Page 74 of The Alpha and His Song: Volume One

Channing huffed, “So, we kill our ex and then mate never has to deal with her again.” I commented, “You are in a very killing mood.” Channing grumbled, “Yet no one is dead.” I replied to my twin, “I’m technically an adult.”

Keith said, “I’m aware. I just wanted you to be forewarned.” I nodded, “Thanks for the heads up.” May smiled saying out loud, “So, the date went well I see.” Odette flushed. I linked May, “I’m surprised you didn’t see the live play by play.” She managed not to laugh.

Odette replied, “It was the best date I’ve ever been on. We even stopped by this diner. The milkshakes were amazing.” Keith linked me again, “The pack link was on fire about you guys going there. Mom cried because you went back. You haven’t been in a while.”

I replied, “We will be going often because Odette likes the milkshakes there.” Keith smiled. May said, “We have a surprise birthday party to go to this weekend, but maybe we have a double date next weekend!”

I linked Keith, “Whose birthday?” Keith answered, “Melanie Conners.” Oh yeah. We’d just never been invited to celebrate her birthday. Channing growled, “Damn cookies.” Odette looked away, looking sad. I put my arms around my mate which had her smiling up at me.

We walked down to the garage as a group. I helped my mate get into my truck and our group drove in a contented silence until we got to school. The two of us walked inside the school holding hands. I should’ve checked the pack link before we got there though.

Lisa was shrieking at Former Gamma Marshall’s wife, Riley. Odette sighed so I grabbed her hand tightly and kept on walking. Lisa whirled when she caught my scent. Channing growled in my head. My ex yelled at me, “Fix this, Keaton!”

I asked, “Fix what?” Lisa threw a piece of paper at my head. Before I could, Odette caught it. Lisa snarled, “That’s not for you.” Odette replied, “Since you threw it at someone you’ve already assaulted once, I was actually helping you.”

My mate sweetly said, “I’m pretty sure having your first move being hitting Key in the head with something would land you in more hot water. Why do you think Keaton can fix your schedule? What’s wrong with it?”

Lisa shrieked, “They changed my schedule around! I want it put back.” Odette snorted, “So, they removed you from the classes you shared with Keaton.” My ex nodded. I was about to respond when Odette crossed her arms.

Channing purred, “I love mate.” Odette informed my ex, “You do know that’s standard after you assault someone. The school is abiding by policies they have to put in place by the state. Keaton can’t fix it.” Lisa snorted, “Yes, he can.” I told her, “I’m not going to.”

I grabbed her schedule and threw it in the trash and led Odette away while my ex shouted. Odette told me with a groan, “I have a class with her. I’m really looking forward to it.” Channing growled, “That was sarcastic.” I knew that.

I kissed my mate then pulled back insisting, “If Lisa does anything let me know.” Odette told me, “She will.” I linked Lisa, “Leave Katie alone today.” I blocked her out so I couldn’t hear her reply. Odette whispered, “At least she won’t be in your classes.”

I told her, “She’ll leave you alone.” Odette stared at me then asked, “Do you believe that?” I responded, “If she doesn’t, she’ll answer to me or my brother.” Odette nodded. I walked her to her homeroom where Immy was waiting.

Immy shooed me away, “It’s girl talk time. I need all the details since a little birdie told me you didn’t come home last night, Keaton Daniels.” Odette flushed red while several people started whispering. I shot them a look, and they stopped. I told Odette, “I’ll see you in class later.” She smiled at me.

I left their class and found Lisa waiting outside my home room but walked past her. My ex shrieked, “Keaton!” I told her, “You don’t need to shout, I’m right here.” Channing was growling in my head. Lisa snarked, “This is getting ridiculous! I want the new Prada bag to make up for this bullshit.”

I told her, “Then get a job and buy it since I’m not getting it for you.” My ex shot back, “You will buy it for me to make up for all this. My schedule is different, Keaton. I miss you and you’re spending the night with that…”

I growled, “Be very careful, Lisa.” Channing snarled, “I’ll come out, Keaton.” I was going to let him. My ex frowned, “Why do you like her so much? Katie doesn’t even know about us! She’ll be scared of you.” I warned, “Stay away from her, Lisa.”

Keith came up beside me snarking, “Unless you're dense you’ve figured out exactly why my twin likes Katie so much, Lisa. As annoying as I find you, you are a straight A student. I know that you know so how about you go get to your class.” Lisa opened her mouth to say something as the warning bell rang.

Our teacher came using a clipped tone, “Miss Kipner, this is not your homeroom. I won’t write you pass so you need to get moving.” Lisa turned to me, “Keaton, please ask for a pass for me.” The teacher replied, “The principal sent out an email this morning that we were to make sure you two keep your distance. So, I won’t write a pass even if he asks. Please move along.”

Lisa shrieked in annoyance and took off. Keith said, “God, that octave is so unnecessary. It was so nice around here when Lisa was in I.S.S.” I nodded, “It really was.” Channing growled, “So, we kill her then it’s nice all the time.” I wasn’t saying no but I wasn’t saying yes.

When I saw Odette next, she looked annoyed. I asked, “Are you ok?” My mate smiled, “Yup.” When lunch rolled around, I walked Odette to our table and got food. When I came back and sat down, Lisa walked over snarking at my mate, “You’re in my seat.”

I disagreed, “She’s not.” Lisa glared at me then walked over to my other side. Channing let a low growl in warning that had Lisa’s eyes widening. May flashed over and set her Trey down and took a seat along with Keith.

Lisa shot her a look that if looks could kill, May would be dead. Channing growled louder at her now. My ex’s eyes flickered to Justin and Isla, who were sitting with us. Lisa sneered, “What are you doing at this table, Isla?”

Odette answered, “I invited them to sit with us because they are my friends.” Lisa snorted, “Justin isn’t your friend.” Odette countered, “Yes, he is.” Lisa shot him a look practically ordering, “Justin, come sit with me and my friends over there.” She tilted her head to her friends.

Keith commented, “Isn’t it fascinating you now have friends? I heard you didn’t because of my brother.” Lisa sneered, “We aren’t together.” May commented, “I saw you with those friends before, but I’m glad to know you understand you and Keaton broke up. The rest of us were worried you were living in delulu land.” Odette covered her mouth and snickered.

Lisa huffed, “Justin, now!” I warned, “Don’t order him around. He’s a person who can make his own decisions.” Lisa ignored me and glared at the man sitting by her sister. Justin looked down quietly saying, “I’m good here, Lisa.”

I raised an eyebrow and looked at Lisa. My ex was shaking in anger then shouted, “JUSTIN, NOW!” I stood, “As I just said, you don’t order people around.” Keith stood agreeing, “What my twin said.” Lisa warned, “You all need to…”

Isla interrupted snarking at her sister, “Justin said no, so walk away.” Lisa turned her attention to her sister warning, “You’ll regret this when we get home.” Odette asked, “Did you just threaten your sister?” Lisa shrieked, “Stay out of our business!”

I demanded, “Don’t talk to her like that!” Channing was ready to shift. Odette said, “It’s ok, Key. Your ex is wrong anyway. Considering Lisa is making it the whole lunchroom’s business.” The entire room was watching us, even the adults.