Revelations #17
I didn’t feel bad for him at all. Sassy huffed in my head, agreeing with that sentiment. I admitted, “I hope they get you. Frank is a nice man who did nothing to you people. You hurt the Daniels for no reason. I hope the Conners, Holloran’s, Sargasso’s, and Daniels get you.”
Tears of anger fell down my face for Keaton and his family. I asked, “Why did you want infiltrate their pack?” He smirked, “They are allies with the Conners. Cassandra Conners was told by one of our Seers that her oldest son would be powerful.” Ok? And?
The guy continued, “We told her that he would make his mark on the world. We gave her our support for her husband to take over his pack in exchange for that information. She was to bring us back to a place of power in the Supernatural world alongside them.”
I asked, “Let me guess, you’re a Harpy?” The guy smirked, “Partial, and yes.” My head hurt so bad it was ridiculous.
I nodded while rubbing my head. I asked, “So, Cassandra backed out of the deal?” The guy laughed, “She was smarter than we thought.” Yeah, well that didn’t shock me given they seemed to think they were smarter than everyone.
The guy admitted, “Cassandra knew we came to her and her father in law. We had a deal with both of them. We wanted her son all along, but she would never give him up. He could’ve brought us to glory, but she shut us out. We wanted to infiltrate a close ally of theirs and chose the Daniels.”
I snorted, “So Frank Daniels lost his wife because you flipped a coin and played god? That’s what you’re saying.
My god, you’re disgusting.” He smirked, “Your brother makes similar calls.” I replied with confidence, “My brother is a good man while you’re despicable.
You should’ve gone after whoever Cassandra is. ”
The guy smirked, “We planned to. Cassandra died seventeen years ago, but her line lives on. They will pay.” I questioned, “In what way? You didn’t get Haley and the Daniels are the ones that have been hurt.” He smiled, “Maybe that information will rip their alliance apart.”
I snorted, “Wow. You’re just not smart. Lexi and Haley are friends. You said yourself Haley saved Lexi’s life. That’s literally what you just said.” He shrugged, “Things happen. See you around, kid.” I yelled, “WAIT! You said you were going to ransom me back to Key!”
The guy turned, “Not me personally. I’m leaving, but don’t you worry your pretty head about it. You’ll see the boy soon.” Sassy hissed at him, which just made him smirk. What? Keaton was NOT a boy.
I sank down onto the cot. Didn’t I just wake up in Keaton’s arms after prom? Tears filled my eyes. I’m an idiot. I was so happy and everything was perfect. I rushed off to see him when I knew he’d call or come by himself.
Keaton never had taken me where he lived very long because they shift and…
I screamed in pain knowing I couldn’t finish that thought.
It hurt too much. The tears started to fall again.
I asked, “Sassy, I don’t think you can answer but Tatum.
” I groaned, “Not my dog but the voice in my head. She’s something, right? I hurt her, didn’t I?”
A voice I recognized answered me barely whispering, “It’s not your fault, Odette.” I cried, “Tatum? Tatum, I’m so sorry.” Tatum whispered, “I’m tired but you haven’t taken your pills, so I’m here.” I cried harder, “I did this to you, I hurt you.”
Tatum denied that “No, you were lied to. This isn’t your fault, and we will figure it out together.” I rocked myself. Did I hurt Sassy too? Tatum was trying to talk to me and Sassy was sad. I was doing everything wrong. Why couldn’t I ever get anything right?
I looked around then screamed, “CASPIAN, I NEED YOU! TRIT! CYTHON! CORDELIUS, CORNELIUS, CADENCE, NOXUS! SOMEONE! PLEASE HELP ME! I NEED YOU! I CAN’T DO THIS! I NEED YOU! STUPID GOLDEN WISP, COME ON! HELP ME! I NEED THEM!”
It worked when I didn’t try so of course it didn’t work when I was actively demanding it work. Suddenly, a huge golden wisp knocked me to my feet. I hit my head on the cot, and everything went dark. I woke up in a field and looked around.
I cried when I saw the black and green colored wolf, “Tatum! You’re Tatum, right?
” The wolf answered in my head, “I am.” I heard someone I thought I wouldn’t hear for quite some time call, “Odette.” I shouted, “Melanie!” My friend’s arms wrapped around me, and in that moment, I knew everything would be ok.
Melanie assured me, “Shh, I’m here now. Everything is going to be ok. I’m going to bring you home.” I cried, “I miss Key.” Melanie promised, “You’ll see him soon, I swear it. I just need to say this really quickly.” That was unlikely. Melanie didn’t say anything quickly. It always took a long time.
Melanie giggled, “You called that wolf Tatum…. and that’s hilarious. Channing and Tatum. Someone has a sense of humor up there. I have a plan and a lot to explain… and first we need to get rid of the magic… around you so we can talk without your head hurting.”
