Page 253 of The Alpha and His Song: Volume One

Alexander disagreed, “Of course he will, you’re family. You were even before it was official. None of us have ever treated Allison differently, and you’ve never treated TJ differently. It’s a little weird because now we know we are related to your mate, but that will wear off.”

“It’s going to be figured out. You’ll probably want to run twenty miles after ALL the meetings we are going to have to sit through. Just remember, you’re Odette’s advocate too. She’s new to all this. Which means you need to make everyone take steps back when it’s overwhelming for her. I probably don’t do the best job at that myself but keep that in mind.” I nodded because of all people, Alexander would know.

It got into Fairy details. Jarchi might have other motives, but he was keeping Odette’s mom away from her. There was no way said Fairy didn’t know about me either. So, I would thank this Jarchi when I saw him. He helped Odette, and that made him alright in my book.

Alexander and I exchanged amused looks when Odette found out she couldn’t do charms. It was clear my mate was disappointed. Channing purred, “We have a Princess.” I replied, “Our mark told us that was likely.”

Channing continued giving me information, “Tatum is a new wolf, mate is her first human. I can’t wait to show her everything there is to know about being a wolf.” I couldn’t help but be excited for him since Channing was a new wolf too. I was his first human.

Lux made a face about being announced as a Prince. I nearly laughed knowing this was all really odd for him. Channing linked, “You should talk to him.” I asked, “Why?” Channing answered, “You are basically Hood royalty.” I’d be a Duke if we were technical, which we weren’t, but my wolf had a point.

Everyone was teasing my mate about a pony. I linked Lux, “Are you actually getting her a pony?” He winked at me, “Build a stable, Keaton, because I’m absolutely getting her a pony.” I nearly laughed out loud. I’d just have Immy conjure one.

Because then Immy would also want a pony, and Matt would get her one. My dad’s former Beta was such a sucker. Mom often laughed about never picturing Ted as the disciplinarian parent, but Matt was such a sucker for their girls that Ted had to be.

When the Sirens entered with the Fairy dress Alexander linked me, “Oh dear god. That’s…” I cut him off, “A butterfly. It’s definitely a butterfly.” He winced. Aunt Haley was going to change it, that was a given. Caspian was fighting a smile with Odette’s other brothers. Lux covered his laugh with a cough. Aiden’s lips were twitching. The man was definitely going to laugh recounting this story.

I linked Alexander, “Do you know the Mermaid/Siren history?” Alexander answered, “No, but Melanie said she does.” Of course she did. I linked Clara, “Now, I need on the techy Luna’s schedule to learn about the Siren/Mermaid issue.”

Clara snorted, “I’ll look into it myself, but also talk to Sierra again. I probably have more juice now since you’re mates with her friend. I do find it odd that Sierra found quite an early slot for you to talk to Melanie all things considered.” Melanie defiantly wanted to talk to me about being in the Resistance.

I’d take it. Clara added, “I’m taking your calm demeanor to mean you found Odette.” I replied, “More she found us, but yes.” Clara laughed. We watched as Aunt Haley transformed the dress. I told Alexander, “She’s just that good.”

Alexander agreed, “She is. My dad will flip.” I snorted, “Your mom loves when your dad does that.” Alexander laughed, “That she does.” Odette was excited, then suddenly I felt how overwhelmed she was in my chest. I went to her and wiped her tears away as she thought about her family.

Lux linked, “Odette did always want a big family. I can’t believe I didn’t know she was Nathan’s daughter.” I replied, “There was magic involved.” Lux growled, “Team Haley with Witches in ditches. That’s two women I respect, and one I love, who were hurt by dark magic.”

I replied, “I am Team Haley on everything.” Lux growled, “Any Witch so much as LOOKS at Scarlett and I’ll tear them to pieces.” I looked at my Aunt Haley and couldn’t help but wonder why no one had let her go off against the Dark Witches. Aunt Haley been hurt by evil Witches magic as a young girl. Melanie had suffered and so had Odette. Channing growled in my head.

Aunt Haley took charge and we found ourselves winding down halls. I saw an older man that looked startled by Odette’s appearance. I linked, “Lux, there’s an older guy at your three o’clock.” Lux glanced over and the man actually blanched when he saw him.

Lux told me, “He looks like my mom, and I’ve decided that means he needs to stay away. There was a reason he wasn’t in that room, and whatever is in my head that’s singing is conflicted. Not happy like it was the other members of the family.”

I linked Alexander, “When you get back there’s a guy you need to find.” Alexander replied, “I already clocked him. He’s probably confused since I charmed him not to be able to go near Odette or Lux.” I asked, “How did you know who he was?”

Alexander answered, “I knew Melanie was fine when we arrived because I could link her again.” Channing grumbled, “You didn’t think of that?” I retorted, “Neither did you.” My wolf huffed, “Well, we haven’t actually linked mate.” Wait, that was true. I asked, “Then why are you giving me shit?!” Channing huffed, “We could’ve if you’d MARKED HER!” I rolled my eyes.

Alexander continued, “I went and looked around. The older man was outside the room where Noxus was. I also found his room, along with the pictures he has with Morgana. She’s his daughter. I was erring on the side of caution, since it was clear he was on the outs with the family.”

“Noxus was left in charge instead of him, but his motivations told me he wanted to be looking for Odette. The older man is why Noxus stayed behind instead of going. They don’t trust him, and his motivations are conflicting.”

I replied, “So, we don’t trust him.” Channing scoffed, “Not even slightly.” Alexander snorted, “Not at all. My mate has more reasons for that.” Good to know. When we got to Odette’s room, my mate was overwhelmed again. Aunt Haley actually distracted her by being horrified at her dress.

To be fair, it was stuck in the wrong century. Channing told me, “Tatum is aghast.” Well, she wouldn’t be for long. Odette would look beautiful in anything, but Aunt Haley was going to fix this. She sent us off and mouthed, “I’ll make sure Odette’s safe.” I nodded because my godmother had my absolute faith.

Melanie was upset. I wished I could link Luna’s. Then I remembered that the white wolf could link anyone. So, in theory I could. I linked her, “Melanie.” Alexander’s mate replied, “Yeah.” I asked, “What’s wrong?”

Melanie began to pick at her sleeve, “Uhh nothing… for….” I cut her off, “You’re a bad liar.” Melanie made a face then Alexander faded in. The man linked me, “I’ll figure it out what’s wrong and let you know.” I nodded.

Odette was teasing me until Lux slapped me on the back of the head. I linked him, “HEY!” Then it hit me. How was I linking him? Channing linked, “Mate changed things when she marked us. We are an Alpha though, we can link other Alpha’s.”

I replied, “Yes, but we haven’t had our ceremony.” I’d just been acting like it wasn’t strange I could link him and Alexander. Alexander ushered us out, teasing Melanie who was shouting she was helping. I told him, “She did help.”

Alexander said, “Uh huh. Are we talking about how you have been linking me?” Lux chimed in, “And me.” I shrugged, “I actually just realized that was strange. Channing said it has something to do with Odette.”

Alexander said, “Welcome to the ‘our mates do fun and interesting things to us’ club.” Lux groaned, “Shut up.” I snorted, “You’ll be the mate doing weird things to yours, so you’ll have to be in their club. Scarlett’s in ours.” Lux glared at me while I just smiled.

Someone cleared their throat and we turned around at the same time. A man smiled, “I can show you to your room, Lux. Of course we didn’t know as much about you, but I ran with you being an Alpha Werewolf. I was pretty convinced you were and told your brothers I’d take the hit if I was wrong.”