Page 173 of The Alpha and His Song: Volume One

When we kissed, I felt as if Keaton somehow invaded my very soul. Sassy was not laughing now. She was singing her song beautifully and more contently than she ever had. The quickie didn’t happen, it couldn’t. We were both so happy. I could swear that I felt Keaton’s lust and elation as if they were my own.

When he dropped me off, I ran past a smirking Ken to my place. I got inside and looked at Tatum. I said, “Weird things keep happening, Tatum.” My puppy yipped happily then I went into my office space. I opened up my laptop at the same time; I was getting a video call.

I answered, “Hi, Caspian….” I trailed off realizing all my brothers were there. I added, “and everyone. You’re all here.” They looked rather relieved. Cython groaned, “I did not need to see her with ‘I just had sex’ hair.” I blushed and quickly threw my hair into a ponytail.

Caspian spoke, “You haven’t been answering us.” I blushed, “Umm I was a little busy this weekend.” I heard several people snicker off camera. A man yelled, “She means getting busy!” Cython yelled, “Harish!”

I asked, “Who is Harish? Is he one of my nephews I didn’t know I had?” Caspian snorted, “So you heard a lot of that conversation then?” I crossed my arms, “Maybe.” Cython answered, “Harish is my song, and he’s a shit starter.”

I replied, “He seems funny.” Harish yelled, “I’m hilarious! They are testy. They thought you were mad at them.” I winced, “No, I’m not mad at them. I actually just don’t know how to express this and I’ve been trying to think of a way to say it right.”

Trit said, “Just tell us, you don’t need to craft your feelings to us.” I explained, “It’s just everyone leaves me, but Caspian refused. He stood up for me without knowing I was there. He refused to leave me behind, and I could see it on your faces you agreed.” Tears filled my eyes and I tried to subtly wipe them.

I whispered, “You weren’t going to abandon me and do what was easy. It means everything to me. I love you guys, and I miss you. I’ve been kind of depressed about the fact that my grandpa doesn’t care about me.”

“I don’t know why it even matters, but even Sassy is sad. We’ve been in a funk because he doesn’t accept us. I don’t even know why I care. Other than the fact that I've always been jealous of people with grandparents. Mine doesn’t even want me, but that’s not surprising. No one has wanted me, even mom.”

I took a deep breath, “I’ve been sad and happy and now…” I trailed off because I felt Keaton struggling with something. How did I know it was Keaton? No clue. How could I feel it? Also, no idea. I was getting weirder by the actual second.

I shook myself, “Anyway, I wanted to thank you guys. For not abandoning me and if you want to visit, I’m in….” I started to choke. I jumped up to go get some water then came back when I stopped coughing and choking. That was weird. I sat back at my desk.

Caspian said, “Odette, I know this doesn't make sense to you but you’re not going to be able to tell us where you are. We’re working on it.” I rubbed my head because the pounding came back. Trit asked, “What’s wrong?”

I whispered, “My head has been hurting a lot. This weird lady that keeps appearing in my dreams said it’s because I’m trying to get around her magic. Pretty sure she thinks she’s a Witch. My subconscious is weird like that now.”

Caspian urged, “Let’s just talk about other things and see if that helps your head, ok?” I nodded my agreement. Caspian said, “I want you to know that I will not ever abandon you. That goes for us all. You are our sister, and we will NEVER hand you over to, or leave you with, the Merrick’s.” I snorted, “Grandpa would.” It hurt more than it should.

Cordelius chimed in, “He really wouldn’t. Grandpa’s going through a rough time, and he said things he didn’t mean. We’ve all been arguing for a while, as I’m sure you could tell all our tempers with him were quite short.” So, Cordelius was holding onto grandpa not being bad, but I saw Alon for who he was.

Cordelius continued, “Grandpa has been beside himself since you left and weren’t answering us. He thinks he’s ruined everything between us and for himself.” I said, “Well, it’s not like he and I have a relationship to ruin. I definitely won’t trust him any time soon or ever.”

I trailed off when an intense burst of happiness hit me. Trit asked, “What was that?” I sighed, “It’s crazy, let’s not talk about it.” Caspian snorted, “Now, we are definitely talking about it.” I sighed, “Fine. I’m pretty sure I can feel my song boy’s emotions and he’s really happy right now. It’s very intense.”

Cython yelled, “No! Nope! I’m out. I’m so beyond out of this conversation. I’m happy you’re not mad at us, little sister. I love you.” He left as several people laughed. All my brothers were red faced. I asked, “What?”

Trit asked, “Uhh well did your lips turn blue?” I frowned, “I don’t really get cold.” Someone snorted they were laughing so hard. Caspian opened his mouth several times then said, “Let’s just move on as you said.” I pouted, “Hey, that’s not fair! You made me talk about it, and you seem to know something. What is it?”

Caspian groaned, “I’m not talking to my little sister about this. It makes me even more upset with Morgana. She should tell you these things.” Serenity snorted, “Caspian, you need to help your sister understand what’s going on.”

Caspian turned around, “Come on! She’s my little sister. I cannot have this conversation with my little sister. We have all boys. The conversation was easier with them.” Serenity rolled her eyes, “Alright, all of you get out. It’s girl time.” All my brothers left after mumbling, “Bye, Odette.”

I bit my lip, “You’ll have to teach me your ways, Serenity. They all listen to you.” Serenity laughed, “They were raised right.” I snorted, “Maybe by Noxus.” Serenity looked sad, “The Morgana you and I know are very different. Until she betrayed Caspian, I was quite close with her.”

I laughed, “I see the look in your eyes, sister in law of mine. You didn’t trust her.” Serenity diplomatically replied, “She was a great mother in law until she wasn’t.” I’d bet that was faster than my brother thought it was.

Serenity looked away then turned back. I studied her then asked, “Would you kill my mother if you saw her again?” I don’t know why I asked. Without hesitation Serenity answered, “Yes. She hurt my song deeply. Morgana could’ve gotten him killed.” Good to know.

Serenity continued, “Cas showed his mom mercy because she was hurting and she acted rashly. Then she ripped his heart out leaving, and now this. Morgana keeps hurting him and it needs to stop. My children don’t know her and they never will.”

I asked, “How many kids do you have?” Serenity smiled, “I have four beautiful boys.” I told her, “I’d like to meet them.” My sister in law assured me, “You will.” I hissed as anger hit me like lightning. I apologized, “I’m so sorry. I don’t know what that was about.”

Serenity laughed, “Oh boy. Let’s explain this in an interesting way so you don’t get a headache. Alright. Creativity, I have that. Do you believe in soul mates?” I answered, “Yes.” Serenity smiled, “Good. Did you feel this strong sense to be united, in every way possible, with your song boy while being intimate?” I nodded.

Serenity said, “Well, you formed a bond with your song boy. It’s more intense right now because it’s new. It will be normal where you feel him, but not as your own one day. There’s always a bond between soul mates.”

Serenity added, “There are people whose bonds are even more intense, but we are not one of them. Your song boy will always be there within your soul. There’s another piece to that, but we will see if it gets there before we find you.”

I asked, “Why can’t I tell you where I am?” Serenity sighed, “How to creatively get around this? I believe you know what hypnotherapy is?” I nodded. Serenity said, “Well, you’re under something like that. Until it’s reversed you can’t tell us, but that’s ok. We understand you want to.”