Hexxi hummed, “I feel like Faerie could have a better version of that.” I replied, “Naturally, because you don’t need scissors.” Idel grinned, “Sure, that’s why we could do it better.” Sarcasm. I rolled my eyes saying, “Yeah, we all know you guys are crazy about your pranks and tricks.”
I waved, “Anyway, Dylan got Alpha Nick Kyle.” Jackie interjected, “Who thought it was really funny.” Emmaline cooed, “Aww, Nick is the best.” I agreed, “He is fun. Dad thought it was funny too. Heck, everyone did. Well, except Davis.”
Jackie said, “Yeah, Nick let the pups play that trick on him for months afterward. They thought it was so funny, and he loved how happy they were.” Kiara said, “Of course he did. He’s their Alpha.” Idel asked, “Did the children not realize Alpha Nick knew what they were doing?” Jackie shrugged, “They were young pups thinking they pranked the Alpha.”
I continued, “Anyway, Davis got on Dylan about how it was inappropriate and asked how he could do such a thing. I can’t remember the exact phrasing of it all. Eventually Eric made a comment about whoever raised Dylan being a stick in the mud probably had him constantly trying to get him to crack a smile.”
Emmaline snorted, “I can just hear the tone he said that with.” I admitted, “Davis was pretty pissed about it, but that comment lived rent free in his mind for years. Maybe it still does, I don’t really know. For years after it though when Dylan would do something Davis would ask if he was trying to make him smile.”
Jackie laughed, “I heard him ask him that once behind a house and Alpha Eric walked by saying Dylan had his goals set on the Conners family. All because they were more likely to smile and have fun than Davis.”
Idel scoffed, “Literally no one thinks that.” Emmaline whispered, “I think that’s the point.” I agreed, “It was.” Hexxi asked, “How?” Jackie explained, “Everyone knew how serious the Conners boys were, but Eric most of all. So, the dig is that it was more likely Dylan could make the Conners boys smile than Davis.”
I laughed, “There was one time when Eric made Davis fly commercial.” Hexxi groaned, “I understood none of those words.” Idel said, “She means the airplanes humans fly on.” Jackie snorted, “Not just humans. Those of us Supernatural’s who do not fly or teleport use those planes.”
I waved, “Well, we have private jets. Eric was the first to get one and he never let Davis on his. This time though, Black Mountain was in charge of everyone’s travel. So, everyone was on the private jet except Davis. Caleb gave him a ticket that Eric specifically made a point to let Davis know he purchased personally.”
Idel asked, “Where was the seat?” I laughed, “Next to the bathroom at the back of the plane. Eric also paid extra so that Davis boarded last, couldn’t change the ticket, and had to check his bags. Which happened to get lost going out and back.”
Idel asked, “How does a bag get lost more than once?” I admitted, “Well, he replaced his things and had to check it on the way back because Eric refused to let him put his bags on his plane. Then that bag got lost as well. I always thought Eric paid for that to happen too.”
Kiara snorted, “Thor definitely did. He hates Davis.” I added, “If they weren’t our allies, Eric would’ve killed Davis by now, I’m pretty sure anyway.” Jackie snorted, “You’re sure? I heardstories second and third hand and I know that. Davis skirted the line.”
I agreed, “He definitely did. Dylan ended up taking over more things with Black Mountain, per my dad’s instructions, once he began training. Eric didn’t even care when Dylan made the mistakes Beta’s do when they start training. That’s how much he hated dealing with, or being near, Davis.”
Hexxi asked, “But why does Eric hate Davis?” I admitted, “I doubt I know the full reason.” Emmaline snorted, “Eric’s a good judge of character. Plus, who respects a man who treats his own son like Davis treats Dylan?”
Kiara growled in my head. Idel said, “Damn. Consort Eric is hot.” Emmaline gasped, “IDEL!” Idel asked, “What? I’m mated, not dead and I have eyes. Consort Eric IS hot, but I would’ve never gone near that man with a ten foot pole. Even before he became Haley’s. She’s crazy.”
Emmaline gasped, “No, she’s not.” Idel replied, “To not have a healthy dose of fear for that specific Werewolf, she is.” Hexxi reasoned, “Our cousin never knew his reputation.” Emmaline snorted, “Of course Haley knew.”
