Zoe waved her hand saying, “It’s ok. People have never liked us. We will never be pretty, smart, or talented enough to be the Conners mates.” I gasped, “Someone said that?” Where? I should’ve caught it. Freya reasoned, “You can’t catch petty things when you’re running an opposition to the Ring.” I can and I should’ve. My wolf sighed.
Elise told me, “A lot of people say that.” I frowned and felt fury rising in me. I missed that when I would’ve killed anyone for it. I argued, “I don’t understand… this is a group of people who think Selene isn’t a psychotic, evil wench.” Several people gasped.
I snorted, “Oh… so now you want to remember everyone with superior hearing can hear all these tables? I didn’t hear you calling out injustices… that you knew were wrong… when I did. So… mind your bees wax.” Several people flushed and turned back to their table.
Elise said, “Yes, most people here believe in Selene.” I snorted, “Do they? Because... they think to criticize her mate choices. They do realize… that’s an oxymoron, right? Or do they dare insult the intelligence of this table… while having none at their own?” Several people were snickering. What? I was right.
Micah said, “We just never knew what we were missing at these Summits.” Valentina chimed in, “If someone isn’t bleeding by the end of the day, you didn’t get the true Melanie McAlister experience.” I gasped, “Hey! I don’t hit anyone… who doesn’t deserve it.”
Luna Lena clearly thought I was too distracted to hear her. She said, “I just don’t know what that little Fairy thinks she’sdoing. She actually thinks she deserves to be a Luna. It's pathetic. Hell, she is pathetic. She had to bind herself to Alpha Eric with her light just so he would stay with her.”
Luna Lena paused theatrically, proclaiming, “That’s just sad. Alpha Eric pities her, you know? He is too good of a man to cast her aside. Either of my daughters would’ve been better for him. Their pups would’ve been better than the ones he has now.”
Her daughter sighed, “He liked me too, I know he did. Our night together before they met was magical. If only I’d been on my heat. Our pup would rule Black Mountain. That Elise Kyle isn’t meant to be the Luna of the strongest pack. She is better than the fairy though.”
I stood so fast my chair hit the ground. Several people stared at me as I stormed over to their table. I heard Haley ask, “What did she say?” Elise admitted, “I don’t know I wasn’t listening. Cayden?” Cayden answered, “I don’t know, and I don’t care. Whatever it was, I’m sure that Luna is going to deserve what’s coming for her.”
Elise quickly said, “Cayden, out of all of us you can stop Ladybug.” Cayden said, “Yes, but I won’t. I’m positive it’s justified.” Valentina said, “This is what Melanie does. She doesn’t really stand for injustices or slights. Even if you stopped her now, whatever happened to that Luna would be worse later.”
Olivia added, “That's true. Plus, what that woman said was terrible and horribly inaccurate.” Avery snorted, “Yeah, that dumb woman really had to insult multiple people in the Conners family. Not even our pack did that, and we were a tragedy.” That got several growls from my table.
Luna Lena’s table watched me approach wearily. I grabbed her by the back of the neck and threw her into a wall. Her daughters stood and I punched them both square in the face. Luna Lena shrieked, “You can’t…”
I interrupted, “I’ll stop you right there. I just… freaking did. So don’t tell me I can’t hurt you… you cowardice… backstabbing… whispering… gossiping ladder climbing bulling twit! Your daughter meant nothing to Eric, and all three of you know it.”
“You’ve puffed up your daughters…. with delusions so big…. I’m actually ready to thank any GOD … that even though they are older than your son… he’s the one who will take over. Your pack would be doomed with either of those… nitwit morons at the helm.”
“How DARE you…. speak about my mother in law… that way. I’ve killed people… for far less... and I’m not really sure I’m not going to today. Why can’t ANYONE… ever let me make a good impression?! I’m pretty sure… murder at the Alphas Mate’s Brunch… isn’t the best one to give.”
I turned, “Right, Avery? Or… is it good? They would be scared of me… and I do like that. Logically … they should already be scared… but I warned her… and she didn’t listen. So… really, it’s her fault.” Avery replied, “It definitely is her fault, but killing her would leave a bad impression. It would make them more scared of you than they already are though.”
Freya snorted, “We could kill her.” I knew that, but it would probably complicate things for Xander…. and I tried to uncomplicate his life. I waved, “Decisions… decisions. Luna Lena, my mother in law has more class in her pinky toe than you do…. in your entire body. Also she is not just a Fairy, she’s a Hackura. A fact you might want to remember before…. they kill you.”
I asked, “Why don’t you just tell everyone the truth? You are embarrassed… that your true mate is… an Omega. He died …. and your dad arranged for you to be mated to the Alpha. Your oldest daughter…. is your true mate’s pup.”
“Your husband’s true mate… is an Omega that you belittled and bullied… every single chance you got. All because you felt inferior. Do you miss your scapegoat…. for all your problems? She’s living a better life now… in case you were curious.”
Luna Lena was red in the face. Her oldest daughter asked, “What the hell are you talking about? Our parents are mates.” I corrected, “They are chosen mates. You know the exact Omega I’m talking about too.”
I warned, “Don’t pretend you didn’t notice your mother’s cruelty to one… specific person. The one person your dad was constantly refusing to stay away from…. even though your mom asked him to. Instead of blaming your dad…. like a sane and rational person… your mom blamed the woman who tried to live her life.”
“The life where she was forced to watch her fated mate be with someone else. Because your father… refused her transfer… multiple times. That Omega had over fifty packs that would’ve taken her in … and your dad refused. All to keep her close… while your mother was cruel to her.”
Luna Lena growled, “You stole our pack member.” I said, “Kudos on not saving face… and practically admitting I was telling the truth. Everyone knows when I lie… so I concede it was a forgone conclusion… that I was telling the truth. I still can’t believe you actually confirmed it though.”
“Also… it’s not stealing when they don’t belong to you. She renounced her ties to your pack. I hear you’ve been in an…. even worse mood since she left. Gosh… it’s hard when your life still sucks and the person you wanted to blame is gone.”
“I guess it was hard… to look in that thing people call a mirror every day… and be forced to take responsibility for your choices and actions. It’s tough. Normal people do it… and admit when they are wrong… but that’s not really you. Is it?” Kingsley’s group had rescued that Omega and I went with her.
Several people were whispering about the information I’d revealed. I asked, “Oh, I’m sorry. Was all that a secret? Your reaction, and confirmation, kind of… had me thinking I could be wrong…” I actually cut myself off when I snorted. Avery sighed, “She can’t even be sarcastic without fudging lying.” True.
I admitted, “My friend is right. I didn’t think I was wrong. I rarely am. The rest of the room should proceed with… let’s say… caution. I’m not afraid to air anyone’s dirty laundry… and I have it ALL. So… maybe just consider being nice people. Who want… other people to keep all their secrets.”
I shrugged while Freya snickered in my head. I said, “It’s actually… somewhat amazing… that you have the audacity to criticize a woman who led the charge for changes for she wolves to have equal rights in packs.”
I waved, “Then again, your chosen mate is a sexist jerk… and you’re just a bitter old woman who hates fated mates… all because your husband couldn’t fully give up his. I hear that he’s…. still looking for her.”
I whispered, “He won’t find her.” Kingsley’s group ensured that. I continued at a regular volume, “You should pass that along. Since she’s always a topic between you two. That woman deserves her new life. She suffered enough… at the hands of you, and your awful husband. Don’t you think?”
