Chapter 8 Possessive Side #2
“It is a rare quality that we do not often see in generations. We see the same mistakes repeated often. Melanie believes this could be avoided if Vampires were history teachers. She is correct of course, but why would we bother?”
I asked, “What history was my mate interested in?” Charles looked at Uncle Aiden saying, “All kinds of course. Those that humans study and those they don’t; Supernatural’s. Particularly she was interested in Fairies. I knew quite a bit of their histories, and she’s quite the student.”
I snarled, “My wife knew all about Fairies already.” Uncle Aiden interjected, “Charles knows more about the family that ruled before ours than most books in Faerie would’ve told Melanie.
” Charles eyes sparkled, “Oh, she didn’t just want to know about them.
She was interested in your family tree as well. ”
I questioned, “Why?” Charles smiled saying, “Ask her.” I growled, “I’m asking you.
” Charles said, “And I won’t tell you.” Gage said, “I feel we keep circling back to this whole you having a death wish thing.” Phil questioned, “Did we ever leave it? Vampires can lie and I’m going to have to call him a liar. ” Several people snorted.
I glared at EJ snarking, “He does give bad first impressions.” Uncle Aiden laughed, “It may be the first time you’ve met him, but I seriously doubt it’s the first time he’s seen you, nephew.” I whipped my head to my Fairy Uncle.
Charles laughed, “The Fairy King is right. I know quite a bit about you, Alpha Duke Alexander. I’ve also seen you in the distance a few times, and over some surveillance footage I…” He trailed off then smirked, “let’s go with, acquired.”
I asked, “Why would you do that?” Tristan growled, “Melanie. To him we were dead, and Jason wasn’t a factor. You were the only one that mattered.” I asked, “Factor in what?” Phil sighed, “Someone get the gym ready.” I linked him, “You know?” He replied, “I’ve got a serious guess.”
Gage said, “I don’t think there’s enough equipment in the world for this.” I was about to ask when dad did, “What the hell is everyone talking about?” Uncle Aiden said, “Charles is known for turning his mentees. As fascinated as he is by Melanie, I’m sure that was his eventual plan.”
I snarled, “YOU PLANNED TO TURN MY MATE!” Charles smiled, “Yes. If you’d have rejected her, I’d have gotten to her and turned her on the spot.” Drake growled, “Does my daughter want to be turned?” I could answer that, no.
Charles shrugged, “We didn’t discuss it.” Arthur interjected, “It’s not often that Vampires practice discussing turning with the intended child.” I growled, “You do.” Charles said, “Charles and I are very different people.”
I growled, “So I can see. You’re saying my mate’s feelings don’t matter to you, Vampire that has a death wish?
” Charles argued, “On the contrary, Melanie’s feelings matter to me a great deal.
I do not let people that fascinate me die.
I planned to turn her eventually. I just would’ve changed my timetable if you rejected her. ”
Mom warned, “Now, wait a damn minute. What do you mean Vampires turn other Supernatural’s WITHOUT their fucking consent?
!” Dad half heartily said, “Angel.” While he smirked.
Mom shouted, “NO! No one fucking Angel’s me right now.
Or little sister, little one, or mom. That’s fucking bullshit.
Supernatural’s can understand the turning process.
Turned Werewolves can’t shift. That’s a big fucking deal. ”
Charles reasoned, “She could not shift at the time anyway.” My eyes narrowed, “Did you know what happened to her?” Charles said, “If I knew, all involved would’ve been dead.
I was traveling overseas on Melanie’s sixteenth birthday.
Birthdays become trivial the older you get. I would not have let someone harm her.”
I asked, “How the HELL did she hide from you that they hurt her?” Charles looked at Sierra, which made Phil growl. Gage linked, “Again, I feel we keep coming back to his clear and utter death wish.” Oden agreed, “We really do.”
Sierra guiltily explained, “Charles wasn’t around as much as you think he was, Alexander. For a Vampire nomad, he was around a lot; however, he flew in and out of our lives. If Melanie was hurt, we told him she was busy.”
I raised an eyebrow pointing out, “Which he knew was a lie.” Charles said, “Of course I did. I did not suspect such a sinister plot as the Supernatural world has come to discover. Not unlike your Hackura Commander, I am aggrieved they did not tell me. That pack leadership would’ve died gruesome deaths if I knew they raised a single hand to Melanie. ”
I growled, “If you’ve seen me like you claim, then you knew I wanted Melanie.” Charles said, “Of course I did.” I growled, “You could’ve gotten her to me.” Charles laughed, “I encouraged that girl many times to come see you.”
