look on the bright side. No one will suspect you if anything happens to Naya.

I massaged the back of my head to get rid of the smarting pain. "The mission will go on tonight. Whether everyone is in support of their binding shouldn't concern the both of us."

My wolf was quiet, and I used that moment to focus on my surroundings.

"Naya has been granted a gift from the elderly one and the moon goddess. She already has the ability to heal and even converse with the moon goddess." Zeke continued with stars in his eyes.

The crowd no longer whispered. This time, they were voicing their disbelief.

"Can you believe what the Alpha just said?"

"Naya cod is our Luna."

"How can she be gifted by the elderly one and the moon goddess?"

Zeke raised his hands, and they all stopped talking. "I know you all have questions, but if you need evidence, you can ask your friends and neighbors, and they will tell you what they have seen with their eyes." "She is our mate, and you all have to accept her," Kyle added.

Someone immediately raised their hands. "But there hasn't been a mate for two Alphas in centuries, nor true mates to share the mind link. How can you be so sure?"

Those questions were also at the tip of my tongue. I wanted them to answer those questions so badly that I would step in and annul their bond. What they were saying was impossible!

"I say true mates because our bond is being strengthened."

Zeke paused. "Mind linking is possible."

The murmurings only increased.

Beta Brooke leaned closer. "I told you to stop this childishness. It will ruin the pack."

Zeke glared at his temporary Beta. "Beta Brooke, I told you that it was possible. I'll tell you more after this."

Kyle grinned at Beta Brooke. "Beta, don't doubt. It's true."

Beta Brooke sighed. "Okay."

No, no, no... Someone should stop this madness. There was no such thing as true mates! Why... I felt defeated.

There was no way out of this.

"How is it possible?" Someone else shouted.

"I can do it!" Naya suddenly shouted, stopping the chaos.

Kyle's smile dropped as he whispered. "Naya, you blocked me. Do you know how to open the link?"

I narrowed my eyes on them. They were saying something they didn't want anyone to hear. Even though I had good hearing, I couldn't hear their discussions.

After whispering amongst themselves, Zeke faced the crowd again.

"It will be revealed on the day of the official mating ceremony. If you support our mate as your Luna, make sure to attend the mating ceremony." Zeke concluded before talking about what was not concerning the blood moon. It was a night everyone should be worried about.

That was when I noticed Naya wasn't with us on the podium. Where, where was she? I asked no one in particular as I searched for her small figure in the crowd.

Just then, I spotted Lily going into the manor with Naya.

What... What was going on between the two of them? I had to replace out.

The meeting no longer concerned me. It was over, and everyone was going to their homes with shock on their faces.

"Alpha Zeke." I called sharply as he was about to leave the podium.

"You did tell me.."

"I don't have to tell you everything." Zeke interrupted, surprising me. "Excuse me." He quickly walked off, only to be stopped by another person. He would certainly have his hands full tonight. That would even make my plans easier to execute, because how else would Baron do his wish?

Zeke and Kyle shouldn't be all over Naya.

I sighed. There was only one thing left to do.

******

As I lay on my bed, I couldn't sleep.

"He should have chosen me! I was right not to bring that person. He was just playing along to fool me into revealing the person! Naya would only end up destroying the pack." I tossed and turned for the fifth time. Eventually, I threw the sheets over me. The clock was making a familiar ticking sound, signifying it was time for our plans to come to life. It should be like every other night. Nothing would definitely go wrong.

I opened the windows, expecting Lily to pass by. She did, glancing at my window. I waved for her to come upstairs. I needed to know what Naya discussed with her earlier.

As soon as Lily entered my room, I pulled her in and closed the door. Her eyes showed worry and anxiety.

"Luna..." she began.

"Cut the bullshit and tell me what you and Naya were discussing. Don't even try to deny it because I saw the both of you."

Lily breathed out in relief. "Oh, she was just asking me about your schedule. She said she needed to speak to you." I shot her a sharp look. My schedule? What for? "Why would she care about my schedule?"

Lily hesitated before responding, "She didn't say, but she seemed focused on knowing when you sleep and when you're alone."

I scowled, my suspicion growing. Has she finally caught on? No, I shook my head. It wasn't possible, because I was careful. "Why the hell would she want to know that?"

Lily shifted uncomfortably. "She said something about wanting to make sure everyone gets enough rest for the upcoming events, including the mating ceremony."

I scoffed, "Rest? This isn't about rest. What's really going on, Lily?"

She bit her lip, choosing her words carefully. "Nothing is going on. That's just it."

I stared at the maid, processing the information. "Are you sure that's all?"

Lily sighed, "Yes. She's just trying to help. Maybe she's genuinely concerned about the pack and wants everything to go smoothly. She really wants to speak to you."

I glared at her, feeling a surge of frustration. "This is more than just helping. Something's off. And why are you so compliant with her requests? Why did you tell her about my schedule?"

"I.. I didn't want to argue with her. and I thought it was better to go along with it."

Fool, she was trying to get information out of you! My wolf yelled. And you fell for her tricks. I smirked. I didn't know that Naya had it in her to get information out of people.

She was truly my daughter.

"I don't trust her. Keep an eye on her, and if she tries anything suspicious, report back immediately."

Lily slightly bowed. "Okay, but what about you? You should get some rest too."

I scoffed, "I can't sleep. I need to be vigilant for both of our sakes. You can go to sleep early tonight. I will take care of everything else."

"No." Lily said reluctantly. "You can't handle everything alone. You should try to get some sleep."

"I don't need your advice." I snapped. "Just go to bed. And don't come out; I'll handle your chores tonight."

She still had an uncertain look on her face as she left the room. I stared out the window; a sense of foreboding lingered. There was something about Naya's actions that didn't add up, and I couldn't shake the feeling that she was brewing trouble beneath the surface.

Suddenly, I noticed the man I was waiting for pass by. I smiled when he strode into our territory, like he owned it.

The pack should be asleep by this time, including Naya.

The only ones I wasn't sure if they were sleeping were the guards and the Alphas.

Alpha Zeke and Kyle. They were called Alphas for a reason.

Their ability to smell danger, especially one happening to their mate.