Idel winced, “No, she’ wasn’t told about such things.” Emmaline argued, “Her Hackura family had a folder on Eric for Haley. They put her in Eric’s territory intentionally.” I replied, “That is all true. Plus, he’s her mate. So, Eric never hurt her. Even if Haley had heard his reputation before they met…”
Emmaline interrupted, “We just ascertained that she did. Her Hackura family gave her information on him.” I acknowledged, “I know that, but my point is Haley has Hackura blood. Eric’s reputation would never scare her because of who her brothers are and the whispers about them.” Idel snorted, “I’ll stick to my wolf.”
Jackie laughed, “Because Beta James is known for being a cute little kitten. Oh wait, no he’s not.” Idel explained, “Mywolf is feared for certain, but not like Consort Eric.” Emmaline chuckled, “Well, we need to get back to drive our mates insane. Hexxi, I’m sure you’ll have an outfit for Phiefan.” Hexxi clapped admitting, “Do I ever.”
Emmaline grabbed me and I held onto Jackie. My sister in law popped us out. Lucas called, “Baby Girl, you’re back and Kris has the pups. I have plans.” Little did my brother know Dylan had other plans, but those two plans would line up. Just not how Lucas thought this was all going to go.
Kiara linked, “Either Kris knows his surprise is coming later, or mate is surprising him.” I chuckled, “I’m pretty sure I heard Danver say his mom was going to a different supplier trying to get more inventory to keep up with their demand. Dylan is always planning things out, so he knows that if I do.” Kiara purred in my head.
My brother wrapped my sister in law up. Travis purred, “Jackie.” Kiara chuckled and suddenly we were in a new outfit. I grabbed Emmaline and Jackie, pulling them away from their mates. I demanded, “Pop us out, Emmaline.”
Lucas asked, “Lacy, what…?” My brother trailed off and growled, “Emmaline, what are you wearing?” Jackie cackled while Travis growled, and Emmaline popped us out with timed precision. I complimented, “Good job! That was impressive since they nearly got you two.” Emmaline winked, “They definitely weren’t going to. I have that timed down to an exact science.”
I glanced at myself when Emmaline conjured mirrors for us all. I was in bows. Emmaline asked, “Is this anything but clothes, Christmas edition?” Kiara chuckled, “Emmaline looks good.” I turned and gaped. Jackie snorted, “You’re a gingerbread cookie. An actual editable one.” I admitted, “Those are Lucas’s favorites.” Emmaline giggled, “I love it.”
Jackie was in wrapping paper. I gasped, “How did Haley make wrapping paper sexy? DAMN, JACKIE!” Jackie twirled in her blue wrapping paper dress that pushed her boobs up. She even had a bow.
Emmaline giggled, grabbed us, then yelled “Run!” Well, I didn’t need to. Jackie took off with Rhino after her, and Emmaline giggled at Dominic. I skipped to where I wanted Dylan to find me. I’d been working on my cardio, but somehow Dylan was faster.
Kiara snorted, “He’s always been faster.” Yeah, I knew that. The thing was that my husband shouldn’t be. I was an Alpha blood. I suspected Dylan did a lot of extra cardio. Now that we knew the Hackura, I was certain he convinced Logan to get him a cardio program from Bjourn himself.
I looked down and gasped, “My shoes leave snow prints!” I linked Emmaline, “Do your shoes leave snow prints?” Emmaline gasped, “Oh my god, they do!” I linked Jackie, “We leave snow prints!” Jackie cackled, “I know! I linked Mom and she said Sharon is doing the same as her outfit. This kicks ass.” It really did.
Dylan showed up. Kiara purred, “Mate is so handsome.” Fang was definitely a handsome wolf. My mate shifted back, and his eyes gleamed with happiness. I swore then and there I would never let anyone take that joy from him.
Kiara urged, “Run from mate and let him catch us.” I replied, “That’s the plan.” I checked the pack link knowing my mate would be on it. To my shock, the man was singing. Kiara purred, “His voice.” Yeah, Dylan could sing. My mate was the full package. That voice was panty melting and he knew what he was doing by singing my favorite Christmas song.
