I admitted, “I don’t know why you think that… they are definitely not here. I was mostly wondering if everyone else was.” Tristan growled, “I’ll go talk to Landon and find out where they are. I’m sure they are on their way.” I groaned, “Why can’t I lie like you can? That was so good!” My brother shot me a look and shook his head.
Dylan appeared beside me the second my drink emptied with a new one. I told him, “You are taking this very seriously.” Dylan bowed and said, “I take all my self-appointed jobs quite seriously.” Eric snorted, “He really does. He’s been taking his job to annoy me seriously since he was two.”
Dylan cooed, “You’ve even deserved it since then. Consider me your dose of reality, or karma, for getting all the things you do. Have you found the Loch Ness Monster yet? Does one of your pups have a secret mate?”
Eric raised an eyebrow replying, “They better not. I’m in enough trouble over the last potential mate being a secret.” I blushed, because that was me. Dylan said, “Who could blame my goddess about that? She’d have fixed the whole problem Lickety split.”
Dylan dramatically put his hand on his forehead saying, “I myself shoulder some blame. I should've just told her. I waited too long to drop that bit of knowledge. It’s a hard cross for me to carry but I shall learn from it and carry on.”
I laughed, “You should go say that to her.” Dylan ran off and came back with another drink. He said, “You are starting to be more entertaining than normal. Let’s keep that going. It’s very fun and I quite enjoy that. You feel like you’re acting your age. We love this for you.” Dylan ran off again.
Eric said, “You know that drink has alcohol in it, right?” I laughed, “I couldn't tell that at first, or even now, but Xanderand Freya told me.” Eric nodded, “I see. Well, I guess Dylan will get his wish. What’s new? I swear that man says I get everything, but he usually gets everything he wants himself as well.”
I laughed, “From what I know, that’s true. Dylan Frost proclaims his dreams come true often. In fact, he made a very large purchase that you should look into.” I winked at him. Dylan had ordered statues of Eric, but I hadn’t seen what they looked like.
Freya snorted, “We should.” I mean… it’s something I doubted Eric was going to like. Eric groaned, “Oh good god, what has he done?” I bit my lip and said, “I’d bet dollars to dimes… you won’t like it.” Eric rolled his eyes, “Great. That’s just great.” He walked off.
Someone cleared their throat. I turned around, spotting Jackson Conners. He asked, “How angry do I need to prepare for my brother to be? Dylan has his fun, but Eric hasn’t detonated over his little jabs in quite some time.”
I thought about it, admitting, “I don’t know the full specs… or anything… I could get them… but I haven’t had time. Given what I think Dylan ordered said item for… you should prepare for Eric to be… probably pretty mad, with a little bit of secret laughter.”
“I don’t have the best barometer on it because I don’t exactly know what it is… which like, normally I do. I didn’t think anyone was going to ask questions. I mean it’s Dylan… and you guys know him better. Maybe you’ll laugh? His goal can’t be for Eric to laugh… I think that Dylan’s goal is everyone else laughing… but you know him better than me.”
Jackson sighed, “Any chance you’ll tell me what Dylan ordered?” I laughed, “No… because I don’t know exactly what it is. I mean… I know… but I don’t know, exactly…. I don’t like to be wrong.” Jackson sighed, “I need Drunk Melanie, she has the answers.”
I laughed, “I have part of the answer. Drunk Melanie would probably give you more hints though.” Jackson nodded, “Can I get a hint as to what you were speaking to Keaton Daniels about?” I answered, “Ummm sure? A girl that he likes… she’s new and his ex is causing problems. Which isn’t surprising… Lisa is the worst. Wow. That wasn’t even a hint, that was outright stating. Gosh I’m nice.”
Jackson asked, “What do you plan to do about that?” I evaded, “Who said I plan to do anything?” Jackson smirked replying, “Me.” I smiled, “Well, Drunk Melanie will probably talk to the ex… maybe punch her in the face.”
