All Chapters of MY BROTHER IS MY MATE: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

By the end of the week, the whispers had reached the ears of the pack council. The Elders. They were a group of seven alphas and betas—some retired warriors, some bloodline traditionalists. Most were old enough to remember the last war with the Southern packs. They prided themselves on order, legacy, and pack purity. And they did not tolerate what they called “deviation.” So when Daniel Carter received a summons to bring Brian to the council chamber, he knew things were about to get complicated. “What do they want with Brian?” Rachel demanded, pacing the kitchen floor while Alex stood nearby, heart pounding. Daniel ran a hand down his face. “They think the bond… compromises his future as a possible pack leader.” Alex’s stomach sank. “They want to tear us apart.” “They won’t succeed,” Brian said from the hallway, stepping in. His voice was calm, but his eyes were burning. Daniel turned to him. “You don’t have to go, not alone.” “I do,” Brian said. “If I don’t face them, they’l

The council didn’t make their decision that day. Instead, Elder Donovan issued a strange decree: “Until the verdict is delivered, the bonded pair must be removed from the pack’s immediate vicinity. There must be no further influence, no provocation. Let them be isolated—to reflect.” Daniel had protested, Rachel had nearly screamed, but the Elders would not bend. So Brian and Alex were sent to a cabin deep in the northern woods, an old property once used for warrior training. It hadn’t seen visitors in years. Surrounded by snow-dusted pine trees and frozen soil, it was quiet—too quiet. Brian unlocked the front door, pushing it open with a creak. Dust floated in the beams of sunlight breaking through the cracked windows. Inside were two beds, a wood stove, a kitchenette, and not much else. “Well,” Brian muttered. “Romantic.” Alex stepped in cautiously. “Feels more like exile.” Brian set down their bags. “Donovan thinks time away will calm the pack.” “But they’re not calming anyt

The truth changed everything—but not everyone was ready to accept it. Alex’s revealed bloodline sent ripples through the pack, shaking ancient assumptions. The council was divided. Some believed the bond between Alex and Brian had divine purpose. Others still saw it as taboo, a defiance of pack law and structure. So the Elders devised one final trial: The Test of Loyalty. “The bond is undeniable,” Elder Donovan announced before the full council and pack, “but it must be proven under pressure. Loyalty, trust, and instinct—those are the pillars of any fated pair.” The test would be held in the old trial grounds—a circular arena deep in the woods. No weapons. No help. Only each other. Brian and Alex stood shoulder to shoulder as the details were explained. “You will be separated and hunted by skilled warriors—betas loyal to the council. Your task is to find each other, survive, and make it to the heart of the arena before the full moon rises. If you fail—your bond will be declared

The fires in the council hall burned late into the night. Donovan stood near the head table, fingers clasped tightly behind his back as tension buzzed through the air. Brian and Alex sat off to the side, eyes low but alert. They had passed the test. They had survived rejection. But one final decision remained—the most powerful one. Who would become the next Alpha? Tradition dictated that the strongest Alpha, born or bonded to the Alpha bloodline, would take the mantle after the ruling elder stepped down. That time was now. And there were only two options: Brian, born of Donovan’s line, trained and feared as a dominant Alpha… or Silva, who had spent years preparing for power and had loyal betas ready to follow her. And she was not going down quietly. “Bloodline or not, he’s still a boy,” Silva growled, pacing before the council. “An emotional, impulsive boy bonded to an Omega no one trusted six months ago. Are we really ready to hand this pack over to a couple who used to hide beh

Blood stained the forest floor where Jerik had fallen, and though his body had vanished into the dark, his fury remained like smoke in the air. The battle was over—for now—but no one believed the threat was gone. Brian sat on the porch of the cabin, his shoulder freshly stitched, the sting of the bite still burning. Alex sat beside him, wrapped in a wool blanket, his eyes fixed on the trees. “You should rest,” Brian said gently. “I can’t,” Alex replied. “Every time I close my eyes, I see him. That… look. Like he knew something I didn’t.” Brian frowned. “He was obsessed with you. With your bloodline.” Alex turned to him, voice quiet. “What if he wasn’t lying? What if there’s something in me… that we don’t know?” Brian took his hand. “Then we’ll figure it out together. But you’re not him, Alex. You’re you. And you’re mine.” Alex smiled faintly, leaning into him. Inside the council hall, Rachel, Donovan, and Daniel met in emergency session. The mood was grim. “He’ll come back,”