Fated To My Lycan Stepbrothers
Chapter 25

Kyle Storm

I woke up with a start, my heart pounding in my chest, sweat beading on my forehead. It was that nightmare again-the one that haunted me relentlessly. In the dream, my pack was under attack by those monstrous creatures, each with gnashing teeth and razor- sharp claws. And in the midst of the chaos, I saw Dad, getting torn and falling onto the onslaught of those vicious beasts.

I took deep breaths, trying to calm myself and shake off the remnants of the nightmare. As the images faded, my mind began to recall a different memory-one that had surfaced before, but I had brushed aside as inconsequential. It was the image of a wolf, a beautiful and powerful creature with eyes that held a glimmer of kindness. It was Naya's wolf-the mate destined to be by my side and share the burden of leadership.

I sat up in my bed, allowing the details of the wolf to fill my mind. The coat was a mix of brown and black. It has come to stay. And then, frustration and anger washed over me. Naya didn't meet the standards I had imagined for my mate. She was frail and weak, lacking the prowess and confidence that I thought a normal wolf should even possess. Oh and I haven't forgotten about her snarky replies whenever she was helpless.

How could fate pair me with someone who didn't seem to fit the mold of what I believed an Alpha's mate should be?

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Zeke Storm

Kyle has been increasingly quiet these days. He acts like he is alright, but I can tell from a glance that he isn't okay. Just now, he had woken up with a start. I could hear it all the way from his room upstairs to mine.

After a while of staring at the ceiling, I threw the bedsheets off me. He is probably having those nightmares again and I needed to know what it was all about. Was it about our mate or because he fought that monster the other day? We were both unprepared to fight that day as the only thing on my mind was to protect Naya. How about now? Was the feeling the same?

I don't know.

I came out to replace Kyle raiding the fridge. When did he get here? His eye bags were dark and heavy. He hasn't been getting a lot of sleep and has been doing a lot of thinking. Kyle wasn't made to think. He was made to have fun but it seemed he hadn't even been doing that. Not even the threat of telling Brooke of his promiscuity has been working.

"Kyle?" I called.

He opened the first fridge, bringing out a bucket of ice-cream. Kyle never does ice-cream. "Are you going through a major breakup or what?"

He snorted. "Can't I have ice cream in peace or something?"

I shook my head, taking an apple from the fridge. "You are acting strange again, just like the time you failed the math test in school."

Kyle squinted his eyes as if to remember. "When was that?"

"You wondered why you failed that math test and started acting this way."

"I don't see your point." He wasn't making it easy for me to figure him out.

I closed the fridge and it made a thud sound. "My point is that... something is bothering you. It's either you are having a nightmare or you are trying to figure out something strange or you are angry about something."

Kyle smacked his lips. "What if I tell you it's all of the above?" Then he grinned. "Stop trying to figure me out and mind your business."

Ouch, that hurt. "I will. But if it's about the monster, we aren't going to see the last of it."

He paused. "What made you think so?"

I shrugged. "Just because."

Kyle took another great spoon. "I hate it when you do that. If you want to make me feel better, I want you to answer my question."

I wondered what he wanted me to say. Kyle was a tricky person and I knew his questions were just like him. All tricky. "What?"

"Do you like Naya?"

I knew he was going to ask me this question sooner or later. "No. Do you think we are destined to be mates?"

He shook his head. "Maybe."

Damn it! "Tell me what your nightmare was about."

He threw the empty bucket into the trash bag. I wasn't surprised at the speed in which he finished it. Wolves ate big. "I saw him die. You know that's what I fear the most. The alpha is the strongest in this pack. If he can die... what about me? You know.. because of that b***h, I wasn't thinking and placed my life to save her."

I was confused. "What are you talking about?"

"You asked me to tell you what my nightmare was all about. Well that's it."

A sudden movement caught our ears. Kyle's ears flickered like a dog's and I turned just in time to see Naya trying to tiptoe out of our presence, her face flushed with guilt. Anger surged through me, and without thinking, I confronted her right away. "Freeze."

She was like a deer caught in headlights. Not to mention, her bandaged leg and arm didn't make it easy for her. Even in the dark, I could see her so well. Her small frame, her thin legs, her big boobs and the white stuff wrapped her body. She should be in bed right now and not eavesdropping on our conversation. She turned slowly with a frown in her face. Our eyes enable us to see in the dark. I knew she probably saw us a bit too late and wanted to turn away. Unfortunately, my ears caught her clumsy movements. "How long have you been there?"

She cleared her throat. Of course she has been there for a long time. She must have heard about Kyle's nightmare and was about to deny it. But her pretty red face gave her away. She couldn't fool anyone for even a second. Her shoulders slumped in defeat. Just what I thought. "I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to listen."

"What exactly did you hear?" I asked coldly. I was in no mood for her antics. I told her to watch out for my personal space, didn't I?

"I wanted to get water to drink. I didn't mean to.. It's just that I overheard something about Kyle's nightmare, and I got curious..." "Curious? I won't ask again. What exactly did you hear?"

Her voice was a bit hesitant. "I heard Kyle mention something about a recurring nightmare he's been having. That's all, I swear!"

I stepped closer to her, my figure looming over hers. "And what do you plan to do with that information? Are you going to gossip about it with the whole school? Mock him behind his back?"

Her eyes widened with shock.and tears glistened in them. Pathetic. "No, I promise I won't say anything to anyone. I didn't mean to intrude; it was a mistake. Please believe me!"

Kyle was surprisingly quiet and I didn't like it. The former Kyle would be teasing the hell out of her. Although he still wore his teasing grin just to let Naya know that she wasn't safe with him either.

"How can I believe you? What does staying out of my space mean to you?" She's almost everywhere. I was beginning to see her in my dreams lately.

"I-I'll do anything to make it right, I swear! I won't tell anyone about Kyle's nightmare, and I won't listen in on your conversations ever again. Please, just don't be mad at me!" She began to plead as tears gushed out of her eyes. Her hands were clasped together and a small wince formed in her face. She was in pain.

I softened my face even though she won't be able to tell the difference. This is the most I have spoken in years anyway. I just needed to prove to Kyle that I don't have a soft spot for her. "This kind of behavior is unacceptable and you need to be punished." Her mouth curled up in what I couldn't believe. Is that anger I see there? "What? I can't get water to drink at night?"

"This isn't your cottage. This is the pack home. You can't just walk your way through everything." Kyle injected with a frown on his face. "Her punishment as bait is enough. Besides, you won't be staying in tomorrow. You are coming with us."

She seemed desperate. "No, I can go to school looking like this. I have to heal."

"Do you want me to punish you?"

She shook her head, wiping her tears. "I am okay with this." Then she limped off.

I couldn't help but feel a tinge of guilt for being so harsh. As for Kyle's nightmare, I made a mental note to ask him again about it.