About That #7
Melanie nodded, “I did.” I pushed my point, “But you never tried to get in. Which means you either couldn't, or you were going in somewhat blind because Nate is important to you.” Melanie frowned, “Well, Nate is my friend.”
I hummed, “Exactly.” Melanie argued, “Destiny and Demi deserved to stop suffering. Along with everyone else there. No one deserves to be treated like that. Plus, it will piss off the Ring that we got in… it was their most impenetrable defense thus far.”
I pointed out, “It was a risk.” Melanie admitted, “A calculated one. The number of people that would rise up to help me, if I needed it, is not a small a number. God, that sounded braggy… it’s not…
really, I swear. But if people heard I needed help…
a lot of people would come to my aid.” I believed that.
I admitted, “I worry about your boss.” Melanie asked, “Umm what? Why?” My mate’s heart was racing.
Oden offered, “Freya locked up too.” Weird.
I explained, “You react from the heart. Yes, this mission was a success. I’m sure Uncle Gunner and Micah got a lot from what you sent them.
You also freed many people. Your motivations were to save Destiny and Demi though. Destiny clearly wasn’t with Demi.”
Melanie acknowledged, “No, Destiny was in Canada.” I sighed, “Fabulous. You command people impressively. I worry your boss is eventually going to be upset about the liberties you take. Kingsley was there and she’s supposed to be in Missouri.
The people she’s with clearly wanted to make sure she wasn’t involved in what went down today. ”
Melanie reasoned, “Kingsley wanted to come. Plus, we have Demons who help us get around. She would’ve been back even without meeting H. Besides, her boss didn’t ask those people to check on her because he works with me.” I already knew that, but someone sent that person.
I sighed, “Sometimes people in power don’t care about that.
In their minds you could’ve jeopardized that position with the Vampires after pulling her from Spain.
” Melanie argued, “I didn’t pull K from Spain, and I didn’t even pull her into this.
Plus, there’s really no reason to worry about my boss.
It will be perfectly fine. I promise. I mean really… beyond fine.” She believed that.
I clarified, “I worry about you. You’re protecting so many people, but you’re not looking out for yourself. I’m your mate so I’ll do that for you. I’m just apprehensive about the person in the shadows I can’t see. I need to know if they are going to act against you because I need to be ready.”
Melanie said, “Ok… the person in the shadows… would be the Ring. Not my boss… and I’ve got a little jump on the Ring right now. We all do since now we know the Supernatural Council’s files are compromised.”
I snorted, “I mean the shadow of your boss.” Melanie brushed off my concern, “Don’t worry about my boss.” I countered, “I’m going to.” Melanie groaned, “Oh come on! I’m telling you it’s fine… me, the rambling nonsensical person… at times anyway. It really is fine. I swear.”
I kissed her before acknowledging, “I’m not the only one who is worried.” Melanie frowned, “But I’m telling you it’s fine. Trust me… like beyond fine. No one is going to be upset with me… about the things I do.”
My wife paused then admitted, “Ok… that’s not true.
No big bad is going to come for me because of the things I do…
because they don’t know who I am… and my boss isn’t…
umm bad. Mason and Hendrick…. No, the whole group sometimes yells at me for the decisions I make in the field…
. but that’s it. So I guess people do get mad…
but again… it was the most logical path that had the best success rate.
Plus, it worked…. I really don’t see the problem. ”
I laughed, “You really don’t, do you?” Oden said, “Freya confirms mate does not even slightly get it.” Melanie said, “No. It worked. Everyone got out and everyone came home.” I sighed.
Melanie asked, “Can you pop us to Nate? I just want to make sure Demi and Destiny are ok before my parents descend on me …. like angry wolves.”
I snorted, “They will not be alone.” Melanie winced, “I didn’t know you guys were going to see it. Not that it would’ve changed anything I did but… I still didn’t know you could see it… while I was doing it.” I laughed, “Come on.”
I popped us to Nate. He was with Demi and Destiny in the pack hospital.
Demi had been healed. I linked mom, “Do I need to heal anyone?” Mom answered, “No, your dad is making me eat an insane amount of food. It’s like he thinks I am how I was when we first met.
” I would’ve gone to her if the bond had pulled me, but it didn’t.
Mom continued, “I want to scream at him HELLO?! I’m one of the promised siblings and I’m becoming a goddess. Clearly, I’m fucking fine. Would he listen? No. Because your dad is a damn stubborn Alpha male.”
