Fated To My Lycan Stepbrothers
Chapter 34

The walk to Kyle's room wasn't as scary as I thought it would be. However, I couldn't walk through to his room without passing through the hallway where the elders passed through. There was no one in the hallway, so I thought it would be alright to peek through. Right? These were dangerous grounds I was treading on, but Naya didn't let me think twice before I crouched low. I tiptoed gingerly towards the door while darting my eyes here and there.

I glued my ears to the door of the room. The discussions were heated, voices raised as opinions clashed. They have taken extra precautions in sealing the room walls so I couldn't hear their voices. This was why I could never hear Alpha storm having his meetings with the elders. By the looks of it, the meeting was not going as planned. I was sure that the prospect of a new Alpha brought both hope and fear.

I narrowed my eyes at the keyhole, hoping to see anything at all. Those majestic wolves I saw earlier weren't here for peace, my guts told me. They were here for trouble. It wasn't easy to see through the keyhole. There was a white table in the middle and they were all seated by it. It was like a f*****g cult.

My eyes caught Zeke, who was listening intently, a sense of determination in his eyes. Despite his calm demeanor, I could see the storm brewing within him. He was about to lash out, I can see it.

As I eyed everyone at the table including the elders who felt they needed to buttress their points of securing the next alpha for the throne, I grinned. Then I heard footsteps.

It could only mean that there was one person at the door. Kyle.

He was coming with full speed that I nearly tripped over trying to hide myself behind the bushes. “F*****g.." I muttered in anger as the rose thorn pricked my palm all in a bid to run away from him.

"Are we casting a vote?" I heard a gruff man speak. He must be one of the elders.

"Elder Roy, we have principles here. Someone has to prove himself. And where is your identical?" A woman asked contemptuously. I watched as Kyle paused just at the foot of the door before inhaling and exhaling. He too was just as nervous as Zeke was in the room. He felt as though he was entering the fire while Zeke was already in the fire, looking just as miserable as anything I have ever seen. The boys had just lost their father and they were going in the midst of the elders to be saddled with responsibilities. Clearly, the elders weren't here to sympathize with the boys. All they needed was to f**k the boys up, deem them irresponsible of taking the throne and rule themselves. Yeah, I knew a little about politics. It was them who birthed the council because they felt it was their right to rule the alpha in his own pack. What a ridiculous mentality.

Besides, who asks about twins like that? Zeke's identical? Whosoever asked that question was ridiculously stupid.

Kyle took another deep breath. He didn't notice my presence which deems it a perfect time to sneak into his bedroom and steal the Scentless spray for myself. However, the urge to watch the drama unfold was my greatest priority now. I wanted to see if he would play their accusations cool or he would leave them alone. His hair was packed up in a tight bun that made him look older and masculine than he actually was. And for him, I couldn't describe him manly enough. There was nothing morel wanted than to rub my hands sensually around his head and release his hair so that it would come cascading down.

How would Kyle react to them calling him an identical instead of an Alpha?

"Did someone call me?" Kyle opened the door wide, and it made a loud creaking noise which further hid my presence from them. The room became clearer and I was surprised at its sheer beauty. It wasn't a place for strangers as you would not be ever welcome. Knowing Kyle, he had been taking in those deep breaths to prepare himself for a grand entrance. He was so handsome when he did that. Very usual for him to show the world that he was there unlike Zeke who snapped when things didn't go his way. He was more reserved, but even deadlier. The twins may seem like they differed but they were not much different from each other. Immediately he disappeared behind the door which closed with a loud thud, I crawled to the keyhole to stare at what he had got to show. My jaws dropped as he went straight to where probably the woman who had degraded him sat. He leaned over her sensually and that made me feel jealous. I thought he was going to hug her out and the matter would die down. What was I thinking? He was a f*****g Alpha and not an omega like me who forgave a bit too easily.

35: Witnessing Kyle's strength

Her back was pressed against his chest and his eyes were hooded and held an amused tint. Everyone, including me, thought he was going to let it go. It was until he pressed her neck with his arm, I knew that Kyle was pissed beyond recognition. "My name is Kyle." He spat out clearly in anger as she had misjudged him. Really, many people misjudge Kyle as the playful one without a backbone. If he thinks I haven't noticed his escapes with girls other than Brooke, he must be joking. They see him as the black sheep of the family. Whereas, Kyle was just as Zeke was. A responsible aloha hidden behind all the rumble and facade of playfulness and boyishness.

