Page 53 of The Alpha and His Childhood Sweetheart

Melanie started crying, “But it’s not fair! I didn’t do anything wrong, and I always get punished. I just want to… meet him.” Levi shot me a look. I knew he believed her too. She wasn’t crossing the border. I linked Alexander, “For the record, chasing after Charline when she’s trying to target you by putting herself into heat is something we share with our older brother.”

Alexander replied, “We just caught her red handed.” I growled and spoke out loud, “It was true. They caught her.” Melanie wiped her tears, “I told you. I heard her. Xander said he knew I wasn’t lying… and…” Tristan sighed, “Get back home, Mel.” She shot him a pleading look. He cringed, “Now. Go.” Melanie took off running for their house.

I grabbed all their hands and popped back to the party. I walked inside with our group on my heels. I saw my dad and Peter. I quickly jerked my head to my dad’s office. Both frowned. Elise quickly followed us. Once we got there my dad asked, “What’s going on?”

My mom popped in, smiled and kissed my cheek. She asked me, “Are you having fun at your party?” I replied, “I’m sure I will. Alexander, Uncle Marcus and Uncle Bjourn are about to bring in Charline. She’s crossed the line this time and her life is forfeit.” Elise and Peter stared at me as Drake walked in.

My mom asked, “Charline? That girl Alexander went to a dance with four years ago? He said he didn’t like her.” I snorted, “He doesn’t, but she likes him. She went to a Witch to try to send herself into heat and trap him into having sex and a pup probably.” My dad snarled.

My mom’s eyes blazed, “OH THAT’S IT! Another C she wolves being fucking psychopaths! She was going to rape my fucking son?! MY SON! OH!!! I WILL RIP HER TO MOTHERFUCKING PIECES!”

My dad put his arms around her, “Angel that’s not…” My mom interrupted warning, “Don’t you dare say that’s not rape! It is! She was trying to use his animal instincts to force him to have sex with her. That’s fucking rape.”

Peter frowned asking, “How did he find out? I knew she liked him, but I did not suspect this level of obsession. I’ve been having her watched too. There were Warriors following her tonight. If Alexander hadn’t intercepted her, we would’ve. I was going to question her. I knew she’d met with a Witch, but not why. She was never going to make it to the party.”

My dad answered, “We have sources that look out for things like this. Alexander’s must have reached out to him. Or they reached out to Corbin or one of his siblings. They have cultivated many sources in Covens given their Hackura and Warlock blood. Corbin and Alexander are quite close, and he’d tell my son about it.”

Peter sighed, “When they get back, let us know. I am her Alpha, and her actions reflect on us. I apologize for her actions.” I nodded, “We will tell you, but it’s not your fault.” My dadagreed, “You were watching her too. You were doing all you could.” Everyone left except Elise and my parents.

My mom frowned announcing, “TJ needs me. I’ll be back in a little bit.” She popped out. My dad looked at me wanting answers. “How did Alexander know?” I smiled answering, “Melanie stole T’s phone and texted him about it.” My dad laughed, “Did she really?” I nodded, “She said no one else would’ve believed her but she knew he would.”

My dad snorted, “Of course he would. Get out to your party and have fun.” I frowned arguing, “I need to be here when they bring her in.” My dad replied, “She won’t get out of our dungeons. Hell, she’ll be lucky if your mother doesn’t have your uncle Aiden set her on fire.” I snorted but agreed.

I walked out to the party with Elise. I did a double take when I saw Landon Lyons shamelessly flirting with Melinda McAlister. She was blushing furiously but flirting right back. I knew that Landon told Cousin Emmaline he didn’t want to know who his mate was yet, but that gave me ideas about his.

I looked over at Cousin Emmaline who was smiling watching them. She caught my gaze and startled. I raised an eyebrow, which had her smiling and looking away. That confirmed to me that Landon and Melinda were mates.

It made sense. Landon had liked spending time with her ever since they first met. I felt Alexander’s presence closely in the bond. They must have come back. Julianna popped to me. She smiled, “Hi EJ, Happy birthday again. I say again because I told you on your birthday and now at your party.” I laughed, “How goes the search for your mate?”

