No Christmas Witches
August
Dylan was rubbing his hands together. Lucas came into our office and groaned, “No. Why are you doing that? It’s too early for this, Dylan.” Finn laughed, “Dad has his meeting for his Christmas Party today with everyone that’s planning it.”
I agreed, “I do. Don’t worry though, I’m still here for our first meeting.
Then little Finn is going to sit in with Travis today.
Like a good little learning the ropes Beta pup.
” Finn gave me a high five. I whispered, “And he’s going to throw in quips to keep everyone laughing in my absence. ” Finn saluted me.
Jayden walked in as I added, “I also have your oldest coming in to do things.” Jayden walked over to sit by Finn, and they began talking animatedly. Lucas sighed, “Sometimes I just don’t know why we all don’t admit it’s your world and we live in it.”
I agreed, “The world would be a better place should that ever happen when you think about it, Lucas.” Lucas chuckled and I sipped on my coffee.
Finn asked, “When do I get coffee like you, dad?” I gasped, “Your Frappuccino is coffee in milkshake form. That we don’t tell your mother I buy you because it’s between us. ”
Lucas yelled, “DYLAN!” I asked, “What?” Lucas gave me a look.
Jayden huffed, “I want one. That would be fair, dad.” I pouted, “Yeah, dad.” Lucas pointed at his son saying, “That’s what, Dylan!
” I gasped, “What? How was I to anticipate that?” I whispered, “I so did.” Then I produced another Frappuccino from the cooler at my feet.
Lucas asked, “In what world did you think my point was that you didn’t have a Frappuccino for my son?
” I answered, “This one, obviously. You need coffee, Lucas. It’s your own fault because you are the Sleep Tyrant in all our lives.
” I handed Jayden his Frappuccino. My nephew smirked then started to drink it.
Lucas linked me, “Why?” I answered, “I’m the fun uncle, Lucas.
You really should’ve seen this coming.” Lucas growled, “They will be all caffeinated for the meetings too.” I gasped, “Oh my stars and garters! That totally escaped my attention. I cannot believe I did not think of that consequence while I’ll be all the way over in Black Mountain.
For shame on me, leaving you with caffeinated pups in your very boring, boring meetings. ” My sarcasm was on point today.
Fang snorted, “Double boring. You’re on it today.” Lucas’s meeting were double boring today. I couldn’t let him have fun meeting with out me. That would be sacrilegious. I had to be at the top of my game to hang out with Fairies today.
Lucas glared at me. Fang chuckled, “I’m getting lectured by Dominic about how they know that was sarcasm.” I replied, “Well, I’d hope they do. That’s clearly the point and if he missed it, I’d have to book him an appointment with a doctor.”
Lucas sighed, “Why, Dylan?” I replied, “I have to make sure you have fun in my absence, Lucas. It’s my duty as your Beta.” I whispered, “I also supplied donuts for the pups at their summer camp today. It’s practically a sugar fest complete with pop.” Lucas’s jaw dropped and he rubbed his temples.
I admitted, “I don’t know why this surprises you.” Lucas admitted, “Honestly, I don’t know either.” SGAP and Beta Caleb entered the room. I asked, “And where is Gamma Marshall?” SGAP asked, “Where is Gamma Alex?” I replied, “Corralling the sugar filled pups. Your turn.”
Beta Caleb chuckled, “He’s outside because he’s taken pity on Gamma Alex. Marshall is trying to help him.” I raised my mug, “What a good man he is. I’ve always said that about Gamma Marshall whose title you missed.”
Alex linked me, “WHAT THE FUCK, DYLAN?! I have done nothing to you.” I replied, “I’m making sure everyone has fun today!
I really don’t feel you’re taking it in the spirit it was intended.
You should work on that.” Alex growled, “The pups are bouncing off the walls here.” I replied, “I know. Isn’t it great?
” Alex shouted, “NO!” I replied, “Live a little. Send them Lucas’s way in an hour and have them play tag.
Or do the Christmas games I kindly set out for you. Think outside the box.”
Alex replied, “It is August!” I replied, “It’s Christmas Party planning day, which means it’s Christmas to all.
Hence why there is eggnog in the gym. Dylanmas is being planned and that’s a happy day for all.
” Alex asked in an attempt at a calm tone, “There is what in the gym?” I answered, “I said what I said, and I know you heard me.” He groaned back.
SGAP asked, “Are those Frappuccino’s?” Jayden answered, “Yup!” Then he popped next to SGAP and gave him a hug then popped all around the room while Finn chased after him trying to catch him. I grinned, “And so the fun of Christmas in August begins. You’re welcome.”
Lucas glared at me while I just smiled. Beta Caleb said, “Ok, so this is happening, and I’ll just prepare for it to happen during every Christmas Party planning session.” I added, “Don’t think any allies are safe, Beta Caleb. I’m the giver of all cheer during this season.”
