Changing #2
Aunt Haley took charge and we found ourselves winding down halls. I saw an older man that looked startled by Odette’s appearance. I linked, “Lux, there’s an older guy at your three o’clock.” Lux glanced over and the man actually blanched when he saw him.
Lux told me, “He looks like my mom, and I’ve decided that means he needs to stay away. There was a reason he wasn’t in that room, and whatever is in my head that’s singing is conflicted. Not happy like it was the other members of the family.”
I linked Alexander, “When you get back there’s a guy you need to find.” Alexander replied, “I already clocked him. He’s probably confused since I charmed him not to be able to go near Odette or Lux.” I asked, “How did you know who he was?”
Alexander answered, “I knew Melanie was fine when we arrived because I could link her again.” Channing grumbled, “You didn’t think of that?
” I retorted, “Neither did you.” My wolf huffed, “Well, we haven’t actually linked mate.
” Wait, that was true. I asked, “Then why are you giving me shit?!” Channing huffed, “We could’ve if you’d MARKED HER! ” I rolled my eyes.
Alexander continued, “I went and looked around. The older man was outside the room where Noxus was. I also found his room, along with the pictures he has with Morgana. She’s his daughter. I was erring on the side of caution, since it was clear he was on the outs with the family.”
“Noxus was left in charge instead of him, but his motivations told me he wanted to be looking for Odette. The older man is why Noxus stayed behind instead of going. They don’t trust him, and his motivations are conflicting.”
I replied, “So, we don’t trust him.” Channing scoffed, “Not even slightly.” Alexander snorted, “Not at all. My mate has more reasons for that.” Good to know. When we got to Odette’s room, my mate was overwhelmed again. Aunt Haley actually distracted her by being horrified at her dress.
To be fair, it was stuck in the wrong century.
Channing told me, “Tatum is aghast.” Well, she wouldn’t be for long.
Odette would look beautiful in anything, but Aunt Haley was going to fix this.
She sent us off and mouthed, “I’ll make sure Odette’s safe.
” I nodded because my godmother had my absolute faith.
Melanie was upset. I wished I could link Luna’s. Then I remembered that the white wolf could link anyone. So, in theory I could. I linked her, “Melanie.” Alexander’s mate replied, “Yeah.” I asked, “What’s wrong?”
Melanie began to pick at her sleeve, “Uhh nothing… for….” I cut her off, “You’re a bad liar.” Melanie made a face then Alexander faded in. The man linked me, “I’ll figure it out what’s wrong and let you know.” I nodded.
Odette was teasing me until Lux slapped me on the back of the head. I linked him, “HEY!” Then it hit me. How was I linking him? Channing linked, “Mate changed things when she marked us. We are an Alpha though, we can link other Alpha’s.”
I replied, “Yes, but we haven’t had our ceremony.” I’d just been acting like it wasn’t strange I could link him and Alexander. Alexander ushered us out, teasing Melanie who was shouting she was helping. I told him, “She did help.”
Alexander said, “Uh huh. Are we talking about how you have been linking me?” Lux chimed in, “And me.” I shrugged, “I actually just realized that was strange. Channing said it has something to do with Odette.”
Alexander said, “Welcome to the ‘our mates do fun and interesting things to us’ club.” Lux groaned, “Shut up.” I snorted, “You’ll be the mate doing weird things to yours, so you’ll have to be in their club. Scarlett’s in ours.” Lux glared at me while I just smiled.
Someone cleared their throat and we turned around at the same time. A man smiled, “I can show you to your room, Lux. Of course we didn’t know as much about you, but I ran with you being an Alpha Werewolf. I was pretty convinced you were and told your brothers I’d take the hit if I was wrong.”
I asked, “And you are?” He gave a deep bow, “I am Harish, Cython’s Song.
I’m the fun one. Obviously.” So, he was a Prince.
Alexander smirked. Harish smiled, “Wow, you look your dad, Alpha Alexander. I heard back in the day, pre your mother days that is, he swung both ways. Do any of you boys? I have a brother, and I’ve gotta help him out where I can. You know how it is.”
Alexander snorted, “Max used to, but he’s mated. Brady experimented but as far as I know it was just the one time.” Harish winked, “Well, I’ll just have to let Tarik know.” Alexander laughed, “I don’t know that he’d get anywhere, but as long as he doesn’t hurt my brother, that’s fine.”
Harish snorted, “Tarik would never, he’s a lover.
” I asked, “What about you?” Harish said, “I was there with our armies to bring our Princess home. Odette’s call to them knocked them on their asses it was so strong.
