Fated To My Lycan Stepbrothers
Chapter 185

Naya's

POV

The silence echoed throughout our journey back to the manor. Zeke and Kyle had succeeded in protecting me from harm, but a greater harm was waiting for us back at home.

I knew they would ask me who the spy was and at the end of the day, I would point to my mother. The memories of the Gothic castle still haunted me.

And I was damn famished! From the corner of my eyes, I observed my mates seated at my side. Zeke had a somber look while Kyle's was contemplative. Their unspoken words hung in the air. they were worse than when they spoke. Someone should please say something!

Glances were exchanged between the warriors, but nobody dared to vocalize the drama we had just witnessed at the blood moon pack. Baron Diego was unlike anything we had seen. Even in the face of troubles, he was calm. It was intimidating and terrifying It showed we weren't on his level.

"Hey, penny for your thoughts." Tim bumped into my shoulders and I almost tripped. It earned him a glare from Zeke. Updated by Narugi.com

"Hey." I muttered, wondering if I was sane enough to utter a word. I wrapped Zeke's warm coat around me to soak myself into his scent more. We alternated between walking in our wolf form and running back home. It was obvious that a heavy fog of confusion enveloped us. I raised my eyes to the sky. The red moon was getting really visible. It was to the extent of seeing red marks on tree trunks. It was amazing yet deadly. It was hard to make sense of the nightmare that had become my reality. "Have you ever been kidnapped?" I said.

Tim looked at me like I was saying something wrong. "No."

I scoffed. "Why me then?" I thought of how unlucky I was.

What would I have done without my mates?

Tim shrugged. "Because you are Luna."

I rolled my eyes. Zeke did tell me of the responsibilities that came with being Luna. He even told me about the fight.

That could wait for now. He asked me if I could be able to handle it. I was so scared that I ran away without any definite answer. I ran away from what I had always wanted.

It wasn't a shock when they both proclaimed me their mate.

I was happy. Now? I wasn't so sure. I want to protect the pack. My powers may disappoint me sometimes, but there was no denying that they were always there. One thing or the other would surely trigger the purple lady. I was sure of it. As we enclosed the manor, the atmosphere seemed to thicken with unease.

I almost forgot to breathe, knowing we would be facing the ever stern elders. They were always aware of everything.

The warriors quietly dispersed as Zeke gave out soft orders. I could feel their eyes on me as they all went about their duties.

Zeke and Kyle had barely pulled me inside the manor for our intimate time when the elders suddenly barged into the compound each in their own style. They all went straight for the ancient hall which was used for our meetings. I was about to go away when Kyle's strong hands stopped me, reminding me of my position. I was supposed to join them.

"Let her go freshen up, Kyle. She smells like shit." Zeke taunted.

I raised an eyebrow, wondering how he could still manage to crack such a dark joke in this situation. Yeah, that's what we need: a dark joke to lighten up the atmosphere. I wanted to say it, but it seemed Zeke already read my mind. They both knew what I wanted to say. Tears dropped from my eyes and I had their attention again.

"It's just that... I didn't expect something like that to happen in the manor. I am so scared of going alone."

"You pretended to be fine. You wanted to leave." Zeke scolded softly. "Why didn't you tell me.."

"She's scared. Someone amongst us is a spy and we need her to tell us before that person makes a run for it."

Zeke took a deep breath. I had a feeling he knew, but did not want to believe it. "Who?"

They held me even as I smelled like sh*t. I didn't bat an eyelid as I spat out the person. "Marley, my mother."

A sharp intake of breath was heard. It came from Zeke and Kyle didn't look exactly surprised. He smiled, looking proud.

"I am proud of you." He muttered. I gave him a weak smile, watching Zeke's reaction.

"Okay." He nodded. "Let's all act like we do not know. I'll handle this myself." He paused and I could see the Maher, pain and hurt on his face. His fist was balled too. "I need to know why she would touch my mate.. no. I want to know why she would hand my mate over to someone who wanted to eat her heart." With that, he stormed off to where I knew was the ancient hall.

A sense of urgency washed over me. "Kyle, Zeke might do something dangerous to hurt himself."

Kyle shook his head almost immediately. "I don't think so. He wants to remind the elders of their duties."

I eyed him suspiciously. "You do even seem surprised."

"We talked about this, remember? Your mother is a spy, you confirmed it. We didn't want to interfere before but she went too far. She really went too far this time around. She touched our precious." Kyle explained. It made me warm. "Don't you want to freshen up?"

I was eager, way too eager to freshen up. I buttoned the clean coat over my dirty clothes. I smelled of Zeke so it wasn't that bad... I think? "Let's go and make somethings clear to the elders."

Kyle didn't object.

We both entered the ancient hall just as elder Freya stood to make her point clear. "We could perform the ritual right now. We need to establish the fact that Luna Naya here can communicate with the moon goddess." Her eyes caught my movement. "Tonight, we shall perform the ritual that will officially bind you to our pack, empowering you to communicate with the Moon Goddess directly. By tomorrow morning, the scent of everyone bwil fill your nose and you will be able to differentiate them."

"Mind linking will be possible." I said firmly, leaving no room for argument.

Elder Freya sighed. Her powers haven't returned yet and she has been surprisingly good. "Fine. You are Luna, we can only follow your words."

I grinned at Zeke who seemed taller with happiness.

"There will be war soon. Baron told us he was coming, so we have to do everything we can to ensure the pack's safety." Zeke said, turning to the elder in charge of the building. "How is the building?"

"Completed now. The women and children can stay there for the meantime."

"What about the young adults who has been training? Are they ready?"

"Yes. They have proven okay enough to fight in the war." Someone said.

Zeke sighed. "Don't out them in front. Take them to the back so that they would live to see another war. It's too early for loss."

I smiled at his simple display of wisdom. It wasn't long before Elder Rosalie and Freya began giving me instructions on where to stand, what to wear and how to go about the ritual. The male elders were also by the side, giving out instructions to my mates while they both nodded solemnly, acknowledging the importance of certain things at the ritual. It became even more serious when the elders began to chant crazy verses and draw symbols in the sync.

I leaned to Kyle who was closer. "Was this why they chose this room?"

Kyle nodded. 'They are weird, so just pay close attention okay? We won't need a crowd since we are in a rush for the ceremony."

My eyes lit at the revelation. "Does this mean I can avoid the challenge that comes with my position?"

Kyle laughed softly. "Baby, once you are officially luna.. your powers will come to you easily, your body won't be this tiny, I can assure you. Why do you think your mother is so strong?"

I gaped in shock. Have they always known about this?

"What about training?"

"Still valid." Elder Freya responded with a chuckle.

I felt a strange tingling sensation as the ritual progressed. I could barely contain my excitement. Why didn't anyone tell me this was the way things worked? Zeke and Kyle had gotten the genes of an alpha! My mother got the genes too... no wonder she was strong enough to take up those monstrous wolves. Now, I would be as strong as her.

No one would dare bully me with or without my powers.

"Naya, by the power vested in us by the elderly one, with the agreement of the Moon Goddess, you shall be the Luna of the Wolf Cove pack. It's time to embrace the gifts from the elderly one and the connection to the moon, for it shall guide us in this current darkness."

I nodded, feeling the weight of responsibility settling on my shoulders. I shuddered as Zeke and Kyle's hand found mine, offering silent support. The ritual continued, combining my fate with the elderly one, the pack and the moon goddess.

I felt the purple lady sail under my skin like a snake.

Most importantly, I felt the heat.

The desire and the urge to be bred by my mates.