Page 267 of The Alpha and His Song: Volume One

Keaton’s mom wanted a family moment. Then I gulped, realizing it was a family moment to meet me. Oh, god. Tatum linked, “We’re fine. Even the Siren agrees.” I laughed, “I call her Sassy.” Tatum huffed, “Fine. Then Sassy agrees.”

I asked, “Can Sassy talk to you?” Tatum replied, “I feel her feelings as you do. Sassy is you in Siren form.” Ok? That didn’t really answer but whatever. Melanie linked me, “The Daniels… will love you. Technically speaking… they already do. I mean seriously, I hate Lisa… a lot… but the shrieking Harpy did you a favor. The bar for Keaton’s mate is so very low… and you’re so high above it.” I managed a laugh before my friend left.

The Daniels men came back in, and Keaton cleared his throat “Mom, dad, grandpa, grandma, Emmett, Uncle Ca…” Emmett snorted, “For the love of god, just say everybody. We’ve been waiting so damn long for this moment, let’s not drag it out.” I laughed.

Keaton smirked, “Everybody, this is Odette.” My boyfriend pulled me into him then kissed the top of my head adding, “My mate.” Isaac coughed, “Worst kept secret ever.” Several people snickered. Lexi reached out a hand that I took it tentatively.

Keaton’s mom introduced, “I’m Lexi. You feel free to call me whatever you want, including mom. All my girls and the boys call me that, but I want you to be comfortable with it. I have been waiting for quite some time to meet you.” Chase held out his hand, I smiled and shook it.

Lexi smirked, “Aren’t you going to say how long you’ve been waiting, Chase?” She knew I’d met him. Chase sighed, “I might have met Odette already.” Keaton asked, “Huh?” Lexi clapped, “AH HA! Finally! Jeez. You too Emmett, I know you met her as well.”

Their Aunt Reagan was laughing, along with Nadine. Emmett sighed, “Of course you know, mom. I went to Odette’s birthday party.” Lexi stared at him. Emmett sighed, “Ok, I met her before then.” Lexi crossed her arms, “I know. You were stalking the dance to see her.” That’s why they were there?

Emmett asked, “How did you know that?” It clicked and I said, “You were there! In a tree, right?” Lexi smirked, “I was.” Everyone stared at her. Keaton’s mom said, “I left after seeing them, but I knew Emmett wasn’t going to. Chase went to see her after the whole Lisa punching Keaton fiasco. He was even with her when she got her not dog.”

Tatum huffed in my head, “Where do we stand on changing the protector’s name?” I snorted, “Tatum’s a palico and I like her name.” Tatum grumbled, “It was my name first.” I laughed. Everyone looked at me. I sobered, “Sorry. My wolf…” Lexi interrupted, “Trust me we are used to that around these here parts.”

Frank came over and gave me a hug while Nadine smiled at me. I waved to Alexandria. Then met Keaton’s uncles and aunt. I said, “I saw you that day we picked up Allison and Arden from school.” Cameron laughed, “What good eyesight you have. Was that not a hint, Keaton?” Keaton snorted at him, “Plenty of Supernatural’s have good eyesight.”

I asked, “Were you trying to figure out what I was?” Keaton nodded. Matt said, “My whole family has been working at figuring that out. Clara started research, but then you had your vision of the past. Which I think we need to all discuss.” I nodded, “Yeah, we probably do.”

Lexi interjected, “That can wait until that awful girl’s blood is out of all of you. Then I’ll TRY my damnedest not to say I told you so. Lisa would be missing where Fairies can’t get to her. She’s probably with the dark Sirens.”

I commented, “No, she’s not with the Merrick’s. They have no idea what’s going on.” Everyone looked at me while I blushed. Keaton asked, “How do you know that?” I explained, “So when we are sleeping together, not like oh god. I mean, ok I’m starting over. When we are SLEEPING side by side, like actually sleeping…” Several of the men snickered.

This must be what Melanie feels like twenty-four seven. I continued, “My dreams take me to the Siren realm. It was usually just to Caspian and the Sargasso kingdom. I can go to the other one’s related to me though, apparently.”

