Page 37 of The Alpha and His Song: Volume One

Lisa weakly growled, “We are not over.” I snorted, “We are BEYOND over.” Justin and Lisa looked at me in shock while everyone in our pack gasped. I warned my ex, “Walk away, Lisa. We are no longer together. Done. Finished. I can say that in several languages, except I know you don’t know any others. This back and forth we do is never happening again.”

Lisa started to sob which made everyone from our pack groan. Lisa begged, “Keaton, please.” Her tears didn’t move me at all this time. All I could think about was Katie. I didn’t want my mate to think I was a cheater when I wasn’t. I growled, “Please what?”

Lisa cried, “You aren’t done because we can’t be done.” I snorted, “I can and I am. There is no we, and there never will be again.” I heard several people gasp again. Lisa looked at me, wiped her tears, then went to touch my arm.

I backed away from her and looked for Katie. Channing growled, “Mate’s scent isn’t as strong anymore, she’s not in here.” I confirmed my wolf was right. Katie wasn’t anywhere to be found. I growled, “Go away, Lisa.”

I needed to find Katie. I had to see her. Channing demanded, “FIND MATE NOW!” Immy was still in her seat. I linked her, “Where is Katie?” Immy looked across from her then frowned before she quickly texted someone, I hoped was Katie, from her phone. Lisa reached for me again, “Keaton, you’re being difficult.”

I snarled at her which silenced the lunchroom. Lisa shouted, “HOW DARE YOU! You’ll have to spend…” I cut her off, “I’m not spending a DAMN DIME ON YOU! We are BROKEN up! I can kiss anyone I want. Get a clue! I may not like Justin, but damn. He’s literally holding you while you pine over me. I don’t want you. We’re over.” Lisa wailed.

Immy was still looking at her phone, but I was done waiting. I let Channing come forward to find our mate. Someone whispered, “Holy shit. Keaton is really done this time. That felt so official.” The pack link was probably on fire.

I took off, catching Katie’s scent outside the main office, but I could tell she wasn’t there. I went back by her locker, but again she was gone. Immy linked me, “Katie’s in our first period classroom.” I didn’t bother asking where that was because I caught my mate’s scent so strongly outside the classroom in question.

I opened the door and found my mate sitting alone. Katie looked up, surprised. My mate looked like she had been crying. My heart felt like it was being ripped out my chest. Why did she cry? Channing demanded, “Make everything better right now.”

Before I could say anything, a voice came over the intercom, “Keaton Daniels and Lisa Kipner come to the front office. Keaton Daniels and Lisa Kipner come to the front office.” Katie offered me a soft smile before I turned to leave.

Then my mate whispered, “Are you ok, Key?” I turned around answering, “I’m fine. Why wouldn’t I be?” Channing admitted, “I’m not sure.” My mate stood up and gently touched my face. I barely stopped myself from moaning at her touch.

Channing practically rolled over in my head. Katie apologized, “Sorry. I always feel sparks when I touch you. It must be very statically charged around here. Your eye might bruise from where Lisa hit you.” That’s why Katie was crying?

Channing purred, “Mate is worried about us. She’s so adorable.” I laughed assuring my mate, “I barely felt it. It’s not going to bruise, trust me.” I leaned forward and inhaled her scent. I whispered, “I’ll see you later. Ok?” Katie looked up into my eyes quietly replying, “Ok.” I squeezed her hand and walked out into the hall.

Immy was waiting right outside the classroom. She didn’t say anything, but she was beaming with happiness. Immy made a heart with her fingers. I rolled my eyes at her and made tracks to the front office. Keith was waiting up front for me.

I asked, “Did you get called in too?” Keith said, “Yeah, no. I’m here to tell you that Mom and Dad are on the way.” I asked, “Why?” Keith sighed, “We go to school with humans, Keaton.” I stared at him, “So?”

We walked into the office together where my ex was already waiting. Lisa glared at me. I asked, “What is your problem now?” The assistant principal’s ushered me into an office before Lisa could reply. We waited ten minutes before our parents arrived with Emmett and Alexandria. Oh shit.

I immediately stated, “I didn’t do anything.” The principal came into the office with Lisa and her parents. Emmett linked, “You do understand you can link me.” I answered, “Of course I do.” My big brother shot me an annoyed look. WHAT?!

Channing said, “I’m stoically ignoring all their anger because I am happy and thinking about mate. I’m ignoring all the snarking links.” Ok, so my wolf wasn’t going to be able to help me out here. The principal took a seat at his desk.

The man stated, “This school has a zero tolerance on violence and bullying. It was reported to the administration that an altercation took place in the cafeteria this morning. There were videos and multiple witness statements.” Oh shit. Channing cackled in my head.

The principal continued, “Lisa, you are being given in school suspension, and you will be attending anger management classes.” Lisa yelled, “That’s not fair!” The principal angrily said, “Be glad you are not getting expelled. Do not ever strike a student in this school again.” Channing was wheezing he was laughing so hard.

Mom spoke up, “I’m sorry, can someone catch us up? We just got a call that there was a situation with our son, and we needed to come down here. Are you saying Lisa hit Keaton?” That was not a good tone. That was my mom’s ‘I’m about to lose my shit and beat someone up’ tone.

The principal answered, “Lisa punched Keaton in the face and screamed at him about cheating on her. In front of a cafeteria full of students. After it was initially reported, we called in several students to confirm the event.”

“Everyone had the same story which doesn’t often happen, but they all said the same thing. Several had a video of it. Miss Kipner, get out of my office and report to I.S.S.” Emmett sent my ex a withering look as she left. Alexandria’s glare was no better.

Lisa’s parents looked mortified as they got up and left quickly. The principal turned to me before he sat back in his chair. Channing asked, “Can we go now? I want to see mate again.” The principal addressed me, “It’s my understanding you and Miss Kipner were in a relationship.” Since she said I cheated on her, that would be clear.

I clarified, “The key word there is ‘were.’ We broke up.” The principal nodded, “I want you to speak with the school counselor twice a week.” I asked, “What? Why?” The principal answered, “Because I’m worried you were in a physically abusive relationship.” I stared at him.

The man added, “Haley Conners started an initiative school wide for fully licensed therapists to be available to students.” I scoffed, “I know that, she my godmother.” The principal said, “I’m aware you are her godson and to be blunt she’s scary when she’s angry. So, you talking to someone can’t hurt. I can’t make you do that at home, but my assistant looked up your schedule. Which means I know you have a free period.”

“That period is now filled with your counselor on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please know this office is open to you at any time. If you do not feel safe with Miss Kipner on the premises, we can expel her. It would not bother me in the slightest.”

I told him, “That’s not necessary.” Lisa didn’t scare me. Channing snorted, “Who cares about her anymore? I want to go see mate.” My wolf kept saying that and I agreed. Hell, I was going to tell Emmett when I got home Lisa hit me. I sighed, “Alright.”

The principal gave me my new schedule, and a pass for class. Dad announced, “I’d like to speak to my son outside before we leave.” Great. The principal nodded, “Of course.” Keith linked me, “You’re in trouble.” I reiterated, “I didn’t do anything! I was literally minding my own business.”

My family walked outside in silence. The second we were far enough away that no one could hear us, mom exploded, “That AWFUL horrendous bitch hit our son, Chase. OUR SON! She punched him!” Dad growled, “I know, Sweetheart. I’m just as pissed off about it.”