Dad growled, “Then Angela was another.” Sierra replied, “Well, we didn’t discuss that one, but you’re right. That’s another obvious one. Mel didn’t even pause to think about either one. She left the pack in a trail of dust to get to Angela.”
Dad asked, “Did Melanie pause to think about any opportunity she was presented with?” Dylan squealed, “Pick me! The answer is no. In case anyone was curious, one of those times would’ve been when the precious Julianna and Beta Female Everly were taken.”
Oden growled, “Alexander.” Yeah, I knew that a Beta blood acting like an Alpha blood would not be able to put anyone but themselves in danger. Especially one who thought they’d been blamed for the loss of their family.
Dylan continued, “The Ring would’ve celebrated that. They even had them and MelAshley was all ‘oh no you can’t have your party.’ She’s the Ring party pooper everyone.” Tristan growled. Sierra admitted, “That was one, and there was a vote even. Everyone said that we should strike then.”
Tristan growled, “You all wanted to leave my mate with those people?!” Sierra answered, “Yes, we did. Melanie said it wasn’t a democracy. There were some more arguments. We thought we’d agreed to wait because Mel was hurt.”
Sierra winced saying, “She still needed to recover, but went off on her own without us. Mel texted Mason and Hendrick before she went in. That’s how they got to her.” Gage linked, “That’s not good.” I knew that.
Oden took over and said, “There’s something you’re holding back. Tell us.” Dylan shouted, “That doesn’t count. MMSGAP’s wolf knew, not him. My Beta blood was ready with that question without my wolf’s help.” Lacy patted his shoulders.
Oden rolled his eyes and let me come back. Sierra sighed, “There were a few others. There were plots to take Haley, Emmaline, and…” She trailed off. Dad assured her, “We know they had them about my daughters too.”
Sierra carefully answered, “Yes, but Melanie obviously intervened.” I said, “My mate intervened with whatever this other plan was too.” Sierra sighed, “Yes, she did. I just want tosay everyone argued with her about each one Mel intervened with. Melanie absolutely refused to risk the Conners family.”
Dylan coughed, “Anyone her Xander cared about.” I snorted, “I don’t think so. My wife is risking herself, and I care about her so that’s not it.” Dylan said, “Ahhh, well adjustments have to made to MelAshley’s mindset on that.” Sierra frowned, “It is a little surprising since you are twice light bound.” Dylan shifted uncomfortably.
I narrowed my gaze and asked, “What?” Dylan said, “I want to preface this with I did not know this information until recently. I have kept in touch with our recently discovered Werebengals. We exchange information, and I don’t think Melanie knows this piece of it. I just think she knows they won’t kill her, and she wouldn’t let them if they tried.”
I growled, “What are you talking about?” Dylan sighed, “There is the belief that you could live if Melanie died.” Pain filled my heart at the thought of her death and EJ gripped my shoulder. Oden howled in agony.
Dylan continued, “The White Wolf, if dying, can give her wolf’s ability to heal to her mate’s wolf. Since you’re a hybrid with the power Freya has, Oden could push your Fairy side down and keep you from dying. Freya would ascend, and Melanie would probably kick Azoney’s ass if you died because she did.”
I growled, “My wife IS NOT dying.” Oden was oddly silent now. No, I wasn’t focusing on this. I just couldn’t. I declared, “That information is not important.” Dad quickly said, “Let’s back to the plans.” Sierra sighed, “There was one about Haley we thought Melanie should let happen because Haley can handle herself.” We all growled.
Mom said, “You’re damn right I can. You all shut the fuck up with your growling.” Sierra admitted, “The one that almost happened was to Arlina.” I glanced at my cousin Austin whosnarled, “WHAT?!” Sierra explained, “Melanie was hurt and unavailable when we got wind of the plan.”
Mom asked, “How the fuck could you get wind?” I snorted. Sierra grinned saying, “I mean that we discovered the plan. Anyway, we had people in place that were going to protect Arlina. Nothing bad was going to happen to her.”
