I agreed, “I know but if it gets him out of the funk of his mom leaving him the meanest letter of all time then it’s worth it. Plus, later I’ll get to point out that I tried to give him that moment if he doesn’t destroy the whole garden.”
Fang snorted, “Thor is muttering about removing the hedges only.” I sighed, “Well, you can only lead people to water. I can’t force said water down his throat when I don’t want to.” Jackson growled along with his brothers once they looked at their phones.
I tapped my phone berating, “We were standing right next to each other. What satellite did you reach out to send that picture? I tell you, the longer we are alive the worse technology seems to get. I expect instantaneous things. It’s the bare minimum because I have no ability to wait anymore. I’ve been spoiled and I SHAN’T go backwards.”
Beta Tex said, “Ok, I think everyone’s angry enough now. Let’s go back to watching the pups have fun.” Just then one pup let loose a scream of terror from their toes in the maze. We all took off running. Fang asked, “Didn’t that sound like…?”
SGAP snarled before my wolf could finish that thought, “CASSIE!” Yeah, that’s who I suspected it was. SGAP and his brothers, along with Male Lead Teke, pushed through thehaybales. I gasped, “You aren’t even going in the right way! I should’ve known SGAP and Alpha Male Teke together would’ve led to this. That’s what they did during Male Lead Teke’s initiation into our guy group.”
SGAP snarled, “PRINCESS, WHERE ARE YOU?!” I caught up to them where they were looking around. I said, “Not to state the obvious, but as a Beta it’s my duty so I will. Why don’t you follow the bond to our Precious Sunlight Throwing Little Fairy Ninja?”
SGAP snarled, “The bond says she’s here! CASSIE, WHERE ARE YOU?!” I asked, “Does the bond tell you if she’s hurt?” SGAP glared at me. I held up my hands, “I’m just saying her guard is not faded in here. They kill things and people that are a danger to her. So, have a modicum of chill. Just a little.” SGAP growled at me.
My eyes widened when the Headless Horsemen appeared behind him. I pointed, “Umm.” SGAP whirled around as weapons appeared beside us. Cassie faded in and squealed, “Happy Lacy and Dylan Halloween Day!”
I shouted, “THAT IS THE BEST NAME EVER!” Cassie popped out and we grabbed weapons. I chuckled, “My Lacy just outdoes herself. I was expecting this after the pups left.” SGAP asked, “WHY THE FUCK IS THIS ALWAYS GEARED AT DRIVING ME NEARLY TO INSANITY?!”
I answered, “It’s part of my present. Gosh, why aren’t you used to it yet?” SGAP held his weapon tighter. I scented something odd. Fang chuckled, “It’s a horse.” I gasped and saw a white stallion waiting to be mounted with a jousting lance in a holder.
I ran over, mounted the horse, and put on the helmet. I shouted, “Make way for me and my trusty steed! I shall thwart this monster trying to ruin the pup’s fun! They pups will cheer for yours truly on this blessed Dylan and Lacy day. Not SGAP!”
I kicked my trusty steed as they all cleared out of the way. I lowered my weapon and knocked the man off the horse. The horse it had been on disappeared but the man stood up. I ordered, “SGAP, SHIFT AND RIP HIM TO PIECES! I riled you into shifting anger unintentionally for this reason! It’s practically therapy. I’m such a giver, even on Lacy and Dylan day.” All the Conners shifted and attacked with precision.
I dismounted and patted my horse, “What a lovely steed you are. I am honored I was your knight for this moment.” I saw theTrick ‘r Treatcharacter next. He was driving a school bus. I commented, “Well, there’s something you just don’t see every day.”
SGAP groaned, “For fuck’s sake.” I turned back and snickered, “I see that smirk on your face. It’s your fault we all know this isn’t real. Your Super Awesome Special Fun Sized Fairy Ninja Goddess is on team ‘get you all out of your grief.’ I knew if she and I combined we’d be an unstoppable force. Which means my Lacy knew as well. We are the perfect couple, people!”
I linked my mate, “I adore you from the depths of my soul. I used a jousting lance!” Lacy laughed, “Happy anniversary, Dylan!” I agreed, “Yes, it’s quite happy. There’s a smattering of presents for you in our room.”
Lacy gasped, “Dylan, what did you do?” I replied, “You know I always go all out with presents. You do such fun things for me and you’re helping me get the Connors boys out of their depression. We can’t have depressed Alphas running around, and they were trending that way.”
