Love Times Four My Stepbrothers Are My Mates (Alayah) novel Chapter 68

**When Broken Stars Drift Across Empty Midnight Skies by Troy Mason Venn**
**Chapter 68: Texting**

**Alayah’s p.o.v.**

Nestled on Noah’s bed, a whirlwind of emotions swirls within me. The air is thick with anticipation, and I can hardly contain the blend of excitement and anxiety coursing through my veins. I’m waiting for him to return, my heart racing at the thought. Suddenly, the quiet of the room is pierced by the glow of Noah’s phone, illuminating the dimness with a bright notification. My pulse quickens as I lean in, eyes narrowing at the message from a girl named Bonnic—likely the same one Lily had mentioned in passing. Curiosity hooks me, and I tap the screen to read her audacious words. *When will you finally realize that I will be the best choice?*

Topaz, my loyal wolf companion, is ever-present in my mind, her growl echoing with a low, simmering anger. I can’t help but chuckle at the sheer boldness of this girl. Without a moment’s hesitation, I type a reply dripping with sarcasm: *The best choice to slam into the wall?* A smirk dances on my lips as I hit send, eagerly awaiting her response.

Time stretches, each second feeling like an eternity as I watch the screen intently. The message indicator blinks, and I can almost feel the tension in the air thicken. Finally, her reply comes through, and disbelief washes over me: *With your cock buried deep inside me.*

Is she serious? A wave of fury surges through me, mirroring Topaz’s wrath. How dare she even think about pursuing our Mate? The mere thought of her lusting after Noah sends a jolt of anger through me. I know I’m not alone in this; many have faced similar situations, and I’m certain this won’t be the last time I encounter such audacity. With a fierce determination, I type back: *Not in your lifetime.*

Just as I hit send, Noah steps into the room, his presence a soothing balm to my frayed nerves. He lifts me effortlessly from the bed, and I can’t help but steal glances at his phone, which still displays *Is busy typing*. After a moment, that message vanishes, only to be replaced by a new one. It seems Bonnic is struggling to find the right words to say.

*Why are you so mean?* she finally types. I can’t resist the urge to respond, my fingers flying over the screen as I type: *Why are you so dumb?* The seconds drag on, and her response is almost instantaneous: *What do you mean?*

A smirk forms on my lips, relishing the opportunity to enlighten her. *What would you call someone who has been repeatedly told not to do something and still does it?* The reply comes quickly: *I would call that person dumb or stupid.* Topaz snickers in my mind, clearly enjoying this banter as much as I am.

*That’s why I called you dumb,* I send back, my heart racing with the thrill of this confrontation. *You’ve been told time and again that the Gamma’s Sons won’t settle for a chosen Mate, yet you keep trying.*

As we descend the final flight of stairs, a loud roar erupts from the dining room, and I can’t help but mutter under my breath, *Just someone who doesn’t like being called dumb.* My other Mates gather around, and I feel Noah’s laughter reverberate through his chest, a sound that never fails to lift my spirits.

Mom shakes her head disapprovingly, while Dad chuckles heartily. Nikolay, ever the curious one, asks, *What do you mean?*

I grin, glancing at Noah before replying, *Maybe he’ll let you read it after he has. I think he’d like to know what kind of message he’s been sent.* Noah gently sets me down, and I pass his phone back, a playful smirk still lingering on my face.

Nero wraps an arm around my waist, while Nikolay mirrors the gesture on my other side. Nathan and Noah let out soft growls, guiding me toward the dining room. Dad, always the jokester, tells them to hurry up before he pulls Mom close, wrapping an arm around her in a playful manner.

As we gather around the dining table, an irate Wolf strides towards Noah, his expression dark and threatening. *Why the hell did you call my Daughter dumb?* he growls, his voice low and menacing. But Noah remains unfazed, shrugging his shoulders in a nonchalant manner.

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