Changing #13
Be so serious right now, Odette. Clearly attacks happened. I was kidnapped while the Daniels pack was attacked. I was informed it was Eric. Jeez. Who wanted to make my big brother mad? Not me, that's for damn sure. His enemies were idiots. Eric could shake the windows with a roar.
Tatum said, “Thor is checking on us.” Awww, that was so sweet. Melanie had clearly talked to Caspian after I left the room since he was ready to do a ritual to rid the Daniels men of Harpy blood. There was a ritual?! Because I don’t think Caspian was going to kiss them all. That seemed odd.
I cursed my mother in my head for not raising me to know about the Supernatural.
Tatum growled, “I will rip her to pieces for hurting you.” Yeah, well she hurt my wolf AND I thought I paralyzed my boyfriend or something.
I didn’t even do anything wrong. I helped, but the panic I’d hurt Keaton was real.
The Daniels didn’t think they could be upset about Emma because that brought Nadine into their life. I could see the conflict on their faces. Melanie came to the rescue again. Of course. I never had any doubt because Melanie was always the fixer to any situation.
Melanie handed out her folders while I wanted to laugh. My friend was always given people those. She loved her red folders full of information. I wanted to make sure they weren’t mad at my dad. I was certain that would upset him and ultimately be my fault since I told Melanie about this.
Tatum replied, “Herb is checking on us too. No one is upset.” Well, I wanted to be sure. I didn’t want to blow up his life more than I already had. Frank assured me he didn’t care. I sighed in relief then got a little more backstory on Cassandra.
I didn’t think I would’ve liked her from what I heard. Cassandra sounded like someone who could’ve been my mom’s friend. I shivered at the thought. When the men left to go talk to my dad and brothers everyone sat in silence.
I shot a look at Melanie because I knew she hated silence. I could see it on her face that she wanted to say something. I was certain it was hurting her brain not to, but my friend didn’t say a single word. When Isaac spoke, I think she thought about giving him a high five.
I looked over and saw Drake trying to hide a smile. He knew too. Melanie’s dad glanced at me and I winked at him. Drake shot me a soft smile. The Daniels were all hugging each other. Melanie squeezed my hand.
I linked her, “Your dad seems nice, exactly like in your stories.” Melanie agreed, “Yeah… he’s the best.” I held her hand tightly, “You don’t have to live on your island anymore.
” My friend looked away then told me, “I’m not the girl…
. they used to know. I don’t know…. if they’d like everything… about island Melanie.”
I snorted, “Your dad loves you and I’m taking my chance to say this since it’s rare.
You are wrong because you are still that girl.
You are my literal savior. I’m getting the sense you are for a lot of people.
You gathered all this information, at the detriment to your own sleep, so they could be happy.
You’re the girl Drake raised. He’s proud of you, I can tell. ”
Melanie blushed and shot a look at her dad who was looking at us curiously. Melanie talked a little more about Sirens. Man, I needed her to write this down for me. Then my friend looked at her phone. I saw my brother’s name flash across the screen.
I wanted to laugh. Melanie just had a way with people, Caspian already liked her. He was ready for everyone. Tatum chuckled, “We should ask our Siren brother if he gave his number to Melanie.” I replied, “He absolutely didn’t. Caspian may think I gave it to her though.” I did not.
Keaton’s mom wanted a family moment. Then I gulped, realizing it was a family moment to meet me. Oh, god. Tatum linked, “We’re fine. Even the Siren agrees.” I laughed, “I call her Sassy.” Tatum huffed, “Fine. Then Sassy agrees.”
I asked, “Can Sassy talk to you?” Tatum replied, “I feel her feelings as you do. Sassy is you in Siren form.” Ok?
That didn’t really answer but whatever. Melanie linked me, “The Daniels… will love you. Technically speaking… they already do. I mean seriously, I hate Lisa… a lot… but the shrieking Harpy did you a favor. The bar for Keaton’s mate is so very low…
and you’re so high above it.” I managed a laugh before my friend left.
The Daniels men came back in, and Keaton cleared his throat “Mom, dad, grandpa, grandma, Emmett, Uncle Ca…” Emmett snorted, “For the love of god, just say everybody. We’ve been waiting so damn long for this moment, let’s not drag it out.” I laughed.
Keaton smirked, “Everybody, this is Odette.” My boyfriend pulled me into him then kissed the top of my head adding, “My mate.” Isaac coughed, “Worst kept secret ever.” Several people snickered. Lexi reached out a hand that I took it tentatively.
Keaton’s mom introduced, “I’m Lexi. You feel free to call me whatever you want, including mom. All my girls and the boys call me that, but I want you to be comfortable with it. I have been waiting for quite some time to meet you.” Chase held out his hand, I smiled and shook it.
