Changing #5
Aunt Haley had even thought of the Sargasso’s. I linked Emmett, “How the hell is this going to work with me taking over in a few weeks? I can’t let Odette go to the Siren realm alone. Luke is there.” Emmett assured me, “We’ll work it out. You’ll be an Alpha and make sure your mate is safe.”
Aunt Haley was not so subtly cutting off all conversation around what happened by listing off everything Odette had been through. It was way too much. Odette agreed and her feelings told me she wanted to have some fun, so she asked Melanie what she knew about Sirens.
I actually wanted to know that too. Caspian was even entertained. That changed on a dime when Melanie said they were related to the Merrick’s. Channing snarled, “RELATED?!” I looked worriedly at Odette.
Emmett linked, “Point of reference, Merrick is the name of the ex-boyfriend, is it not?” I replied, “It is.” Emmett winced. Dad was staring at Eric, who was starting to turn red with anger given Odette’s response. Melanie was floundering, something she was clearly not used to.
Alexander linked me, “Tell me that’s not about what I think it is?” I growled, “If you think the dead fucker named Luke Merrick seduced Odette without telling her his age or that they were related; you’re correct.” Alexander’s eyes blazed gold.
Emmett linked, “Ok, so we eviscerate this guy. He was already dead, but we can end him for doing this to my future sister in law. How fucking dare that cretin take advantage of Odette! He’s older than me for god’s sake.”
“She didn’t even know about Supernatural’s. You showed more restraint in your pinky toe with her than he did. Jesus Christ. You’re an Alpha managing to not mark your mate. On the plus side, the scary techy Luna is team axe the ex. That will go heavily in our favor of getting it accomplished.”
More than my big brother knew. It might be time to have a chat with Melanie about me going out officially with the Resistance. Channing cheered, “YES!” Luke was way older than Emmett. I linked, “FORTY?!” to my dad who seemed at a loss for words.
Uncle Eric looked enraged. There was a vein in Nathan’s head that was actually bulging out. I was worried he might have an aneurysm. Caspian didn’t want to tell my mate how old Luke actually was. I linked Emmett, “Tell me he’s in his thirties.”
Emmett replied, “I’m not getting that feeling.” Odette felt so awful when Luke’s age was said, I wanted to throw up. Aunt Haley popped Odette away. I had to sit down. Dad came over, “Keaton?” I whispered, “I feel sick.”
Caspian explained, “Because Odette does, it will pass in a second.” Nathan growled, “What?” Dad sighed, “Nathan, I’m really trying to be understanding here, but lose your attitude with my son immediately.”
Dad turned and growled, “This situation isn’t Keaton’s fault and he’s not your enemy, and I’m going to need you to remember that.” I grabbed my dad’s hand letting him know it was ok. Melanie said, “I can totally… get a lead on the real…. Merrick sized enemy.” Thank god.
Caspian said, “I can tell you.” Melanie made a face I could not begin to interpret. Malachi interjected, “I have a subject change. Do Sirens not care if they are related to their sexual partners? Or is what he did taboo to you all too?”
Caspian answered, “It’s taboo and highly unlikely, even if Odette hadn’t met her song boy, that she’d have been able to give Luke a child. We have a god and goddess. Luke’s actions would’ve spurred our god into action.”
“Not to mention, I would’ve gotten my little sister back. The second Odette was in our realm I would’ve felt her presence and gone to war to get her back. Which I believe was my mother’s goal. That was the long winded answer of, no we don’t have sex with our cousins.”
“Or relatives of any kind. Luke has always been a disgusting individual. Delana’s clan didn’t know him like ours as they aren’t related to him.
I would’ve cautioned her on moving in with him.
Delana’s still seeking asylum in our clan and we’ve given her a room.
She has covertly contacted her brother and dad. They are quite upset.”
I linked Emmett, “I think I know the look Melanie was giving Caspian a second ago. Delana isn’t home yet, and her family would clearly accept her back.
” Emmett agreed, “That does appear to be the case.” I reasoned, “Then the Siren realm moves slowly, and Melanie would hate that with a fiery, burning passion.” Emmett inclined his head agreeing.
Caspian was quiet then added, “Luke hates me so I’m sure he wanted to throw it in my face that he’d been with Odette. She’d have been in his snare, unable to resist Luke’s suggestions. It wasn’t her fault, and no one should ever say it is.” His tone flipped to deadly in a second.
Alexander said, “Since Odette is worried Keaton won’t like her anymore, maybe we dial it down.” I frowned, “What?” Melanie chimed in, “The way Odette’s…. mom…” Melanie made a face that said she hated Morgana.
