Page 260 of The Alpha and His Song: Volume One

I linked Emmett, “Get ready for this.” Emmett growled, “Oh joy. What news do you have? Did you go on a mass murdering spree? No, no, your mate is pregnant. I am fast enough I can get there before the meeting we have scheduled to stop Nathan from killing you. He’s still in a mood that he’ll get over, but that would put him over the edge. You’re on your own with mom.”

I snorted, “No, Odette’s not pregnant.” I didn’t think so anyway. I told my brother, “The scary techy Muffin Luna owns a security software system.” Emmett was silent then said, “Don’t even tell me.” I replied, “It’s whichever one Phil just upgraded to.”

Emmett said, “I’ll ask Malachi, I’ll just bet we use it. Jesus ever loving Christ. I’m glad she likes us.” Me too. Emmett asked, “So, you did not go on a killing spree, correct?” I snorted, “No.” Emmett retorted, “I don’t think you get to use that tone.” Probably not.

Alexander popped us to the gym. I raised an eyebrow seeing the group. Drake McAlister, Dylan, Tristan, Jason, and Caleb Kruthers. Ok. This wasn’t good. Matt walked in, “Sorry I’m late.” I raised both eyebrows.

Matt shrugged and linked, “I’m as confused as you are. My phone went off letting me know I had a meeting. I just calmed your dad down like three hours ago.” I winced, “That’s my bad.” Matt agreed, “Yes, it really was Keaton. Clara is reviewing all things she knows.” Oops.

Alexander popped us to his treehouse, “Ok Mel, what’s going on?” Melanie looked at Odette, “That room is soundproof…or Xander can make it soundproof… if it’s not… but I think it is…. if you want to take Keaton in there to explain.”

Odette sighed, “I don’t know how to say it.” Melanie winced, “Ok…. That’s…. I got this. I totally got this. I can say things… with tact. No…. I actually can’t. That’s why we are all gathered, because Odette can see the past …. and she found out something that…. we need this group to figure out how… to break to the larger group.”

Haley popped in before Melanie could continue, “Sorry I’m late.” Odette linked me, “What’s that smell all over Haley?” I snorted, “Your brother. They were having sex.” Odette made a horrified face while Melanie began picking at her sleeve.

I looked at Odette, but it was obvious whatever Odette saw, she didn’t want to tell us herself. My mate’s lips were literally locked together. Channing said, “Tatum is locked up.” Well, this was bad. Odette was even looking at the ground.

I pulled my mate into me. Melanie sighed, “Ok, so Odette saw… well frankly… a lot we need to talk about…. but one that we need everyone’s help for is…Well, we have to break bad news… about the Daniels.”

I stiffened, “What?” Melanie winced, “Well, there’s… this whole plot that goes back to Cassandra….” Haley snorted, “Of fucking course it does.” Melanie winced, “This one wasn’t as bad… I mean, other Luna’s would’ve done the same. Not you or me because… choices. Cassandra was a new future Luna. She was trying to protect Nathan and…”

I asked, “How would you know that if Odette saw it?” Odette replied, “I don’t even know who Cassandra is, she wasn’t in Melanie’s stories.” Melanie sighed, “Because I hate her… which is tame… really, for my feelings. Ok, so I did… a thing… last night… into this morning… I have more information. That’s not the point.” It felt like it might be.

Alexander pulled Melanie into his lap and rubbed circles on her back. Dylan held up a finger as he continued to drink his coffee. When he finished, he said, “Ahhhh. Ok Dylan has had his coffee. My Beta brain is fired up. What must we break to the Daniels group that Cassandra did? Because is anyone surprised? Matt? No? Yeah, it’s always her. How about you, Drake?”

Drake winced. Dylan said, “That’s a no. Nothing you tell us will surprise us, MelAshley.” Odette snorted, clearly not agreeing. Melanie rolled her eyes, “Sure… because telling you that Cassandra aligned with Harpies… to help Nathan defeat his dad… which… for the record…. he didn’t end up needing… led to a grudge match that led to Frank’s first mate, Emma Daniels being murdered… would be something you expect and…” Melanie gasped and clapped her hand over her mouth. Breath left my body.