Lexi smirked, “Aren’t you going to say how long you’ve been waiting, Chase?” She knew I’d met him. Chase sighed, “I might have met Odette already.” Keaton asked, “Huh?” Lexi clapped, “AH HA! Finally! Jeez. You too Emmett, I know you met her as well.”
Their Aunt Reagan was laughing, along with Nadine. Emmett sighed, “Of course you know, mom. I went to Odette’s birthday party.” Lexi stared at him. Emmett sighed, “Ok, I met her before then.” Lexi crossed her arms, “I know. You were stalking the dance to see her.” That’s why they were there?
Emmett asked, “How did you know that?” It clicked and I said, “You were there! In a tree, right?” Lexi smirked, “I was.” Everyone stared at her.
Keaton’s mom said, “I left after seeing them, but I knew Emmett wasn’t going to.
Chase went to see her after the whole Lisa punching Keaton fiasco.
He was even with her when she got her not dog. ”
Tatum huffed in my head, “Where do we stand on changing the protector’s name?
” I snorted, “Tatum’s a palico and I like her name.
” Tatum grumbled, “It was my name first.” I laughed.
Everyone looked at me. I sobered, “Sorry. My wolf…” Lexi interrupted, “Trust me we are used to that around these here parts.”
Frank came over and gave me a hug while Nadine smiled at me.
I waved to Alexandria. Then met Keaton’s uncles and aunt.
I said, “I saw you that day we picked up Allison and Arden from school.” Cameron laughed, “What good eyesight you have. Was that not a hint, Keaton?” Keaton snorted at him, “Plenty of Supernatural’s have good eyesight. ”
I asked, “Were you trying to figure out what I was?” Keaton nodded. Matt said, “My whole family has been working at figuring that out. Clara started research, but then you had your vision of the past. Which I think we need to all discuss.” I nodded, “Yeah, we probably do.”
Lexi interjected, “That can wait until that awful girl’s blood is out of all of you. Then I’ll TRY my damnedest not to say I told you so. Lisa would be missing where Fairies can’t get to her. She’s probably with the dark Sirens.”
I commented, “No, she’s not with the Merrick’s.
They have no idea what’s going on.” Everyone looked at me while I blushed.
Keaton asked, “How do you know that?” I explained, “So when we are sleeping together, not like oh god. I mean, ok I’m starting over.
When we are SLEEPING side by side, like actually sleeping… ” Several of the men snickered.
This must be what Melanie feels like twenty-four seven. I continued, “My dreams take me to the Siren realm. It was usually just to Caspian and the Sargasso kingdom. I can go to the other one’s related to me though, apparently.”
“The point is I saw the Merrick’s last night. They haven’t been able to get ahold of the source in your pack. Which is obviously Lisa. Are her parents here? I just don't see Isla as evil. Honestly, they don’t look alike.”
Keaton tensed. Emmett said, “Haley and Eric brought them here. Haley said they have no Harpy blood.” I snorted, “So she’s adopted.” Emmett winced, “Evidently, but Lisa is not supposed to be. I’m worried their actual pup was killed.”
I winced then asked, “Pup? They had a puppy? Who is surprised Lisa would kill a dog? Not me.” Tatum groaned, “I told you about this.” What?
Lexi snorted, “They call babies pups. Wolves. What can you do? I’ve tried to change it, but they just keep saying pup.
” Chase laughed and wrapped his arms around her.
Frank said, “Alright, we’ve officially met Keaton’s mate. Let’s get the Harpy blood out of all of you because I’m not Lexi. I won’t try not to say I told you so. I will say it, quite loudly.” Nadine snickered while Isaac smirked and Matt groaned.
Malachi ran into the room declaring, “God, this has been a day. Dad explained everything over link. Are you guys ok?” The Daniels nodded. Cameron said, “We have to avenge our mom, but Melanie saying Nadine was always on dad’s path really helped.”
Chase added, “We never got to kill the rogues that we thought killed our mom. They were dead when we got back. So, this feels like some, much needed, closure. We just need to find them.” Frank put his hands on Chase and Cameron.
Nadine declared, “We will get them. Those Harpies will pay for what they did.” The three of them hugged. It was honestly really beautiful. Keaton’s Uncle Ollie said, “Awww, we are such a progressive and healed family.” That made everyone laugh.
Keaton led me out of the room, and we ended up in a big office that was lit with candles. I saw Caspian and squealed. I ran over and gave my brother a hug, Caspian squeezed me tightly. I whispered, “I saw things last night.” Caspian pulled back, “Song walking or from the past?”