Her terror came through clear as a whistle.
All of us in the area heard it. The terror in her voice… ”
Harish trailed off and his hands had a slight tremor, “I may prefer not to get down and dirty with a trident, but it doesn’t mean I won’t for those I love. You mess with my family, and I am lethal. I don’t stand for people hurting Cython.”
I asked, “What does that mean? Odette’s call?” Cython answered, “She has called to Caspian twice now. When a Siren needs their family, or King, and they’ve surfaced, they can call to them. The first time, she just whispered that she needed him and wished for him to help her.”
“It didn’t reach her other brothers. The golden note floated to him in court. We couldn’t make out her whisper, but Cas could. He flew into a rage and demanded she be found. We all knew then, Odette was the one that had called.”
Harish whispered, “This time the note was practically vibrating. We all heard her screaming for them. She even called to Noxus and she shouldn’t be able to do that. The children felt it as well. That’s a whole other barrel of kittens.”
Alexander snorted, “Don’t say that to my mother.” Harish frowned, “But I googled earthly sayings when we found out about Odette and Lux.” I laughed, “Aunt Haley wasn’t raised in the Earthly realm, and doesn’t understand the sayings.”
Harish sighed in relief, “Thank goodness someone doesn’t actually put cats in a barrel. I was thinking the Earthly realm was the most savage of us all.” I snorted. Alexander declared, “My mom is going to love him.” She was.
I teased, “Can’t you just see him, TeleTed, and Dylan together?” Channing snorted, “We are stirring the pot, I see.” It was my forte, actually. Lux snorted, “The world is unprepared.” Harish smiled, “I like the sound of all of that. Anyway, here is your suit.”
I was expecting something awful, but it was a normal suit.
Lux questioned, “How is this a regular suit, but the girls dresses were terrible?” Harish smiled, “Well, the men’s suits might have had an unfortunate accident after Cython and I discovered we were songs.
A fire of all things, it was so very strange.
” Alexander started laughing, even Lux smirked. Alexander snapped Lux into his suit.
Harish sighed, “We need one of you all down here full time. That’s so handy.
” I smirked, “Well, you’re about to be in our realm a lot.
There’s bound to be one or two Fairies mated to someone here.
Dylan would help you find someone. In fact, he might make it his mission.
” Harish smiled, “I like this Dylan the more I hear about him.” Good. My work here was done.
I asked Alexander, “Do you know what Melanie was lying about earlier?” Lux snorted, “Do you know how she’s actually getting actively worse at lying?” Alexander admitted, “I do know what she was lying about earlier. My wife is pretty annoyed, and I don’t mind that she’s a bad liar.”
Harish laughed, “It’s quite amusing. I’m surprised you don’t want to help her though.” Alexander replied, “I don’t. I’m not about to offer tips to Melanie on how to improve the one skill I need her to be bad at. No one had better try to change that quirk of hers.”
Harish gulped, “Gosh, he went from light hearted to I’ll slit your throat in a second.” I nodded, “We all do that.” Harish sighed, “You all are so serious. You’ll fit in just fine, Lux. I’ve been lightening up this group for decades, and I still have work to do.” Lux laughed.
Alexander said, “I’ll pop Keaton downstairs.” He grabbed me and we were gone. Nathan was staring at the doors, where Odette was going to walk in, longingly. Alexander asked Eric, “Did mom warn you?” Eric asked, “About?”
Alexander didn’t have to answer before Haley walked in. Anne Bartlett walked up beside me. I smiled, “Lux will be happy to see you.” Anne whispered, “Theo is so upset he can’t be here. Haley was texting Lux about it. He knows I’m here.”
I asked, “What’s wrong?” Anne sighed, “An urgent Alpha matter.” I nodded. Emmett always felt bad if something like that came up and he missed something, but it came with the job. Preston came up beside me and winked.
It relaxed something in me having him here. Preston whispered, “Take a breath. Odette’s here and she is fine.” I nodded, then watched all of the Sargasso’s come in one by one. When Odette walked in, I couldn’t help but admire her.
I growled at several Sirens looking at my mate like she was a snack. Jackson Conners was beside me glaring at the same group I was. Channing snarled, “Mate is OURS!” Yes, she was. Odette was stunning. That dress gave me ideas.
Emmett linked, “So, are you coming back today? Inquiring minds want to know.” I responded, “I’m surprised you didn’t come here with the Conners groups.
Actually, I’m more surprised I have yet to spot Dylan Frost lurking in the background eating popcorn.
I met their version of Dylan. He’s actually like a cross of Ted and Dylan. ”