Page 177 of The Alpha and His Song: Volume One

I looked around realizing everyone looked sad. One guy was looking around as if he heard me, but that couldn’t be. I shrugged that off. I walked into Luke’s home. God, it was depressing here. I walked back into the main room staying in the back just in case.

Caspian told me not to make noise here, which didn’t really make sense. They heard me because we were related. I was going to follow his advice though. Other than yelling boo, but that was a one time thing.

My eyes were instantly drawn to the woman Luke made out with last time. I nearly gasped because she’d lost all the life in her eyes, along with a bit of weight she shouldn’t have lost. It looked like the wind could blow her over right now. Luke looked worriedly at her trying to get her to eat.

I didn’t understand my ex. Luke wouldn’t have offered me food if I was starving. Why couldn’t he just treat this woman right and be with her? He clearly loved her. Darwin yelled, “Delana, stop crying!” Luke hissed, “FATHER, ENOUGH! She lost our child. Leave her be.”

Delana shrieked, “LOST?! THEY MURDERED OUR CHILD!” My eyes widened. Luke whispered, “Delana.” Darwin said, “You shouldn’t have been so careless. I told you Luke’s first born must be with Odette. Then you can have all the children you want with my son. I am being lenient with you because you have been through an ordeal. I myself have lost a child, but Luke you need to handle your song better.”

My heart felt like it shattered into a million pieces for this woman. How could they be so cruel? Delana whispered, “I would like to go home.” Luke said, “Yes, let’s go.” They had a home? Man, Luke truly was awful.

Delana yanked her hand away from Luke, who had the audacity to look hurt. Delena emphatically stated, “No, my home. I want to leave this place and go back to my home. I’m not wanted here by anyone. I don’t know why you even brought me here, Luke. No matter how perfect I try to be, all everyone wants is Odette.” I winced.

Delana’s tears were streaming down her cheeks, “You want me to be ok with you bringing her here when you intend to make her yours. Then you’re just going to rip her child from Odette and kill her. I kind of envy your plan for her because I wish I was dead.”

“My child was ripped out of my womb. I’ll never hear him cry or watch him crawl, talk, or walk. I’ll never see any of his firsts or watch him grow. He’s just gone because I’m not Odette! I will never be her, and I can’t be here anymore. I can’t walk these halls where I planned our life together, Luke. Where I thought I’d see my son learn everything for the first time.” She started sobbing.

Everyone was silent. Several women were subtly wiping tears, even a few men. My silent tears brought me to my knees. Luke hissed, “You can’t leave me!” Delana yelled, “BUT YOU CAN BE WITH ANOTHER WOMAN?! YOU CAN LET THEM KILL OUR SON?! OUR LITTLE BOY, LUKE! HE WAS INNOCENT!”

Luke hissed, “I didn’t let them, you know that! With Odette the situation is complicated, but she means nothing to me.” Delana snorted, “You’re wrong, she does and I feel sorry for her. I thought we were going to be happy.”

Delana cried, “I thought I could change your mind. That you would all see it was you and me that were meant to be. That you would leave Odette alone and set your plans aside. I was a stupid, delusional woman who thought you’d realize you just want me. How absurd was I?”

A woman stepped forward, “Delana, that’s not true. Our family loves you. You make Luke so happy and….” Delana cut her off, “I’m not listening to your lies anymore, Nerissa. You tricked me. You let me think you accepted me this whole time, and then you killed your own grandson. You gave me that tea. He was so small.” Delana broke down again.

I looked at Nerissa who looked broken, but I felt no pity for her. Darwin sighed, “I should not have had you in here today. Clearly, it’s too soon.” Delana laughed, “Too soon? I’m still bleeding! I want to go home!”

Darwin waved his hand, “You are free to go to your home here. You have no home outside of here now.” Delana told him, “Where I grew up with love in my life will always be my home. I will take my leave.” When Delana stood up I nearly gasped.

Where Delana had been sitting was covered in blood. Didn’t they get her care?! Delana needed to be with a doctor. Nerissa gasped, “Luke, get her to the doctor! That’s too much blood! Delana shouldn’t be bleeding that much.” Now they cared?

Delana laughed humorlessly, “Good. I hope I die and join my little boy. Then my brother will kill all of you.” Darwin was yelling out commands as she passed out. Luke caught her and hissed in fury. A doctor ran in to help.

Darwin grabbed him, “If she dies, I’ll have your head.” Since I was positive Nerissa gave her that drink at his order that would hardly be fair. I was pulled away into Caspian’s living room. I finally broke down and sobbed.

Cython ran in asking, “Odette?” I cried, “It was horrible, Cython! We have to help her. Oh god, what if she dies? It will be my fault. Why would they hurt her because they want Luke with me?” Cython pulled me into his lap and began humming a song that Sassy hummed along with him. She was devastated like me. More hands were on me, humming the song.

I sat up asking, “Why does that calm me down?” Caspian answered, “We can be very emotional crea…” He cut himself off then corrected, “people. We need our family to balance us. You were upset about grandpa because your song longs for familial acceptance. It’s hard for us not to have that. Now, what’s going on?”

I cried, “It’s so awful there! We have to help Delana. Can we get word to her family they need to get her out? The Merrick’s won’t let her leave and now she wants to die. Actually, she might have died. Delana said her brother would kill them all, but they did it because of me. It’s all my fault!”

Caspian said, “I know Delana’s father and brothers, we will help her. The Merrick’s won’t kill her, that would be suicide.” I explained, “They forced her to have a miscarriage because they want me to have Luke’s first born child. Delana was so upset and I don’t blame her.”

I whispered, “They didn’t even get her to the doctor. Delana was just bleeding out hoping that she could join her son. She said he was so small. How could they do that? My song would never treat me like that. I don’t understand how anyone could be like that. She was so pale. If she dies it will be my fault. They refused to let her go home.” Caspian winced.

My big brother told me, “I’ll reach out to her dad, and I have people in the Merrick camp. I’ll text them right now that I want Delana’s status. I wish I could tell you this will be quick and easy. I’d like to have Delana home soon, but that might not be the case. Luke being her song makes it complicated. Delana went with him willingly.”

I argued, “But now she wants to leave.” Caspian sighed, “He’s not going to let her. I’ll get my people to talk to her. Delana needs to play this smart to get out. She’s grieving right now, and that’s understandable. As I said, we are emotional people. We will get her out, it will just take time.”

I whispered, “What if she’s dead?” Caspian closed his eyes. Trit said, “They will do everything in their power to make sure Delana doesn’t die. They can’t withstand a war with her family and ignite one with ours. They can’t stand against us, that’s why they haven’t tried.”

I snorted, “So she’s a mob princess?” Caspian laughed. Cython said, “For what you would equate her to, yes, she is. Not like our family. We are larger, but her dad is nothing to ignore.” I asked, “Is her family your ally?”

Caspian said, “We are not enemies. Allies are not quite so clearly drawn. You are an enemy or someone we know. We are all quite separated.” I whispered, “That sounds lonely. You should have allies.” Caspian smiled, “I’ll get right on that.”

I needed to change the subject, “I had this weird stare down with my song boy’s toxic ex. She shrieked really loudly, and Sassy doesn’t like her.” Caspian laughed, “Well, she can’t take you on in a stare down or otherwise. Be wary of her.”

I snorted, “I already am. She keeps treating my song boy like he’s her personal tissue. It’s gross.” Trit hissed, “Don’t let her do that, if she tries again.” I nodded, “I’m way ahead of you, big brother.” Trit smiled.