Fated To My Lycan Stepbrothers
Chapter 30

I was taken aback by Marley's confession, but I maintained my composure, refusing to show any fear. "Why did you do it? Why kill the Alpha?" I asked, trying to understand her motives.

Marley's grin widened, and she leaned closer, her voice barely above a whisper. "Let's get you to the storm manor."

I was expecting her to tell me the real reason behind it. "Looks like Mr. Diego made your work easier." She knew I was accusing her. But that was because I couldn't believe what I saw her do. That knife belonged to her. There was no way she would deny it and I'll believe her. Never. Marley had orchestrated the entire plan to kill the Alpha, and I couldn't help but wonder if she was the mastermind behind the invasion of the rogue creatures as well.

I gasped at the realization of that. She could have collided with the blood moon pack to kill him. To what gain?

"You put the entire pack at risk," I retorted, anger bubbling up inside me. "You endangered everyone just to satisfy yourself? What about the consequences?"

Marley's eyes darkened, and she shot back, "You're one to talk, Naya. Always sneaking around, meddling in other people's business, and being a general nuisance. You're just as responsible for this as I am."

"That's not true," I protested. "I may have my issues, but I would never endanger the pack like this."

Before Marley could respond, Zeke approached us, his expression serious. "What's going on here?"

Marley quickly composed herself, hiding her dark intentions behind a mask of innocence. "We were just discussing what happened. It's a tragedy for the pack."

Zeke glanced at me, then back at Marley, suspicion evident in his eyes. "I don't like secrets, Marley. We need to be open with each other, especially in times like these."

Marley nodded, feigning understanding. "You're right, Zeke. I'm just upset and emotional."

Zeke's attention shifted to me. "And what about you, Naya? Do you have something to add to this conversation?"

I hesitated for a moment, torn between revealing Marley's secret. But then I remembered the weight of the Alpha's death on my conscience, and I couldn't bear the thought of keeping more secrets. "Nothing." Literally nothing came out of my mouth. Sometimes, I disappoint myself for no reason.

"Why did you do that?" My wolf asked in disappointment. I wasn't far from it myself.

I shrugged. "This is a pack issue and trust me Naya, you don't want me to get involved in pack politics. The elders will question us and replace out if I had any connection with this. If they replace out that I had the slightest connection to Mr. Diego, I am doomed. With the Alpha dead, I will live in constant fear."

Zeke's eyes lowered in intensity. "Alright. Let's go. The people have made arrangements and have just sent a message to Beta Brooke. He might not come." His statement was neither a question. We do not know where Beta Brooke was yet. Although saying this, Zeke's voice is a mix of disappointment and anger.

Marley held Zeke's gaze for a moment before lowering her eyes. "Yes, but Zeke, you need to understand. Beta Brooke is the beta of this pack. You might have to resume responsibilities soon."

That would mean no more high school for Zeke as he would get pulled into the pack politics and try to avenge his father. He also knew that Mr. Diego was the killer yet he wasn't saying anything about it.

I appreciate that he was more cool headed than Kyle, but something tells me that he was even deadlier. Would I prefer Kyle whose emotions were usually displayed on his face or Zeke who you never knew what he was thinking?

Kyle emerged from the corner with a calm Brooke. Speak of the devil and he shall appear.

Zeke knew that before he left, he had to give a calm speech to the warriors and teachers that lingered around. Some parents had come and taken their children to the hospital while many of them sat, worried to death.

"Let's face the truth. The death of the Alpha, Alpha Storm, my father has put the entire pack at risk, and now we're in a precarious situation." He said sternly, eyeing everyone present.

"I'm sorry, Zeke," Marley said, her voice trembling. "I didn't think it would go this far." To the people, they saw a devoted Luna who although was a w***e, loved her mate so much. That was a fat lie.

"We need to handle this responsibly," Zeke continued as ranges of 'sorry, Alpha' filled the air. His alpha instincts were taking over now as I could see flame's red eyes flickering in and out. Zeke must be trying hard to control Flame. "Everyone here should inform the others. Lock your doors and don't allow unexpected visitors into your homes. The blood moon pack infiltrated our school. We can't let that happen again. After the meeting with the elders, we will pass out the next information. Stay safe." More consoling pats to his back and Kyle's and I was shoved inside the Storm's car.

Marley turned to Zeke who was looking out of the window while Reid drove off. "You spoke like a true alpha out there. I am so proud of you."

I nearly gagged at her display of motherly affection. She should stop that because it was making me nauseous.

Kyle has been quiet throughout the journey and I couldn't help but wonder what was running through his mind. His nightmare happened right before his eyes. His greatest fear had happened. Who was going to guide the pack now?

By tomorrow morning, the elders will invade the pack house so that the protection barriers and warriors will be informed of the latest events. Revenge will be our next goal.

I turned to Zeke who was brooding. It was going to be tough for him too. He might become Alpha as he was the first to come out before Kyle. Though with the support of Kyle, he may pass through the challenges of being an Alpha, but Zeke also needs someone like Beta Brooke. Beta Brooke controls all trades and knew what young Zeke didn't.

It was complicated.

The worst part of it all? Zeke would get challenged by other wolves who feel they should sit on the late Alpha storm's throne. This was where his training would be put to great use. I have seen things like this in the past, but Alpha storm was a formidable figure. Everyone envied him without balls to confront him. Now if the lesser wolf takes his place, they would come to challenge him for it. Poor Zeke.

As I sat in between the boys, I couldn't help but feel conflicted. What would be my role in all of these? It was Alpha Storm who requested I come to the manor. With him gone, am I free to go back to pa's cottage? On one hand, I knew Marley deserved to face the consequences of her actions, but on the other hand, I empathize with her. The only reason she may have done this might be because he wasn't her real mate?

Oh, I don't know anymore. I am so confused.

The pack also had the job of protecting their young. With the danger out in the open, the pack would have to grapple with the aftermath of the Alpha's death and deal with the challenges of replaceing a new Alpha. Which was to be Zeke of course. Unless they protest which will bring about the pack fight and all that nonsense about tradition.

I have asked myself the role I play in all these. I think I know the answer. Slowly, I reached for Kyle's hands and Zeke's making sure neither of them knew I held their hands at the same time.

A bright smile filled my face. My brain refused to remember the last time Zeke slapped me or the time Kyle posted my nude all over school. All I needed to do was to comfort them.

Their hands were the warmest thing I have ever touched. However, Kyle snatched his hands back immediately, subtly shifting to the far end of the seat. He must be too devastated to hold my hands. My heart strings tugged a little as it hurt to feel unwanted. It wasn't a new feeling.

Zeke kept his hands on the seat while I placed my mind on them. Jeez.. he was so warm. We wolves were warm blooded because of our fur. I don't know why his hands coursed electricity through my veins. It was the same when I touched Kyle. Now that side feels so cold.

"The first day I met Alpha storm." Marley began. "He was the darkest wolf I have ever seen. Matched with my gray wolf. I was the middle ground while he was the ground itself."

I held in my snort at my mother's lame attempt to lighten the atmosphere. She smiled sadly at Zeke. "I will do everything I can to help you, even if it means dragging Beta Brooke's a*s to this place myself." Well, that might not be so easy.