Love Times Four My Stepbrothers Are My Mates (Alayah) novel Chapter 7

**When Broken Stars Drift Across Empty Midnight Skies by Troy Mason Venn**
**Chapter 7: Mother-Daughter Reunion**

*Alayah’s p.o.v.*

As I sat in the living room, a wave of anticipation washed over me when Grandma stepped through the doorway, her presence immediately felt as she was followed closely by Grandfather. I turned to Crystal, my heart racing slightly, and began to explain the family connections. “So, just to clarify, Grandma is my Mother’s mother, and Grandfather is my Father’s father,” I said, trying to keep my voice steady, but the weight of the moment pressed down on me.

“Please, take a seat,” I urged Grandma, standing up to fetch her a cup of coffee. The aroma of brewing coffee filled the air, and I hoped it would ease the tension in the room. Without missing a beat, Grandma launched into a discussion with Crystal about leadership within our Pack. “You know, Crystal, you can have your own leadership structure,” she said, her voice steady and confident. “It used to be something reserved for the Royal Family, but history has shown us that larger Packs have adopted the concept of double leadership, just like the Royals.”

I listened intently, feeling a mix of pride and curiosity as Grandma continued, “If you decide that double leadership is the way to go, you’ll need to appoint a Beta and a Gamma. They will support you in running the Pack when your Mate is away. This way, he won’t have to choose between his Gamma or Beta; he can take both if he needs to.” Her words resonated with me, sparking thoughts about the dynamics of our Pack.

Grandma’s wisdom didn’t stop there. She mentioned the possibility of expanding our Deltas, a notion that had crossed my mind as well. Our Pack currently had two Deltas, and I couldn’t help but think that with the growth of our new Pack, it would be prudent to have four instead. “Crystal, does the Autumn Pack have Deltas?” I inquired, eager to gather more information. She shook her head, revealing that they had two Head Warriors but no official Deltas.

“Do you think they could step up to become Deltas?” Grandma asked, her brow furrowed in thought. I could see the gears turning in Crystal’s mind as she considered the potential.

In the meantime, I turned my attention to Marc, who was standing nearby. I asked him about Delta Chris’s replacement, and he sighed, expressing doubts about finding someone suitable within the Pack. “Noah and Nathan are our Head Warriors,” I said, contemplating the possibilities. “They are Nero’s older brothers, and I believe they have the potential to become Deltas. They are also the sons of our current Gamma, and I know that Nikolay, their other brother, assists them when necessary.”

Crystal chimed in, “If the three of them take on the Delta roles, we would have four Deltas once we merge the Packs and take over from our fathers.” Marc nodded, intrigued, and proceeded to ask more about the males being considered. This meant that the entire Gamma family from the Autumn Pack would become integral to our double leadership.

Feeling the weight of responsibility, I excused myself from the living room, heading down to my new office. I was determined to start digitizing our finances, hoping to streamline my new role and make it more manageable. Once I set up my laptop, I grabbed the first batch of files that Alpha Randell had left on my desk. Scanning through the pages, I felt a sense of purpose as I began to organize our Pack’s financial records.

Around lunchtime, Anton appeared with a generous plate of food, and I continued to work while eating. The stacks of files sprawled across my desk seemed endless, and I couldn’t help but close my eyes for a moment, trying to fathom why Alpha Randell had opted for such an outdated accounting system. I knew I had a monumental task ahead of me, starting with this year’s paperwork and working backward to digitize every piece of paper.

Suddenly, I heard Alpha Randell’s voice in my mind, calling out, “Alayah, can you come to my office?” I responded, assuring him I would be there shortly. I saved my progress, powered down my laptop, and grabbed the tray Anton had brought me, intending to return it to the kitchen before heading to see Alpha Randell.

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