Dylan said, “While we wait for the fun to start, and the inevitable over reaction from the overload of testosterone in this room, I have things to say.” Dad snorted, “How shocking.” Dylan ignored him, “My very favorite King Fire Hands, you’ve met the Crown Prince Ninja Assassin’s mate. Please share with the class what she is.
Uncle Aiden smiled. Dad asked, “Why would he know?” Mom answered, “Aiden knows what everyone is. It’s intuitive to him so he just fucking knows. It’s one of his powers as the most powerful promised sibling.”
Uncle Aiden smiled saying, “I do apologize as I’m afraid I cannot say. I gave my word to one of my nephew’s mates.” Dylan groaned, “I have been foiled by MelAshley. I’ve been one step behind since that girl arrived.”
He lamented, “I missed the signs she was the legend, which I have given myself a pass for. THEN people started scooping me with news about her Black Path life. I have been bamboozled and hoodwinked! It is a crime of the highest order.”
“The Ring shall pay for kicking me out of the knowing things loop. I blame them and OHHH don’t you all fear! I will get them and their dog too!” I snorted. Mom was about to ask when dad kissed her again.
I knew Dylan was right about Melanie knowing about Uncle Aiden. That’s why Melanie took him away at Thanksgiving. Uncle Aiden laughed, “I’m afraid even if she hadn’t asked, I wouldn’t tell you. I am after something far greater than the entertainment of you all knowing something you will eventually find out anyway.”
Hastein spoke, “You should want nothing from my mate.” Uncle Aiden laughed, “Ahhh, but you already know what I want. Plus, I already like your mate. She’s fascinating.” Dylan shrieked, “You find her fascinating?! KING FIRE HANDS?!” Uncle Aiden nodded.
Dylan squealed, “I cannot WAIT to meet the new cast member of my show. I’m going to need a list of MelAshley’s friends, because they are all cast members now. I need to know what King Fire Hands and company finds entertaining and why. God, it’s such a good time to be alive.”
Micah’s watch made a sound that had me looking over at him. My brother in law ordered, “Dad, get ready.” I asked, “What’s going on?” Micah explained, “Melanie needs my help hacking into something.” I frowned, “Why?”
Dylan whispered, “It’s such a good question because MelAshley’s so good at hacking.” Oden huffed in my head. Uncle Gunner said, “Probably to make it go faster. With three of us it’s bound to speed up the process.”
To be fair, Melanie probably only thought it would be two of them. With Uncle Gunner it would be exponentially faster. They started to type into their computers. Mom pointed behind us where a shimmer was starting.
We were all tense and ready but calmed when it turned out to be friends. Virgil and Crush shimmered in with a woman. My mom immediately popped over to them and healed her. Nate burst through the door as my mom stepped back.
Nate whispered, “Destiny! Oh my god, Destiny! It’s really you.” Destiny cried, “NATE!” They embraced while Paisley stood behind them with her hand on her heart and tears coursing down her cheeks.
Ethan linked EJ and I, “Some Demons I’ve seen around, that I’m guessing are the Muffin Luna’s friends, dropped off some very malnourished wolves. They took one with them when they shimmered away.”
I told him, “Mom and I will be there eventually.” Ethan asked, “Where is my other patient they shimmered away with?” I answered, “Already healed.” I linked mom, “There are more people that Virgil and Crush brought. Ethan has them.”
Mom nodded, grabbed my dad, and left. I linked her, “I’ll help you.” Mom urged, “Figure out what’s going on with your mate. I’ve got this. It’s better than trying to clean with the damn lying magic bald headed man’s cleaning products.” I felt bad though.
I linked dad, “If mom needs me before the bond tells me, let me know.” Dad answered, “Of course. I’m sure we will be back in fifteen minutes or so.” I hoped they were. Destiny asked, “Where’s the woman from my dream? It was so weird but awesome. I saw Demi there and I miss her. She’s so pale, but she looks just like herself Nate. Is she here?” It clicked.
I casually asked, “You had a dream with your sister and another woman?” Destiny nodded, “Yes, there was a white wolf and girl with dark hair and pale green eyes. She asked where we were. She matches the description of Ashley Griffen.” Of course she did. Because she was her.
Dylan squealed, “Dear rescued Destiny before anyone tells you her real name, let me tell you her correct name. It’s MelAshley and she’s such fun!” Gunner snorted, “She’s good. I caught her false path. They aren’t in Louisiana.” My head jerked.
I yelled, “ALABAMA! Where Uncle Bjourn has surveillance!” Phil snorted, “I already told Jeffery to send me the links. We willbe viewing the live feeds soon.” Oden snorted, “Snow could’ve just said that to me.” That was true.
Angela was calm because she knows how this turns out. EJ asked, “How did you know that?” I snorted, “Guess.” Gage and Phil simultaneously said, “Angela.” I pointed at them, “He’s right. Our little sister told me to remember certain things last night.”
EJ smirked, “Which means Angela probably told Cassie so she could be calm.” Cayden interjected, “Angela did come to see Cassie last night.” I snorted, “Of course she did.” Cayden added, “I was tasked to tell you and H to remain calm. It will all be fine.”
I glared at him while Hastein remained pissed off. Hastein crossed his arms and asked, “What the fuck does that mean?” Phil said, “Obviously cousin, it means remain calm for all will be well.” Gage snorted, “Obviously Angela sees a different version of her cousin and brother. Neither will be calm the entire time this is going down.” I’d argue but he wasn’t wrong.
Uncle Gunner whistled, “They are rescuing more than the other sister.” Why did I feel proud of my mate for that? While simultaneously hating every single word. Micah asked, “Are you ready for her to hit the button, dad? Mel sent me the coding so we have fifteen minutes to download what we can before we lose everything.”
Oden growled, “Mate’s links do not provide the comfort I was looking for. Is mate ok?! Freya is just having fun!” Well, Freya wouldn’t be if they were in danger but still, the link had me concerned my wife was going to get caught. Thankfully she just wanted to hear my voice.
I was trying to relax and take deep breaths. Gage linked, “Melanie has this. The Resistance, and specifically her group, does this a lot.” I hated and loved that sentence. Phil linked, “You know I get it. I’m right there with you because we bothknow Sierra is there. They are coming back to us.” Or we’d go get them, but they’d better just make it back on their own.
Uncle Gunner rolled his neck then said, “Let’s do it.” Less than a minute later a Warrior linked, “Alpha, we have what appear to be refugees running through a holoport with Resistance members.” I linked Ethan, “We need you on the border.”
Ethan disagreed, “You don’t. Because those patients are coming through a holoport outside the hospital, not at the border. The Demons shimmered back and told us to get ready, so we aren’t caught by surprise. We might need more people though, some of these people are badly injured.”
Mom popped back asking, “What the fuck is happening?” Uncle Gunner answered without looking up, “Melanie just released a bunch of hostages in an underground prison.” Dalton announced, “They just started showing up here too.”
I asked, “How many?” Micah muttered, “Over one hundred.” Fowler and Chason came into the room, while I observed them both. Fowler was antsy. KJ came in just behind him with a look I could not interpret. I asked Fowler, “What’s wrong?” Fowler shrugged, “My wolf is on edge suddenly.”
