Fated To My Lycan Stepbrothers
Chapter 67

I opened the envelope and pulled out the invitation. It was intricately designed with the symbol of a blood-red moon and was surrounded by wine vines and leaves. The words were written in elegant, calligraphic script:

"Alpha Storm, You are invited to the monthly gathering of Alphas in the Blood Moon Hall. Come alone. The future of our kind depends on it. Dress code: a red or wine suit and a black ninja mask. PS: You can bring guests." I turned to see Kyle and Naya reading the note over my shoulders. Oh, there's a dress code... I could never go alone to such a party. Not when the Alpha killed my dad.

"You guys saw it, right? This man killed Dad!" Kyle wasn't pleased. He gave a small laugh that scared me a little. "I swear to our creator, I am going to rip his f*****g heart from his chest."

"Woah, Kyle..." I chuckled nervously at Kyle's determination. He was hiding something from me, alright. And Naya? Both of them were staring at me to show how serious this was. "This is... unexpected," I muttered. There was no need to freak out. It was an invitation from my father's murderer, but it would be really foolish for me to decline, especially when I knew he was the one who killed my father. The Blood Moon Pack was one of the strongest packs in our realm. They were second to ours, except that they were coordinated, knew how to throw good parties that every other Alpha in the world loved coming to, and didn't lose their s**t at every tiny thing like Kyle was doing right now. There has to be something they are doing to make them so f*****g powerful. It was infuriating. I needed to go to this party if I ever wished to reform our pack. In order to fight my enemy, I need to know about them.

Our pack was strong, but that was because we rarely went against traditions. It has kept our boundaries, food supply system, territory, saved lives, and even earned us the best elders, which is why we have been unbeatable, but... they managed to kill Dad with the elders watching and with civilization. Besides, I have never gone out of the pack before. I hate that my life has revolved around the pack. It wasn't a bad thing, actually. but this could be the change I was looking for. I needed to catch a glimpse of my father's murderer one more time. It would be their mistake to invite me to the party. They will f*****g know it was a bad idea to drop this invitation at our fence.

"What I am saying isn't wrong, right? We are not going. Seriously." Kyle nodded, his playful demeanor replaced by a sense of urgency.

I gestured to the envelope. "I am sorry, Kyle. We need to figure out what this is about. It could be related to those monsters from the school."

Naya, despite her state, seemed determined. "I want to come with you, Zeke. I can help." She f*****g reeked of wolf alcohol. She can't begin to comprehend the layers of disappointment I felt in her. How could she make her way to our wine cellar, burst it, and drink herself into stupor? It was all my fault. "Naya, I..." It was only right for her to come with me to the meeting, at least not to make me look like a loser amongst Alphas. I hesitated, torn between wanting to protect Naya and involving her in what could be a dangerous situation. But there was no time for a lengthy debate. We could talk about this later. "Not now, Naya. We fought. You need to get back inside and pretend you never heard about all these."

Kyle sniffed the air. "What the f**k? Is she drunk?" He had a funny look on his face, like he was amused.

I nodded, frustrated by Naya's intoxicated state but also realizing there was no time to deal with it now. "Yes, she is, and it's not the best timing."

Kyle rolled his eyes. We have forgotten about the envelope and the fact that we were going into the lion's den. "You guys fought.." He was giving me that weird eye. Like he knew our fight would never last. Jeez, why does he keep doing this? Should we just tell her the truth now so that when she wakes up, it becomes a dream?

Naya, who had been listening to our conversation with a befuddled expression, suddenly piped up, "I'm not drunk. I can handle myself. Right, Kyle?" She was definitely slurring. Her hand gestures were awkward, and it was kind of refreshing not to see her hide her feelings. It was breathtaking. And annoying because Flame was ready to take her inside and spank the s**t out of her a*s.

Kyle burst into laughter, unable to contain himself any longer. "Oh, this is gold. Drunk Naya wants to crash the Alpha party. You really know how to pick your moments, Naya."

Naya shot Kyle a glare, clearly not appreciating the humor. "It's not like I planned this. It's just that everything got so complicated, and I needed something to drown my sorrows." There was an underlying question in her tone that I didn't like very much. I knew I was being insensitive. I haven't even told Kyle the big news yet. She told me the big news, and I completely acted cold, pretending the news wasn't anything. If I told Kyle, he would completely freak out.