Melanie turned to the white wolf next to her. I hummed, “I need a picture of that wolf because this lady that visits me is scared of her.” The wolf smirked at me while my head pounded. Melanie touched the wolf and they were now the same.
The white wolf touched her head to my stomach and suddenly everything quieted inside me.
For the first time in my life, I felt peaceful and calm in my own mind.
Nothing hurt. I felt strength I never knew I possessed.
I felt and heard glass shatter all around me followed by a scream of pain, but it wasn’t mine.
I looked around, but only Melanie stood before me.
I whispered, “Werewolves are real.” She nodded.
I smiled, “Keaton is one.” Melanie expanded on my knowledge, “He’s an Alpha.
” I prodded, “And you’re a Werewolf?” The White Werewolf Valdoma was afraid of.
That was fair, I’d be afraid of Melanie if I was a bad guy too.
Melanie laughed, “Yeah, I didn’t have Freya when we met. She was kept from me in a different way than your wolf was.” My wolf? I was a wolf too. That made sense. It was Tatum. I frowned, “Your Xander is married.”
Melanie bobbed her head, “Yeah, to me.” My jaw dropped, “DAMN IT! Why didn’t I ever say your name? Key would’ve known and brought me to see you.” Melanie sighed, “I blame some goddess. Definitely Selene.”
I laughed, “Selene is actually a goddess? I thought she was someone you didn’t like.
” Melanie reasoned, “I mean… I don’t like her.
I know who your dad is… oh god… I meant to ease into that and well…
that's… I didn't even explain you’re a partial Werewolf and something else and…” This was so quintessential Melanie.
I laughed, “I missed you, and your rambling. Apparently, I’m a Siren.
Sadly, I can’t sing and lure people to their death then eat them.
Which sucks.” Melanie snorted, “I know a few things about Siren’s that I’ve read.
You can in fact… lure people in with your song…
. You don’t eat them but you can kill them.. so there’s that.” Yay more murder.
I asked, “Do you know who the Sargasso’s are? I don’t know a Holloran or Cambridge to ask.” Melanie snorted, “I know people with those names and so do you…. technically speaking. I told you all about them.”
I asked, “When?” Melanie answered, “So… Xander is technically both. His mom’s maiden name is Haley Cambridge Holloran.
Anyway, the Sargasso’s… I did read about them.
They are the largest clan in the sea. It makes sense that Tatum has green on her coat because that’s the color of their clan… . and the Sargasso’s are royalty.”
I snorted, “My brother is actually a King. Of course he is. I’ve been calling him a mob boss.” Melanie laughed, “That’s amusing on… so many levels.” I realized that meant the initials on Keaton’s tattoo were my full name. OSC. Odette Sargasso. What was the C?
I asked, “You know my dad?” Melanie nodded, “He didn’t know about you… and he’s really upset. I feel awful. He’s been out looking for you… us… it’s complicated. He’s looking and quite…. torn up.” I wiped my tears, “He wants me?”
Melanie nodded, “Yup… he does.” I shook my head, “It feels too good to be true, Mel. I have Keaton and I have friends. You’re back, which means my old friends aren’t far away. I have my brothers, and now my dad wants me. I’m missing Lux though.”
Melanie tilted her head, “Lux Bartlett?” I asked, “So, he’s a real person?
Yeah, I’m looking for my half-brother. He raised me, but his dad took custody of him.
” Melanie blinked, “Theo?” I shrugged, “Uhh, I don’t think I ever heard him say his dad’s name, but I think he did say his stepmom’s name was Something with A. Ugh!”
I thought really hard then said, “Anne.” Melanie’s jaw dropped, “Ok, you just…. have so many brothers. You poor thing. Good thing you met your mate already. Or… I’d have to go all Resistance Leader to get you a date…which I would do.” The what leader?
I asked, “Mate?” Melanie winced, “God, Sierra is supposed to stop me when I do these things. Umm... Ok… I can do this. Supernatural’s have mates. We mark them and get…” I gasped interrupting, “A tattoo! OH MY GOD! I did that! Key didn’t get a tattoo, I bit him. There WAS blood on his neck.”
Melanie snorted, “You marked Keaton? Oh that’s… hilarious.” Her wolf snorted. Melanie said, “What? It is! She didn’t even know… but he hasn’t marked her. Poor guy. That has to be so hard for him as an Alpha wolf… based on the studies I’ve read.” Her wolf went to Tatum and touched her head.
I whispered, “I don’t deserve to have Tatum, I’ve been poisoning her.” Melanie warned, “There will be none of that. Tatum doesn’t blame you…. so you can’t either. The magic around you was… intense. You didn’t know… and now you do…. You’d never intentionally hurt her.”