Page 152 of The Alpha and His Song: Volume One

I was also positive they would be more upset about her arrest than me getting treated slowly. I was a Werewolf. I snarled, “I’m going to her.” Mom handed me a sling, “You’ll have to wear this.” I argued, “I’m fine.” Dad reasoned, “Katie thinks she’s human, and your grandpa said she knew your shoulder was out of the socket.” I threw the sling on begrudgingly.

Keith jumped in front of me and gave me a hug. My twin linked, “You took ten years off my life, man.” I hugged him back. I said, “I’ll try to be back tonight. I assume everyone’s going back to the Summit.” Emmett demanded, “Give me a hug.”

Emma chimed in, “Me too.” I asked, “Emma, when did you get here?” My big sister snorted, “You have such tunnel vision about your girlfriend, I’ve been here the whole time.” Channing grumbled, “I’m only giving Sheba a pass because she’s our sister and I’m a sap.” Sheba was Emma’s wolf.

I gave my sister a hug, “Thanks for coming.” Emma snorted, “We got word you’d been in an accident and were missing. Keith was trying to get a hold of Katie. Our brother sent people to her apartment and checked out several hospitals. I’m guessing no one has given your girlfriend a tour of the town. Katie went to the biggest hospital around.”

Which was the furthest away from our pack. I was really out of it not to notice the name on the hospital when we left. I did have tunnel visioned about getting to Odette. Channing said, “Yet we are still not with mate!”

I snorted asking the group, “How many things did Katie hit?” Grandpa laughed, “So many. Give her more lessons, Keaton.” Emmett teased, “He’s been focused on other things, like getting some.” I growled playfully at him and hugged everyone.

My family seemed rattled. May even launched herself at me. I heard Lisa yell my name before grandpa literally threw himself in her path. Channing said, “He should let her come so I could RIP HER TO PIECES!” Grandpa linked, “Go.” I didn’t need to be told twice. I needed to see my Song.

I Need You

Odette woke up in fog. I groaned, “What is this?” I heard that eerie song tune, again. Sassy hissed in my head. I remained where I was assuring her, “Yeah, I’m not going to that song at all. Have no fear, it’s creepy.” The scenery changed. I didn’t like this one bit.

I didn’t say anything then Valdoma appeared before me again. This time I didn’t scream at her, I studied her. Valdoma smiled, “You are so entertaining. What an interesting mix you are.” I told her, “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” The old woman laughed, “Ahh, I know that my dear.” I snorted, “I’m not your anything.”

Valdoma came towards me causing me to back up. She said, “You are my little project.” I raised an eyebrow, “How nice.” Valdoma laughed, “You are so like your father.” I gasped, “You know my dad?” The old woman shrugged, “I’ve never met him, but I’ve heard of him.” I asked, “Who is he?” She smirked, “You’re closer than you’ll ever know.” Valdoma pushed me and I fell backwards.

I woke up in a sweat on my bed. What the hell? I looked at the time and groaned. It was six in the morning. Immy wouldn’t be back from Sean’s for a few hours. So, I ran into my other room, opened my computer, and called Caspian.

I was surprised when Noxus appeared on the other end of my video chat. I greeted, “Umm, hi.” Noxus smiled, “Hello, Odette. Caspian is holding court so I’m on phone duty.” I snorted, “The mob has court? How fun.”

Noxus threw his head back and laughed, “The mob bit is hilarious. What’s wrong?” I asked, “Why does anything have to be wrong?” Noxus replied, “Your face is very expressive. My sons enjoy when you call just to talk, but I can tell something is wrong this time.”

I sighed, “I have dreams about this disturbing old lady. I’ve seen her twice now.” Noxus asked, “Who is she?” I shrugged, “I don’t know exactly. I know she’s creepy and her name is Valdoma.” Noxus instantly ordered, “Stay away from her.”

I told him, “I don’t want anything to do with her. Sadly, Valdoma finds me interesting. She said she knows my dad, and that I’m like him. Valdoma said I’m closer to him than I’ll ever know. Do you think she’s lying? Do you know her?”

Noxus explained, “I know of Valdoma, but I haven’t met her. I would imagine she does know who your father is. There’s always the chance the old hag could be lying. Valdoma’s reputation states that she likes messing with people.”

Noxus paused adding, “Her lies are rooted in truth though. She keeps things close enough to it that it could be the truth. She finds you interesting and wants you to keep coming to her however you are. I would imagine she’s told you enough truth to keep you interested.”

“Valdoma probably knows that you want to know who your father is. Which is a perfectly natural thing to want to know. Avoid that old hag if you can though. I can tell you with absolutely certainty Valdoma will never tell you who your father is.”

I looked down, “I don’t know why I see her in my dreams in the first place. You’re talking like it’s real, but that’s not possible.” Noxus offered, “Plenty of things were believed to be impossible that aren’t. People have been to the moon, and for a great long time that was impossible.”

I sighed, “I see people in my dreams and the conversations actually happen, that’s weird.” Noxus asked, “Do you really think that? Or are you programmed to think so?” I admitted, “I don’t know. My life lately has seemed more like one of my books I used to read.”

Noxus asked, “Oh? Which book?” I laughed, “A combination of them. Obviously, we’ve discussed the mob book. Then we’ve got the rabies wolves. In my books they’d be the enemies of the Werewolves around here, I guess. Gosh, I think they were called lone wolves or rogues.”

Noxus offered, “Rogues. Lone wolves are different.” I snorted, “Sure. Then I’m some sort of water monster.” Noxus laughed, “No, you’re not.” I said, “I can breathe underwater, froze my boyfriend, and parts of his veins shimmered blue. Maybe I’m an alien. I didn’t read those books though. I have a song in my head who has feelings. I’ve heard a voice in my head before too.”

Noxus quickly asked, “A voice? When?” I answered, “Huh? Oh, I was sixteen. The voice didn’t like Luke. That was the problem and…” I trailed off when someone knocked on my door. I looked at the time noting it would be Immy.

I asked, “How is it already a little before eight? That must be my friend, she’s early. She’s got a Montague, Capulet thing going with her boyfriend. She’s probably excited to get back to him. I’ll talk to you later.”

Noxus said, “Be sure that you do. Just a quick follow up question, do you still hear that voice?” I shook my head and tears filled my eyes. I whispered, “I miss her. That’s silly, right?” Noxus whispered, “It’s not silly at all. We will get everything figured out, ok?”

I shrugged. Noxus continued, “I’ll talk to Caspian. There’s nothing wrong with you. I want you to know that. Whatever Luke did, we’ll reverse it. Ok?” I wiped away tears, “Ok. I really shouldn’t want Tatum back, but I really do.”

Noxus asked, “Her name is Tatum?” I groaned, “Yes, and you should be telling me I’m crazy.” Noxus argued, “You are very far from crazy. Sometimes things cannot be explained rationally. Sometimes things are just magical.”

I smiled admitting, “I wish magic was real.” Noxus replied, “Magic is very real. How else do you explain that we all found each other?” He winked. Before I could point out that was because I looked up Lux, another knock sounded. I waved, “I’ll talk to you later. Thank you, Noxus.” My should’ve been stepfather smiled, “Anytime.”

I closed the laptop and ran to the door. Immy was waiting with a worried expression on her face. My friend sighed in relief, “Thank god. I thought you were in one of your sleep coma’s.” I snorted, “What?” Immy explained, “Uh we’ve knocked on your door a few times, and it took forever for you to answer.”