The woman held his hands tightly, trying to pry it off of her. "Let me go..." she wanted to say. I could barely hear it behind the commotion as other elders felt it was helpful to yell and ask Kyle to let her go. Hell, they couldn't even bring themselves to say a single word due to fear. Fear of the alpha.

"Don't you ever forget that." He faced the rest of the group with a silly smile. The one I have come to love as he bullied me. It rather turned me on. Jeez.. Naya, you are getting out of hand. I scolded myself for getting wet during his administration. If he was able to do this to a f*****g elder, then Kyle Storm was not afraid of any body or anything.

The woman struggled for air. She tried to remove his hands by clawing at them. Red blood seeped through the scratches she had made with her own fingers. She was desperate for air now and her face was turning red with each squeeze. Now blue and then purple. My ears perked with the loud shouts of one of the elders. The room walls weren't as sealed as I thought they were. Suddenly the woman did something I thought an elder would never do. It was a risky move that could kill you. I guess she was that desperate to let go of herself. From Kyle's strong grip. "Elder Freya!" Elder Rosalie called frantically. They all watched with wide eyes.

"Really?" Zeke asked in a bored tone. I could see that he wanted to intervene since Kyle might end up killing her. If he killed her, there would be consequences. I didn't think Zeke would like to see his brother being taken away or an action melted against him. It may be little considering they were alpha's now, but still. A punishment. The woman twisted her neck to the back and dropped lifeless in Kyle's hand.

Kyle left her immediately and she dropped to the ground like a lifeless doll. "I swear, I wanted to release her but she chose that form to protect her pride." He pointed at the woman who twisted her neck back to position and gasped for air heavily. My goodness, he had done a number on her with just an arm squeeze. did she have to go through that point of twisting her own neck to the back? I guess that is why she was called an elder. She was the only one who would take drastic decisions to end a cold or unfair game. No matter how I hated this woman, she suddenly gained my interest and admiration.

The twist to her neck would greatly cost her a day's work or two but she would be alright in no time. I heard from the teachers that they weren't called elders for their wisdom, but also for their ability to see through things and heal as fast as an alpha could. They were the ones who kept the alpha in check. I was in awe of her and her ways because olly elders with great fighting experience could pull that s**t which she just did.

Zeke quickly snapped his hands, causing me to come back to reality. It would be dangerous if I am found listening in on their conversation. Yet my eyes stayed glued to the events unfolding before my eyes. No wonder their meetings were shielded against the pack. This was what went down indoors.

Such a disappointment and also a blessing.

The servants gave a small sigh before attending to the Alphas command. I bet they were also fed up with the elder who didn't know her place. She refused their help by raising her hands up. I didn't know what to expect from Kyle but he has greatly passed my expectations. He strangled an elder! I will tell Renee this stuff.

What, 'tell Renee?' Do I consider her my friend or something? It was a bit irritating to think this way.

Kyle's loud voice boomed again, causing me to raise my head up. It seemed he wanted to say something important again. "Elder Rosalie, Roy, Archer and Derek. Welcome to the pack home. This isn't your first time here of course, but if you don't want to end up like Elder Freya, I beseech you to refrain from saying provoking words. I am not in a good mood." Wow. That was... exceptional. I should make sure this enter my books tonight.

As the night wore on, the meeting showed no signs of conclusion. Everyone was anxious, eager to replace a resolution, but it was not coming easy. The elders debated, trying to assess who among them was worthy to take on the responsibility. Kyle or Zeke. Of course it would fall on poor Zeke or the both of them with Kyle his right hand. Where the f**k was Beta Brooke? I wished he was here.

As I looked around, my thoughts turned to the twins again and Marley who was trying to make herself as small as possible. I thought she said she was going to help the twins? What was she doing there without speaking when needed to? I wish I was allowed to enter. I would let her know that I didn't take her cowardly traits at all. The type that killed the alpha secretly with a life instead of challenging him to a real fight. Their lives were about to change drastically, and they needed support now more than ever. Zeke might become Alpha, but his path wouldn't be an easy one, especially if others challenged his position.

