Changing #18
Another man came out of what appeared to be the wall saying carrying massive weapons.
The man was the most intimating human I’d seen in my life.
He commented, “Blade no go.” I shrieked, “BLADE GIVES HEART ATTACKS! WHERE DID HE COME FROM?! WAS IS IT THE FREAKING WALL?! WHY DOES THE WALL HAVE WEAPONS?!” A few people snickered but I was so serious right now.
Eric snarled, “You met an O’Toole alone, Haley?” I asked, “Quick question for those of us not caught up, why is that so bad? Haley’s a magical being with powers. Plus, I’ve been around Sean for months now and he’s totally fine.”
Keaton growled, “Months?!” Yeesh he was not going to take the news about Jag well. Tatum laughed, “No mate will not. It will go so much worse than this. Jag is a wolf, Sean is not.” What did that matter? Tatum replied, “It just does.” Great, so there was no reason.
Aiden said, “Melanie, how many siblings does Sean O’Toole have?” Melanie was picking at her sleeve, “Umm… you know now…. that I think about it… I might not have read about him… or his brothers… or… well he has a sister too.”
I laughed, “Mel, you just made it clear you do know him.” Melanie groaned, “Ok so I might know… Ok I met them all…. through a series of events… but only possibly… well… yeah. Everything was fine… and let’s all be honest…
I’d have killed Sean if he was bad…. And none of you would’ve been the wiser…
and I’m definitely way more murder-y than all of you … . So… to sum up… Sean is good.”
Alexander kissed Melanie then growled, “You met with an O’Toole, Lovebug?” Sean chimed in, “Several.” Melanie gave him a look. Tatum laughed in my head. Alexander snarled, “Explain!” Melanie said, “Well… you see… I was trying to find Odette and Sean… was too.”
I gasped, “Awww, you were? That’s so nice. You did say you’d pop to me if my mom tried to take me away for Immy. You could’ve mentioned that meant teleporting. I’ve been walking around everywhere, Sean. It’s very time consuming.”
Sean answered with a smile, “I was looking for you, for Immy and you. I do like you as a person, Odette.” I hummed, “I feel we didn’t discuss you not telling me about teleportation.” Immy laughed, “You were weird about Supernatural stuff.” I conceded, “Fine.”
Melanie jumped back in, “Anyway… I found Sean.. whilst he was looking for Odette… so he and I talked… and… I did not kill him… which I feel says a lot. Sean helped with some things… to find Odette.”
“He did mention…. That he knew Haley, and I well… yeah. The conclusion… is Sean and Immy… should be together… and he’s not a bad guy… like even remotely… or he’d be dead… but you see him … standing right there… so he’s not dead… and will remain alive.”
I linked Olivia, “Is this working?” Olivia answered, “Uh huh.” I said, “Oh my god. Melanie is so nervous and murder-y.” Olivia replied, “Melanie would kill people everyone in this room wouldn’t because they give people chances.
Melanie stopped doing that. Sean is definitely above board. ” I knew that already.
Aiden sounded angry, “Melanie, you knew who Sean was before then because you’ve read the book of O’Toole’s. So how many brothers does Sean have that would’ve met with my sister?” Haley sounded annoyed, “Don’t fucking do that to her, brother.”
Aiden demanded, “Then you answer me.” Haley answered without preamble, “He has six brothers and a sister.” Eric snarled, “And you walked into meet them ALONE?!” Haley replied, “I didn’t walk, no.
” That answer annoyed several people. I personally thought it was bad ass.
Tatum cackled, “Please say that.” Sassy was humming away and seemed amused.
I complimented my sister in, “That’s so bad ass. She teleported, I love it.” Caspian winked at me, while Trit looked like he was watching a tennis match. No one said anything so before Melanie could I did. “Ok, I’m seriously confused over here. She’s like a Princess, right?”
Melanie of course jumped the line to answer, “Of two races. Fairies and the Hackura.” I snorted, “Bless you.” Tatum laughed in my head while a few people smirked. Melanie looked confused then added, “The Hackura…. are the Protectors of the Realms.”
I turned and addressed the room, “My question stands. Why are you guys are mad Haley went in alone then? Isn’t she liking the most qualified deadly person beside the King’s themselves? Ok Princes too. Or am I misunderstanding something here?”
Eric growled, “The O’Toole’s want my wife dead.” Melanie hummed, “I mean… not exactly… captured…. And in their custody… would be the way I’d phrase that. They want you dead… not her.” Well, fuck them. They couldn’t kill my brother.
Everyone glanced at me. I asked, “What?” Melanie answered, “You snarled… which is fair… because Eric is your brother… obviously that upsets you… I don’t know why they are looking at you like that… it’s not surprising that was your reaction to that news.”
Sean said, “Point of reference, I nor my siblings want Haley dead or captured. We can’t help what our last name is. We fled and wanted nothing to do with them or their causes.” Haley said, “I’ve spoken to all of them. They are scared kids, Aiden, who just want to live in peace.”
Haley appealed to him, “They don’t want to be in a war against us, to be used by their family, or punished for their last name. I just got their new documentation I was going to give to all of them today. They are no longer O’Toole’s. I gave them their mother’s last name.”
Sean whispered, “I never met her. They never let us see her, but I know she’s dead.” Haley turned, “Your new last name is Ceallaigh. A very strong Earth clan. I’m sure that’s why they used her to have so many children.”
Haley turned back to the majority of the room, “We cannot be held responsible for the choices of our damn last name. The only reason I held onto the Holloran name was because you stripped it from Fabian, Aiden. I did that for you. Masium and Hexxus’ children do not bear the weight of their father’s decisions.
Nor do yours, brother.” She looked at Arion.
Haley told the room, “I will walk through the pits of hell itself before we put the actions of others onto innocent fucking people. I don’t give a damn what Sean’s last name is. Immy came to me and said his aura was pure.”
“I met him, and his siblings, all while Immy was with me. I was not alone, but without any of you because that’s how these CHILDREN were comfortable meeting me. They are children who have been living on the run.”
“They were taught to fear anyone with the Holloran name or anyone aligned with us. They’ve been told we will kill them on fucking sight and ask questions later. I put them up in a safehouse, and I was bringing them to you tomorrow, Aiden. I’m on your damn schedule and everything.”
Eric growled, “And me?” Haley took a deep breath, “Of course I was bringing you with me. I had Caleb clear your morning. Immy is family to us and she’s happy with Sean.
Immy’s fucking terrified everyone will make her give Sean up.
Over his last fucking name. Which is now not a problem because he has a different one. ”
Arion yelled, “Have you LOST your mind? Good lord, what will I do with you two bleeding heart siblings?! Running off to secret, clandestine meetings WITH O’TOOLES!
HALEY MELODY HOLLORAN CAMbrIDGE CONNERS!
At least take the man with few words. My god.
You’re going to make me go BALD in the afterlife.
” Wow, her full name was a mouthful. Tatum snickered in my head.
I gasped, “Afterlife? He’s dead? How is he here?” Melanie said, “Uhh, that’s a long… and complicated explanation.” I snorted, “I feel like the answer comes back to you.” Melanie blushed telling me I was right.
Eric growled and pulled Haley against him. Matt said, “Immy.” My friend pleaded, “Please don’t be mad at him, Sean wanted to come meet you. My mate said he’d come see you and Daddy Ted, but I didn’t want that yet. I thought Haley could help me.”