Heart to Heart #7
I added, “I’ve seen Aesir. He let me know that for a while it was your protectiveness that kept us apart, but it stopped being that a long time ago.
Selene allowed others to interfere. Powerful magic was at play, and I doubted my wolf.
There are so many little decisions here and there that change things.
I’m going to do my best to make sure Melanie and I work as a team. ”
Drake nodded, “Thank you, Alexander.” I snorted, “You don’t have to thank me. I’m her mate, and I love your daughter.” Oden chuckled, “Pepper is raging.” Which amused my wolf, for some reason. Oden said, “He’s on a rant. I think mate might get it from her dad.”
Drake turned to leave, then paused at the door and said over his shoulder, “I would’ve never kept her from you. If I’m being honest, I hoped you were her mate. I don’t know anyone else more capable of taking care of my daughter.”
“I thought Melanie had a crush on you, I just didn’t want to admit it. If you have a daughter, you’ll understand that. I’m happy it’s you though, and I’m sorry you two were apart for so long. I wish with everything in me you had met before those assholes kidnapped my pup.”
“I pray to god you go into some realities where you can make that happen before they take her from us. Maybe some version of me will get to watch his little girl be safe. Because this is hell. My family is in tatters and Melanie is off making the world her dance floor. Just like I told her to, but I never meant for her to do that alone.” He left before I could reply.
I turned around and punched the bag so hard it flew off the holder. I went through the moves letting time pass me by. When I stopped, I was breathing heavily. Dad told me, “It’s not your fault, Alexander.” I turned back around asking, “When did you get in here? And how did I not notice?”
I linked Oden, “What the hell?” He grumbled, “Some of us sleep.” Dad evaded, “I have snuck up on you pups before.” I snorted calling him out, “That’s evasive, dad.” Dad smiled and offered, “I can conceal my scent when I want to. I started being able to do that when you guys were ten.”
I sighed, “I’ve had so many conversations today.” Dad nailed the problem without blinking, “Just not the conversation you want to have, with the person you want to have it with.” I grumbled, “Well, my wife has gone and gotten herself locked in a dungeon. So, no.”
Dad informed me, “Kingsley is there, but Hastein couldn’t get in.
There was some barrier, but Kingsley was able to go back to her place.
Charles has eyes on Melanie, but she’s not conscious yet.
The Witches and Warlocks we know, both partial and full blooded, are working on the area around the Vampire King of Missouri’s home. ”
I asked, “How the hell do their day people not know that?” Then I thought about it.
Horror filled me as I yelled, “MOM IS IN MISSOURI?!” Dad gritted his teeth answering, “With your Hackura uncles. Aiden has to be there, because they placed the charm around to make sure they couldn’t be seen.
I was there, and your Uncle Jackson is still there with your mom’s whole guard. ”
I asked, “Why are you back?” Dad rolled his eyes answering, “I was kicked out to go talk to you. Your Uncle Aiden found it all quite entertaining. Your Uncle is with Melanie.” I frowned, “How? You said they couldn’t get in yet. How did Uncle Aiden get in?”
Dad quietly corrected, “Not that uncle.” Understanding filled me.
I whispered, “Uncle Arion is with Melanie.” My dad confirmed, “Yes. Arion has his uses, being dead. He hasn’t taken physical form, but he is with her.
He told your mom that he will take physical form if he needs to, in order to protect Melanie. ”
I nodded, “Thanks, dad. I’m sure you’ve been updated on the count of people arriving for my mate.” Dad answered, “It’s six thousand. Sierra said five hundred more will arrive before we leave.” I couldn’t stop my laugh.
“If that just doesn’t smack all our allies in the face about what the goddesses have concealed from us, I don’t know what will. This wasn’t just a pack here and there. Thousands of people follow my mate, dad. Thousands.” Dad nodded and his eyes tightened telling me he was angry.
Before I could say anything else, Phil ran in without noticing my dad.
My cousin and Beta groaned, “GOD! I hate to be the one to tell you this, but we need a plan. To keep everyone from imploding. This plan is in motion, and god knows you need a distraction before Toby makes me lose my hearing over link.”
I asked, “What’s going on now?” Phil answered, “Sierra told me about a meeting your mate had.” I groaned, “With who?” Phil sighed, “She went to see Cassandra in Limbo, and it didn’t go well. According to Sierra, Melanie found out Cassandra has some secret she’s keeping.”
I went to say something, but Phil continued, “Your Uncle Arion goes to see her regularly and he didn’t know or he would’ve told Haley. Melanie guesses it has something to do with your grandpa. Well, it might not be a guess.”