“The point is I saw the Merrick’s last night. They haven’t been able to get ahold of the source in your pack. Which is obviously Lisa. Are her parents here? I just don't see Isla as evil. Honestly, they don’t look alike.”

Keaton tensed. Emmett said, “Haley and Eric brought them here. Haley said they have no Harpy blood.” I snorted, “So she’s adopted.” Emmett winced, “Evidently, but Lisa is not supposed to be. I’m worried their actual pup was killed.”

I winced then asked, “Pup? They had a puppy? Who is surprised Lisa would kill a dog? Not me.” Tatum groaned, “I told you about this.” What? Lexi snorted, “They call babies pups. Wolves. What can you do? I’ve tried to change it, but they just keep saying pup.” Chase laughed and wrapped his arms around her.

Frank said, “Alright, we’ve officially met Keaton’s mate. Let’s get the Harpy blood out of all of you because I’m not Lexi. I won’t try not to say I told you so. I will say it, quite loudly.” Nadine snickered while Isaac smirked and Matt groaned.

Malachi ran into the room declaring, “God, this has been a day. Dad explained everything over link. Are you guys ok?” The Daniels nodded. Cameron said, “We have to avenge our mom, but Melanie saying Nadine was always on dad’s path really helped.”

Chase added, “We never got to kill the rogues that we thought killed our mom. They were dead when we got back. So, this feels like some, much needed, closure. We just need to find them.” Frank put his hands on Chase and Cameron.

Nadine declared, “We will get them. Those Harpies will pay for what they did.” The three of them hugged. It was honestly really beautiful. Keaton’s Uncle Ollie said, “Awww, we are such a progressive and healed family.” That made everyone laugh.

Keaton led me out of the room, and we ended up in a big office that was lit with candles. I saw Caspian and squealed. I ran over and gave my brother a hug, Caspian squeezed me tightly. I whispered, “I saw things last night.” Caspian pulled back, “Song walking or from the past?”

I answered, “Song walking.” My brother nodded, “We will get to that.” I asked, “Do you know Prince Delmar? He didn’t seem great but not that bad. Actually, the Wedell’s seemed a lot better than the Merrick’s.” Caspian answered, “I do know Prince Delmar. We will talk about your song walking after this.”

Keaton growled, “Who is Prince Delmar?” I made a face, “Not my actual cousin through blood relation, is who Delmar is. He is an adopted cousin but he is of no blood relation to me. Which feels important.” Caspian answered, “That would be correct.”

Keaton asked, “Why do we care about Delmar?” Caspian said, “We can discuss that later.” I asked, “Did you song walk too?” Caspian said, “No, but I can guess why you asked.” I nodded because that made sense. Caspian knew how they thought. Tatum huffed, “They are annoying is what the Weddel’s are.”

Keaton grabbed me and yanked me against his chest. I turned to see my mate’s eyes were black. Caspian smiled, “Sirens are possessive too, song boy.” Keaton growled, “Whatever you say, mob boss.” They both smirked at each other. I was getting the sense these nicknames were permanent. I kind of liked that. Tatum chuckled, “Claiming sex is in our immediate future.” That sounded fun.

I asked, “Do you have to kiss them like I did with Key?” Keith groaned, “Oh god, please no.” May growled. Caspian laughed, “No, we don’t. The Princess got buckets for them. Instead of you going to the pond to release it; they have to.”

Chase pointed out the obvious, “That doesn’t sound fun.” Caspian agreed, “It’s not.” Keaton said, “Uhh from what I remember it was nice. I even had a false memory about what happened.” Caspian laughed, “Yes, well you had a Siren who is your song do it for you, a powerful one at that. You saw what my sister had planned for your evening, which I don’t want to discuss. Ever. Odette was the one in the pond getting out all the blood, but that didn’t hurt her.”

I frowned, asking, “It’s going to hurt them?” Caspian said, “They have to throw it up. It’s disconcerting since it will be blood; it’s just not theirs.” Lexi looked upset. Frank cleared his throat, “They are all going to throw up blood?”

I noticed more people standing with Keaton’s Uncle Cameron. Those must be his sons. Caspian said, “They will, but it’s not theirs. The ones that will take the longest to purge are her parents.” There was a couple here I hadn’t noticed.