Page 164 of The Alpha and His Song: Volume One

Her brother was even talking about skinning me. So, he knew I was a Werewolf. Couldn’t he just tell Odette what she was, so I didn’t have to? Odds where the man was probably older than me. He could do me this favor. Channing growled, “Focus on this letter.” I was.

Odette was crying about something being her fault and begging me not to leave her. Channing snorted, “As if.” My wolf wasn’t wrong. My mate gave me the letter. I glanced down surprised to see my name.

Keaton Daniels,

I work with Witches, obviously. So, it goes without saying Katie sees other things in the letter. That’s between her and I. Since you’re the only person she’d possibly show this to, I’m having a Witch spell my words to you.

You were told once, and I’m telling you again: back off. You are messing with things your wolf-like brain cannot comprehend. If you have my uncle, release him.

You have a mate. Wait for her like the good dog you’re supposed to be and leave Katie be. Or I’ll keep coming for you. I easily arranged your accident. Katie may have made sure those rogues didn’t beat you within an inch of your life, somehow.

That’s not the point. I easily got to you. Keep pushing me, dog, and you’ll die. Katie is MINE! Find your own mate. I heard you have a childhood sweetheart. Katie has ways about her that are drawing you in. Don’t hurt the girl you actually love, for a stupid girl who is a pawn.

You do not feel for her as you think. It’s just what we are, nothing more. Katie is so stupid she doesn’t know which way is up. Even though she is a pawn, she is MINE to do what I like with. Do NOT touch her. I am watching for your response, wolf. Make the smart choice. Go back to your childhood sweetheart. Leave what is mine alone. Or you will meet me.

Luke Merrick

Channing snarled in my head and nearly forced a shift. Only the thought Odette could panic kept it at bay. Luke was going to wish he’d never talked to me. I had no idea what his note said to Odette, but I just bet it was full of gaslighting manipulations.

I told Odette, “My Song, your ex’s actions are not your fault. Don’t let him make you think this is your fault. That’s what he wants, but you do not control his actions. Do you hear me? You are not responsible for the things he chooses to do.”

I looked her in the eyes as I wiped my mate’s tears away. Odette asked, “Really? You’re not going to leave me?” I snorted, “Never. Hellhounds themselves couldn’t keep me away from you. Some ex threatening me doesn’t mean anything. Besides, he could be lying.”

Odette frowned, “What do you mean?” I felt like a Fairy with my evasions. Her ex had caused my accident. I believed that, but it didn’t mean it was true. I told her, “He could've heard about my accident and thought to take credit because he wants to scare you.”

Odette pushed back, “Doesn’t he want to scare you?” I snorted, “I doubt very much your ex would believe he could scare me.” Luke knew who and what I was. He just wanted to threaten me so I would see Odette as too much work, not to be bothered with.

Luke’s advantage was that I didn't know him. Now, I had a name. I’d figure out what he was, and more importantly where he was. I was the Silver Blade, and Luke had just made an egregious error with this note. I planned to make him pay for that.

I rocked Odette until she fell asleep. I got out my phone and called Clara. My Beta answered, “Keaton, are you bringing not Katie to the party?” I snorted, “You’re drunk.” Clara retorted, “Tipsy.” I told her, “I need to know what you can find out about Luke Merrick.”

Clara said, “Hold on.” I could hear here stepping away from the party. My Beta was all business when she asked, “Why?” I answered, “Because he threatened me and claimed to be behind my accident.” Clara growled, “Who the fuck is he?!”

I admitted, “All I know is he’s Katie’s abusive ex.” Clara snorted, “Great. Can we set him up with Lisa? Maybe she’d leave and those two could make each other miserable instead of you and not Katie.” I rolled my eyes, “Just call her Katie.”

Clara teased, “I would, but her name isn’t Katie.” I didn’t reply. My Beta told me, “I’ll find this asshole who think he can threaten my Alpha. Car accidents and rogues. Who the hell does this creep think he is? Threaten my Alpha. I think not!” Clara scoffed and hung up.

I got up and went to Katie’s desk. They had someone watching my mate. Channing growled in my head. I didn’t know if this would work, but I was going to have some things said here. I pulled out a pen and wrote,

Piece of Shit,

You seem to understand what I am, yet you don’t. I’ll help you out, I’m an Alpha. Did you think a threatening note would do anything more than piss me off? You must not know much about wolves or my family. So let me be the first to inform you, you are a dead man. That is a promise.

Our family does not take threats to each other lightly. I could have the weight of an entire alliance breathing down your neck if I chose to. Instead, I want you to know I am coming for you personally. Know, I WILL find you. It might not be today, tomorrow, or even next week but I am a patient man.

I am a dichotomy as an Alpha because I’m not just an Alpha. I have another side to me, and that is where my patience comes from. One other thing about me is I can hold a grudge. You have no idea how many threat assessments I have completed over the years.

Or how many people I put as a moderate threat so I could take them out myself. I am a master of being the shadows out of the spotlight. I have killed well over a hundred people who were a threat to my family. I didn’t even use others to do it, I did it myself.

I didn’t use a car either. If you’re the man you think you are, come for me. I DARE you. I dare you to face me head on. I’ll kick your ass before I let my wolf tear you to pieces. Something he is chomping at the bit to do.

As for Odette, because I think we both know that’s her name, you stay away. If you touch one hair on her head, I will use the skills I have learned being the Hackura realm as often as I have, on you. I will torture you for years while you will beg for death.

Hell, I might anyway just for fun. You hurt Odette, and that is not acceptable to me. To do this to one of your own is reprehensible. To call her a pawn is unacceptable. Your threat is dismissed as nothing because I can handle pricks.

I think there are few people lower than a man who puts hands on their significant other. Odette is not a possession. She is a person, and you’ve attempted to dehumanize her to me, Odette, and yourself. In fact, I don’t think you see her as a person at all. Which infuriates me.

Ask someone with more knowledge than you possess what an Alpha will do to protect someone. You won’t like the answer. Your letter directly activated that Alpha blood to protect within me. Good job. You’re clearly not the brains of this operation.