A Royal #2
I didn’t even know who to ask that question to. I said, “Maybe she is. Have you found any clan names?” Clara snorted, “No.” Damn it. I asked, “Well her last name has to be C. She said she doesn’t have a middle name, but my mark suggests otherwise.”
Keith laughed, “Try and sound a little more smug about that mark, little brother.” I smiled, “I really can’t. I’m a little worried because Odette doesn’t know what she just did. Some part of her has to, though, right?” Channing answered, “Yes. Her teeth changed.”
Clara asked, “If there are no teeth marks then she didn’t use human teeth.” I snorted, “Definitely not. She used six teeth on top and bottom, but it didn’t hurt even for a second. It was not at all how pets describe a Vampire bite.”
I continued, “I know they say even if it’s pleasurable, it stings. She wolves say when we mark them it stings for a second, but this didn’t hurt at all. I swear she sang her song into my bloodstream too.” Clara groaned, “I just have so many questions and no answers.”
Tony Jr. said, “To answer your question Keaton, the Supernatural part of your obvious MATE does have to know. Another side of Odette took over, or it would’ve been human teeth. A part of her does know you are mates and wants you. Whatever sings her in head did that.”
I couldn’t help but smile. I sighed, “I don't know how to explain this to her.” May offered, “Clara and I will find some concealer for you, and we will be over first thing tomorrow morning. Maybe we can get to you before she sees it.”
Keith snorted, “He’s basically going to live with her now. Channing won’t stand for not being near Odette. He’s marked and she’s not. He’ll only half calm down, which is progress. It’s just not enough progress to have his wolf, or him, be any type of chill.”
Channing told me, “He’s right. I feel calmer about her marking us, but we can’t be away from mate.” I didn’t want to be away from Odette. I pointed out, “I’m here a lot as it is. I don’t think anyone will be suspicious if we move in at this point.”
Keith snorted, “Emmett, Dad, Mom, Malachi, Matt, Isaac and hell, let’s throw in GRANDPA will know. This is the worst kept secret already. NOW you’re marked and you think you can keep that a secret. I just don’t know about you sometimes, little brother. You worry me.”
Several people snorted while I rolled my eyes.
Keith grumbled, “What? Don’t snort. Tony Jr. just called out it’s LITERALLY the worst kept secret of all time.
I’ll declare that from the mountain tops.
No secret was EVER clearer than the fact that Odette is Keaton’s.
It’s been clear for oh so very long, and everyone is simply waiting him to admit it. ”
I cut him off before that rant could continue. “I’ll see you guys in the morning.” Keith said, “Ok, marked man.” I couldn’t help but smile as hung up the phone, got back into bed, and pulled Odette into my arms.
My mate marked me and eased a tension I didn’t even realize I had in my very soul. I woke up feeling sparks on my neck. My mark felt so sensitive. I nearly came from Odette touching it alone. She was touching my mark. CRAP! She knew.
I linked Keith, “Odette saw my mark. I have nothing happening in my brain in way of an explanation. I’m frozen.
I don’t know what to say. WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?
! She has questions I cannot answer. I can’t just say I didn’t get a tattoo.
Why is there a crown? Well, because you're probably a Princess. Don’t panic. Odette will think I’m insane.”
Channing agreed, “Yeah, let’s not say any of those words.
Those are bad words to explain this. Mate won’t understand.
” Keith replied, “We are outside.” Thank god.
I told him, “I literally cannot think of a time I have been happier to see you.” Keith smirked at me as Katie opened the door.
May saved the day. I linked her, “When did you come up with that?”
May winked, “Clara and I brainstormed last night since we knew we might need a cover. I wanted to have one ready to go.” I gratefully said, “Bless you.” My brother’s mate smiled, “Some of us don’t just go out to kill people for the Hood.
I go into the field.” I had avoided the field she was in by killing people, in the background.
I did know May was talented at both though.
Immy gave me the concealer linking, “If Lisa sees that she may screech so loud we all lose our hearing. I’m not here for that.
Then your mom will shoot someone if that’s how she finds out her son was marked.
Via screeching is not how Lexi should find that out.
Actually, that’s so not how any member of your family should be looped in. ”
Immy had a point. I did not want to deal with Lisa because my ex would lose her mind.
I replied, “But if my mom shot someone with her arrows, it would be Lisa.” Immy smirked, “As much as I would enjoy your ex dying, your mom deserves to hear it from you. Not at a decibel that might kill all the dogs in the area.” I snickered.
