We All Have Our Secrets #3
Keith spoke for the group, “We are worried about Katie, I’m pretty sure you need to help her.
” Immy nodded, “Yeah, she’s not like herself at all.
” Clara agreed, “She’s not but that’s quite the walk there, my Alpha friend.
You’re different. I like Katie for you. She’s certainly put that Alpha pep in your step. ” Immy agreed, “She has.”
Bryce had a mouthful of food, but he nodded, mumbling, “What they said.” Keith teased, “I know your parents raised you to not talk with your mouth full.” I laughed at them until I smelled Odette coming. I smiled and stood to greet her.
When she walked in her eyes searched for mine.
The need to kiss and claim her coursed through my veins.
The pack link started going crazy the second I kissed my mate.
“He never kissed Lisa like that.” “God, the new girl is so lucky!” “I knew he’d be a good kisser! Lisa was keeping that all to herself.”
“Go new girl, go! Bringing out Keaton’s swagger!
I like it. He was like this before Lisa got her claws into him.
” “Lisa is going to shit a brick. He’s got all the PDA going with the new girl but never did with her.
He must like Katie better. That must sting.
” Lisa’s voice shrieked through the link, “SHUT UP!” That made everyone do the exact opposite.
Immy spewed her drink everywhere she was laughing so hard. Channing linked me, “Mate’s fighting her instincts.” I asked, “How do you know that?” Channing answered, “I’ve seen Supernatural’s do this since we’ve been together.” Ok.
Channing continued, “Mate likes us, but being raised with a human background is telling her this is crazy. Her instincts are telling her everything we are doing is normal.” I studied Odette and realized she was pale, but she’d gotten some color back since I had first saw her. Still, I was worried.
Channing huffed, “Get mate to eat, that will help.” I snorted, “Thank you. I was thinking about not doing that.” The group teased each other about her eating habits.
I linked Immy, “You’ll have to watch Katie.
Based on your comments, and hers, about the diet her mom wants her on I’m wondering if eating regularly doesn’t even occur to her. ”
Immy replied, “I am all over that. You give me such fun things to do, Keaton. I like eating.” I winked at her then startled when Odette moaned. My mate closed her eyes and threw her head back a little. Fuck. Visions of her doing that because of me filled my mind.
I heard several small growls and quickly snarled at them in the pack link. They immediately looked away. Malachi linked me, “What in the fuck are you snarling down the pack link for?” I replied, “Because of the assholes GROWLING about my girlfriend moaning over her food!”
Malachi asked, “This upsets you so much that you linked the PACK and not individuals because…?” He trailed off. When I didn’t answer he snorted, “You’re lucky your brother was not paying attention.” Well, I was positive Malachi would tell Emmett anyway.
My pants were getting smaller the more food Odette ate. Keith linked me, “Dude, it’s lunch time.” I replied, “She’s killing me.” Keith snorted, “Believe me when I say, we know.” Odette finished her food and I grabbed her.
The pack link was on fire again, “Nooner!” “Seven minutes in heaven!” “I bet we hear her loud and proud.” I locked everyone out knowing Malachi and my brother were probably monitoring the link now. I was not about to talk to them about this.
I wasn’t going to have the first time I had sex with my mate be in a closet. Which is where I was heading. I’d seen people coming in and out of this janitor's closet my entire high school career. I’d just never been the one taking anyone inside.
Right when I was about to touch Odette’s boob someone opened the door. Channing grumbled, “This is such a conspiracy!” I was actually inclined to agree. When the janitor said someone in I.S.S. made a mess. I was furious.
I linked Lisa, “You bitch!” My ex gasped, “How could you say that to me? You’ll regret this when you’re over your flavor of the week!” I snarled, “I’ve told you not to talk about her! I’ll never get over her. Stop this bullshit!”
Lisa retorted, “You’ll never have what we do with her.” I answered, “God, I hope not.” Lisa lowered her voice gently saying, “She won’t be as nice as me about things as I am. By that I mean sexual things. I was doing you a favor whether you want to see it or not.”
My ex effectively killed the moment with that comment. Channing snorted, “Mate would be nicer because I can already tell you she won’t write a report about it.” I dropped Odette off at her class and made it to mine without speaking to anyone.
Keith linked me, “Did Katie kick you in the nards? What the hell happened?” I answered, “No, she didn’t do anything. Lisa made a mess in I.S.S. under the pretense of helping me.” Keith snorted, “Yeah, helping the Supernatural people in the school not hear you getting off your mate or vice versa.”
