Page 128 of The Alpha and His Song: Volume One

I sighed, “I mean the meal was a nice gesture, but Lisa’s just not my cup of tea.” Clara shrieked, “WHAT?!” I rubbed my head, “That hurt my ears and head, Clara.” Keith asked me, “Did you really just tell Clara that Lisa isn't your cup of tea?”

I asked, “Why is everyone playing telephone about this?” Keith answered, “Because it’s weird. I’m not mad about it in any way, shape or form though. It’s like Katie gave you part of your brain or personality back.” I snorted.

Keith held his hands up, “Hey, I’m personally on board with whatever juju Katie’s vagina holds. Or maybe it’s just getting your Alpha swagger on that we never knew you didn’t have because of that bitch.” I didn’t know why I listened to Lisa about anything honestly.

I told him, “Lisa’s pretty mean. Our whole relationship was odd; there were good times though. There were just more bad times. The girl needs help.” Keith snorted, “Ok. Yes, to all those words. I can’t believe we are having this conversation without you ripping me a new one.”

Emmett walked in. Keith said, “Later.” He flashed out. Emmett studied me. I commented, “Am I everyone’s science project tonight?” Emmett casually asked, “Did you know that when you started dating Lisa every so often mom had Haley check for charms, and Katie Cambridge check for spells? On you, around your things, and your room?”

Preston popped in. I jumped, “Dude!” Preston chuckled, “You’ve been busy lately.” I agreed, “I have.” My friend gave me a hug then announced, “There are no charms in play. I’m sensing fantastic sex. Keaton got his Alpha mojo, you all need to calm down.” No joke.

Preston paused then added, “Even if the new girl had wiped Keaton’s memories of Lisa altogether would that be a bad thing? I think we should have Isabella bake this girl a cake.” Isabella yelled, “I ALREADY AM! I WAS ASKING HER FAVORITE FLAVOR!”

Preston snorted, “Immy just whispered to Isabella that Katie has a blank slate. Your girlfriend, I believe that is what we are calling her.” My friend looked at Emmett who nodded. Channing snorted, “Bernard has a lot to say about how he knows mate is our mate. I am busy not confirming. Bernard is most amused we are evading with him.” He would be.

Preston snorted, “Right. Well, Keaton your girlfriend hasn’t had much cake before. Immy made her have her first slice when they met. When do we meet this girlfriend?” I asked, “Do you have to say girlfriend with that tone?”

Preston smiled, “I really do. My disbelief that is what we call her is on display. Tell me about this woman. Other than the fact she has a magical who-ha, I already heard that part. My mom told your mom, and I quote ‘who the fuck cares if he gives no shits about Lishriekra.’ My mom doesn’t consider this a problem.”

“She’s quite happy. It reinforces mom’s thoughts that Lishriekra did something to you. Which your mom questions, because it wasn’t a spell or charm. It’s been a whole tangent. My mom sees no problem with your girlfriends sexual powers of bringing out your Alpha blood. She even got my dad to agree and remind your dad that Alpha swagger and mojo are separate but powerful things.”

I said, “Is there any chance everyone will stop talking about my sex life?” Preston shrugged, “It’s normal in my family. You know I’ve seen most everyone in my family have sex. Except Alexander and the younger ones. To be fair to my big brother, he just started having sex. Your abrupt, strange about face on Lishriekra is odd but not unwelcome.”

I snorted, “Is that what Aunt Haley calls her?” Preston answered, “Yes and no. Your ex has many nicknames given by my mother, but that’s one of them. Now that you are back to you about all things, Lisa, I see no harm in telling you that particular one. He’s fine, Emmett. Back to telling me about this woman.”

I said, “Katie’s smart, pretty, funny, has a brother I’m going to find and punch in the face for giving her abandonment issues. I’m siccing our moms at her mom once that woman makes her appearance. Katie has an ex-boyfriend I’m going to rip apart into tiny little pieces.”

“We might keep your dad’s condom company in business since my girlfriend believes we need to use them. Your dad could’ve mentioned SIZES to the rest of us that had no fucking clue what size we needed.”

Emmett busted up laughing. Preston admitted, “I did know that since I fucked a Witch. I should’ve called with that tip, that’s my bad.” That had gone poorly and Merida was eventually killed for being a psycho. Channing snorted, “Oden’s mate definitely took that Witch to him.” Or had someone do it.

I continued, “Please do call with tips like that. Moving on, Katie has a really good voice, and she’s very sweet. She let Arden and Allison paint murals on her walls, and she knows how to fight rogues. She knows nothing about Supernatural stuff, but she’s intrigued by it.”

“Sadly, her mom and I’ll just bet ex-boyfriend, who wants me to torture him for decades, called Katie a nerd and a freak for liking books and anything Supernatural. So, now my girlfriend tries to pretend she’s not super into it. She’s drawn to it though.”

Preston grinned saying, “How fun. Oh look, Corbin’s here.” Corbin stepped out of the shadows to observe me. Corbin declared, “No spells.” I growled, “EMMETT, COME ON! Katie didn’t do anything to me!” Channing forced a shift. Corbin raised an eyebrow. Why did they keep doing that?

Emmett cautiously said, “Shift back, Keaton.” Channing huffed at him. Lightning took over, “Little brother, shift back.” Preston asked, “Must we still say girlfriend?” Corbin snorted at my friend. I shifted back and Preston snapped clothes on me.

Emmett put his hands up, “I didn’t say Katie did anything. I just didn’t know if….” I growled, “Everyone wants to know why they can’t meet her. Well, this BULLSHIT is why! Who cares that I don’t like Lisa anymore?!”

“She’s a bitch. Literally everyone thinks so. Even Aunt Haley, who is nice to most people even when they are complete assholes to her. There’s your sign Lisa’s the worst. Aunt Haley hasn’t even met this girl and she hates her.”

“You all HATE Lisa. I do remember hearing about how horrible she is and was. Now, everyone’s trying to make Katie out to be a bad person when she’s not! I just don’t like Lisa. Everyone get OUT of my fucking room.”

Emmett frowned but Alexandria came in and grabbed his arm, and they clearly linked each other. My brother growled but left. He could growl all he wanted to. This shit was ridiculous. Corbin said, “I didn’t mean any offense, Keaton.”

I said, “I’m not taking offense with you, Corbin. Just my family calling all over realms after getting the exact result THEY ALL WANTED FOR YEARS! Jesus Christ! I might get whiplash from their mood swings here soon.”

Corbin said, “I don’t think they meant it that way, but I do know you’ve been battling their dislike for your ex-girlfriend for years. So, I get it.” He portaled away. Channing growled in my head. I asked, “Why did you shift?” Channing huffed, “Because I can.” Ok.

Preston said, “I think your family likes Katie.” I snorted, “They have a funny way of showing it. They were just talking about how they want to meet her, then switched to accusing her of something left and right. I swear to god, P, they look for reasons to dislike who I’m with.”

Preston said, “You’ve only ever been with Lisa before Katie and no one had to look for a reason to dislike her either. That girl handed them up on a silver platter. I think your family was just worried you seemed to not have memories of you and Lisa.”

I shrugged, “Channing remembers which means I do. I remember the few fun times we had. I remember thinking we didn’t have anything in common. I can recall the mean stuff Lisa did, just not why I put up with it. It’s a relationship that should’ve been over a long time ago.”

Preston hummed, “Agreed. Try not to be too pissed at your family. They are just worried something happened to you. They don’t care that you see Lisa for who she is.” Before I could say anything Immy flashed in to study me.