“Melanie just knows things. I guess whatever this is, your grandma is waiting in Limbo to see if we ever find out. Melanie believes it’s going to hurt the family when they find out.
So, we need a plan. To keep your grandpa, dad, and uncles from losing their shit. Whatever it is, I’m sure it’s a doozy.”
I winced. Oden snorted, “Rocket is sleeping or he’d have mentioned to our Beta Thor is here.
” Dad growled, “What?!” Phil whirled around casually saying, “Oh hey Cousin Eric, I didn’t see you there.
” Dad retorted, “Obviously. What is this about my mother? She wouldn’t keep anything to herself that would hurt my dad. ” Phil winced.
I said it so Phil didn’t have to. “Dad, I’m sorry but Cassandra would do that. She was always selfish. If she knows who grandpa’s second chance is, she wouldn’t tell Uncle Arion or Melanie. Even when confronted.” Dad sighed but nodded.
Phil linked me, “Melanie didn’t think that’s what it was.” I groaned, “Great.” I turned around and started punching the heavy bag over and over. Eventually someone cleared their throat again. I turned around and Oden growled softly in my head.
I warned, “Charles, I’m not having any more heart to hearts today.” Charles replied, “Good. I’m here to tell you we are leaving.” The Vampire handed me a tablet. I whispered, “Melanie.” Charles nodded, “She’ll be waking up soon.” How did he know that?
I questioned, “Does this watch monitor biometrics?” Oden snorted, “We already knew that after New Year’s Eve.” Right. Charles smirked saying, “The party celebrating Melanie’s capture has started. Your brother has Melanie’s army and your allies stationed around the ward that’s up.”
Charles paused then said, “It’s quite a powerful group of Witches around here. Paige alone is impressive, but together they’ve made steady work of that ward. I’ve come across Valdoma a few times. She’s a nasty piece of work and means business.”
“Her wards take weeks, if not months, for normal Witches to bring down. This lot should have it down pretty soon. I always knew the rumors of how impressive this family was as a unit, and I knew Arthur believed it. Seeing it is quite something.” I nodded even though he didn’t answer my question.
Oden repeated, “We know the answer already.” I sighed, “I should’ve helped EJ with the planning.
” Charles laughed, “Wesley and Max simply put Melanie’s plan into place.
They kicked your elder brother out to be with his family because, and I quote ‘We can read a damn piece of paper and put it into action, big brother.’ So that’s what they did. ”
I snorted, “Melanie had written instructions put together with the plan?” Charles replied, “Of course she did. Your wife is a Beta blood.” I had to smile despite the situation. Charles and I walked outside together. I walked through a portal and wound up beside Hastein and EJ.
I looked at the tablet again and relief filled me when Melanie started to wake up. She started speaking to a prisoner. I heard several gasps when she said his name was Patrick Cromwell. I asked, “Who is Patrick Cromwell?”
Mom groaned, “Great. Another fucking Warlock. That’s just fucking great.
My life is a cosmic joke.” Aunt Katie answered me, “The Cromwell’s were basically Witch and Warlock royalty.
They’ve been in hiding. Actually, my dad always wanted to find them.
I thought it was to be their allies, but obviously that’s not what he would’ve done.
He would’ve killed them. The Cromwell’s died in a car accident. ” Oh, son of a bitch.
I said, “Evidently the children did not.” Aunt Katie reasoned, “Well Patrick didn’t. His sister died, but no one ever knew her name.” I simply said, “Dalton.” My friend glanced back at me. I linked him, “Melanie knows who Partrick is so she’s going to say Paige is his sister.”
Dustin snorted, “No goddamn way.” Mom questioned, “Were you not paying attention to my topic sentence, Dustin? My life is a fucking cosmic joke. His sister is exactly who you think she is.” Corbin commented, “I knew Paige was cool.”
Dalton said, “Paige’s birth last name in Cromwell, but she has amnesia. Not a Witch spell or anything. She can’t remember certain things about her family.” Mom surmised, “That’s probably traumatic amnesia. Don’t you just bet their parents didn’t die in a fucking car crash? God damn it!”
Mom rubbed her temples saying, “Paige probably saw her parents murdered. That goes on the list of shit to deal with later. I’m going to have to talk to her. Eventually, her mind will start to remember. I can help her with that.”
I focused back on the tablet. Uncle Aiden laughed, “Oh that’s so cute. They think they can recreate the promised siblings. The O’Toole’s are such delusional a….” My mom interrupted, “Asshat trolls.” My Uncle Aiden smiled at her.