Jason snorted, “Oh god.” I asked, “Have you met her, Jase? It’s a miracle that she’s not punched in the face on the daily.” Jason laughed, “I have not met Lisa nor do I want to.” I told Jackson, “He knows… she’s shrill…and he’d probably want to kill her… so he’s avoiding that outcome.”
I paused then asked, “Do you happen to know what hair color she currently has? I’ve seen her from afar and heard her… far more clearly than I should’ve been able to…. but plenty of people in Daniels pack are probably average height with brunette hair.”
I whispered, “Plus, the rumor is she changes her hair color a lot.” Jackson laughed, “I don’t know Lisa, but he does.” I turned and saw that Jackson was pointing at Keith Daniels. I smiled, “Thanks! It’s a little weird none of you have met her… but ok.”
“She’s only dating your brother’s godson… and has been for a longer time than an Alpha should deal with her… It’s fine. I’m here now and I find it weird. They aren’t dating now though… so it’s a low priority to look into her. I have more time now though… even though Xander makes me sleep all the time.” Several people snorted, but I was serious.
Freya told me, “Sadly, I do know you’re serious.” I replied, “I mean…I don’t have to run this pack, protect everyone from a bad Alpha and attacks… cook breakfast… lunch… and dinner, whilerunning the Resistance… it’s honestly like I have my whole day back.” Freya snickered.
Jackson said, “Thanks for the heads up on Eric being pissed off.” I felt a little bad… because he wanted more hints and I didn’t give them. I said, “If I were you… I’d prepare for this to go down at the Summit.” Jackson raised an eyebrow and I walked away.
Dylan appeared with a drink for me and ran away again. I laughed out loud then skipped over to Keith Daniels. I tapped him on his shoulder, he turned around to face me. Keith couldn’t hide the surprise on his face when he saw it was me.
I nodded to Alpha Emmett and Beta Female Emma Frost who he was talking to. Emma clapped, “I think this party is about to get interesting.” I winked at her then said, “Keith, I hear you can help me. I’ve seen Lisa Kipner from… a distance…. but not up close.” Keith muttered, “Lucky.”
I snorted, “You all need to find it odd that no one else has met her. Just saying… it’s weird. Anyway… lord knows if Lisa is somewhere shrieking, I could find her. I mean really… that voice. What was your twin thinking? Thank God he came to his senses and dumped her. That voice for the rest of your life… I mean…yeesh.” Frank Daniels nearly choked on his drink laughing.
Sierra walked over asking, “Uhh Mel, whatcha doing?” I said, “I need to know what Lisa’s hair is like now. Rumor is she changes it a lot….and last I saw she was not exactly unique. I’m sure plenty of people in the Daniels pack have brown hair and are my height.”
Kieth answered, “Her hair is blonde now.” I grinned, “Thank you… that’s very helpful. She could’ve gone with an off the wall color like blue… to help one find her if she’s not talking… because then…. It’s a dead giveaway who she is.”
Emmett said, “We have a lot of blondes in our pack too. Why do you want to talk to Lisa?” I tapped him on the nose saying, “That’s between me and Lisa, Mr. Alpha man.” Emma spit out her drink into her cup and started laughing.
Finn Frost walked over and clapped her on the back with a broad smile on his face before kissing her temple. No one said anything. I said, “Uhh, Keith… I would very much like a better description than the one I have please. Alpha Emmett brings up a good point… about there being a lot of blondes. I suppose I could just make her talk… that would work.”
Keith smirked and showed me a picture on his phone of Keaton and Lisa. I nodded, “Got it. Did anyone tell your brother he was miserable with her because….” Sierra hit my arm warning, “Melanie!” I asked, “What?”
Tristan offered, “Your friend is implying you are being rude.” I gasped, “Me? How? LOOK at Keaton’s face in that picture. His jaw is tight… and his left hand is clenched. His eyes shout he’s miserable. He doesn’t look happy and that’s a couple picture.”
