Love Times Four My Stepbrothers Are My Mates (Alayah) novel Chapter 86

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**TITLE: When Broken Stars Drift Across Empty Midnight Skies by Troy Mason**

**Chapter 86: Decision**

**Uncle Josh’s p.o.v.**

Neither Alayah nor Topaz had any inkling that the chaos unfolding around them was orchestrated by someone they both cherished as a friend. It took three agonizing days for her family to piece together the fragments of the truth, and when they finally approached the Alpha seeking clarity, Alayah’s situation spiraled into a deeper abyss. The allegations put forth by the future Alpha had cast a shadow over her life, and both her family and the Alpha’s family had swiftly accepted the accusations, agreeing with the harsh punishment meted out to her. By the time the real story began to unravel, the damage had already been done, and it was far too late to reverse the course of events.

In a moment of desperation, Alayah’s Lycan had forcefully severed the bond that linked her to the future Alpha. The aftermath was brutal; he collapsed, wracked with excruciating pain, and in the chaos, he struck his head, plunging into a coma that lasted three days. Those were three days that Alayah desperately seized to escape, leaving behind the only world she had ever known. Even now, the future Alpha yearned for her return, yet she had cut all ties with her Pack and her family. All she desired was solitude, a chance to live her life free from the shadows of her past. The only hope for her now lay in reaching the Crystal Blood Pack.

“Only our rightful Alpha can command the future Alpha to keep his distance from her, and only they can ensure her family ceases their relentless pursuit,” I informed Alayah, observing her as she engaged in conversation with Topaz. They bore the weight of this decision, the last descendants of the Royal lineage, and it was up to them to determine whether they were willing to shoulder this immense responsibility.

The Blood Stone Pack had long kept the truth hidden: the Pup of Prince Xandros was their Alpha. They had never disclosed that the remarkable abilities possessed by their Alpha were inherited by every firstborn, and that, through a genuine Mate-bond, the Alpha’s Mate might even receive a unique gift. There were countless secrets surrounding the Blood Stone Pack, and many tales had been spun that bore no resemblance to reality. The Pack had done what was necessary to ensure their survival.

A colossal falsehood had spread like wildfire across the realm, stemming from a memo unearthed by someone within the Council of Elders. This document was strategically disseminated to deter anyone from claiming to be the lost heir, and it had worked flawlessly. Similarly, the rumor that no one survived trespassing into our territory had been propagated for two reasons, and I’m sure you can deduce what those reasons might be.

Perhaps the lies had succeeded a little too well, as they had caused the males of our original Alpha bloodline to shy away from their rightful positions over the years. Even Alayah had hesitated at first to reconnect with her family, but ultimately, she chose to gather all the facts before making a decision. I firmly believed that Alayah’s four Mates were not merely a coincidence; they were her safeguard against any Alpha who sought to harm her or usurp her position. If Alayah chose to embrace her rightful place, the Blood Stone Pack would possess a formidable Alpha.

As I scanned the room, I opened the floor for questions, and was taken aback when Nathan inquired about the Lycan carved into the bedroom door. “My Father did that, after he first laid eyes on your Mom’s Lycan,” Dad responded, and I noticed the astonished expressions on everyone’s faces.

“Looks like I inherited more than just looks from Mom,” Alayah murmured, her voice tinged with a mix of amusement and disbelief. “That Lycan on the door is a dead ringer for Topaz.”