Mated To My Best Friend's Lycan Alpha Brothers-Chapter 423: I Said What I Felt

(Author’s POV)

"When someone with the name William Miracle comes, you can just allow him and the people with him to get to the room directly, without question," Brave said to the staff member. His voice stern.

"I will make sure of that, Mr. Everests. Anything else you want to add?" the person asked.

"For now, nothing," he replied. The staff got busy with their own stuff.

Brave wanted to get some fresh air as well, so he headed towards the open private garden on the widely spread balcony on the same floor. The weather today was pleasant, not too sunny, or too gloomy. It was modestly cloudy with a soft, gentle, cool breeze blowing from the east to the west.

But inside his head as well as his heart, everything was in turmoil. His mind was hammered with thoughts. His world has flipped upside down. He slumped down on the cozy, cushioned bench and gazed at the flock of doves flying with the wind freely, without a care.

"What has even happened?" He mumbled, his voice almost inaudible.

He was on his way to the airport to pick up the youngest, Elio, when, in the middle of nowhere, he was stopped by Secretary Queens, who was following some suspicious guys. ’They might have an ulterior motive towards Jacob Larson,’ at least, that’s what Elisa Queens described those people as.

At that time, her appearance was messy, and she seemed to be in a jeopardized situation, so he didn’t question much and just followed along. After all, he and his siblings had given their word to protect the Vampire King. So, he had no reason to refuse her.

Once they hit the road again, the first thing he did was to mind link Elio to tell him that he won’t be able to come to get him and that he should go straight to the Crown Opulence Hotel because he had some extremely urgent business to attend to. Just like always, Elio was very understanding and agreed instantly.

After that, Elisa kept giving him intel about those sceptical looking guys. She told him she planted a tracking chip on their vehicle, so she knew exactly where they were. He wasn’t much interested in it, up until they neared their destination. The moment they reached there and saw an empty vehicle, the familiar sweet, citrus like, flowery, fruity scent filled Brave’s nostrils.

He didn’t recall who it belonged to or who its owner was, but it was his cue to follow along, and he did. HE GLADLY DID. He left Elisa standing and just dashed in that particular direction to find it was Myra Miracle. The one he and his entire family have been searching for~ ... for an entire year.

A heavy sigh escaped his mouth as he rested his head on the headrest and pinched his nose bridge. ’MATE~ ....’ As soon as he shut his eyes, that word. That pure, surreal, sacred letter echoed inside his head. ’Why did Raw utter that very word? Is she~ .... is Myra Miracle my second chance mate? Then what about~ .... what about my Hannah? *sigh* .... Isn’t she, my mate? I don’t know~ ... I really don’t know what the fuck is going on? Raw~ .... Raw~ .... Why are you keeping mum? Say something. Tell me, what you said was real or was it just in the spur of the moment?’

After that episode in the woods, Raw hadn’t said anything, as if he had gone into a state of utter shock. After a long, unbearable silence, he finally spoke, his voice gravelly and filled with confusion, ’I don’t know how she, a human being, could be our mate. But I said what I felt, Rave.’

Brave was about to reply when Alaric’s voice reverberated in his head, "Rave~ .... BRAVE? Where are you? Rave?"

His brows furrowed at the interruption. Brave had blocked his mind link, and his phone’s battery had died as well. But somehow, Alaric had managed to breach it. With a tired voice, he asked, "Al, what is it?"

"Where have you been since yesterday? Why haven’t you come back to the mansion? Why is your phone off, Brother Rave??" Nora’s voice came in.

Brave was even more confused. How have his siblings tussled their way in? But they didn’t give much time to think as Elio’s voice came next, "Bro, what’s going on?"

"Rave, why have you blocked the mind link?" Lastly, Dion’s voice echoed.

"Hang on, hang on~ .... Why are you all barging in like that, huhhh~ .... Ask one by one? Did some happen?" Brave replied.