I rubbed my temples, feeling a headache coming on. "Alright, alright. We don't have time for this. Naya, you stay here, and Kyle, you make sure she gets back to the mansion safely. I need to go and check some things out." There was no way that wolf would climb up our fortified fence. What were the X patrol team doing? "Some warriors have not been doing their jobs lately."

Naya protested, "I can still go with you, Zeke. I'll be fine."

I shook my head firmly. "No, Naya. You need to sober up and rest. Not tonight or at the meeting. It is too important, and I can't risk anything going wrong because of your condition." If anyone should go with me to the meeting, it would be Marley, Reid, Kyle, a taster, and probably an elder for any of the magic stuff.

I never imagined I would even think of a taster. A wolf taster was someone talented with the taste buds of the moon goddess. They would know if food was poisoned with a colorless, odorless, and tasteless poison. However, at the cost of their lives. This was why my father sent them out of the pack, so he'd never have to use them for his personal gain.

Yeap. They were banished to the outer territories. It was cruel, but it saved their lives enough to create pup tasters, so...

Kyle gave me a mischievous grin. He must have something in mind for little Naya. Maybe this was a bad idea. Naya is drunk, and she has my brother with her. He might end up fiddling with her without me. "Don't worry, Zeke. I'll take good care of her. And who knows, maybe by the time you get back, she'll be sober and less of a handful." He was not promising. What a douchebag.

Naya shot daggers at Kyle, but she seemed to understand that arguing further would be pointless. I was Alpha. She wouldn't stand a chance for protest in the presence of two very serious Alpha males. She reluctantly agreed, "Fine, but you better tell me everything when you get back, Zeke." Like hell, I would. Does she even remember what we have been through together? I have practically bullied her since the first day we met. Kyle wasn't exempt.

Like I said, our attraction for each other was so messed up.

I nodded in assurance. "I will, Naya. Just stay inside."

She gave me one of her cute giggles. It was rare to see Naya Cod smile. I could never get her to smile unless we were f*****g each other. I promise in the future to make her smile more often. "I am going to stay in your bedroom. Where did you drop me this afternoon, remember?"

She's going to tell her secret to Kyle.

Kyle seemed confused. "This afternoon? Woah, after the meeting or something?"

Naya wiped her mouth slowly. It was as if she was aware of what she was doing but not actually aware of what she was doing. "Let me tell you a secret."

"Alright!" I had to stop her from saying any more. She would only blame herself when she woke up. I don't think Kyle is ready for such news yet.

"Don't be rude, Zeke. You rejected me. Kyle won't. Right Kyle?" She turned to replace him, only to trip on nothing.

I wasn't surprised when Kyle caught her at the speed of light. Wow, I deadpanned.

"Slow down, pup." He had his hands around her waist. They were gentle. "Unless you are going to tell me about the secret wine cellar, I suggest you tell me the secret. Right now."

"I am an elder." She quickly said.

There was a long pause, and I could basically see the wheels in Kyle's head. He was trying to process the whole thing. Emotions after emotions were displayed on his face like fireworks. It was painful to watch, considering that I hadn't appeared excited about the news. I could also see the subtle excitement in Naya's eyes as she told him. It was a life-changer for her.

She was an elder. No more f*****g bullying or getting close to her at all. It would be over, just like that. Gone.

"What are you trying to... what?" Kyle blinked faster than any wolf I have ever seen.

"That's it." Naya gave a big yawn before standing on her tiptoes to kiss him on the lips. Then she pulled away and gave me the same attention. "I f*****g love the both of you." She made a gagging sound. "Oh, no. I'm going to puke."

"The Gardner will kill you in the morning." I said, pointing to the spot where her trash would be easily cleaned. As she ran to do her thing, I sighed. "Remember, Kyle, this meeting could be a trap or something far more dangerous than we can imagine. Keep an eye on Naya, and be alert. If I get anything tonight, I will let you know".

Kyle saluted dramatically. "Aye-aye, Captain Alpha. You can count on me."

I nearly kicked his family's jewels. "Don't watch pirates again."