I growled, “TESTY?! He wants MY MATE! He wants her to rape and breed her. He wants to murder my Gamma’s mate. I am BEYOND testy. I am FURIOUS and my wolf goes from purring about our pups to furiously murderous about that dead mother fucker!” I grabbed the soup from Nadine and stomped upstairs.
I brushed Lexi’s hair out of her face, “I love you and I’ll protect you; I promise.” I kissed her stomach, “And I will protect you guys too. No one will take mommy from us.” I woke her up to feed her dinner. As soon as she had the last bite she was back out.
I left and went to the gym. Cameron was waiting. I asked, “Yes?” He said, “You need to fight. Matt’s got Derrick over there.” They were locked in an intense fight. I nodded. Cameron and I went at it for hours.
When we were done, I thanked him, and he ran home. We needed our new pack house to be done. I linked Cameron’s, “We need nurseries for you and me in the new house.” Cameron replied, “I’m already on it. Reagan made that call earlier. She’s really excited.” Good.
I went upstairs and showered. I pulled Lexi to me and fell asleep. I woke up bright and early and went for a run. Bolt was just as angry as I was. I walked into my office after grabbing some shorts. Jenna and Oscar were there. I blew out a breath and put on my happy face.
I greeted them, “Hello, you two.” Jenna smiled, “Hi Chase, sorry to be here first thing, but Oscar wanted to be inducted into the pack. I was going to have him come meet you sooner but….” I finished, “Your heat, it’s fine Jenna. Oscar, do you swear allegiance to me and claim Yellow Hills as your pack?” Oscar replied, “I do.”
A hum of energy burst through me. Matt linked me, “What the fuck was that?” I answered, “It was Oscar joining the pack. I guess it’s different when fairy’s join.” Matt told me, “I’m on my way to the office.”
Oscar asked, “Are there other words I say? You were unclear.” I laughed and linked him, “No, that’s it.” He jumped, startled. He said, “My…. that is odd.” I asked, “Do you need help moving your things?” I didn’t even know where he lived.
Oscar said, “No, I don’t have much. I moved here from Kentucky when the Princess found me, and I followed her here to train.” I asked, “What type of fairy are you?” Oscar smirked, “A partial one.” I rolled my eyes as Jenna giggled.
I rephrased, “I meant which element.” Oscar said, “I’m a mix. I have sky, fire, and water blood. Mostly fire.” I said, “Fire and water. There’s an interesting combination.” Oscar smirked and a piece of paper on my desk caught on fire. I jumped back and the cup of water I’d had on my desk formed into a water bubble. It dropped onto the paper extinguishing the fire.
Oscar said, “I’m getting better. My fire power is the strongest. That’s why…” He looked down ashamed, “I wasn’t strong enough to heal my Jenna.” Jenna said, “Don’t say that! My dad said you healed all my cuts. That let my wolf focus on my head.”
Oscar kissed her head and turned back to me. I said, “So healing must be a sky power. That’s the only one you share with Haley.” Oscar smiled happily, “It is.” I asked, “Did you know you were a fairy before Haley found you?”
Oscar admitted, “No, I was thinking I was some sort of mutant. I moved around a lot because if I got too mad something caught on fire. Nothing big, but I didn’t want anyone to catch onto that. I don’t have fire hands like the King, but he’s been helping me with my fire starting power.” Jenna smiled proudly.
I questioned, “King Aiden trains you?” Oscar nodded, “We are cousins, so he’s taken an interest in my training. He also helps his half-sister.” Matt walked in asking, “Cousins? You’re cousins with Haley?” Oscar grinned saying, “Ahhh Mattie. Can I call you Mattie?” Bolt snorted, “Oh god.”
Matt replied, “That’s going to be a no. Just Matt is good.” Uh oh. He should’ve said yes. Oscar’s eyes lit up and he ignored Matt. He said, “Well, Mattie I am King Aiden’s cousin on his fire side. I’m his uncle’s child. Sadly, I never met my father. Aiden did not know he still lived. He thought my father perished with his, but my dad fled Faerie and Fabian. According to Fabian’s notes he was eventually found and killed much later. After I was conceived of course. Aiden theorized his uncle found comfort with my mom because she did have fairy blood but was a partial herself.”
He was Duke of Faerie. Partial Royalty for them was apparently flocking to this area due to mating’s. I said, “I’m very sorry for your loss.” Oscar shrugged, “I didn’t know the man. Though he sounds like a man I wish I could’ve had the chance to know. I blame this Fabian; he seems like a truly sinister man.” He was. I cleared my throat, “So the King trains you.” Oscar said, “I already said that. Farrin also helps, but Cousin Aiden does my training whenever he can.”
