Sierra linked me, “I’m hearing things via link about your brunch. Are you really goading Luna Lena into a fight?” I replied, “Yes, I am… and it’s going really well… in case you were curious. She’s even going to throw the first punch.”
Sierra replied, “I heard you threw her into a wall and punched both her daughters.” I answered, “Well… that’s true…..but I haven’t hitheryet. I think I deserve a medal for that. Also… she’s not dead… nor is her back broken… it’s all great restraint on my part… maybe even personal growth.” Freya snickered again.
I continued out loud, “Everyone in this room knows my mother in law, is over one hundred times the woman any of you will ever be. You’re jealous of her, so you feel the need to cut her down instead of cheering on another woman and her accomplishments.”
“It’s sad…. really. Women should be each other’s allies. Instead, we are raised in societies that pit us against each other. It’s a psychological game…. played against us…. and it’s just maddening that we lose so much. Elise is an amazing leader and Luna. I will cut out the tongue of the next person who says otherwise.”
I told the room, “Every time we can’t get out of our own way….as women…. to acknowledge we don’t have to be friends to support each other… and admit where someone has helped… we lose. Of course, you don’t understand that though… you’re basically men’s peons at this point.”
“You’d rather be spiteful and hateful… because you hate how your life went. You were held back and you hate that you’re not the champion… so you help men perpetuate their hatred for women. You’re jealous of how much Eric and Haley love each other.”
I got in Luna Lena’s face and growled, “Because he does love her… and it’s not out of obligation. Her light was accepted by him… which means he loves her with his whole soul. Fairies can’t just share their light, the other person accepts it… even if they don’t realize it.”
“Why do you think the Ring didn’t send a Fairy to share their light with a Conners or Lyons pup? Because… it wouldn’t work… even if the person they sent was in love with any of them and wanted to share their light. Educate yourself on Fairies….you dolt.”
“My in laws pups are powerful… .and I’ll warn you here and now…. if you ever disparage my mate again, or his siblings, I’llkill you… in a way that will make you wish I had done so here and now. I do NOT take insults to Xander well.”
“Never insult my sisters in law. Elise is a better leader than you will…. ever be. She is kind and caring. She a true Luna…. who doesn't take out her personal problems on innocent pack members… who have done nothing to deserve it. Something you cannot say.”
Luna Lena charged me, and I couldn’t hide my smile. Freya linked, “I mean you exposed her in front of all her friends. You knew she was going to attack.” I replied, “They aren’t really her friends… that’s the sad part.”
Freya admitted, “That is sad.” I pointed out, “None of these women trust each other. They complain about other women together, but that doesn’t make them friends. They are all lonely and bitter with no one to trust.” Freya agreed, “That is very true.”
I slammed Luna Lena into the ground. The Luna growled, “Alpha Eric deserves better than that Fairy, and we all think so.” I snorted, “Then you’re all dumb… and your intelligence is lower than I estimated. Again I repeat… she’s not just a Fairy.”
“Haley is the Princess of the Fae AND the Hackura. Who definitely heard you say that… and I would bet your death will be announced imminently… though you’ll probably still be alive. The fact remains… that no she wolf could offer Eric what my mother in law does through blood alone.”
“Haley brings two of the strongest Supernatural groups into an alliance with Eric. Not to mention she’s a much better person than most. She’s pure of heart…. and yours is black and ugly from the inside out… you are rotten to the core. Luna Emmaline could confirm that… or Aria.” Luna Emmaline agreed, “You are right.” I knew that. I punched Lena right in the face.
Freya snarled, “Take her canines. Her wolf is obstinate and they both need to be taught a lesson. No one talks about mate or his family the way they did. Let’s send a message.” Dang.Someone on my level… plus… I mean…. the Hackura were totally killing Lena now.
I really liked the way my wolf thought though. I easily pinned the woman and ripped Luna Lena’s canines out. The pathetic woman actually looked at me with horror. Freya surfaced and snarled at her. Then I put her daughters on the ground when they came up behind me.
I complained, “That… was truly pathetic. One… because you came up behind me… like cowards…. and still didn’t land a hit. Get yourself some training. You guys could be good Warriors. Don’t let your dad’s backwards way of thinking hold you back anymore.”
“Always remember… it’s your life. So, start living it. Ask to travel…. and for all our sake’s, go to a pack that will actually train you. Maybe you’ll even… I don’t know…. find your mates. Stop living in the shadow of what two greedy people… who happen to be your parents, want for your life.”
“It’s well past time for you both to grow up. Just because your parents are hateful and spiteful…. doesn’t mean you have to be too. They made bad choices… and it’s best you see that. This is where you’re heading… bitter… probably dead on your mom’s part… and searching for a woman he wouldn’t claim as his… on your dad’s.”
Both women looked stunned but seemed to consider my words. They had a chance. Hopefully, they took it. One said, “You literally told the room he wasn’t my dad.” I disagreed, “I said he wasn’t your biological father, which you knew. The man has known, the whole time, you’re not his daughter… but he raised you. He’s your dad… That he raised and loved you… as his own… is literally his only redeeming quality.”
Alpha Sail came in. Instead of addressing me he addressed Xander. Freya chuckled, “You smelled our mate.” I did but it irritated me when I knew it shouldn’t. I knew that Alpha Sailwould appeal to my mate… because said Alpha didn’t think he should have to address any woman. I pointed out his daughters shouldn’t be here.
Freya agreed, “That’s true. They are not mated to Alpha’s, nor are they Luna’s.” Yes… well, Alpha Sail was sexist about who should be here. Seriously. Alpha’s Mates were allowed here. That was in the bylaws.
My eyes flickered to Trenton. I linked him, “Do you care if I goad your dad into a challenge?” Trenton laughed, “Please do.” I like how he didn’t even comment on how I could link him. Trenton was a good person who came to several workshops I did.
Getting Alpha Sail to fight was much easier than it should’ve been. That was the problem with Alphas who didn’t know how to be Alphas. They were easy to manipulate into fights. I really hoped Trenton took over the pack soon.
Trenton, and his future pack leadership were all ready to take over. Alpha Sail bemoaned about one small hit. I swear this family was ridiculous. Tristan linked me, “Tell me you aren’t about to fight an Alpha.”
I replied, “Well, that would be lying and I’m bad at that so…I don’t think that’s a good day.” Tristan growled, “For god’s sake, Ladybug. Fuck! Alpha Sail has a weak left side. Use it.” I admitted, “I knew that… but thanks.” Tristan snorted, “Just like you know all the dirt on every Alpha family here.”
I reasoned, “Well… one needs to know… the shady things people do… for reasons. Like blackmail… I try to get people to do the right thing… and I’ve asked nicely… but typically people respond to blackmail… they get mad too… like I didn’t ask nicely… in the first place.” My brother snorted out a laugh.
I needed a fighting outfit which Xander thankfully snapped for me. My husband had rules for my fight. I’d never had rules for my fights. This was definitely new. I linked Freya, “Xander doesn’t want Alpha Sail to land a hit. As in a single one?”
Freya confirmed, “That’s what mate said.” I argued, “That’s absurd! Letting someone land a hit is…. a fighting tactic… to observe your opponent and their moves. It makes the fight end faster… that has to be the goal… right?” Freya agreed, “Definitely.”