Melanie continued, “raised her, that logic makes sense. Odette thinks that you’ll…
. find her gross... since she slept with her cousin.
Which is absurd… given she didn’t know… they were related…
but Luke… and her mom… for that matter, did.
That’s on him and Morgana… not Odette. A lot of humans would judge her for that though… even some Supernatural’s.”
I growled, “Luke’s a dead man. I’ve already threatened him.” Dad asked, “Excuse me, you’ve what now?” Emmett said, “Ditto, old man. Huh, little brother?” I sighed, “Luke sent me a note after I got in that accident saying he caused it.”
Keith shouted, “What?” I snorted, “Yeah, the idiot wanted me to back off of Odette. I sent him a letter back letting him know I’d hunt him down and kill him.” Channing snorted, “Among other things.” Emmett growled, “THIS FUCKER ARRANGED FOR YOUR CAR ACCIDENT?!” I nodded.
Dad growled, “You didn’t mention that.” Channing grumbled, “I’m getting yelled at by multiple wolves.” I sighed, “I thought you’d tell me to stay away from Odette, and I couldn’t do that.” Emmett’s face went through a range of emotions.
Dad pinched the bridge of his nose, “So, you taunted this, unknown at the time, Supernatural without telling us?” I frowned, “If we are being specific, he taunted me. I was serious.” Melanie jumped in, “Plus… if Keaton was in danger… I would’ve known.
Luke… is not exactly… the threat he believes himself to be. ”
I pointed out, “They arranged for my accident.” Melanie hummed, “Not by using your name on any… known channels… which suggests… a pack traitor… because they don’t have you bugged… so someone told them where you were… and what time you were there.” Holy shit. That got several growls.
Caspian turned the conversation back to my mate’s ex.
“Luke is a prick. I’m sure while he angrily talked about your response, he’s not actually going to do anything.
He’s also not smart enough, nor does he have the initiative to cause your accident.
It was more likely Darwin with the help Melanie mentioned. ”
I remembered Melanie said Darwin was Luke’s dad. Melanie whispered, “I’m so sorry. I didn’t consider that… Odette knew the Merrick’s. Her mom kept her so sheltered… and Odette didn’t say her ex’s name… I wouldn’t have…”
Emmett interrupted, “I’ll speak for everyone here and say it wasn’t your fault. The rest of us are interested in what else you know about Sirens.” Aiden chimed in, “Especially me. You seem to have read more books than I have. Does Jared remember all the books he brought you?”
Melanie flushed, “As I said… sometimes I gave him a duffle bag…. Or two… ok sometimes three…. no four… ok it was a lot.” Aiden tilted his head, “You never had books longer than a week. You were reading a duffle bags full of books every week?” Melanie nodded sheepishly.
Emmett linked, “We just need to have her over and ask random questions. The techy Luna will just start talking and now she’ll come over to see your mate. We should just have the Miller’s pepper her with questions.” That had merit.
Emmett asked, “Since the room needs to calm down, I have a question for you techy Luna.” Someone cleared their throat, “She’s the Muffin Luna.” I snorted. Emmett said, “Sure, the scary techy Muffin Luna.” Melanie smirked, “What’s the question, Alpha Emmett?”
Emmett asked, “Why did you kill Rascor Meglin?” Oh shit.
Channing agreed, “Yup. Our crows have finally come to roost.” Melanie began to play with her sleeve.
Emmett continued, “We were watching him closely, which you obviously knew. I just don’t know what he was doing that caused the Resistance to kill him. ”
Melanie admitted, “The Resistance didn’t…. exactly…. kill him… but kind of.” Several people raised an eyebrow. Channing laughed, “That definitely means Freya’s human considers us to be in the Resistance in some type of capacity.” Yes, it did.
Malachi said, “We studied the case because we were watching him, knowing he was coming after Alexandria. He was found stabbed through the back of the throat with a Resistance circle behind him. The Resistance isn’t exactly an organization that just lets people dump on their body count.”
Melanie said, “Well, not all people. Just… one… or a few people… it could be a few. That’s a thing… it could be.” Channing laughed, “She meant it when she said they’d be watching over us.” I knew that. Emmett growled, “Who killed him if you didn’t?”
Melanie picked at her sleeve but briefly shot a look in my direction. I wish I’d have been present when she left the note because I’d have gotten her home. Emmett and dad whirled to me. Keith linked me, “Are you kidding me right now?!”
Emmett growled at me, “You killed him?!” Melanie squeaked, “I didn’t say that. You said that. Definitely you… I did not say… that Keaton had anything to do with it… nope… not me.” I told her, “It’s fine, scary techy Muffin Luna.”