I snorted, “Don’t overdo it, mom.” My mom grumbled, “According to your dad, I already did that.” I couldn’t help but smile. I loved my parents love story. I replied, “He knows I’d have shown up if you were waning. The bond never pulled me.” Mom shouted, “EXFUCKINGACTLY!”
I linked Chason, KJ, and Fowler, “Are you still in the main house?” Chason answered, “We are still in your office. Fowler has gotten increasingly more fidgety and weird.” KJ chuckled, “Young people don’t get it.” Huh?
I ordered them all, “Come to the hospital. That’s where Melanie and I are.
” Chason replied, “Thank god. Fowler is going to drive my wolf up a tree, and the McAlister’s are pissed.
” Of course they were. I didn’t have pups, but if I watched either of my sisters do the things Melanie had done, I’d be irate.
Destiny and Demi jumped off the bed. Demi whispered, “It’s you.” Both women ran at my mate, they all hugged, then the sisters started crying. Demi pulled back first and wiped her face groaning, “God, you think my wolf would be more chill now that we are safe but she’s so amped up.”
Interesting. Demi continued, “She probably wants to go for a run. I haven’t been able to shift in so long and…
.” She trailed off then groaned, “For the love of god. Nate, I NEED you to go to the cafeteria and get me the cinnamon sourdough bread I smell. For some reason I’d swear it was a warm just out of the oven too. God, it smells good.”
Melanie offered, “Fowler smells like cinnamon sourdough bread.” Oh my god, she was right. Fowler burst into the room and locked eyes on Demi. Chason called, “Dude, what part of hang back was unclear? We hang back.” KJ snorted, “Young people.”
Fowler growled, “MINE!” Demi growled right back, “MINE!” Nate rubbed his temples saying, “I just got them back and one’s already mated. At least I like that guy.” Destiny fanned her face sniffling, “That’s just so sweet. Is he a Warrior? Tell me he’s a Warrior. Dem’s always wanted a Warrior mate.”
I answered, “He’s a Warrior.” Destiny smiled, “That’s just so great. I’m so happy for you Demi.” Demi was currently locked on Fowler’s lips. Demi broke apart to say, “Your dream girl is out there too Destiny.”
Destiny smiled, “I hope so. I need some time to myself first, I think. Well, I guess when you meet your mate you might not. I want to speak to the therapist Princess Haley told me about when she came. I have a lot of stuff to work on though.” Demi’s eyes filled with tears as did Nate’s.
Demi growled, “I hate that! I wish those assholes had taken me.” Destiny whispered, “I don’t.
I wouldn’t wish one day I had on you Dem.
I’m stronger than I ever was before. I went through fire, and I came out alive, just like Princess Haley said.
We both did. Our experiences were different, but we survived.
We are still here, and they can’t take that away from us. ”
Demi broke away from Fowler to hug her sister. Fowler looked a little lost on what to do. I linked him, “My guard will be around Melanie with Chason and KJ. Go spend time with your mate and get to know her.”
Fowler asked, “What happened to my mate?” I told him, “I’m honestly not sure. Just talk to her and let her tell you at her pace.” Fowler’s eyes snapped to Melanie, and I knew why. My mate could probably tell him.
I linked Chason, “Go see your mate. I’m sure she needs to see your face right now. She works here and they’ve seen things today.” Chason nodded, “Thanks, Alpha Alexander.” He turned and left. KJ just smiled at us all.
Melanie said, “Well, I just wanted to see you guys. I’ll check on everyone else…
later. Elise is linking me that war might break out in Xander’s office if I don’t get my happy little butt back over there.
” I snorted, “Normally, I’d argue that no one would turn our office into a battlefield; however, recent events have proven that notion to be quite wrong.
In fact, since you’ve shown up, the strangest things happen in that damn office. ”
Nate snorted, “Mel has that effect on things.” Melanie gasped, “It’s hardly my fault.
” I linked Nate, “Did you teach her to drive?” Nate bit his lip and answered, “No.” I asked, “Did you teach her to hack?” Nate actually laughed out loud before answering, “Still no. If you saw me with a computer, you’d know how funny that question was. ” Damn.
Melanie sighed, “I guess we go face the music.” I told her, “I’ll step in if they cross the line.” Melanie clarified, “So… you're stepping in when we get there? I’m an adult. I have no idea what the heck they could be upset about. So, I got shot… it was in the vest.”