She told her mom she wanted to find out on her own because just being told was no fun. Julianna squealed, “I know mom knows who it is, but Dad doesn't want to know so he doesn’t. I’m fairly certain it’s not a wolf.” Elise laughed while I smiled.

If any of us were going to have a Fairy as a mate it would be Julianna, and they’d better treat her like a Princess; or I’d kill them. Uncle Aiden had abolished the tradition of making mates bleed their first time together. So, Julianna’s mate had better adhere to that.

My Uncle Aiden walked over, “Happy birthday EJ, where is...” He trailed off grinning, “Never mind. Hello nephew, happy belated birthday.” Alexander walked up beside me. He replied, “Thanks, Uncle Aiden.” They hugged.

Julianna popped into Alexander’s arms when they parted. A pop sounded, “Cousin Aiden, I….” He trailed off staring at Julianna. She gasped. Alexander looked at me muttering, “No way.” Julianna popped to him shyly whispering, “Hi.” He smiled at her, “Hello.”

I heard a growl I knew well. Brutus warned, “Dominic is coming in hot.” Lucas barreled across the room shouting, “Get away from my daughter, Fegle!” Fegle smirked, “I don’t think I will get away from my mate, Alpha Lucas. I’ve been waiting for her for quite some time.”

My Uncle Aiden smiled victoriously. He cheered, “FINALLY! More matches that get me more time with my relatives.” Lucas growled again, “No!” Dylan grumbled, “REALLY?! Here I was trying to have myself a good time. I should’ve known better. I’m in Saint God Alpha Prick’s territory. Of course this is where fun goes to die. Do you ANY IDEA how mopey Alpha Sleep Tyrant will be about this?”

Julianna whispered, “Daddy, what’s wrong? He’s my mate.” Lucas’s jaw ticked. Cousin Emmaline popped over, “Lucas, he’s a good man.” My dad joined us, “Let’s step outside for a run and chat, Lucas.” Lucas snarled at Fegle, “Don’t you dare leave with her.”

Jullianna was near tears as they walked out. Alexander consoled her, “It’s ok, Julianna.” Julianna asked Fegle, “Whydoesn’t my dad like you?” Fegle smiled introducing himself, “First of all, I am Fegle. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Your parents had a spat once upon a time. Aiden brought me to cheer her up. Your dad doesn’t like me because of it.”

Julianna questioned, “You liked my mom?” Fegle chuckled, “Only as a friend, nothing more.” Julianna smiled, “My dad is possessive about my mom. Don’t worry he’ll come around. He can’t stay mad at me.” Fegle cupped her cheek, “I’ve heard other people say your name, but can you tell me?”

My cousin blushed, “Julianna Lyons.” Fegle kissed her hand, “A beautiful name for a beautiful woman.” Julianna told him, “You’re handsome.” Fegle threw his head back and laughed. He turned to Uncle Aiden, “I am aggrieved you’ve never introduced us before, cousin.”

Aiden snorted, “You’ve never been around when she comes to Faerie. I was absolutely not keeping you two apart. I’m contemplating throwing a parade over this pairing. I love having Trixie in Faerie and I’ll enjoy Julianna being there too.” Lucas came back in, and their group walked off to talk.

Landon came over to us. He laughed, “That’s going to go over well.” I snorted, “What happened with Fegle and your brother? I feel Fegle’s version was seriously lacking.” Landon snorted, “I know because mom gave it to me as an example to not be such an Alpha blood.” This was going to be good.

Brutus complained, “We can’t help it.” I rolled my eyes. Landon continued, “Emmaline and Lucas had this huge miscommunication issue happening. Lucas was pretty busy, and he didn’t get to see or talk to her. She was depressed and Fegle came to cheer her up. To my brother he was flirting. Mom says he was just nice.”

Alexander laughed, “That ought to go well.” My mom popped back with her friend Tabitha Bond. She’d found her after shevisited a Ribbon strand. Dylan shrieked, “BETA JAMES BOND IS HERE! Buddy old pal! You brought your pups too. Hello Mini James Bond’s.” Tabitha laughed.

Beta Bond frowned, “You know my name is still Jason.” Dylan sighed, “Yes, you can’t decide if you are an assassin who lost his memory or a secret 007 agent. Some days I lean towards an assassin with memory loss but then I get stuck on Bond. Your last is Bond.”

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