Fated To My Lycan Stepbrothers
Chapter 28

Naya Cod

And as for me, I learned that sometimes perceptions can be misleading. People can surprise you, and even the most malicious individuals can harbor unexpected kindness within them. Where the f**k did that come from?

I mentally palmed my head to bring myself back to the chaos happening right now. I couldn't believe my eyes. The brown monster wolf had clamped its teeth around Alpha Storm's neck, and despite his efforts to shake it off, the creature wouldn't let go. Moreover, it seemed bigger than the rest of the wolves. My heart pounded in my chest as I felt paralyzed with fear and helplessness.

"He needs help!" I wanted to say, my voice was barely audible amidst the chaos in the classroom. The other students were just as horrified as I was; their eyes were fixed on the gruesome scene outside.

"We can't just stand here!" Kyle turned to whisper to Zeke. His eyes were bloodshot and filled with determination. "We have fought those things before." He rushed towards the door, but Zeke stopped him.

"It's too dangerous, Kyle. We can't do anything from here," he said, his voice breaking with emotion.

"But we can't let him die out there!" Kyle whisper-shouted. "Remember my dreams? Haven't you thought it odd that no one is out there to help him? It's a setup!"

"And a damn trap if we go out there! You are staying put." Zeke reasoned. "You have to trust him, Kyle." He continued in a soothing voice. Does he reserve that voice for his family members? His voice always sounded rough to me. Like he hated me. His voice became louder to warn us. "Alpha Storm is strong, and he's fought many battles before. We can't interfere; we'll only make things worse."

Of course we hesitated, but the truth in Zeke's words eventually sank in. We all watched in tense silence as Alpha Storm continued to fight with incredible experience, despite the monster wolf still clinging to his neck.

Then something unexpected happened. Marley's gray wolf suddenly broke away from the fight she was engaged in and sprinted towards her mate. With a powerful leap, she lunged at the brown wolf, knocking it off Alpha Storm's neck.

The brown wolf rolled away, momentarily stunned, and Marley wasted no time. She positioned herself between the Alpha Storm and the other monsters, her teeth bared and her hackles raised. It was as if she had instantly become the protector of the pack, fiercely defending her family. It was all a show. Marley was no different from a slut trying to protect her source of income. The Alpha.

Or really her mate. I watched with bated breath as other wolves of the Blood Moon pack seemed taken aback by Marley's fierce display, and for a moment, they hesitated. This brief respite gave Alpha Storm a chance to regain his footing. It didn't last long because soon she was preoccupied again, and the Alpha was left to fight alone. Again. Despite the injuries he sustained, the Alpha stood tall, and with a determined growl, he charged back into the fight. If only Beta Brooke was here.

We were wolves, and we have an Alpha. It was just instinct to see our Alpha in danger and do something about it. It would break our hearts. I could see some of the students ready to howl in agony.

These were my last thoughts before I watched the Alpha's neck get separated from his body after a fierce tug. The strongest wolf in the pack has just been killed.

In our presence.

My attention wasn't on the Alpha because he had never been a father to me. But he had been a father to the boys beside me. Kyle's face turned pale. Earlier, he seemed torn between going outside to help his father and staying inside to protect us. But now the shadow was about to take over. Zeke finally snapped out of his stoic silence, his eyes wide with concern as he looked at his brother.

Alpha Storm looked dead to me.

Some students led the way through the window, while the rest ran towards the monster with only their friends to hold them back.

"The Alpha is dead!" Someone shouted, and everyone began to howl. The monster at our door glared at me for the last time before trampling back down the stairs.

Poof, they all retreated and were gone in a twinkle of an eye. The alarm stopped blaring, and an eerie silence filled the air. Soon, we knew it was safe to come out when Mrs. Lau ran past the door.

The students came out to see the chaos those monsters left behind. As I limped through the wreckage of the school with the crutches Reid had given me, I knew that life was never going to be the same again.

The Alpha of the Wolf Cove pack is dead.

Then I felt it again. That creeping sensation behind me. Something was watching me. I turned toward the window. Although I wasn't aware that Kyle and Zeke hadn't left yet. The beast that tore the Alpha changed back to its original form. Unbelievable! Mr. Diego? Blood dripped from his body. But the blood on his hands and mouth... he grinned at me, slowly guiding those bloody hands to his lips. He f*****g licked them!

This caused Kyle to change into his wolf as he charged through the building despite Zeke's angry calls.

As Kyle transformed into his wolf form and lunged towards Mr. Diego, Zeke ran after him, yelling in desperation for his brother to stop. He managed to reach Kyle and tried to intervene, but Kyle was consumed by rage and grief. He was determined to avenge his father, no matter the cost. I could see the pain in Zeke's eyes as he tried to reason with Kyle, but the bloodlust in his brother's eyes was undeniable. Black and red fur crashed to the banisters and floor as they both fought for dominance.

I felt a shiver run down my spine as I remembered that Mr. Diego was the mastermind behind the attack. But why? What does he want with our pack?

I limped alongside the rest of the students who made their way to the ground floor. The teachers had changed back and were looking solemn. Everyone was looking solemn. I walked close by to the Alpha's dead body, still wary of the fact that the monsters could still be lurking around. If they could kill the Alpha, what about us?

"Enough!" Marley's shattered voice stopped Kyle and Zeke from hurting themselves any further. It was their way of consoling themselves. By fighting each other. Pity. "You boys disappoint me."

"Oh, shut up." Kyle said it heatedly in his changed form.

My jaw dropped in shock at the sight of the Alpha. Then something caught my attention. It was the sight of the small knife digging into his ribs. I blinked at the familiar knife. Something smells fishy about the whole thing. Where it got fishy was when Marley got to the side of the Alpha. She must have plunged the knife into his chest without his knowledge.

That was it.

The knife.

That was the same knife I had seen Marley with earlier in the day. It was the weapon she used to incapacitate the monsters, including the brown wolf that attacked Alpha Storm. I couldn't believe what I was seeing-Marley had betrayed her own Alpha, and now she was trying to cover it up. This was to prove that he wasn't her real mate, as she told everyone and abandoned my father.

As the realization dawned on me, I hobbled closer to the scene, my heart pounding in my chest.

"You are too close, Naya. Step back." Marley shot me a venomous glare, her eyes warning me to keep silent. She knew that I had figured it out. But how was I going to prove it?

I had seen the knife. I had seen her use it, but I ignored it. The whole event was planned with Mr. Diego... Ugh, he doesn't deserve to be called Mr. Diego. If the school replaces out... Jeez, it will connect back to me again. Everyone knew I and Mr. Diego were close. Obviously, they are not close enough to plot the Alpha's death together.

Things just got a bit darker. And it started when I knew that she was the one responsible for Alpha Storm's death. It seemed earlier like she was helping the Alpha, but she was actually aiming for the Alpha.

Marley's eyes narrowed, and she took a step towards Kyle. "I will ignore what you just said." She turned to Zeke, hissing low. "Control your brother."

Kyle scoffed. "Do you think I am not aware of everything? You brought your daughter to plot this s**t, didn't you? I know that too."

Marley waved him aside. "Oh please. You are in public. We will discuss this at home."