Haley’s jaw dropped while I froze. Matt inhaled sharply. Keith linked me, “Ok, I’m having twin intuition going haywire. What’s wrong? You’re not here in the house. I went up to Odette’s room, and I may have made grandpa, Emmett, dad, and mom come early.”

I replied hoarsely, “I can’t talk right now.” Channing growled, “HOW DARE THEY!” No joke. Harpies killed my Grandma Emma! I looked at Odette, “You saw my grandma Emma die?” Odette shook her head, “No, that actually wasn’t in the past. The guy who kidnapped me told me.”

I growled, “That’s what they meant that you knew too much. They were going to wipe your memory!” Haley snorted, “Which they couldn’t have fucking done without Sherman because Odette is a Royal.”

Odette whispered, “I’m so sorry.”

Drake said, “I am as well, but you were talking about things in the past. That didn’t have anything to do with seeing the past.” Melanie winced, “The Harpies…. are still trying to get into the Daniels pack.” What?

Melanie continued, “Odette saw Haley in a coma… when Xander was ten…. Which everyone knows… mostly. So… that was Harpy magic…. they were trying to kill Lexi Daniels…. to bring Chase a new mate with Harpy blood.” I snarled, “WHAT?!”

Channing roared, “MOM IS IN DANGER!” Yeah, I would get a lot of people on that. Keith linked, “Me again. Twin senses going HAYWIRE! I’m going to need something here. A sliver, and offering, if you would.” I replied, “Get people on mom. NOW!” Keith growled, “On that.”

Odette grabbed my hand. I snarled, “We are saying Harpies are after my mother?!” Odette whispered, “No, they got someone else into your pack. They went after you next.” I frowned, “Huh?” Odette told me, “Lisa is a Harpy.” Everything clicked into place. I was never interested in her, I was coerced to be. Channing muttered, “Honestly, thank god.”

Odette continued, “I did a thing at my apartment one night. I called Caspian because we kissed and you froze. You thought we had this intense sexual experience in my Deadpool outfit, but we didn’t. I kissed you and you froze while Sassy hissed.”

Odette wiped tears away continuing, “You started shimmering blue. Caspian helped me get you back to normal. I had to go to that pond and get underwater. I spit up shimmering blue balls of stuff forever. When I saw the past, one of the things I saw was Lisa in her room. Your ex said she fed you her blood at some thank you lunch for saving her. She’s…” I held up my hand.

I linked Emmett, “Get Lisa in custody. NOW!” Emmett replied, “Ok. Where are you? Keith is losing it and ordering people on mom. Lisa cannot take mom so that can’t be it.” Melanie sighed, “You’re clearly linking…. and I’ll guess it’s Emmett. You might as well tell him…. that Lisa is missing.”

I snarled, “WHAT?!” Melanie frowned, “Temporarily…. I’ll find her… but your… umm the Harpy disappeared after Odette was kidnapped. I’m guessing Lisa knew she’d be blown when she heard I went after Odette.”

“I hacked your phone to get Odette’s number. The person who texted Odette… that you were home, was Lisa. It meant at minimum… she was working with rogues to kidnap my friend… which… is ill advised… since I’ve killed people for far less. I had Si take some Warriors to get the Harpy of… Yellow Hills… but she was gone. Lisa hasn’t come home… which means she’s aware she’s blown. Si asked Maverick to try to get to her… but he was thrown back.

Haley gritted out, “That’s why Lishriekra won’t ever meet me, I’d have known she was a Harpy.” I frowned, “Lisa has a wolf.” Melanie sighed, “She’s a partial.” I rubbed my face. Dylan said, “Well, ok. I stand corrected, which rarely happens Princess Baby Girl Conners.”

Dylan pointed to himself, “I am often ever so right, but I did not see that coming. We need to tell the Daniels and Conners separately. We can’t spring that on them in the big group. I’ll of course break it to SGAP. He’ll growl and be moody, but he’ll take it best from Moi. Well, her.”

Dylan pointed at Haley, “But I’ll do it with pizzazz that will piss LSGAP off enough to get him thinking. Caleb, my good buddy, should come with me in case he gets so mad we need the calm, ever so stoic Beta. Jim and Nick need to get the good whiskey. Stat!”