I told him, “Our first time together isn’t going to be in a closet.” Keith raised an eyebrow, “Little brother, there’s plenty you can do without having sex.” My twin was not wrong. Channing said, “Yes, like TOUCH MATE’S brEAST!” I nearly laughed.
Emmett linked, “I have to know about the nooner, Keaton.” I snorted, “There was no nooner.” Emmett snorted, “Did you get in trouble for having sex in a closet?” I answered, “No.” Emmett huffed, “Give me some details.”
I grumbled, “I would if there were details. We made out and before I could take it further Lisa made a mess. So the janitor had to clean it up, to do so he interrupted us to obtain supplies.” My brother growled, “I’ll handle that.” Good.
For the duration of the class anxiety plagued me.
What if Odette didn’t want to be with me after we had sex?
What if she laughed? God, I might die if she laughed like Lisa did a few times.
Channing growled, “After Lisa came nine times she laughed from pleasure. I’m telling you, she’s lying. Mate isn’t like her.”
After school, I walked up to the front with Keith. Bryce came over commenting, “I hear Lisa put the kablam on your sexy fun times. Everyone was pretty annoyed about it. The girls all seemed to think she doesn’t want everyone to hear how good you are.” Not according to my ex.
Bryce continued, “Then the ones who have gotten drunk with Lisa confirmed that’s exactly what it is.
The poor little peon didn’t realize she was linking the pack instead of her friends.
Some people just don’t have a firm grasp on it yet.
They locked it down though. The poor peon is worried Lisa will find out she spilled the beans that you rocked her socks off in bed. ”
I frowned because that was what Isla said too.
I was confused. Was Lisa protecting me with the pack?
Or were her drunken words the truth? Why would her sober words and her papers be so harsh then?
Channing said, “To keep us feeling down on ourselves and not exploring or options.” That seemed like wishful thinking.
I shook myself. Immy linked me, “FYI, you’re changing.” I replied, “I look fine.” Immy snorted, “Fine is not dazzling. I had Anne put an outfit out for you. Bryce is taking Katie and me to her place.” I rolled my eyes.
Immy added, “I also conjured a list of acceptable nicknames for you to call Katie.” I chuckled, “Thanks, Immy.” I smiled when I saw Odette and explained what was going on. My mate’s color was much better. She really needed to remember to eat.
I drove home quickly and found the outfit even though I was pretty sure what I was wearing was fine. I quickly changed and found the paper on my bed. I didn’t need to read past the first choice: My Song. Odette was my Song. I ran back downstairs.
Mom squealed, “Have so much fun on your date!” I chuckled, “Ok, well I’m leaving now so…” Mom shouted interrupting, “WAIT!” I asked, “Uh, why?” Mom turned me so I wasn’t facing the window. She smiled, “We all have our secrets, now don’t we, Keaton?” I nodded, “Sure.”
Mom winked, “Well, I just wanted to make sure you had a great time.” I smelled my grandpa come into the room. Mom looked at him then urged, “Off you go, have fun!” I turned around and gave my grandpa a confused look, but he just smiled at me.
I shrugged thinking they could have their secret. I thought I smelled Lisa before I got in my truck, but I didn’t see her anywhere. I shrugged again, uncaring and drove to Odette’s place. I couldn’t wait to get back on the ice with her. Channing was purring in my head.
I stopped at the grocery store my dad owned and grabbed a crunch bar. I debated flowers, but decided Odette was a chocolate kind of girl. None of those flowers would’ve been up to Lisa’s standards anyway. Channing snorted, “What was?”
Yeah, well grocery store bought flowers would’ve meant things were thrown at me. My ex truly would’ve screamed a house down. Channing huffed, “Mate is not like that. We should see if she likes flowers first though.” My wolf was right.
Ken was not surprised to see me. He winked, “The ex killed the mood in the janitor’s closet, sorry kid. On the plus side, the whole ice skating rink is shut down. I’d never let Lisa past me in this place either.” I snorted, “What about your second base blocking self?”
Ken laughed boisterously, “I had orders from the Alpha. What did you want me to do?” I rolled my eyes grumbling, “Wait.” Ken wryly commented, “I waited ten minutes, kid. Move your hand to second base faster, should you want to get there.” I snorted and got on the elevator.
I was nervous as hell but quickly got to Odette’s apartment. I told myself as I walked to her door, “Take things slow. Just let the part of her brain trying to be human catch up to the intensity of her feelings. We got this.” Channing agreed, “We do.”