Unaware of my internal conflict, Kyle seemed lost in his own thoughts. I wondered how he was coping with everything, and I wished I could comfort him, but our past and present kind of held too much pain. Our relationship was complicated, and now was not the time to address it.

The elders meeting continued well into the night, and as dawn approached, a sense of exhaustion settled over me. I couldn't believe I let myself stay till the night on the floor without going to Kyle's room. If I keep on kneeling here, I will never lay my hands on the Scentless spray. The discussions had reached a temporary impasse, and the elders decided to reconvene later to make their final decision. The decision I knew was to make Zeke the alpha of the wolf cove pack.

I quickly made preparations to go to Kyle's room. It wasn't far from here. My heartbeat increased as there was no one in the hallway. My thoughts were simple, what if they finished the meeting now and came out of the hallway and went into his room? What would become of me?

Yet, I had to get the spray. His room was nothing I had seen before as I opened the door. It was dark and smelt of his cologne. Then I blinked to get used to the darkness. I turned to the side, replaceing a switch. When I switched it on, I was shocked to see how neatly arranged his room was. Although not as Zeke's, I was pretty impressed by the sheer neatness. There were no underlying clothes even though some were hanging in his wardrobe and laundry basket. I moved around the room trying to replace out where he dropped the spray. My eyes swept through the reading table.

Nothing.

It swept through his open cabinet. Nothing. But everything here looked f*****g exquisite and extravagant. It felt like I was in a men's boutique. The king's bed was at the center of the room and I scrunch my nose at the rumpled sheets. I found myself drawn to his open balcony, seeking peace in the early morning breeze. It was the perfect view. I did not know about Zeke's because I was in a hurry to use his toilet and never got the chance back into his room. He was a close minded piece of s**t who claimed he loved his personal space. I mean who didn't love his or her personal space? I made one mistake, just one and he s**t me out since then. He must not like people who make mistakes then because I make a whole lot of f*****g mistakes. The events of that day and night have left me feeling overwhelmed, and I needed a moment of clarity. Clarity to understand the strange things happening in the storm's manor.

36: A new day, A new alpha

From the balcony, I gazed at the pack grounds, a mix of emotions swirling within me. There would be a definite meeting tomorrow where everyone would hear of the new alpha. The presence of Marley in the room with the elders bothered me. Not to think of the times she actually threw herself in the presence of Zeke, rubbing her breasts or pushing them up to him. Or the times she had actually tried to adjust her dress so that her breasts would be shoved to his face. She was truly the queen of seduction. Hence the bully I got at school. Not even an ounce of shame for her daughter's crush. There was no way in hell, Marley wasn't aware of my crush. I love being in the same space with Zeke and Kyle, not one more than the other or just one. Both of them. It puzzled me yet intrigued me of how it would be when the both of them accepted my strange desires.

Something told me it wouldn't be such a bad idea.

The uncertainty of the future and the secrets that surrounded us were suffocating. My heart ached for the twins, and I hoped they would replace the strength to overcome the challenges ahead. I sighed, turning back to the room to search for the Scentless spray. I have wasted enough time as it is. The sun would rise soon and Kyle would come bursting into his room with probably anger, a smile or neutral.

"There you are!" I grinned at the bottle staring at me. It was hidden under the pile of clothes at the end of the room.

"What are you doing?" A strong voice asked me, causing my spirit to nearly leave my body. It was Kyle. When did he come in?

I whipped my head, knowing I could get a whiplash later. "Nothing? I was stumbling to the toilet when I thought this was my room." Yeah, the same trick might not work for Zeke's. Startled by Kyle's sudden presence, I quickly had to make up a lame excuse about stumbling into his room by mistake. I hoped he wouldn't see through my lie and get angry. This was Kyle we were talking about and an elder pissed him not too long ago. I wondered if he would fall for my tricks or strangle me for my lies. The thought of him placing his neck around me sensually, filled me with a sense of warmth. It would be the closest his hands were ever to my neck. "Uh, yeah, sorry about that. I'll be on my way now." I stammered nervously, trying to hide the Scentless spray behind my back. He narrowed his eyes at me suspiciously, but surprisingly, he didn't say anything. Instead, he just chuckled and said, "You're such a weirdo, Naya. But fine, you can stay for a bit. Just don't mess up my stuff."

I let out a sigh of relief, trying to act casual. "Thanks, Kyle. I promise I won't touch anything."