Matt asked, “Who are you loyal to?” Without missing a beat Oscar answered, “Jenna.” Matt chuckled, “I meant King Aiden or his sister.” Oscar mused, “What an interesting question. They fight together. Though I would fight for the Princess unquestionably. I owe her. She found me, brought me here, and gave me control of my powers. Now, I have my mate because of her. Fairies can search for centuries, and now I have my Jenna.” He kissed her.
Matt made a face. I distracted him saying, “Oscar joined the pack.” Matt shrugged, “I figured he would, and you already told me that.” Jenna and Oscar broke apart. Matt said, “So, you had your heat.” Jenna laughed, “I’m on birth control, big brother. I want to get this first year teaching under my belt before talking about pups.”
Oscar kissed her hand, “Whatever you desire. We have time, my love.” She giggled and they left the office. Derrick had come in at some point. Matt said, “That was gross.” I laughed, “They are cute.” Matt huffed, “He’s going to call me Mattie, isn’t he?” I replied, “You should’ve given him permission. Then he wouldn’t have found it fun.”
Alpha Eric’s voice came from the doorway, “Which is why I have come to help you.” I smiled greeting him, “Alpha Eric, I should’ve expected you since Haley is here.” Alpha Eric smirked. He handed Matt a book.
Matt gasped, “A history of Fairies?” Alpha Eric nodded, “Every pack who gets a fairy receives one now. My Angel insists this happens after that whole snafu with her cousin. We didn’t understand things she assumed we knew. She wants to avoid such conflicts being repeated. I was told to give this to you, so I have. I understand Oscar shared his light with Jenna.”
Matt confirmed, “He did.” Alpha Eric looked at me, “Has he joined the pack?” I put my hand up as Lexi linked me. Then I answered him, “He did just before you got here.” Alpha Eric grinned, “Did you feel anything weird when he joined the pack?”
I looked at Matt then responded, “Matt and I did.” Derrick corrected, “The whole pack did. You two should occasionally listen to the pack link. It’s hilarious.” I shrugged, “Fairies.” Alpha Eric said, “Not exactly.” I asked, “Not exactly what?”
Alpha Eric explained, “It’s not because he’s a fairy. It’s because he shared his light with Jenna.” Matt growled, “Did he hurt my sister?” Alpha Eric laughed, “Not at all.” I questioned, “What did he do?” Alpha Eric said, “Gave her the lifespan of a fairy.” Matt gasped. Derrick choked on his water.
Alpha Eric smirked, “When he joined your pack, he gave it to you all as well. With Haley it happened when we mated, same with Lucas and Tucker with their fairies. They were mated to the Alpha though. Your fairy had to join the pack to share the life span with everyone. Sharon also had to join the pack to share hers with Red Run.”
We were all stunned and silent. I said, “You’re saying…. we’re….” Alpha Eric supplied, “Going to look like this for some time. We will have to ask vampires how they stay hidden. We’ll have to fake our deaths and have new names and shit. King Arthur thinks it’s funny, but he’s agreed to help those that are my allies when the time comes. As it stands that will be our packs, Lucas’, Alpha Kyle, and Alpha Theo. Though I suppose we may need to extend that based on other allies who have a fairy mated into their pack.”
I chuckled, “You hate Alpha Theo’s Beta.” Alpha Eric corrected, “He hates me. I could give a shit less about him, and I’m friends with his Alpha. My Angel is certain Beta James will get over his dislike for me. Which means she’s on the case, and he’s screwed. He’s basically about to be my new best friend.” I laughed out loud.
Matt said, “You did bang all of Beta James’ sisters.” Alpha Eric said, “Yes, but they knew that is all it was. I told them all I didn’t want to date them and that I’d been with their sisters. None of them cared.” Matt snorted, “Who could blame them?”
Derrick raised an index finger, “See, this is where you’d expect me to go NOOOOO you and Alpha Eric? But TeleTed told me. I love that man.” Alpha Eric chuckled. Matt growled. I said, “We plan to be at your first lead female warrior tournament next weekend.”
Alpha Eric smiled, “It should be fun. You should know that Alpha Sophia is coming. She offered to send her Gamma in her place, but I want her and her mentor there.” I said, “That’s fine. Though I’d prefer to keep her and Lexi apart while there if possible.”