Page 235 of The Alpha and His Song: Volume One

Emmett laughed, “Well, should you talk to them and ask them about your girlfriend’s clairvoyance.” Channing grumbled, “That tone again.” I asked, “Are you worried about Alexandria?” Emmett snorted, “I live my life worried about my Jellybean.”

I admitted, “Yeah, I get it.” Emmett shoved me, “Do you, now?” I nodded. My big brother was waiting for me to say Odette was my mate. The words just wouldn't come, even though my mouth was open. My throat felt like it closed, I didn’t know why I couldn’t tell him.

I told my brother, “I’ll try to figure out what they are. I’m sure Alexandria and Keith are safe. If you need me, I’m available as a wolf and the Silver Blade. I will always help protect our family.” Emmett smiled, “I know.”

My big brother hugged me, “I love you little brother.” I replied, “Good. I love you too.” Emmett said, “I’ve heard about your promposal plans. Alexandria wants to watch it all go down.” I shrugged, “She can. Hell, you can too.”

Emmett winked, “I’ll pass that around.” I snorted, “You guys have better things to do.” Emmett disagreed, “Not really, I love seeing you with Odette.” I asked, “Why?” Emmett answered, “Because you’re you with her. It’s nice to see. I missed you, little brother.”

Emmett paused then admitted, “We all did. You withdrew from us more and more throughout these last few years. I knew you were still in there because I was watching you eliminate people who were threats to our family. Not everyone knows that though.”

I sighed, “You’re going to say I should talk to dad.” Emmett shrugged nonchalantly, “He’d like that.” I admitted, “It’s hard.” Emmett asked, “Why?” I explained, “He’s such a strong Alpha. For a long time, I thought he was disappointed to have a son like me.”

Emmett clutched his chest, “Keaton, no. Dad would never be disappointed you are his son. Dad loves you.” I said, “Loving me and being disappointed in me are different things, Emmett.” Emmett’s eyes filled with tears, “I hate that vapid she bitch. Dad loves you, and he’s not disappointed in the Alpha you are. You really need to talk to him.”

I said, “That is the advice I’m getting lately.” We sat in silence for a while. I told him, “I want to get back to Odette.” Emmett nodded, “Sure, just think about having a heart to heart with the old man.” I nodded while being pretty sure I would.

When I walked into Odette’s apartments Ken told me, “Odette took Tatum for a walk, but they aren’t back yet.” I turned right back around only to meet my mate at the door. My mate liked going to the pond we were at the other night. I actually liked it there too.

When we walked into her apartment I froze. There was a picture of Channing in wolf form displayed on her wall. Channing was a lost cause, purring to his heart’s content. Odette told me Ken gave her the picture.

I linked Ken, “You gave Odette a picture of Channing.” Ken replied, “I just thought your wolf might want something of himself in her apartment since you haven’t been able to shift into him for her. She doesn’t know you and Channing are the same being, but she did know she’d met him.”

Channing was going to be purring forever. I sincerely said, “Thank you, Ken.” He laughed, “Any time, kid.” It was a really good picture. Channing come forward to have a moment with our mate. We lost ourselves in each other until we fell asleep.

When I woke up, her side of the bed was cold. I ran around the apartment to find my mate, but I knew she wasn’t in it. Tatum was gone too, but not her leash. What the hell happened? I linked Emmett, “Get to Odette’s NOW!”

I called my mate’s phone, but she didn’t answer. I heard it buzz near me. No. NO! Channing snarled in my head. I flashed downstairs asking, “Ken, where is she?” Ken answered, “I’m not sure, I just got here. What’s going on?”

My dad, grandpa, Emmett, Kreed, and Malachi walked in. Keith and Clara walked in with the rest of the Farmer clan. Emmett asked, “Keaton, what’s wrong?” I growled, “Odette’s gone. Her phone is upstairs and her not dog is gone but the leash isn’t. That fucker got her somehow! I was too relaxed. I should’ve….”

Emmett cut me off, “You don’t know that…” I growled at him, stopping that sentence. My big brother raised an eyebrow. I declared, “We have to get out there and start looking.” I threw several articles of her clothes at them for my mate’s scent. I said, “I’ll fucking kill him and rip him apart piece by piece.”

Emmett asked, “Because….?” My brother intentionally trailed off. It was time to come clean. They would be behind me to find my mate. Then Odette’s voice floated to us. Emmett sighed, “Of course.” I didn’t care about that anymore.

All that mattered was my mate and the fact she was here. Odette felt bad, but that wasn’t what I wanted. It felt like all the air had finally come back. Odette was here, and she was ok. Clara took her upstairs linking, “Your promposal is today and if you bail everyone who worked really hard will be pissed off.” My Beta had a point.

Clara threw me concealer. Which made all my male relatives, who previously were unaware, now suspicious. Even Ken raised an eyebrow at me. Clara saved me with her hickies comment. Odette’s heart rate picked up though. Channing was far too smug, “I am a marked wolf.” I replied, “They didn’t all know that.”

Emmett asked, “Don’t you even say…” My phone rang, cutting him off I picked up, “Hello.” The florist answered, “Mr. Daniels, I am so sorry, but we cannot fulfill your order. Our shop flooded and….” I interrupted, “It’s fine.”

I told Emmett, “I need to deal with this.” My big brother snorted, “Uh huh.” I flashed out and called Uncle Eric. My godfather answered, “Keaton?” I sighed, “I know this is a big ask, and I can pay you…” Eric cut me off, “You’re my godson, which means you don’t pay me for shit.” He really never made me pay for things.

I explained, “I have this plan to ask my girlfriend to prom, but the flowers just fell through. I know you have several shops and…” Eric assured me, “They will send over whatever you need. I’ll have Wesley pop Buttercup in with everything.” She ran all the flower shops for them. I sighed, “Thanks.”

Uncle Eric laughed, “So, prom? Why don’t you guys use my hotel in your territory? I’ll reserve the penthouse for you.” I said, “I couldn’t ask for that. I was just going to take my girlfriend back to her place.”

He snorted, “Nonsense. I remember my prom, and you should go all out. I won’t even check the surveillance to get a peek at your girlfriend. The room will be on me, just do me one favor in return.” I snorted, “Fair enough.”

Uncle Eric laid down his terms, “Talk to your dad about a limo and use his company.” I admitted, “I was just going to drive.” He chuckled, “Keaton, listen to me now and believe me later; get a limo. Ask your dad.” I said, “Alright, I’ll do that.”

He said, “I’ll have the penthouse ready for your group on prom night. I hope you have fun. Damn. Prom was a good night.” I laughed, “I plan to have fun.” My godfather snorted, “I’ll just bet you do.” I laughed and hung up the phone.

Buttercup popped in with Wesley and Preston. My friend snapped the football field just how I wanted. Preston waited until everyone was in class before he snapped the hallways full of petals. My friend admitted, “I can’t wait to meet this woman.”

I snorted, “Your dad handed over his hotel’s penthouse for me to fuck her, basically.” Wesley laughed, “I took Buttercup out for a hell of a prom night.” Buttercup blushed, “That’s true. The Conners boys do proms to remember. I think this promposal is super sweet.”

Preston offered, “So does dad. Heck, even mom heard about it. She squealed about how cute it is. We can’t wait to meet your woman.” I winked, “Soon.” Preston smirked, “Good.” They popped away while I surveyed the area. It was perfect.