Page 114 of The Alpha and His Song: Volume One

To be fair, when I was dating Lisa I didn’t engage with this type of conversation. At the time I thought I’d embarrass myself. Mom asked, “Are you alright, Emmett?” Alexandria clapped him on the back. I smirked at him and sat down. Emmett coughed, “Yup. I’m fine.”

Keith linked me, “What did you say to him?” I answered honestly, “That his condom lessons were good, but not exactly necessary because Katie put them on me.” Now Keith choked on some bread. Dad asked, “Is there something you boys want to share?” We all quickly said, “No.”

Mom smiled softly and looked down at the table. I had no idea what she liked so much about that. Dad asked, “Keaton, can you pick Allison and Arden up from school tomorrow? Your mom and I have late days off pack lands.” I instantly said, “Of course.”

Allison linked me, “Can you bring Katie? I want to meet her.” I replied, “I’ll ask her. Maybe we can all hang out at her apartment.” My little sister smiled and we ate our meal. Mom asked, “So, Keaton, when do we get to meet your girlfriend?” I answered, “I’m not sure.” Her face fell.

Mom smiled, “Oh. Well, I’d like to meet her whenever you’re ready.” I felt bad because I knew it hurt mom’s feelings. I needed something to lighten the mood, and my mate had given me the exact thing to do so.

I asked, “Do you want to hear a funny story?” Mom smirked, “Always.” I told her, “Katie got a dog and named it Tatum.” The whole table busted up laughing. The tension over me not introducing Katie to them dissipated.

I stepped outside to call Odette. My mate answered, “Hey Key, are you coming back?” I told her, “If you still want me to, I’ll come by in a little bit.” Odette giggled, “I bought more condoms. I’m embracing the fact that you’ve turned me into a nymphomaniac in less than twenty-four hours.”

I laughed, “Maybe you made me one.” My mate snorted, “I don’t have batteries. That’s all you, Mr. Ten times before I have one, Sir.” I growled, “I didn’t do that. You’re just too damn irresistible.” Odette laughed, “It’s a good thing you didn’t, I’d have a complex right now. It would be a matter of pride. I’d have to prove you wrong. We’d be so tired because I am a very determined individual.”

I smiled saying, “You’re adorable.” Odette retorted, “I’m sexy.” I replied, “That too.” Odette simply said, “You just wait until you see what’s waiting for you back here. Adorable won’t be the word you use.” I growled, “O…” I trailed off when I smelled Lisa. I told her, “I’m going to eat you up when I get there.” My mate asked, “Promise?” I teased, “Temptress! I’ll be there soon.”

The second I hung up Lisa jumped out and shoved me. I didn’t even move back an inch. Channing growled, “How dare she try to push us!” It was a rather lame attempt. I asked, “How can I help you, Lisa?” My ex seemed exasperated, “You…” She trailed off, “How….?” Lisa trailed off again.

Channing groaned, “This conversation is taking too long.” Lisa finally found more words, “You shouldn’t be….” Then trailed off again. Oh my god. Channing huffed in my head. Eventually Lisa asked, “How could you do this to me?” I blinked several times.

I told her, “You’re going to have to be more specific.” My ex told me, “I was meant to be your Luna! We are childhood sweethearts. Now, you’re throwing this HARLOT in my face!” I snarled and pinned her against a tree.

I told Lisa, “Stop talking about Katie like that, or I won’t hold Channing back. I’m not throwing Katie in your face. You keep getting in mine. For the last and FINAL time, we are OVER! How could I do what to you? Move on? Let me tell you I did that so easily. Katie cares about me and thinks I’m funny. She believes in me. Katie didn’t write a damn report about how bad I am after we had sex!”

Lisa snorted, “Then she lied to you, I was making you better. You’re running around here naked after shifting showing everyone your inadequate size….” She cut off as a loud snarl hit our ears. I knew it was my twin.

I turned, “Keith.” His eyes were pitch black. I tried again, “Stone.” My brother’s wolf snarled, “REPORTS?! SHE GAVE YOU REPORTS?!” I tried to say something, but he turned to Lisa, “YOU TOLD HIM HE WAS INADEQUATE?! YOU HORRENDOUS BITCH!”

