A Royal #6
Adlee’s dad flipped on the light and dropped his stuff asking, “What do you want?” I scoffed, “Some wolf you are.” I flashed in front of him and put my blade to his neck.
I angrily said, “The Daniels pack will never make the deals you want. Do you hear me?” He nodded, “Of course. I’ll stop saying that. ”
I chuckled, “You already agreed and all before I introduced myself.” He whispered, “I know who the Silver Blade is.” He did? Channing boasted, “We are well known.” I guess maybe I was. I asked, “How do you know that?”
Adlee’s dad asked, “Are you serious? You’re well known for getting the job done and not exactly the clean kill kind of way. Whatever gets you to leave here with breath in my lungs is what I’m doing.” People were afraid of me?
Channing puffed up, “Of course they are, you’re great.” Wow. Maybe this was how I could contribute to my family then. I could scare people that were threatening them. I said, “Good. Then you’ll stay away from Adlee.”
The idiot scoffed, “You want me to stay away from my daughter? You can’t be serious.” I replied, “It should be easy since you did that her whole life.” He stalled, “Look, I don’t know what she spread around the Daniels pack but…”
I cut him off, “Do you think I don’t do my own research?” Adlee’s dad stammered, “What?” I laughed, “I’m one of the people that do the research on targets.” I did it all the time for my Uncle Heath and my cousin Joe.
I said, “I didn’t come here on Adlee’s word alone.
To be clear, I would have. I did my own analysis of you.
” I let my blade cut him. He whimpered in fear.
I said, “You leave your relationship in Adlee’s hands.
If she wants to talk to you, fine. If she doesn’t, I’d suggest you leave her alone or the next time we see each other you’ll wind up in pieces. Are we clear?”
Adlee’s dad whispered, “I can’t abandon my daughter.
” I questioned, “Who are you lying to right now? You never liked Adlee because she wasn’t your son.
You treated her as if she was invisible.
The ONLY reason you are harassing her now is because she’s mated to Beta Malachi Miller.
I know it just burns your guts that you missed the chance to be close to a prominent pack. ”
I got in his face, “Now, you think you can slither back into Adlee’s life as if her childhood and young adult life meant nothing. You proved time and time again you didn’t like her, and you think there are no consequences for that?”
“Adlee’s asked you to leave her alone, but now I’m telling you to. Continue contacting her at your own peril. Because while she won’t kill you, I think we both know I will.” I stowed my blade and he had the gall to look relieved.
I punched him hard and jumped up on him using my strength and Channing’s.
I hit his jaw so hard I knew I was breaking it in multiple places.
I got up warning, “Think about how much you’d like to live while you eat your food through a straw for the next several months.
You have hurt Adlee for the last time. Leave your relationship in her hands or lose your life.
” With that parting line I flashed out feeling pretty good about myself.
Flashback Ends
I shook of the memory and mentally told myself I’d have to look into that. Adlee’s dad had better be continuing to leave her alone. Adlee’s parents were chosen mates. Her crappy dad loved her brother, but he was not happy to have a girl.
Then Adlee mated to Malachi and the man changed his tune. The man still didn’t love his daughter, he just wanted to use the connection. The rest of Adlee’s family was fine. Her brother tried to make up for their dad a lot, he was a good guy.
Emmett linked, “Incoming.” I sarcastically replied, “Gee, thanks. I couldn’t hear you guys or anything.” Emmett snickered, “Someone is quite testy.” I growled, “I had plans for our morning that didn’t happen. You saw Odette’s outfit that Immy conjured her, right?” Emmett just laughed in reply.
I nearly took Odette outside against my truck, but Emmett told us to go inside. I growled at him. He replied, “It’s so strange. I’ve never seen you making out with someone let alone dry humping against your truck.”
I snorted, “I’ve seen you in the throes of passion with your mate, so you’d live.” Emmett replied laughing. We weren’t Hackura, but sometimes you’d run past stuff. Or in that case, they’d been on the couch unable to help themselves. I’d never understood that until I met Odette.
Odette’s happiness was written all over her face when we went inside. I couldn’t help but be excited by her response. My mate’s eyes were bright and happy. Tears filled them, but I knew they were happy tears. Channing grumbled, “I don’t like tears.”
I wasn’t a fan, but at least Odette wasn’t upset. When Immy made introductions, a howl rang out when Clara’s Warrior buddy was introduced. Odette actually seemed concerned while Clara was fidgeting. I frowned.
