Brotherly Bonding
Keaton took a deep breath. I was going to tell Odette I was a nudist. Channing linked, “If mate doesn’t believe that I’m shifting.
I’m not losing mate over this. I won’t do it, Keaton.
” I winced because that wasn’t the way I wanted her to find out, but I wasn’t going to lose Odette either. Channing was right.
To my surprise, Odette started with a teasing tone.
Ok that was weird, but I’d take it. I linked Channing, “Our mate thinks I went skinny dipping with Lisa, and she’s not pissed?
” Channing replied, “I can’t talk to her wolf and explain this one for you, Keaton.
I’ve got nothing.” That made two of us then.
I linked May, “Why is Katie so chill about thinking I went skinny dipping with Lisa?” May snorted, “Because I am the best, that’s why.
Katie doesn’t think you went skinny dipping with Lisa.
She thinks we have a tradition for a polar bear plunge.
” That made more sense, but I felt more of an explanation was coming.
May continued, “Lisa stalked yours, stole your clothes then jumped on you. Immy asked her if the picture was live. So, Katie saw you push Lisa away. I saved the day, and you ran off before I could explain.”
I told May, “I will buy you whatever you want.” May sighed, “I just want Keith to be my mate, and you can’t give me that.” I snorted, “That’s handled, you two are totally mates. Literally everyone thinks so. Think of something I can buy you and it’s yours.”
May asked, “Really? You think…” May trailed off then asked, “Wait. Everyone thinks Keith and I are mates?” I snorted, “Yes, everyone. By that it’s all encompassing across packs.
Your being the Gamma’s daughter, and Keith’s glare, isn’t why wolves around here don’t ask you out that much. We all think you are Keith’s.”
Odette pulled me back to the present. I linked May, “I’ll talk to you later, but I’m serious. Buy whatever you want. Thank you, May. I can’t lose Katie, you saved me.” May snorted, “Katie may not understand, but she loves you already, Keaton.” My heart warmed at the thought.
I linked Emmett, “You might have to get me a fake story about the rabies wolves being handled. Katie wants to call animal control.” Emmett replied with a groan, “Great. At least your girlfriend is a responsible teenager. Couldn’t she just not be such a good, concerned citizen for five seconds?”
I laughed, “No. I convinced her you were handling it though.” Emmett grunted, “Good. If we need a fake article, I’ll ask the scary techy Luna of Black Mountain for one. I’ll just bet she could do it.” I barely managed to not laugh at my brother out loud.
Somehow this clusterfuck of a day was going to lead to me skinny dipping with my mate. I had no idea how that turned this way, but I wasn’t going to question a damn thing about it. A knock interrupted us, I couldn’t believe it was Justin.
After Odette slammed the door in his face I linked him, “What’s wrong?” Justin answered, “I guess Lisa is saying she’ll off herself if she doesn’t see you. I only came because as much as Isla is mad at Lisa, she’s worried. I don’t want Isla to worry about anything involving Lisa.”
I linked Emmett, “Is Lisa on suicide watch?” Emmett answered, “Yes, that situation is handled. Don’t worry about it.” I linked Justin, “Emmett is on it.” Justin groaned, “I should’ve thought of Emmett, sorry man.” I replied, “No problem.”
Odette and I were officially dating now.
I couldn’t contain my happiness about that.
Things were getting hot and heavy. Channing was so excited until Odette started talking about not having condoms. Supernatural’s didn’t usually have to worry about that.
There were only certain times for most that they could get pregnant.
The Hackura had regular cycles along with Witches, but my mate wasn’t either of those.
How did I explain we didn’t need one without sounding like an ass?
Channing growled, “If you don’t link a Fairy to conjure condoms to your pocket I might not speak to you for a while.
” My wolf had a point. I was about to when Odette started talking about skinny dipping in the pool here.
I linked Ken, “Unlock the pool, and then leave the area please.” Ken snorted, “You better have a Fairy snap the pool clean afterwards Keaton.” I replied, “Of course.” Oscar and Jenna’s sons would do it and be delighted.
I’d ask Immy, but she’d want details. Oscar’s pups would do it, have fun, and just tease me about it later.
Ken had unlocked the door and was gone when we got there.
Odette just dove into the water. When she surfaced, I’d swear she had a glow about her.
My feet were moving to her without thought.
It was as if she was calling to my very soul and I couldn’t stay out of the water, I needed to be next to her.
Channing purred when Odette admitted she felt the sparks when we touched. My mate was at least giving more into her Supernatural side. The urge to mate and mark her was literally pounding in my ears. My canines actually hurt.