Lacy said, “I know that. We all agreed that you’d go in with your plan and this would help get them through all the stages.” I snorted, “You are the zen to my zang.” Lacy agreed, “You know it.” I told her, “You stay safely inside with your presents and our little Hank that is cooking in your oven.”
Lacy chuckled, “No one will get hurt.” I whispered, “Yes, and that’s all good and fine. You just stay out of the crazy Halloween creatures way. Ok? Ok.” Lacy laughed, “You are hilarious.” I was also dead serious. Fang assured me, “Mate knows that. They are staying inside.”
I linked Danver, “My good man, can you keep an eye on my mate?” Danver replied, “I have been doing that all day, Beta Dylan. My dad is with your pups outside.” I gasped, “SAINT NICK HAS COME TO AN EVENT DURING THE DAY?! BE STILL MY BEATING HEART! HE IS ALWAYS WORKING!” Danver chuckled,
I shouted, “HEY, JOLLY SAINT NICK! Come slay the Halloween creatures so we can begin to celebrate your season!” SGAP sighed, “Kris is watching the pups.” I retorted, “His name is Saint Nick.” SGAP replied, “Gosh, it’s like, not what his birth certificate says.”
I waved dismissively saying, “Details.” SGAP rolled his eyes. Harold added, “Plus, you’re skipping Thanksgiving.” I snorted, “SHH! We don’t talk about that day. My Luna’s first Thanksgiving in our pack resulted in a cold war where I had to sleep in a doghouse. To be honest, I wasn’t all about Thanksgiving anyway. That event just sealed the deal on it being a skippable holiday.”
Darrin snorted out laugh. I clapped, “I GOT ONE! That’s right, people! Laughter has been heard from a Conners for the first time since a deer provided us with its early Christmas present. Little Elise got Nathan to stop being drunk during the daylight hours. Now, we just have to keep his nights clean people. Christmas miracles are in the air!”
Harold sighed, “Dad’s doing better.” I replied, “If you mean he gets up and plays with his grandpups, we know. Nathan waits for them to go to bed then gets sloshed. I have a whole plan to get him over this. I’m giving him a little longer because I’ve beentold as a mate, he needs different rules. I have a timeline in my head. Maybe he won’t need my plan.”
I whispered, “I tell you, our packs live with that hope. Think of the pounding headache he must have before our Super Special Fun Sized Fairy Ninja Goddess cures him of it. No, no, think of how much he is drinking as an Alpha to GET a hangover. That’s practically impossible.”
Harold sighed, “We know.” I replied, “I know you know. I also know that Nathan doesn’t know our Super Special Fun Sized Fairy Ninja Goddess heals him every morning. Because he’s making it a point to be present for his grandpups. I hear he drank Beta, sort of my prodigy not letting me meet my Christmas loving pup buddy, Drake out of all his whiskey at his bar.”
Beta Drake snorted, “Yeah, that’s true but it’s not a big deal. He paid.” I whispered, “Don’t intentionally miss the point.” Jackson asked, “What’s the point?” I asked, “For him?” I pointed at Beta Drake. Jackson shrugged, “Sure.”
SGAP asked, “Shouldn’t we chase the damn school bus?” I agreed, “Right you are. Run and talk. I hate it when you’re right because it hurts me deep down in my soul. So, we have to move on the point, and by the way that should be plural; I'm a multifaceted person. Now, back to what I was saying.”
I jogged after the Conners brothers and the large group of men we’d gathered. I cleared my throat, “To answer your question, second oldest Conners brother who loathes a Beta brother of mine for no reason other than Mommy Queenie Meanie’s lies, the point for Beta Drake is I want to meet his Christmas loving pup who should be my tiny little protege to drive certain people insane over that fact.” SGAP glared at me and I winked.
Beta Drake asked, “Why would that drive Eric crazy?” I whispered, “Because I’d have another protege who lovesChristmas that I could nurture.” Fang snorted, “Plus, we are certain Alexander wants to meet Melanie.” That too, but that was only a suspicion, so it was a side benefit.
Beta Drake snorted, “You’ll meet Melanie eventually.” I asked, “And why isn’t she here?” Beta Drake answered, “She won some science award.” I snorted, “At three? She goes to your pack’s school! They couldn't let her celebrate Halloween and accept it later?!”