Austin growled, “Except getting kidnapped and taken from me.” Sierra argued, “Arlina can also take care of herself.” Arlina agreed, “I can.” I asked, “When was this going to happen?” Sierra answered, “Arlina attended a Luna meeting by herself a few years ago.”
Tristan asked, “What happened to my sister? Why was she so hurt?” Sierra replied, “Because bad things happened to Mel all the time. That moment in time was particularly bad one.” I told her, “Just tell us all of it before my cousin loses it.” Austin was being held back by Saied and his brothers.
Sierra continued, “Melanie saved Avery and moved her into the King’s home. She killed a few people in the process. Afterwards Mel was whipped, beaten, and thrown into the hole for a week. We didn’t even know when she got taken out. Mel went directly to her secondary apartment and saw the plans, took off, and intervened.”
Austin growled, “Arlina felt lightheaded that day. When my mate came home, Aunt Haley had to heal her.” Sierra explained, “Melanie got there in time to make sure the Ring didn’t take Arlina. They’d drugged her, but they still don’t have the right drugs for hybrids, so Arlina was able to keep moving.”
Jason asked, “How badly was my sister hurt?” Sierra winced, “Pretty badly.” Jason snarled, “She was the she wolf they admitted to the hospital around here, wasn’t she? You’re telling me I was ten goddamn minutes away from finding my sister?!” I winced.
Sierra asked, “What are you talking about?” Jason said, “We have people in human hospitals in this area that call when Werewolves are admitted. Dalton was called because it was his source. I was the closest person in the area because I was looking for my mate. I got to the hospital ten minutes after the Jane Doe werewolf was signed out.” Sierra sighed, “Then yes, that was Mel.” Jason punched the wall.
Dad somewhat pleaded, “So, the plan. Go back to the plan.” Sierra jumped on that request, “Well, everyone is gathering. I sent them coordinates to this area, and had Phil alert the Border Patrol they’ll use the code word.”
Dylan interjected, “Ohh code words. What are they?” Sierra said, “They are saying they’re here for the Manford at Modd conference with a few other words. Anyway, they are all coming to assist and fight. The plan was always to find where the large gathering was.”
“Paige was going to be ready to work on taking down wards. She’s had a go bag ready with supplies since Melanie met her and added her to the plan. Charles was going to be tracking…” I interrupted, “Why wouldn’t Melanie do it?”
Sierra replied, “Mel always planned to be bait on some level. She had several plans that involved letting herself be taken with her mask on.” I snarled, “They would’ve tortured her!” Sierra admitted, “Yes, we know that. Until she met you, and things changed, it wasn’t abnormal for Melanie to allow herself to hurt.”
Phil announced, “Umm the Border Patrol says there are Supernatural’s other than wolves arriving.” Dylan shrieked, “TELL ME THE LAVA MONSTERS ARE HERE!” Sierra said, “I do not know any Lava Monsters. Phil, there are all types of Supernatural’s coming.”
I asked, “Why?” A voice from the doorway said, “Because many people will follow Ms. Melanie naturally. She’s a uniter.” Iturned greeting, “Irfan, what are you doing here?” Cassie walked in behind him explaining, “I brought them. We need everyone.” I sighed.
Dylan squealed, “YES!!! What should we be expecting? I’m starting a rare, unknown breeds of Supernatural’s blog.” Dad muttered, “Of course you are.” Dylan replied “I have a post planned, but Lava Monsters are going to be the first post if I find them. I thought about Werebengals because we met them first, but sorry not sorry Irfan. A Lava Monster would be way cooler.” Irfan snorted.
Sierra admitted, “I don’t have access to the full list. I know there are Werewolves, Fairies, Demons, Angels, Vampires, Hood, and Shifters of all shapes and sizes coming.” Dylan cleared his throat, “Point of reference, are they shifters that can shift into any animal they want or specific types of shifters? Like the Werebengals.”