SGAP groaned, “What did you do?” I answered, “Are you under the belief I don’t spread Christmas cheer? I even got Alpha Theo’s pack’s pups going. He’s trying to avoid my Christmas joy, but I’ll get him. He’ll smile and thank me one day.” SGAP rolled his eyes.
Lacy linked me, “Why do I have links that there is chaos in the pack?” I replied, “I do not know, lovely wife of mine. Maybe they just don't like holiday cheer. You have a good girls getaway day and don’t worry your pretty head about such things.”
I linked the pack, “Don’t you DARE link my mate or your Luna. It’s their getaway day that I specifically coordinated to line up with this Christmas Party planning day in August. If you make me be serious on today of all days, I will get you.”
Lucas snorted, “You did not just link that to the pack!” I gasped, “IT WAS YOU! You told Lacy about the chaos.” Lucas asked, “Do you really think it was me?” I replied, “It could go either way. You should know not to bring out serious Dylan on such a fun day. So does Alex, even though he’s complaining about it.
” Lucas snorted, “I said nothing to Emmaline or Lacy.” Good.
Danver came in with refreshments. SGAP asked, “Is this eggnog?” I answered, “Of course it is, SGAP. Do we need to get your scent sniffer checked out? I’ll get you a specialist. Your pups already out sniff you and now you can’t identify eggnog. It’s fine. I’m on it.”
I began googling specialists. Fang chuckled, “Thor is annoyed.” I knew that. SGAP replied, “I can smell just fine.” I cooed, “Of course you can. You simply asked a question that implied you didn’t. This is something you do.” SGAP glared at me.
I told him, “I’ll fly you out the best ENT and charge your card for the expense of doing so.” SGAP growled, “I don’t require an ENT.” I nodded, “Sure, sure. I hear what you’re not saying. I’ll always have your back, SGAP. We won’t share nary a word about your on the fritz sniffer.” SGAP groaned.
Lucas directed the meeting, “Let’s get to why we are here.” I squealed, “Yes, let’s. Then I can get on with the better part of my day.” SGAP growled, “Fucking Ezra is doing shady shit.” I chimed in, “So, kill him.” Everyone looked at me.
I asked, “What? That’s his go to.” SGAP sighed, “I've been told I can’t.” I asked, “Why are you listening to whoever said that? Are you broken? I’ll get with your Fairy to fix this.” SGAP explained, “I’ve been told I need ample evidence.”
I questioned, “And you want me to tell the Creepy Ninja Assassins to off him? Can do. Though it’s a little weird you aren’t doing this yourself. OH NO! Are you on the outs with your in-laws? I’ll get a relationship guru in with the ENT.”
SGAP answered, “No, I’m not on the outs with my in-laws. We are fine.” I hummed, “Then you are finally acknowledging I get things done around here. Honestly, it’s about time. I’m pretty sure you could tell your guard who would tell your in-laws. I have some numbers though. I’ll make calls.”
SGAP groaned, “I don’t need you to make calls. I want to know if you’ve got evidence on Ezra, Dylan.” I cooed, “Me? Knowing something before you? This is truly Christmas in August. It’s a blessed day, and we should all celebrate. I’ve already kicked it off. I’m so good.”
SGAP growled, “Dylan, do you have anything?” I admitted, “No, but now I must triple my efforts. I will be on the ground floor. Alpha Ezra gives me the heebie jeebies. I just don’t know how Beta Drake communicates with the man or the pack.
The Beta of said pack is all off too. He won’t accept my Christmas joy.
Even Alpha Theo begrudgingly accepts it, even though deep down I know that he knows that I know he loves it. ”
SGAP asked, “What do you mean about the Christmas joy part?” I replied, “That mean pack threw rocks at my carolers. I was simply spreading joy. Only horrible people throw things at carolers. So of course Alpha Ezra’s did.”
SGAP split his face. I shouted, “LUCAS, IT’S HAPPENING AGAIN! LOOK AWAY FINN! SAVE YOUR YOUNG EYES!” Jayden busted up laughing. Fang warned, “Thor is really excited about what you just said.” Interesting.
SGAP smugly asked, “Ezra’s Beta threw rocks at a present you sent them?
” I gasped, “You’re calling it a present?
OH MY GOD! You are going to make Alpha Ezra pay me restitution for his pack and Beta not accepting my Christmas cheer?
YOU LOVE ME SO MUCH! You know it’s embarrassing when you shout it from the hilltops like this. People will talk.”
I whispered to Lucas, “It’s me, I’m people.
” Lucas replied, “I know it’s you. In fact, we all do.
” SGAP huffed, “Correction, I’m going to keep taking that pricks money whenever I can because he pisses me off.
It just so happens Ezra turning down a gift from you, which is allowed, but then allowed his pack to throw things is not allowed. So, that works out for me in the end.”