Fated To My Lycan Stepbrothers
Chapter 55

Kyle Storm

It was official. My brother was the Alpha of the Wolf Cove pack. Perfect. Now that the show was over, I could get back to asking Naya what she was doing asking the pack doctor about my father. Has she found something? I still need to play along. Let's go back to my side musings. I thought she found that attractive. "Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown." I said.

She clicked the roof of her tongue in annoyance. "You should go and stand by his side, Kyle." A shiver ran through me at the sound of my name coming from her lips. It was getting to me. No, Kyle! You must concentrate.

I took a deep breath. "You never get tired, do you?" Suddenly, I was curious. I knew she had asked me something about my mate earlier. Wasn't she curious or something? Most women were curious about who their mates were. "I thought you asked me something earlier." I held my tongue immediately, trying to change the topic. What is wrong with you, Kyle? I chide myself in anger. "Look, the wolves are paying their respect to him. You should go and do the same." I pointed to my brother, who had been crowned and dunked in the scent of many wolves, as their Alpha.

"What is she like?" She asked again. Jeez, I thought she didn't hear me the first time. Well, I asked for this; I better answer her. Nah, I changed my mind. I loved being mysterious. If I told her, she would know it was her.

"I wish you were this stubborn when bullied. You don't know when to give up, do you?" Urgh, I winced at the sweaty wolves around my brother. It would take a while for them to leave. I didn't want to be in another man's scent. I would rather stay by Naya's side for now. Watching her from the corner of my eyes, I knew she was disgusted too. "Quite the spectacle, isnt it? My brother in all his glory reminds me of wherever my father came back from the borders, all bloodied yet powerful." It was true. The father liked showing off his kill. He never took his bath after a bloody war against rogues; instead, he would come tumbling and howling into the manor with his bloodied black coat that soaked more blood than it seemed. By his side would be Beta Brooke...

"Yeah, it seems intense. But it's not just about power, is it? There's something more beneath the surfa

And for the hundredth time tonight, she was right. So, this was why she went about asking about the Alpha's murder. It would only get her killed. No one in the pack was to be trusted except my brother, of course. This one beside me? Nah, she was too much of a wimp to betray her pack. I turned to her, ready to compliment her. "You're perceptive, Naya. And I like it. Of course, there's always more to these things than meets the eye. Power struggles, alliances, secrets-it's all part of the silly web that our pack is entangled in. This is why I need to know what happened to my father. Not being by the side of my brother is part of the plan. I am sure the Blood Moon Pack has heard that my brother is now Alpha. They haven't heard of me yet. It's my best weapon." I don't know why I said this to her, but I felt I wasn't talking to someone who reacted just because I wanted them to. She was scared, alright. You could see it in the shudders that escaped her sometimes, especially when I shifted closer to her. It wasn't from the cold. She has also managed to hide her trembling fingers. A wolf would never run away from its nature. An alpha beside an omega wolf won't stand a chance. Frankly, I was surprised she had been holding it well.

Kyle Storm

Many of them either faint, get horny, or run at the slightest touch or scent. She has been holding out pretty well. Suspiciously well.

"In running away from duty? To me, that's just an excuse." She said, not one bit afraid of what she would do to her. I mean, what more could I do to her? I have bullied her enough. Funny enough, she still talked to me. This must be a miracle.

Then her snarky tongue of insults. One day I would cut it out... "And you are back to being dumb again." I smiled at her trembling form. She seemed like a wolf in the cold. Something else gave her strength to hold me, and I wondered what. "Who knows? Circumstances change, and sometimes you replace yourself becoming a player in the game when you least expect it." Now I want her to tell me whatever it is she has been hiding from me. My eyes remained on her darting ones. "I paid a visit to the pack doctor. He said you have been frequently going to see him and asking prying questions."

Her eyes closed in the realization that I wasn't here to make friends with her. This was the real reason I was talking with her in the first place. She looked disappointed. She should know me by now. I don't have friendships, especially with her. Although I enjoyed talking with her, that was it. All talk.

"I er..." She was stuttering now. "What happens to you even if I go to the pack doctor?" Just like I expected, she went ahead to insult me again. No wonder others bully her just as much as I and Zeke do.

I sighed. "You are asking questions that could put you into trouble. Leave it to me. I don't want to suspect you, so I am going to ignore it. Never go there again." I actually cared for her safety. She was tiny, troublesome, and weak as hell. Who would protect her properly if not me and my brother?

She folded her arms around her chest with a pout. Cute. "Why? Am I not allowed to have friends?"

Friends? What type of friends? She doesn't have friends, but she would have a lot of enemies if she didn't stop what she was doing. "You are misunderstanding me. I won't repeat myself again." I promised.

"You didn't tell me about your mate; instead, you warned me about who my friends should be." She spat suddenly, shocking me for a moment.

"That was way out of line, Brawn." I expected to lash out at her, but I wasn't angry at all. Instead, I was amused. "Why do you want to know about her?"

"Because." She simply said, itching towards Zeke. Oh, was he going to protect her from me? I'd like to see him try. I continued walking closer to her, stalking her like a predator, waiting for the right moment to pounce.

"Because of what?" I paused. "I haven't told anyone about my mate, and I cannot risk you babbling to everyone about her. So keep it a secret." I beckoned her to come closer so I could tell her. There was no one around by now. All were gathered at the podium. However, they were beginning to disperse.

I grinned mischievously as she foolishly leaned forward to listen to my secret. My innocence, Naya.

What the f**k?

My innocent Naya? I must be crazy. I flickered the middle of her head hard. Not all my strength, though. It made a loud pop sound, and I silently prayed it didn't crack her skull.

"Ouch." She yelled in pain, and Zeke's attention was on us immediately. Her eyes glistened with tears. "What was that for?"

"For acting like you have every right to question me." I waved at Zeke, who didn't seem pleased to see me. "Brother!" Naya followed me immediately. She still wasn't scared. She knew nothing about my father's death.

Now onto the next person. As the conversation about Naya was going on, I scanned the environment for Marley. She had suddenly disappeared while we talked.

"I heard this is the newest addition to the family." I heard Elder Freya say it in her annoyingly deep voice and flashy orange hair.

Stupid, stupid Elder Freya.

I f*****g hate her.

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I didn't get to finish the discussion with Naya because I had more pressing matters to attend to while she and my brother ogled each other...

I have been walking through the bustling place, checking for Markey's red gown. Howling sounds and heavy paws scattered the small scrubs around. The pack was at peace because of the security and safety that came with having a new Alpha. It was rubbing off on them. The moon was beginning to set, casting a warm, pale white glow over us. The various pack houses close by were bathed in a mixture of pale lights and shadows, which created an atmosphere that was both chaotic and alive. That was our realm. And the Blood Moon pack nearly destroyed it. I knew they were coming for more.

We should be prepared by then.

My gaze immediately caught one by the corner of a stall.

Hm.

There she was.