Chapter 11

MAYA'S POV

The atmosphere was gloomy as my Lycan mate all sat on the couch in silence. The death of their father was hurtful, but beyond that was the prophecy he had given before he passed on.

“Now that father is gone, we need to come to an agreement how we rule this pack” Jenkins said.

“We know the pack members will ask questions about our rulership without a mate. We must first mark our mate.” Jayden replied

“Our mate? She is mine and you are dumb”  

A loud growl erupted out of their lips leaving me speechless.

“Can you both just turn it down?” Jethro yelled in frustration. “Father just died and all any of us can do in this moment is try and mourn his death. I am sick and tired of this back and forth fight.”

Even though he was the most reserved, I liked Jethro better than the rest of his brothers. 

The door opens and Aiden walks into the room.

“The pack members are outside waiting on the news of the death of the Lycan King.” He said.

“So how do we make this announcement?” Jenkins asked turning to his brothers.

“Don’t you think it is best Aiden announce the death of your father and then it will make the public understand that the three of you are mourning” 

“No, it doesn’t work that way Luna….” I could see the hatred on his face as he spoke.

“The customs of the pack says only the Lycan sons can make the announcement about the death of their father.” Aiden explained

“Then we change the customs…”Jayden said with a shrug.

“Yeah, Jayden is right. We cannot just walk over and announce the death of our father to these people.”

A smile made its way to my face seeing my triplet mates agree in unison. 

For some reason I don’t trust Aiden and his actions and attitude for the past few days has proven as to why he should not be trusted.

“Fine I will make the announcement. Whatever backlash I face from this will only be detrimental to your reigns as Lycan Kings.” He said.

“Just get on with it.”

As soon as he walked out the door, I turned my attention to Jenkins. 

“Have you told your brothers about the prophecy revealed by your father?”

“What prophecy?” They asked him in unison.

“Before his death, father made mention of Maya being a moon child and for some reason he seems to be speaking in parables.” Jenkins explains.

“The moon child prophecy….” Jethro observed with a shock on his face. “I have read somewhere about this prophecy, but never believed it to be true.” 

“What did it say?” I asked with a sense of eagerness.

“A young maiden known as a moon child who holds the fate of every pack in her hands, According to the text, she will give birth to the first seed of the moon goddess”

Just like me, everyone in the room appeared confused. I tried connecting the dots together but they did not seem to make any sense to me.

“Is there a pack seer that we could perhaps explain this well?” I asked.

“There is only one pack seer with that height of ability, but he leaves outside this pack.” Jenkins revealed.

“He lives in Greenville Pack” 

My eyes widened in disbelief hearing the name of my pack.

“Maybe we should forget about it. Your father’s prophecy if true will surely come to pass.” I dismissed.

There was no way I am going back to the pack that held me down emotionally. 

The hatred I got for Simon after his action will continue to remain the same and all I ever wish for him will be his own death.

The door opens and Aiden walked inside, a look of frustration on his face.

“They have refused to acknowledge my announcement. The three of you are the only one they will listen to.” He said in frustration.

“Fine, I will go” Jenkin got up to his feet.

“No. It has to be the three of you.” Aiden insisted.

“Who is going to stay back and watch our mate?” Jayden asked him.

“Your mate will be fine. I am sure she will have no problems letting you speak to the people you will rule in the coming days…” Although his comment was okay, I could see the shade he was throwing.

My triplet mates walked out of the room and Aiden proceed to sit down on the couch.

“I have been Beta longer than the times the triplets were born. I don’t like the way you try to change things here young woman.”

“I am not changing things Aiden. You don’t seem to like me and it is fair. We all should stick to our moments together.” I replied.

“Sometimes I wonder why the moon goddess had to give you these Lycans as your mate. Don’t take it that I am jealous, but it makes no sense.” His observation struck a nerve inside of me.

“Now listen up old man. I may not be worthy of being mates with the Lycans. But you cannot change fate. The moon goddess chose me and either you stick with it or leave it.”

He remained silent for a while but after that, he cleared his throat. “I hope the kid inside of you have a father amongst the triplets.”

My response was about to be filled with fury, but I refrained from speaking when the triplets step into the room.

“I guess it was not that hard after all…” Jenkins said while the rest sat beside me.

“Now all that is left is for the three of you to find a way to solve this mate crisis of yours.” Aiden said.

He wasn’t the bold Aiden that had spoken to me a minute a go. His change of personality proved my point, he was not someone to be trusted.

“We don’t have a mate crisis Aiden. I think you should be on your way.” Jethro replied.

Aiden hesitated for a moment, but eventually walked out of the room.

“When al

l of you become Lycan Kings, you will have to reconsider choosing a new Beta.”

“Indeed…” They said in unison.