I glared at my Beta and Gamma, both of whom shrugged. Toby huffed, “Come on, you two.” Gage said, “I feel like all I do is repeat that this Vampire has a death wish.” Charles chuckled, “Not quite, young Gamma.” Gage said, “Agree to disagree, old Vampire.” More than one person laughed.
Charles told me, “Melanie is fearless about most things, but not you. She was determined that everything needed to be just so before she went to see you. I am not obligated to kidnap the girl to get her to you. You were free to go see Ashley Griffen any time you wanted.” I growled at him.
This goddamn Vampire had the audacity to keep smiling. Oden growled, “Alexander!” I asked, “Where are you staying tonight, Charles? Because it sure as FUCK won’t be here.” Mom huffed, “Alexander!” I growled, “It won’t be.”
Arthur offered, “He can stay with us.” Charles smiled, “I was issued an invitation for Christmas.” Mom linked me, “He is your mate’s friend, and I can already tell he helped her.
” I replied, “He wants her.” Mom rolled her eyes saying, “Ok, but he can’t fucking have her.
More to the point, your mate doesn’t see it or care. ” I was beyond annoyed.
Sam spoke, “My daughter likes you so I’m inclined to say you’re not a bad man, but if you so much as drink a drop of her blood with the intent to turn her; I’ll stake you. Ladybug JUST got her wolf.” Charles smiled, “Since the young wolf didn’t reject her, I’d altered my plans.”
Phil scoffed, “Dude, you’re talking to Beta wolves.” Charles laughed, “I am aware. Werewolves look young for quite some time. If Melanie was ever close to death, I’d like to see you try to stake me Sam McAlister.”
Sam warned, “Don’t you dare drink a drop of my daughter’s blood without her permission.” Charles chuckled, “I have drank Melanie’s blood before.” Phil groaned, “Oh shit.” Gage asked, “Does anyone else want to maintain this Vampire wants to live again?”
I snarled, “WHAT?!” I called to the wind and threw him into the wall. Oden chimed in, “I approve.” Charles smirked telling me, “It has been so long since I fought a Fairy, and I was unprepared. I will not be next time, young wolf. I should’ve guessed your reaction to that news.”
Dad, all my brothers, and Uncle Bjourn were holding me back. Hastein spoke in a bored tone, “Why exactly should I not let our cousin kill you, Charles? His mate has been taken advantage of enough. I’ll not stand for someone pretending to be her friend when you are using her.” Exactly!
Hastein warned, “No one will stop me from killing you, Charles. The one person who could convince me to give you a head start left to go shopping.” Sierra quickly said, “Melanie made that choice. Charles didn’t force or coerce her.”
I whirled shouting, “SHE WHAT?!” Giving blood was usually very sexual for Vampires. Charles boasted, “Her blood was divine and rivals a Fairies actually. Different in taste for certain. I’d take Melanie’s over a Fairy any day though. Fairies are so hard to catch when they want to be.” I snarled.
Gage said, “I’ll just be gathering up wooden things.
” Good. Hastein sighed, “Just let Alexander go, dad. I’d kill the Vampire if I was him too.
” EJ yelled, “You are not helping, H!” Hastein disagreed, “Actually I am. I’m telling you the solution to the problem.
Let Alexander kill him, and the problem is solved.
This Vampire is being quite disrespectful, and I dislike it. ”
To my shock it was Olivia who spoke next, “THAT IS ENOUGH, CHARLES!” It made me pause. My new sister in law’s eyes had gone black for a second. Olivia’s wolf had surfaced after she’d been marked. Olivia glared at Charles for several seconds.
Oden linked, “Good. Another person on OUR side.” Olivia ordered, “Just tell Alexander the story. Stop baiting and toying with him. You didn’t have sex with Melanie or even kiss her. You wanted to, but she didn’t want you.”
“You respected that and her wishes. You live by your own code. Great. Whatever. That’s fine! Stop trying to start shit with the person you’ve always known was important to Melanie because you are jealous of what he’s always meant to her.”
Now I was surprised. Charles was jealous of me? Gage linked, “Ok, so for the first time I think he doesn’t want to die. He was goading you because he’s jealous.” I replied, “He was baiting me therefore he wants to die.” Gage inclined his head.
KJ linked, “He’d have to kill me to turn Melanie. I’d get her to you, or your mom, and I’ve killed a Vampire or twenty-five in my day. The Muffin Luna isn’t being turned against her will.” That helped settle me. Chason and Fowler had killed Vampires too.
I replied, “You’re close to the house.” KJ snorted, “The whole pack heard you snarl the place down. I figured that could only be about your mate. Chason and Fowler are out here with me practically foaming at the mouth. If that Vamp pops off at the mouth again, I’ll set the youngsters loose to shock him when they tackle him to the ground. ” That worked for me.