Ok, I might need Oscar’s pups to conjure me condoms. Clean a pool and condoms, they would do that. I thought about which of Oscar and Jenna’s pups to link and landed on the perfect one. I linked Benji. He was a Warrior in our pack, and he was only a year older than me.
“Hey Benji.” Benji replied, “Oh, this is going to be good. What trouble is going on that you need to get out of?” I answered, “Eventually say like in an hour, if you could snap the pool our grandparents’ apartment complex clean that would be cool.
Also, can you conjure condoms into my glove box.
” Benji didn’t answer for several minutes.
When he did, he was entirely too gleeful, “Yes, I can. The condoms are in your glovebox. I’m confused as to why since my cousins have told me this new girl is a Supernatural. I’m assuming it’s because she thinks you need a condom, which is so human and adorable of her.”
“I want to meet this girl who turned you into a naughty Alpha wolf. I’ll snap the pool clean.
I’d advise getting out of the pool because I can’t imagine the condom will work well in the water.
I wouldn’t know though because I’ve never worn one.
Have no fear, I conjured you all the sizes.
I googled them so I found out there are in fact sizes. Enjoy.” I replied, “Thank you, Benji.”
I would’ve gotten lost in a spiral about sizes if things hadn’t gotten so heated with Odette. Channing growled, “I want mate so much.” So, did I, Odette was so tempting. I was positive if she hummed that song it was going to be over.
The need to mate with her was overtaking my senses. I was going down on her and everything was going so well until she screamed. Shit! Did I hurt her? Then I realized she looked terrified before saying someone was watching us.
I snarled, “Channing!” My wolf told me, “I don’t sense anyone nearby, Keaton. We need to check this out.” I linked Ken, “Meet me at the front in five.” Ken replied, “I’m already at the front since it’s my job.” He had a point.
I took Odette upstairs then ran to the lobby. Ken said, “This is not the mood I expected you to be in after the whole unlock the pool request.” I snarled, “Someone was watching us which freaked Katie out when she saw them.”
Ken winced, “Damn. You really can’t catch a break with this girl. There are cockblockers everywhere. Did you see whoever was watching?” Seriously, I find my mate, and everyone becomes cockblockers. It was so unfair.
I admitted, “No, and Channing didn’t sense them.” We ran outside. We didn’t smell anyone near the building. We went further back. I started to smell someone in the tree line. Ken snorted, “What great eyesight Katie has.” I responded, “I know.”
Channing was grumbling, “How was I supposed to sense someone all the way back here? It’s way too far, and we were inside.” My wolf was right. I could see this far, but I was surprised Odette could. We shifted and continued our search.
We followed the scent to an area that had a large pond that the scent disappeared into. It didn’t come out the other side though. I shifted back. Ken sighed, “We need to tell Emmett because this person is clearly a Supernatural.”
I snorted, “That disappears. I can only pick up their scent on that side.” Ken smiled, “Well, you already went swimming. Down you go.” I groaned, “Fine, you link my brother.” I dove into the water, and I went all the way to the bottom.
This was a surprisingly clear pond. I surfaced and told Ken, “No one is here.” Ken frowned, “That’s odd. Emmett’s coming though.” This should be fun. Channing snorted, “It’s not going to be fun. We could be having sex with our mate.” We would later.
It didn’t take Emmett long to get here. He could’ve run, but he was popped in by Oscar. Who winked at me before leaving. My dad, grandpa, Emmett, Keith, and Isaac all stared at me. Keith linked, “You dog.” Channing growled.
Emmett said, “So to be crystal clear, you were skinny dipping and someone was watching you and your date.” I immediately corrected, “Girlfriend and yes. That’s the gist of the story.
” Emmett asked, “Girlfriend?” I nodded, “I just asked her.” Emmett raised an eyebrow.
He could do that all he wanted, that’s all I was going to say.
Keith joked, “You know, you’re not supposed to skinny dip by a window.
” I snorted, “People aren’t supposed to skulk around and spy on people either.
” Emmett asked, “And Katie saw them? Ken told me where you picked up their scent. Your girlfriend does know she shouldn’t be able to see that far away in the dark. Right?”
I shrugged, “I think she was just more freaked out than anything to make that connection.” Emmett sighed, “I need your girl to know about Supernatural’s.
” I frowned, “I don’t want to rush Katie right now, she’s dealing with a lot.
” Emmett nodded, “Alright. Let’s split up and see if we can’t find a clue. ”