Page 183 of The Alpha and His Song: Volume One

I added, “We’ll just have to skin this Luke Merrick dickhead.” Tatum hissed. I stopped and looked at her, “Dogs don’t hiss, just an FYI.” The dang not dog looked directly in my eyes and hissed again. I snorted, “Fine. Dog that is not a dog, hiss all you want.” Tatum then returned to happily prancing beside me.

My days developed a routine of sorts. I spent my time working, listening to Rya’s friends try to come up with a way to help Odette. They weren’t sure on anything in my opinion. Odette was definitely walking with more pep in her step.

I thought that was the Coven FINALLY doing something, but no it had nothing to do with them. My mate’s medication for the blood disease we thought they had diagnosed incorrectly had changed. My mate kept saying that the pharmacist said nothing changed though.

I couldn’t figure it out. I even smelled Odette’s new pills, and they smelled like the old ones. The only thing different was the color. Channing sighed, “We can’t tell the Beta wolves. They will LOSE their minds with one more question coming up.” No joke.

I found my mom and asked, “Do you think Katie would like our North Carolina home? I could always change to Montana or New York.” Mom asked, “What does your heart tell you? Your first instinct was North Carolina, and you asked your dad for permission already. Why are you second guessing?”

I sighed, “Lisa echoes, I guess.” Mom sat me down, “You know, I see a lot of your dad and me in you. You’re a good combination of us. Being in an emotionally abusive relationship is something that sneaks up on you. It’s never something that you see when you’re in the situation.”

“It happens so slowly when you finally see it, you’re looking around wondering what the hell happened. Acting that way wasn’t you. Letting things and actions go wasn’t like you. You don’t blow off your friends.”

“You don’t excuse behavior or argue with your family. You don’t go into a shell of yourself so that when it’s over you wonder who you really are. It took years to find the old me. I found her on my own, and I made a name for myself. When I came home, your Aunt Haley convinced me I needed something just for me. I started my event business, and that led me to your dad.”

I whispered, “Mom.” She smiled, “You had your own journey. Now, not Katie is bringing out the you we’ve all wanted to see. When your uncle put aside his dislike for things, he was grateful to your dad. One, because I was staying in one place.”

“Two, because I started coming out of the shell my ex forced me into. He forced me into the shadows and to run from my home. I figured out who I was, but I was still angry. When I met your dad, I still had echoes. I understand, and so did your dad.”

“Your dad is the most amazing man, and I’m so grateful he’s my string. Not Katie loves you, I saw it in her eyes. She’s a lovely woman, and I think you are very lucky in that department. Just like your dad and I are.” That was not a subtle reference to the fact she thought Odette was my mate.

Channing snorted, “Everyone knows we just can’t tell them.” Yeah, which was weird at this point. Mom stood and kissed the top of my head, “The echoes get quieter over time, eventually they become a memory that you look back on. Don’t let the echoes win, Keaton. Trust not Katie. It’s ok to let someone in.” She left my room.

Channing urged, “Let’s not second guess ourselves.” Ok, then. The North Carolina house it was. I got up and went to find my dad, which wasn’t hard. I asked, “Do you mind if I take the jet to take Katie to the North Carolina house?”

Dad admitted, “I kind of figured that was going to happen when you asked to use the house over spring break. It’s kind of a given. I don’t want you guys driving, and you can’t have a Fairy pop you there because of spells and what not. We could bring Eric into the loop on that. He’d have the Bishop’s all over it and they might be able to help.”

I snorted, “Aunt Haley might go on a Witch Bitch killing kick.” Dad snorted, “I can have Eric be discreet. Your Aunt Haley can compartmentalize.” I nodded, “Yeah, if he can keep it quiet. I don’t much care for Giz.”

Dad snorted, “He does appear to be good with magic, but I just think we are up against something they are not prepared for.” I nodded, “Anything to help Katie.” Dad sighed, “At least call her not Katie with us, son.” I huffed, “Fine.” Dad shouted, “AH HA! You admit it.” I snorted, “Didn’t I already?” Dad smirked and gave me a hug before going to find mom.

The weeks passed by, and before I knew it; it was time to take Odette on our trip. I was surprised I wasn’t nervous. I was actually excited to take my mate to my North Carolina home. After school, I drove us to the airstrip.

Odette was already excited even before I led her onto the plane. My mate gasped, “You have a plane?! Wow. Who am I dating? Do you have a secret life I don’t know about?” A slight bit of guilt ran through me, because I did.

I was a Werewolf, who happened to be an Alpha, but I couldn’t tell her that. Channing snorted, “Mate totally thinks we are in the mob too, like her brothers.” I replied, “Which she embraces because she’s sitting right there.” Channing agreed, “True.”

We sat down and took off. When the seatbelt sign went off Odette unbuckled her seatbelt and stretched. The faintest hint of her stomach showed, and my restraint snapped. I grabbed arm and pulled her to the bedroom.

Odette gasped, “There’s a bedroom on this thing?!” I laughed, “Yes.” Then covered her lips with mine. My mate whimpered in my mouth. I threw her on the bed and pounced on top of her. I growled, “Fucking mine.” Her hand laced into my hair and tugged.

I sucked on Odette’s neck hard enough to give her a hickey. She sat up and quickly discarded her clothes. I tilted my head in question because I could’ve gotten her clothes off just fine. Odette admitted, “Immy packed my clothes. I have no idea what I’m in store for, so you can’t destroy my clothes. Who knows what I’ll end up wearing where we are going.”

I smiled and gently sucked her tit into my mouth. Odette gasped, putting her body flush against mine. My mate began to gyrate against me. I slowly slid a finger inside her. I groaned, “You’re so wet for me, my Song.” She threw her head back moaning.

I growled, “Ride my finger, Odette.” Her eyes snapped to mine then she smirked, “What if we make it two fingers?” I agreed, “Anything you want.” I slid another inside my mate’s wet heat. Odette started out slow down but soon picked up her pace.

I was going to have to agree with her that her new pills gave her some of her energy back. Odette screamed my name as she came. Channing took over to strip our clothes off quickly. Channing flipped her Odette and spanked her.

Sliding into her felt like coming home. My mate gripped the seats and slammed back into me. Channing growled, “Say my name.” Odette seductively said, “Keaton.” Channing yanked her up so her back was against my stomach.

My wolf nipped her chin then whispered, “Call me, Channing.” Odette giggled, “Whatever you say, Channing.” He teased, “Oh, really? Anything I say?” I asked, “Channing, what are you doing?” Odette confirmed, “Whatever you want.” Channing growled, “Say fuck me, my Alpha.” Ohhh shit.

Odette agreed, “Whatever floats your boat.” Channing waited to see if she would say it. My mate went back down on all fours, turned her head, and winked at me. To my utter shock Odette actually said, “Fuck me, my Alpha.”

Channing’s chest rumbled with desire. I was impossibly hard. My wolf gripped her hips, pulling almost all the way out and slamming back in. My mate cried out in pleasure. The sound of our bodies slapping together filled the room.

Odette moaned, “Harder, Alpha please.” Shit fuck balls. Channing lost all control, and I couldn’t even try to bring him back. Being called Alpha had never turned me on more than in this moment. We only stopped when someone knocked on the door.