Channing told me, “Shara is upset too.” Emmett and Malachi went to check it out with Keith. My instincts screamed to go with them, but I wasn’t the one that did that. I always stayed behind. Odette encouraged me to go though.
I stared at my mate in surprise, looking for any sign that said I shouldn’t actually go.
Only Odette’s eyes were completely sincere.
She had no doubt I could handle whatever wolf was out there.
Even if Odette didn’t know what I did or who I was.
It made me feel taller that Odette had that confidence in me.
Her belief was what got me moving. Kreed ran outside with me, “Damn, she’s good for you.” I agreed, “I know.” We shifted and searched the area. We met up with Emmett and Malachi. My brother’s Beta was annoyed.
I asked, “What’s wrong?” Malachi snorted, “Some not rogue we can’t find is upset my sister is fucking some dude, and you want to know what’s wrong?
” I asked, “You think that howl was Jag?” Malachi huffed, “Thinking is for Alpha’s, I know that was Jag.
I just don’t know why he was butt hurt about my sister having a fuckboy.
God, I can’t believe I just said that sentence. ”
Emmett smiled at me as Keith flashed in. My twin clapped me on the back, “The Katie magical vajayjay juju continues. You’re out here with us.” Everyone smiled at me. I snorted, “Of course I am.” Kreed snickered, “Odette told him to come.”
Emmett smiled declaring, “I like her.” It settled a piece of me hearing him say that. Emmett growled, “I can’t believe we can’t find one lone wolf.” I asked, “So you think he’s a lone wolf instead of a rogue? He attacked Justin, Isla, and Odette.”
Malachi said, “Yes, but he stopped when Odette told him to. Almost like he was commanded to attack her before. Now, he’s trying to help keep Odette safe.
” I frowned, “What do you mean?” Keith sighed, “Jag was at the scene of your accident, but Odette told him to run from us. We tried to follow him, but the man is fast. He lost those I sent after him and has no scent, so it’s not like I can be mad at them. ” I growled.
Kreed said, “Jag cannot feel the same way about you that you do him, Keaton.” I asked, “What the hell does that mean?” Malachi pointed out, “Jag fought with Odette while you were unconscious. He could’ve hurt you, instead Jag helped. It’s like she’s his new leader or friend.”
Keith and I shared a look knowing that Odette was a Royal so that could factor in.
Malachi asked, “Ok, what was that look?” Keith said, “Nothing.” I repeated, “Nothing.” Emmett snorted, “Oh, goodie my siblings are keeping more secrets. You guys keep so many secrets. Do you know what I tell myself at night?”
I answered, “No.” Emmett said, “That my siblings keep secrets, but they aren’t holding the secrets the techy Luna holds. Poor Tristan McAlister, he has my sympathies.” I chuckled, “Not Jason?” Emmett snorted, “It’s an oldest sibling thing.” I laughed.
We rejoined the party a little agitated because we didn’t find what we were looking for. We set that aside and had a great time. Odette actually ran from me causing my jaw to drop. Emmett wiggled his eyebrows then I was off in a flash.
I couldn’t stop myself from needing to taste my mate. Keith linked me, “Uhh super hearing here.” I snorted, “I’ve heard you do this a lot.” Keith said, “Yeah, me. No one has heard you do this so people are taken aback.” Whatever.
When we had cake, everyone was giving me looks. Some were impressed; some were shocked. Annie winked at me. Emmett linked me, “You just…” He stopped talking. I replied, “Was that the end of the sentence?” My big brother just stared at me until Alexandria elbowed him.
Odette was moved by the entire party. I wondered if anyone ever sang her happy birthday on the day before.
Channing growled in my head because my wolf didn’t like that anymore than I did.
I told him, “We will give her everything. Mom will love her when they meet. She says she does, and mom has never lied to us. Mom would be that mother figure for Odette. Just like Matt and Ted are dads for Adlee. Odette will fit into our family.”
Channing agreed. Maybe I could manifest my family and Odette getting along like Beta Dylan could.
I wanted it all to work out so I could have my family and mate.
My Hood cousins walked in. Emmett linked me, “Don’t be mad at Immy.
Jules wanted to come, and I told Joe he could come and bring everyone. ”
I replied, “I’m not mad, but I don’t want to overwhelm her.” Emmett pointed out, “Your girlfriend doesn’t look overwhelmed. In fact, Odette looks happy.” I glanced at my mate and realized my big brother was right.
Jasmine of course was too excited to be contained. Where Joe was stoic Jasmine was bubbly and relatable, just like Aunt Allie. I was nervous when we got to the presents portion. Odette was visibly moved by each present.