Stone lunged for her. Channing hummed, “We could just let this happen.” Not really. I grabbed my twin at the last literal second. I advised, “Stone, let it go. I’m fine. Katie says the opposite.” Lisa shakily said, “I told you everyone else would lie to you, Keaton. I’m the honest one.”

Stone roared in anger and renewed his attempts to get to her. Emmett and dad came running outside. Grandpa Frank, Malachi, and Isaac came from the opposite direction. Emmett asked, “What the hell is going on?”

I linked Keith, “Take back over.” Keith’s eyes cleared. He told Lisa, “If you EVER shift around me, I’ll let Stone go after you.” I told him, “It’s not Lady’s fault.” Keith growled, “Fine. If she’s in human form, I’ll get her. How fucking dare you, Lisa. How dare you do that to my twin! MY BROTHER! FUCK YOU, YOU FUCKING LYING BITCH!”

My twin turned to me, “You know she’s full of shit, right? That’s a goddamn lie, and I can prove it.” I blushed, “Umm, let’s not.” Keith snarled at my ex, “You’ve been trying to tear him down in private, and you just can’t stand it now that he has someone who tells him the truth.”

Keith snarled, “All those times! God fucking damn it! I see it all so fucking clearly now. You’re going to want to get a new pack Lisa, because I will make your life HELL! As you made my brothers every single day since he saved your WORTHLESS, PATHETIC LIFE!”

Emmett said, “I repeat, what the hell happened?” Lisa answered, “I think Keaton would prefer we kept that between the three of us.” She was actually right, I would. Channing said, “Lightning is basically saying fat chance. With other words, but that the gist.”

Emmett snorted, “Would he? Is that what Keaton would prefer? Gosh Keaton, your voice sounds strangely like Lisa’s. Oh well then. I guess this measly title I have of Alpha, means nothing. Pack members at each other’s throats? Meh, no big deal.”

My brother turned to his Beta, “Malachi, our jobs are obsolete. We only have to talk to pack members about situations if they deem it necessary. Whatever will we do with all our free time? I’m just thinking about how magically free my calendar became.”

“We have no more disputes and don’t have to look into things. Well, it’s as if a burden has been lifted from my shoulders. I feel so much better. My day to day will be so carefree and full of no issues or problems. Don’t you feel better, Malachi?” My brother’s voice dripped with derision and his tone turned sarcastic.

Malachi sighed. Lisa shrugged, “I’m just trying to help the….” Keith interrupted, “You’ve been ripping at the fabric of our brotherhood since you slithered in here. Let me guess, you’ve told Keaton that Emmett doesn’t respect his wishes. Didn’t you?” Actually, yes.

Keith accused my ex, “This is just a way for your twisted words to register in his brain again. To make my twin pull away because they are getting closer again! Doesn’t that just sound right?” Malachi asked, “Keith, what are you talking about?”

I put my hand on his arm. I said, “Keith.” Keith snarled, “NO! It’s her! It’s ALFUCKINGWAYS her. You never doubted anything we said until she came around. She pushed all this doubt into your head. I will BANISH your ass the second I take over, Lisa, I really will. If I were you, I’d find another damn pack to go to before then. The clock is ticking.”

Lisa gasped and started sobbing. Channing said, “That’s not this surprising. Stone has made it clear he hates her. All the time actually.” Keith had actually made that crystal clear. My ex cried, “Keaton.” She grabbed my neck and pulled me into her. Some of Lisa’s tears went into my mouth before I pried her away from me.

Emmett said, “I will command someone to tell me if I don’t get an answer to my original question. This is not my normal state of being. Malachi is the one who cares about questions. Don’t do this to me.” Lisa said, “Keith threatened me! You can’t let that go.” Channing snarled and it slipped out. Dad shot a hard look at me, but I saw his surprise.

Emmett said, “I can’t? Not two minutes ago, I couldn’t ask about this issue. Now I can’t let it go. Oh, dear sweet baby Jesus give me strength. SOMEONE ANSWER ME!” Malachi offered, “I would answer him.” I knew Malachi was right.