As I continued to search for an excuse to linger in his room, he went to sit on the bed, his face showing signs of exhaustion. "It's been a long night, and it's not over yet. The elders won't stop until they reach a decision. I don't envy Zeke right now. The responsibilities of an Alpha are enormous."

"Yeah, it must be tough for him," I replied, trying to sound sympathetic. "But you'll support him, right? I mean, you're brothers after all."

Kyle's expression softened, and he nodded. "Of course, we're family. I'll stand by him no matter what."

I couldn't help but feel a mix of admiration and longing for Kyle as I watched him. He was a complex person, and despite our past, I still cared for him deeply. But I knew that now wasn't the time to address our complicated relationship.

"So, uh, do you need anything? Can I get you a drink or something?" I asked, trying to be helpful.

He smiled gratefully. "That'd be nice, thanks. Just water will do."

As I fetched a glass of water from his bathroom, I couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to our encounter. Kyle seemed on edge, and I wondered if it had something to do with the elders' meeting. I handed him the glass, and he took a sip, looking thoughtful. "Hey, Naya," he said, breaking the silence. "I know we haven't always gotten along, but I appreciate you being here tonight." That was a very unlike thing for Kyle to say.

I blushed at his unexpected words of gratitude. "Yeah, Plus, it's not like I have much else to do."

He chuckled again, and I couldn't help but smile. Maybe there was hope for us to build a better relationship after all. He paused a bit. "Do you know I don't appreciate people taking things from my room?"

I froze at the mention of that. He got up, admiring the gently glowering sunrise. "The first time Brooke came here, she took my t-shirt. I went ballistic on her."

I folded the Scentless Spray under my clothes so even if he shook me, he wouldn't see me drop it. That was pathetic. He caught me. He didn't have to go through the corners to tell me that I took the Scentless spray.

"You know, as long as my things are concerned, I like leaving them wherever they were before. Now tell me Naya, did you take anything from my room?"

I gulped audibly, giving myself away and still praying he didn't hear it. It would further confirm his suspicions. He gently turned to look at me and the rays gave him an illumination that I envied. His five o clock jaws were perfect and an evil smirk made it perfect. He was teasing me for the sake of teasing sake and enjoying the hell out of it. My heart raced, and I felt a bead of sweat forming on my forehead. Caught red-handed, there was no way out of this. "Uh, well, you see, Kyle, I... I might have taken something," I stammered, trying to come up with a believable explanation. Saying I took the Scentless spray will even make me much of a fool than I already am.

He turned to face me, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "And what did you take?" he asked, taking slow, deliberate steps towards me. I backed to the nearest wall with no way of escape. He was going to be the death of me.

"Um, just... a pen! Yes, a pen! I saw it lying on your table, and I thought I could borrow it," I said, attempting to sound innocent. I have always been innocent. It won't be different this time around. I never felt more stupid. He had purposely tried to act kind to throw me off balance so that I would trust him enough to tell him whether I took stuff from his room. I knew that all the questions and kindness was a facade. Or not? I don't know any more. The Scentless spray was under my shirt and it made me sweat even under the cool breeze that drifted from the balcony inside his room.

"A pen, huh? Interesting choice," he said, inching closer. "You know, Naya, I'm not so sure I believe you."

I gulped, feeling the walls closing in on me. Each step to the back felt like I carried the world beside me."Well, um, I'll just return it right now. It's no big deal, really," I said, trying to make a quick escape. The Scentless spray underneath my clothes gave me heat like never before. It burned through my skin.

But Kyle wasn't having it. He moved even closer, now standing just a breath away from me. "Naya, you can't just take things without asking. It's not right," he said, his voice low and teasing. Then he lowered himself, intimidating and making me breakout into a sweat. Jeez what was I thinking when I said I was going to get into his room? I wasn't thinking straight.

"I know, I know. I'm sorry. I won't do it again," I said, feeling the blush creeping up my cheeks. I feel nothing more than to kiss the hell out of him. If I kiss him, everything will be fine. I think?

"You better not," he said, a playful smirk on his lips. "Otherwise, I might have to come up with a punishment for you."

I raised an eyebrow, trying to hide my nervousness. "A punishment, huh? And what would that be?" Did I have the audacity to ask him what type of punishment?