Page 245 of The Alpha and His Song: Volume One

Lux groaned, “Come on, Keaton. I don’t need to see that.” I pulled away from Keaton and tears filled my eyes as they landed on the big brother I’d missed for so long. I whispered, “Lux.” My big brother smiled, “Hey, kid.”

I choked out a sob and managed to stumble over to him. Lux caught me, and we both whistled. Lux whispered, “I’ve been looking for you everywhere. I can’t believe you’re finally in my arms. I’m so sorry, Odette. I’m so damn sorry.” I held onto him, concerned if I let go, he’d disappear again.

Tatum told me, “Lake says they have been looking for us everywhere. He wanted to take custody of us and had a case built and everything. Alpha Theo, his dad, and his stepmom turned in our mom to the Supernatural Council about us when they won custody of him.”

“They were going to have us taken from Morgana, then argue they should get us because Lux was our brother. Morgana took us away before they could get any of that going. The paperwork and case were ready though, because they planned to raise us.”

I asked my wolf, “Who is Lake?” Tatum replied, “Lux’s wolf.” Everyone was a freaking Werewolf. No wonder they all growled so much. Lux whispered, “Hey kid, I’m not going anywhere ever again. No one will take you away from me now that I have you back.”

Melanie asked, “Uhh is that Scarlett Thunders? I mean… it is… but like… why?” The girl behind my brother laughed, “I heard you do that. I am in fact Scarlett Thunders. I don’t believe we’ve ever met though.”

Melanie said, “Well… no. I’ve seen you… but you didn’t see me… that’s a whole thing… we don’t need to talk about. I definitely didn’t know you’d be here. I mean really… how would I have guessed that though? Did you come with Keaton… for Alexandria? I mean I guess since she’s your sister but… why wouldn’t Alpha Emmett just come instead?”

Lux snorted, “I’ll cut the ranting off and tell you, Scarlett is mine. We discovered it before we came.” Melanie nodded, “That makes sense. She’s been traveling a lot…. and I’m pretty sure Alpha Male Teke brought her home…. because of me. Sorry about that Scarlett, but… now you have Lux though… so… I’m not sorry?”

Scarlett laughed, “I was leaning towards coming home when my dad called anyway.” Melanie muttered, “That’s good.” Caspian greeted, “Lux, hello brother.” Lux shook his hand, “Looks like I have quite a few older brothers. Here I thought I was the oldest on both sides.”

Caspian laughed, “Finally! One of you who understands my pain.” I rolled my eyes, but I really liked that they already seemed to get along. Sassy was contentedly singing her song. The rest of our brothers introduced themselves to Lux.

Caspian turned, “King Aiden, I hear you have wanted to meet with me.” King Aiden nodded at him, and I looked at the woman next to him. I gasped, “You’re the woman from my dream!” Plus, the past thing. This was Haley.

Haley frowned, “Well, I for one am PISSED I wasn’t really in the damn dream. All the wolves were. It’s unfuckingfair is what that is. Why wasn’t I actually there? That’s some type of bullshit. Just like Eric and Thor being in my dreams without being there. Utter bullshit.” I laughed.

Caspian said, “It has been a long time since we have had Fairies in the Siren area of the Water realm. Hello, Princess Haley.” Haley snorted, “Let me guess, it’s been since before the fucking O’Toole’s took over.” Caspian nodded.

Haley grumbled, “They have to ruin everyfuckingthing.” Caspian laughed, “They certainly did their best. What is it you wanted to discuss, King Aiden?” King Aiden answered, “Your mother. I have a man on her.”

I gasped, “No way! Jarchi works for you!” Haley raised an eyebrow, “Jarchi? As in the Prince of Earth Fairies? That Jarchi, brother?” King Aiden nodded. Haley frowned, “Why would he do that? Jarchi’s not been to Faerie since well before I was born. He rules through his son. Why would he help you?”

King Aiden sighed, “Because he heard the description of the woman mated to Maverick and his senses told him who she could be to him. Then once he was in place, his daughter told him about a girl she saw in Faerie on New Year’s Eve, and it confirmed it.”

Melanie’s Xander growled, “He knows Olivia?” Olivia? My hermit crab bestie? Melanie nodded at me. Aww, the gang really was getting back together! Tatum chuckled, “You are not a hermit crab.” I disagreed, “Olivia and I are the hermit crab team.”

Trit whispered, “It’s like watching a tennis match. If only Harish were here, he’d have snacks for the show.” I snickered as Lux squeezed my hand. I felt Keaton behind me now, then my mate pulled me against him. Everything in me relaxed into him.

King Aiden said, “Olivia is his niece. Jarchi wanted to prove to her that he was a good man. He didn’t know about her, and believed his brother was dead. I recently got information he’s not. Jarchi is trying to help bring him home.”

Trit wiggled his eyebrows, “Juicy.” I snorted, “Jarchi’s a good guy who has been so nice to me. He gets me presents and I swear my apartment and my car just produce the things I want.” Haley said, “They probably do, that’s a charm.”

That was SO cool! Tatum snickered, “It is.” I asked Trit, “Can we do charms?” Trit laughed, “No, that’s a Fairy thing.” Man! I wish I was a Fairy. Sassy snorted at me. My wolf reasoned, “We are pretty cool.” I agreed, “For sure. Charms just sound so dang handy.” Tatum laughed.

Caspian said, “Lovely family drama. You mean you can bring my mother to me?” King Aiden answered, “I can. I have my man entertaining her, so I could give you her location.” Caspian smirked, “Fabulous. She will never see me coming this way.” That sounded bad for mom. Oh well.

Capsian turned saying, “Now, I know we have a lot of introductions to be made, but we have a Princess and Prince to announce. Since the Fairies are here, we could bring in the ceremonial dresses they used to wear attending our announcements.”

I raised my index finger, “Say what now? Announce?” Sassy seemed smug in my head. Caspian said, “Everyone needs to know that to come at you and Lux is to come against the Sargasso’s. I know I’m cutting reunions and introductions short, but we need to get this done.” I frowned.

I said, “By the way, I used that last name to scare my kidnappers. He got quite pale when I told him.” Cython snorted, “Of course he did.” I hummed, “It changed their plans. They decided to ransom me back to Keaton because I said it.”

Keaton growled and pulled me tighter against him. Eventually I asked, “Anyway, can my dad come to announcement ceremony thing? And the other Conners people.” I smacked my head, “I mean my brothers?” Haley smiled at me.

Caspian sighed, “Sure. Why not?” Someone coughed, “Sucker!” What? That was a reasonable request! Tatum agreed, “It is.” I spotted Noxus behind Haley, smiled, and ran to him. My stepdad opened his arms and hugged me. He said, “My little girl is home at last.” It felt right being with him. I whispered, “I’m really sorry about my mom.”

Noxus replied, “Morgana made her choices and those are on her. They brought us you and Lux though. I wish she’d brought you home herself, so I could’ve had you meeting your dad long ago. We would have spoiled you rotten together.” I felt Keaton behind me again.

Harish chuckled, “Ask for a pony, you’d so get one.” I admitted, “I did always want a pony. Lux used to buy me my pretty pony stuff for school. He said I could have one for real one day.” Lux declared, “I get to buy the pony everyone. I promised Odette one a long ago.”

I gasped “You can’t buy me a pony!” Lux laughed, “As someone I respect says, I can so I will. I’m rich. I can buy whatever I want for you.” I teased, “Melanie says I just did so I think I can.” Lex winked, “I’m adapting it.” My brother had his arm around Scarlett. I smiled at her, she seemed nice.