"Of course, something did happen, Brother Rave. You have been missing since last night. We all have been worried sick for you," Nora spoke. Her voice filled with distress. "Tell us~ ... where have you been?"

Brave pursed his lips and exhaled a breath again. For a few seconds, he couldn’t think what to tell them. That he had found Myra Miracle? That she was lying in a hospital bed and had barely made it. That she was his mate? Where does he even begin? Should he even tell them or just change the topic?

"Brave Everests~ .... why are you quiet? Say something. Tell us, where are you?" Alaric spoke. His tone was unnatural and weird.

Massaging his temples, Brave finally decided to say, "I am at a hospital~ ...."

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"There is something I have been meaning to ask you. May I?" Myra asked while staring at Elisa. After getting her nod, she finally queried about the question her mind was stuck on, "Ms. Queens, did you really~ .... find me first?"

"Huhh~ .... What do you mean, Ms. Miracle? I don’t get what you are tryna say," Elisa said, making an innocent face.

’Do you really not understand my words, Elisa Queens, or are you so good at pretending?’ Myra thought, but didn’t let it out. Instead, she said, "You said you were following my abductors, in your vehicle, but from what I recall, there was no car or any person around that area. So, where were you?"

Elisa arched her brow in astonishment. She was impressed to see that even in such a battered, chaotic state, Myra could be that aware of her surroundings. ’She is indeed a sharp bitch.’

A near sneer escaped her mouth as she said, "I was in hiding because if I did not and had shown myself at that time, you and I both would have been in that messy situation. And~ ... none of us could have survived that ordeal. Does this suffice you?"

Myra remained silent as Elisa added, her hand covering her mouth in exaggeration, "Are you perhaps ... doubting me, Ms. Miracle? Really?" This time, she turned the question on Myra.

"I just got curious," Myra straightaway replied. "I hope you didn’t mind, Ms. Queens."

"No hard feelings, Ms. Miracle," Elisa winked at her, giving her a wide smile. She then added, "Now~ .... can I~ ... ask you something as well, uhh?"

Myra didn’t reply immediately, but after a second or two, she nodded.

Elisa leaned forward, her right elbow was now settled on her knee, while her hand supported her chin as she gave Myra a curious look, "Do you and Mr. Everests know each other beforehand?"

Myra couldn’t help but flinch at her query. ’How does she know? What gave away? Should I acknowledge or should I deny it? Why is she so curious?’ Several questions swamped her brain. Elisa was closely observing her reaction as Myra finally decided to come clean, "Yes, we do."

’Interesting,’ Elisa’s eyebrows were touching the roof. She poked her inner cheek with her tongue, "How so?"

Myra then continued, "We met at the seminar. I was with Prof. Mitchell. You were also there. Remember?"

"Ohhh~ ... was it you?" Elisa sounded surprised. "I couldn’t tell. You looked so~ .... different back then."

A nurse entered the room and interrupted their conversation. "Ms. Miracle, it’s time for your shot."

Elisa got up from the couch and said, "I have some business to finish. Ms. Miracle, until next time." Saying this, she walked out of the room. Her heels click clacked in rhythm. Once out, the polite smile disappeared, and a sneer took its place. "Trying to be cocky, with me, huhh? Don’t worry, Myra Miracle, this bravado of yours~ ... it will soon vanish. I will make sure of it that you do." Her eyes turned cold, icy cold.

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"Ms. Miracle, I must say. You are very lucky to have a boyfriend like Mr. Everests. He has been awake all night, taking care of you. He hasn’t slept a wink. Such a devoted person," the nurse remarked.

Myra felt awkward even listening to her words. She kept silent as the nurse kept going on and on about Brave’s devotion to her. After getting the shot, Myra started feeling lightheaded, her eyes fluttered as she struggled to keep them open.

Just when Brave stepped inside to tell her something, her eyes completely shut as she fell into a deep, long slumber.

To Be Continued . . . . . . .