All Chapters of In My Lycan Stepbrother’s Bed: Chapter 171 - Chapter 180

Blair’s POVThey dragged Kade back in not long after, and the moment I saw him, my stomach twisted. He could barely hold himself up, limping before being shoved down and chained again. With the cuts, swelling, and dried blood on his face, he looked almost unrecognizable.“Kade…” I whispered, shifting toward him until the chain around my ankle yanked me back.He didn’t look at me right away. His eyes were barely open, lips cracked and dry, and I could hear the faint growl of his stomach even from where I sat. Mine wasn’t much better, but I could push through the hunger. His… his hair was tangled with the exhaustion of someone beaten within an inch of their life.“Are you okay?” I asked, though the answer was obvious.“I’m fine,” he muttered, voice barely more than a breath.We sat in heavy silence, the ache of hunger and helplessness pressing down on us. Then the sound of boots echoed down the hall. My head turned toward the door just as it creaked open.“Bring her out,” a voice ordere

Blair’s POVWhen the door slowly creaked open, I lifted my head, even though my neck ached from hours of holding Kade against me. For a second, I thought my mind was playing tricks on me. But then I saw Robert standing in the doorway, light spilling in behind him so bright it almost blinded me.I blinked again and again, trying to make sure he was real. He was. He rushed inside, dropped to his knees beside us, and reached for Kade, pressing two fingers against his neck to check for a pulse.“You’re really here,” I breathed, my voice breaking as tears filled my eyes.“He’s alive,” Robert said, still focused on Kade.When his gaze finally met mine, a wave of relief washed over me so strong it almost knocked the air from my lungs. “You found us,” I whispered, gripping his arm just to be sure he was real and not a dream.“You’re not leaving my sight,” Robert said firmly. That was all it took for my sobs to break free. I knew we were finally getting out of here.But then Carlton appeared i

BLAIR’S POVFeeling stronger, I pushed myself out of the clinic bed the moment I could and went straight to see Kade. The sight of him lying there, still unconscious, made something twist hard inside me. I couldn’t think straight for hours, pacing, sitting, pacing again, until I finally decided I wouldn’t leave his side until he opened his eyes.Mom tried to reassure me over and over, saying he was in the best hands, but it didn’t matter. My heart wouldn’t settle. I knew my body still needed rest, but how could I lie in bed knowing Kade hadn’t woken up?The doctor came in several times, urging me to go back and recover, but I refused. My place was here. If Kade could fight through the pain, I could fight through the fatigue.I dragged a hard wooden chair so close to his bed it pressed against the frame. I held his hand tightly, almost desperately, afraid that if I let go for even a second, he might slip away. Just the thought of it filled my chest with dread. But I didn’t lose hope. I

Third Person POVThe council hall was tense even before the meeting began. The double doors opened from both ends of the chamber, and Robert entered with the Alphas of the Northern packs at his back. Carlton entered from the opposite side, flanked by his own men. And neither side acknowledged the other.The council members began arriving, taking their seats at the long table in the center. There was obvious grudges in the air and the older men in the room cleared their throats hoping to ease the tension. “We’re gathered again to address the issues between the Kings of Northvale and Southvale," the oldest began. “We will now listen to both parties to plead their case.”Carlton was the first to speak immediately the floor was opened. He stood, resting both hands on the table.“My son still lies in a coma because of Robert’s son,” he said, pointing his finger at Robert who was wearing a straight face. “The evil boy didn’t just attack my son. He meant to kill him. And while my child figh

THIRD POVCarlton stepped out of his dark SUV, straightening his jacket as the cool night air brushed against his face. He paused for a moment, his eyes sweeping over the looming structure of the Estate before heading toward the entrance. Two guards moved forward at once, their posture stiffening. When they saw it was him, they inclined their heads respectfully and fell in on either side, escorting him inside without exchanging a single word.Soon, he was guided into a waiting room that was filled with images of council members. He sat down but couldn’t keep still. His foot tapped against the floor, and his mind wandered back to Kade and Blair, and more importantly, to Robert.Earlier that day, Robert had stood before the Council and agreed to the mate test without a second thought. Even when his title was put at risk, he hadn’t backed down. That alone made Carlton uneasy.Could they really be mates? The question slipped out under his breath. The idea unsettled him deeply. If it was