My Alpha Stepbrother is My Bully (Nevaeh) novel Chapter 105

Chapter 105

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The moon goddess has managed to shake up the whole pack with her words, but I can bet you money that no one’s heart is racing as fast as mine.

Cam’s fated mate is sick and might not live long. It can’t be a coincidence that I’m here, back home, with my own illness looming over me. But the thought of being my stepbrother’ destined mate is too much to wrap my head around.

Cam’s voice cuts through the murmurs of the pack, steadier than before. “Is there anything I can do? To help her, to save her?” His tone is almost pleading, a far cry from the arrogant guy he has become.

The moon goddess, however, is already gone, and Cam slumps his shoulders in defeat when the fire returns to orange. The magic has vanished, and the pack erupts into chaos as everyone starts talking over each other. Some are speculating about who Cam’s ill-fated mate could be, while others express their sympathy for our future Alpha’s predicament. Through it all, I remain frozen in my seat, my mind reeling.

Evie grabs my arm, her eyes wide with concern. “Eli, are you okay? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.”

I shake my head, forcing a smile. “I’m fine. Just…surprised by the moon goddess’s revelation, that’s all.”

Clara fixes me with a piercing stare. “Is there something you’re not telling us, Eli?”

“Huh? What?” I laugh awkwardly. “Of course not!”

“Are you sure about that?” Clara challenges something, which makes Evie groan in frustration.

“Are you serious?” she asks her sister. “Our Alpha’s mate is ill, and you’re grilling Eli? Really?”

Clara doesn’t take her eyes off me. “Yes, really. Because I think Eli knows more than she’s letting on. Don’t you, Eli?”

I squirm uncomfortably under her intense scrutiny. Clara has always been too perceptive for her own good. Or for my good, in this case.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” I mutter lamely, avoiding her gaze. My palms are starting to sweat, and I fear Clara can hear my pounding heart. There’s a fire in her eyes, and I hold my breath when she opens her mouth to press further, but luckily, Evie interjects.

“Guys, can we focus on what’s important here? Cam’s mate is dying! This is huge news for the pack.”

I shoot Evie a grateful look for the distraction. The last thing I need is an interrogation from Clara. My mind

and is still spinning with the possibility that I could be Cam’s fated mate. It seems too far-fetched to be true, yet…the moon goddess’s words hit a little too close to home.

I risk a glance at Cam and find him deep in conversation with the pack elders, his brow furrowed with worry as he listens to the eldest of them.

“Another elder has already called your parents. They are on their way home to come and support you. It can’t

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be easy turning eighteen and knowing your future mate is ill,” I overhear the elder and say to Cam in a comforting tone. “We will do everything in our power to find her and help her, Camden.”

Cam nods, his jaw clenched tightly. “Thank you. I appreciate the support. But since I’m not eighteen yet, fear I won’t be able to find her. The mate bond isn’t in place yet.”

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“I know,” the elder says. “But fear not-all the necessary preparations will be made. We will have a pack doctor ready to check on her.”

I can’t take it anymore. I abruptly stand up, mumbling a quick “excuse me” to Evie and Clara before hurrying away from the bonfire. I need some air to process everything that just happened.

In a rush, I head towards the treeline, the sounds of the pack meeting fading behind me. Once I’m out of sight, I lean against a tree trunk and take a shaky breath with my hand held against my thumping heart.

Could it really be true? Am I Cam’s fated mate? The moon goddess’s words certainly seem to point to that possibility. A sick female who might not live long… it’s too much of a coincidence.

But then again, Cam and I have never gotten along. We have been at odds since our parents married, and I became his stepsister. The idea that we are destined for each other is laughable.

Suddenly, my phone rings, and I pull up my dress to slide a hand inside the pocket in my leggings underneath. The call is from my mother.

I accept the call and bring the phone to my ear. “Hello?”

“Elmyra!” My mother exclaims. “I just heard the news! Isn’t it terrible that Cam’s mate is sick?”

“Yeah, it’s…awful,” I reply, trying to keep my voice steady. “I can’t imagine how Cam must be feeling right now.”

“Your father and I are on our way home,” my mother says. “We need to be there to support Camden through this difficult time. As his family, it’s our duty.”

I swallow hard, a lump forming in my throat. If only she knew the truth about my own condition. Would she rush home to support me, too?

“Of course,” I manage to say. “Cam is lucky to have you and Dad.”

There’s a brief pause on the other end of the line. “Elmyra, are you alright? You sound…off.”

I squeeze my eyes shut. “Actually, there’s something I need to tell you-something important.”

My mother is quiet for a moment before asking, “Can it wait?”

I’m tempted to tell her “yes” to skip having this conversation, but it’s now or never.

“No, it can’t.”

I expect my mother to listen idly to what I have on my heart, but to my shock, she sighs heavily in annoyance. “Elmyra, I love you, but this is highly inappropriate. Cam’s mate is sick, and you want to make this about you?

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Sorry, Eli, but whatever it is can wait. We have to call the pack hospital and arrange for a doctor to always have their hands free for when we find out who Cam’s mate is.”

My heart sinks, and I can feel tears prickling behind my eyelids, but I don’t let them fall. Instead, I force a numb smile and whisper, “You’re right. How silly of me to think that I mattered too.”

There’s a sigh coming from my mother after I’ve spoken, but instead of responding, she hangs up the phone. I think that hurts more than words, though. All I’ve ever wanted is my mother’s love, but I guess I will always come second to my stepbrother, the golden child. No one will miss me when I die, and honestly, I think I’ve had enough of breathing.

What’s the point when everyone sees you as the troublesome stepsister? The disappointing daughter? The depressed girlfriend? The unwanted pack member?

Hot tears stream down my face as I lift my eyes to the full moon. I can feel the makeup burning my eyes, and a sad smile touches my lips, “I hope I’m not Cam’s mate because what’s the point if I’m not going to be

around?”

The stars don’t answer me, and I hang my head, convinced the moon goddess can’t be stupid enough to match me with my stepbrother. It just wouldn’t make any sense.

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