Keith linked me, “Odette is right. Lisa is always wiping snot on you. She’s mentioned it before, and it’s weird.” I shrugged, “It’s just what Lisa does.” Keith frowned but let it go. Immy got to the conversation on birthday things.
I linked Keith, “When I find my mate’s brother, I’m kicking his fucking ass.” Keith frowned, “It does sound like he cared about her.” I growled, “He abandoned her and left Odette alone. Can you even think about doing that to Allison? I know Emma’s older but her either.”
Keith tilted his head, “No, I would’ve done all those things for Allison. I’d give her everything, and I’d never walk away. Maybe your mate’s mom changes her name so he can’t find her.” He might be right, but I didn't care.
I could feel how much it hurt Odette that she lost her brother.
My mate’s emotions were swimming into me, as she recounted her story, due to our new bond.
Immy linked me, “I’m going to have Kalen and Kylie get me everything in their store they can spare.
It’s so sad Odette’s never really had sweets. ” It was.
I linked Kalen, “I’m sure Immy linked you.” Kalen replied, “About your girrrllllffrrriiieennddd. Yeah, she did.” I asked, “Did you have to say it that way?” Kalen answered, “Yes, I did. I’m pretty sure she’s your mate/string.” I wasn't going to tell him that he was correct.
I told him, “Thanks for getting everything for her to try.” Kalen replied, “Uh huh. I threw in some of my cake balls too.” They were the best. I chuckled, “Thank you. Those are amazing and you know it.” Kalen teasingly shot back, “You’re welcome, worst secret keeping Daniels.”
I retorted, “I can keep a secret.” Kalen laughed, “Not this one. Maybe someone should’ve mentioned that Alpha’s can’t keep their mate’s secret. Also, my brother, that is your Future Gamma, is in Europe on a device cleanse. The texts he’s coming back to are top tier.” Yeah, that was true.
I linked Channing, “I am an excellent secret keeper.” Channing argued, “Not about mate, we are possessive.” I snorted, “You keep trying to take over. So, really, you’re the bad secret keeper.” Channing huffed, “Well, if people would stop trying to take mate I could’ve kept a secret.”
My wolf continued to grumble in my mind. I decided to cheer him up, “Odette marked us.” My wolf perked right back up, “She did. Mate claimed us, mate loves us.” He was really happy and I couldn’t deny that I was too.
We all winked at each other when it was mentioned Kalen and Kylie being the only twins. They were the result of an Aunt Haley / Uncle Eric magic pup boom. I heard Kincade telling the story once in the gym. One group of their twins were the result from the pack boom too.
I guess there was a visiting Alpha that came to a picnic.
He was from Nevada and he had some Fairy blood.
Aunt Haley felt like she had to talk to him, and he used that to flirt.
She didn’t realize he was flirting and to this day is adamant he wasn’t.
Uncle Eric was late to said picnic because of a meeting.
Dylan Frost was front and center, goading Uncle Eric the second he arrived.
Regaling him with the fact that Aunt Haley had been talking to this guy for hours.
Uncle Eric was around for only a few minutes before he punched the guy in the face and took off with Aunt Haley.
Then Yellow Hills had a pack boom happened.
The second everyone left the apartment; I was on Odette. Channing was purring, content that we were marked. The itch to mark her was so high. I settled for claiming my mate over and over. Who could blame me?
I started to plan with the pack about Odette’s promposal. I had the dance captain choreographing a dance to Run Away With Me by Carly Rae Jepson. Clara asked, “What if you picked a song they already have a dance to?”
I shook my head, “No, it HAS to be that one. It’s the song that was playing during our first driving lesson.” Clara smiled, “Alrighty then.” I made flower orders all over the territory and slowly began moving my things to Odette’s.
I was walking out with a small bag when my dad stopped me. Channing snorted, “The jig is up.” Not quite. Dad asked, “So, are you officially moving out?” I frowned, “Of course not.” Dad sarcastically replied, “Uh huh. Is there any reason you’ve started wearing makeup on your neck?”
I asked, “Huh? What are you talking about, old man? Talking crazy, that's what you’re doing.” Channing snorted, “Gaslighting? Really.” Ok, that wasn’t my best moment. Dad shook his head, “Sure. You know the Alpha’s live on the pack lands.”
I reasoned, “Odette’s apartment is on pack lands, dad.” Dad questioned, “So you’re going to move there?” I shook my head, “No, it’s just that she doesn’t know about the Supernatural yet. I can’t move her in here when people shift all the time”