Page 160 of The Alpha and His Song: Volume One

I wasn’t really expecting a reply, but she thanked me one minute after I sent it. I was restless and couldn’t sleep. I wanted to go check on my rabies wolf. I took Tatum out for a walk with a sandwich. I left it where I always did.

I was walking away when Jag came out. I smiled, “Hi, Jag!” My friend replied, “Hey. That cop won’t be bothering you anymore.” I snorted, “I’d imagine not. I don’t plan to drive without a license again.” Jag laughed, “You are comically bad at driving.”

I asked, “How do you know?” Jag grinned, “I saw you driving. Those cops are lucky I wasn’t at the hospital, or I’d have kicked their ass. I’m sorry I wasn’t there to protect you.” I shrugged, “It’s not a big deal. Did you do something to that cop?”

Jag snorted, “Your boyfriend is going for his badge. Since he’s a Daniels, he will get it. I jumped his Warlock self and punched him in the face.” I said, “Well, don’t tell anyone else that it’s a crime.” Jag smirked, “I won’t.” I gave him a hug, “Stay safe, Jag.” My friend laughed, “You too, Odette.” I smiled and walked away with Tatum.

I walked through the main door to get my mail. Ken wasn’t there tonight so I nodded to the guy who smiled. I got my mail and Sassy started hissing. What was her problem? It was just mail. I went upstairs. There was a postcard from Jarchi with just his and mom’s names clearly in his handwriting.

I put that on the fridge. I was touched that he’d thought of me. I knew there was no way mom did. The next envelope was black and just said my name. Sassy started hissing again. My hands shook as I went to open it.

Odette,

I am so disappointed in you. Did I not make it clear? We are going to be together in the end. We WILL get married. Now you’re dating some DOG?! You’re dressing like a whore and kissing him. I swear to GOD the kissing had better be all you’ve done. You’re making this so bad for yourself. You’ll be black and blue when I get my hands on you.

Don’t interfere with my plans for that dog. I don’t know why you were there in the first place. You can’t drive and you’re honestly terrible at it. No wife of mine will be a driver. Stay away from that dog, or he will die.

Did you not see how easily I arranged his accident? Did you not see how easily I had you locked away? How those cops hurt you will pale in comparison to what I do to you when I see you next. That’s right, I’m in the police department, Odette. I am everywhere.

I also know you don’t know where Lux is. I don’t know why you told the cop you’d call your brother. We both know you haven’t found Lux or you would be with him. Your brother wants nothing to do with you. Why can’t you figure that out yet? Lux is glad he doesn’t have to babysit you anymore!

You need to start behaving better, Odette. There will be no more running around with that dog. Do you hear me? Also, that dog you’ve adopted? She has to go, like right now. Re-home or drown the damn thing for all I care. It’s not for you.

Go back to being isolated, or life will be hell when your mom returns. You’ve also stopped following your diet. Are you stupid? You better stop this nonsense. You’re in enough trouble as it is.

Luke

P.S. A restraining order against me? You have no idea who I am, Odette. You will never win. Do what I say or the dog pays.

Well, while everyone else refused to confirm it Luke just leaped over them all. They were in the mob. Tears filled my eyes. Luke had a hit out on Keaton? What should I do? The answer was clear, talk to my mob boss brother.

I ran to my computer and called Caspian. My brother answered with a smile, “Hello, little sister.” I whispered, “Luke is trying to kill my song boy. I don’t think he knows he’s my boyfriend yet. He thinks we are just dating. That’s who hit my song boy’s truck, Luke did it.” His smile vanished.

I cried, “I don’t know what to do Caspian. Luke practically admitted you guys were in the mob, by the way. I can’t have my psychotic mob ex hurt my song boy, but I can’t stay away from my song boy. What if he leaves me?”

“Everyone does. Besides, who could blame him with this? His psychotic ex and mine are just horrible. This is too much! I think we should just cool off, but then I think I’ll literally die if we do. I feel like two sides of a coin, and both options just suck.”

Caspian advised, “Show your song boy the note. Actually, show it to me.” I held up the note, and he read it, cursed, and threw things. My brother vowed, “Odette, Luke will not lay a hand on you. Do you understand me? If Luke EVER gets to you, you call out for me and say you need me. If he brings you here, I’ll find you. Ok?”

I sighed, “That makes no sense, but ok I can do that. You have mob rules, I accept this. Luke is so rude. He kept calling my song boy a dog.” Caspian snorted, “Yeah, I saw that. It confirms something I already knew.” I argued, “My song boy isn’t a dog.”

Caspian replied, “I didn’t think he was. By chance does your song boy growl?” I snorted, “All the time. People around here do that a lot. It’s like a thing in this area. They growl, I hiss. I’m so popular, not.”

Caspian asked, “And here is where exactly? You were going to tell us when Trit asked you. I could tell.” I thought about telling him before Sassy started singing. I told him, “I have to go. My song boy is here. I’m really thinking about it, mob boss big bro.”

Caspian snorted, “Show your song boy the letter. If he doesn’t react how I think he will, I’ll skin him.” I rolled my eyes, “The tripping killer and the skinner. We are quite the pair.” He laughed, “Skinning isn’t usually my thing, but for you I would make an exception.” They were totally giving up the mob thing now. I hung up the phone.

I went and opened the door. Keaton smiled at me before he frowned. My boyfriend asked, “What’s wrong, my Song?” I whispered, “It was all my fault.” Keaton asked, “What was?” I cried, “They hurt you because of me. He did this and I don’t know what to do. I can’t breathe. I don’t want you to go away. Please don’t go away.”

Keaton consoled me, “Hey, I’m not going anywhere. What do you think was your fault?” I grabbed the letter and held it out to him with shaking hands. I explained, “My ex is totally in the mob, and he put a hit on you. You were in an accident because of me. I’m so sorry, Key.” He growled and yanked me against him as he read the letter over my shoulder.

I inhaled his scent hoping that he wouldn’t leave me when he finished reading. Keaton Daniels held my heart and soul in his hands. I just hoped he wasn’t going to stomp all over them.

Was That Hard to Say?

Keaton drove to Odette’s apartment. When I got there, I was surprised Ken wasn’t in the lobby. I linked him, “Ken, where are you?” He answered, “Inside Katie’s place, we need to talk.” Ok, nothing good followed that sentence in the history of time.

I flashed up the stairs as fast as I could. As soon as I saw Ken I asked, “Where is she?” Channing offered, “Mate is here. I scent her and hear her heartbeat.” Ken answered, “Katie is the shower. Look, I’m not sure what you were told. I’m guessing not much since your grandpa couldn’t have been home very long before you came here.”