Page 172 of The Alpha and His Song: Volume One

“I was raised to believe how she’s treating Odette was right, but Morgana was not. She knows how evil what she’s doing is. She’s completely detached herself from her own child. I would hold Morgana when she cried and console her, but she’s taken it farther and not even offered that.”

“Your daughter let the Merrick’s and their rhetoric into her soul. Morgana has treated her own daughter as if she is an object. You know this isn’t right, Alon. I know you love her; I love her too. If I could give my life for Morgana, I would.” Well, she was a touch crazy then. No one should give their life for my mom.

The woman added, “We can work to save them both, but Odette is completely innocent. She is your granddaughter. You’re trying to keep her as the girl in your head because you feel like you failed Morgana. Odette doesn’t deserve that, Alon.”

Afreakingmen on the using my name part. The rest? For god’s sake hold mom accountable for her choices! She knew better and still picked being a bitch. After complaining about being treated how she treats me. That tracked honestly.

My grandpa sighed and sat down defeated, “You’re right. It’s not the girl’s fault, and she shouldn’t be with the Merrick’s.” I rolled my eyes because the man still couldn’t say my name. Alon continued, “It’s just that Morgana is my little girl.” Oh good, we were back to justifying our actions.

Alon prattled on, “She was such a happy child. I failed her then and now, but I don’t know how to fix it.” I had a thought. How about holding mom accountable for what she’s done? It was the bare minimum really.

The woman rubbed his shoulders then asked, “Caspian, what did you mean Odette can’t tell you where she is? I thought you were trying to get her to trust you and open up.” Trit answered, “My sister does trust us but whenever we ask and she’s about to tell us she can’t. She’s pulled from here or something interrupts her. Cordelius is looking into countering that, but it’s slow progress.”

The woman nodded, “Of course. Let us know if we can help.” Trit nodded. How about no? Do not trust those two people. My mind was reeling as my head started to pound again. Before I could say anything, I was pulled away.

I screamed, because my head hurt being yanked back. Several people looked towards me in shock. Astonishment lit in all my brothers’ eyes. My grandpa though, sorrow and fear flashed in his. Yeah, my being here probably ruined his plan since I knew he wanted nothing to do with me.

The man had the audacity to run after me, “Odette, please wait. Let me explain I….” I was gone before he could. I didn’t think I wanted to go back there for the rest of the weekend. I spent all my time with Keaton, avoiding my email and my phone.

Which had blown up with notifications. I knew it was my brothers. I just didn’t know what to say. Caspian would never understand how much his words meant to me, and I didn’t know how to express it yet.

My big brother wasn’t doing the easy thing for himself, his mob connections, or the people he knew. He was standing by me. It was a new feeling. I had to find the right words to thank him. Until then I was doing what I did best, avoid the situation.

My grandpa was another story. Sorrow filled me when I thought of him. I’d always watched enviously on grandparents day in my schools, when everyone’s came. I always wanted that, but no one was ever there for me. The teacher usually did all the activities with me.

Now, I guess I had a grandpa. One who willing to give me up for my mom’s life. On one hand, I understood that given he didn’t know me. No one ever wanted me. So, why would he? I shook those thoughts away.

School passed by as thoughts filled me. Sassy was a little somber too. Keaton was what kept us grounded from this depression I was spiraling in. I didn’t understand my reaction. My brothers and Noxus wanted me.

Why did the fact that my grandpa didn’t care if I was miserable, my entire life, mean anything? I didn’t know him. I was used to people not wanting me. Sassy was really sad about it too though. I knew I was in a fog. Immy looked worried about me a few times when we weren’t with Keaton.

I was totally unprepared for Lisa to be in the school parking lot. Sassy was hissing in my head. What was with this girl and her tears? Sassy totally lost it and ripped off Keaton’s shirt which made Lisa really mad. Hats off to Sassy though.

Keaton’s shirt wasn’t her personal tissue. That was weird. Not to mention ridiculously gross! Lisa reached for Keaton, but Sassy made me grab her hand. I squeezed tightly and she looked into my eyes. Keaton’s ex shrieked loudly. That was not a normal sound, Lisa needed to get a grip.

We stared at each other. Sassy was hissing and clearly warning this girl. For some reason, I was certain that Lisa knew what I was doing. I knew one thing; I wasn’t leaving the snot smearer with Keaton. She had an agenda.

Lisa was an abuser and she didn’t like that Keaton wasn’t under her control anymore. I should know, I had one of my own. Actually, I had more than one. My mom, Luke, and honestly it sounded like Alon would join their ranks.

I decided to show Lisa exactly who Keaton’s girlfriend is. It wasn’t the most mature move, but I still kissed him making sure she knew. Sassy was definitely on board and smugly sang her song. Lisa just wasn’t going to let it go.

When she said that Keaton and I didn’t know each other our whole lives like they did, an intense anger filled me. I slammed the truck door shut, but not before I saw the look of smugness on Lisa’s face. Well, she could shove it.

I wasn’t upset that I didn’t know every detail about Keaton’s life at this point. I was pissed that his ex knew him longer than me. I looked out the window and whispered, “I should’ve known him this whole time.” I knew that thought didn’t make sense and wasn’t rational.

My head was pounding again, but everything in me believed I should’ve known Keaton longer than she did. It annoyed me that she was there when I wasn’t. I could’ve played with him when we were children.

I could’ve been there, and then Lisa never would’ve been in the picture. I winced as my head began to feel like a spike was going through it. I needed to take my mind off it. I wanted to do a driving lesson and not focus on how life would’ve been so different.

If only I’d met Keaton before I moved from Tennessee the first time. We wouldn’t have our toxic ex’s or have this drama and baggage around us. Keaton didn’t understand, but I didn’t expect him to. I knew it sounded crazy that I was upset that we should’ve known each other.

I couldn’t explain why I felt that way, and I might throw up from this headache if I tried. I was wiping tears away while Keaton talked to his uncle. His uncle was pissed. Keaton ended up wanting to plan spring break.

Sassy happily hummed in my head. I just wanted to make sure planning a trip didn’t stress Keaton out as much as Valentine’s Day had. I wasn’t like Lisa. I wanted to leave Keaton on a better note and had sexy ideas.

Other girls in my old school’s talked about quickies. We could do that; this was a thing. Sassy was laughing her song. How could one laugh while singing? I wasn’t sure but Sassy was. I wanted Keaton and I to be connected. I wanted him.

I wanted to be like those other couples I’d seen all over the country. I didn’t want to be with Luke in any capacity, I only wanted Keaton. I felt this energy between us, I never wanted to change. I wanted the tingles forever and always.