Xander told him, “You need nothing from my Luna. You will not talk to her like she’s a suspect or a liar EVER again, Emmett.” Cayden added, “She’s telling the truth anyway. Trust me, she’s not wrong about the fact that you’ll know when she lies. It will not even require your Hood training or skills. You’ll just know.” I pursued my lips because I wanted to say something snarky, but Cayden was right.
Alpha Emmett sighed, “I am grateful for what she did, but some of that was...” He trailed off then said, “I guess the word we are going with is special.” I looked down because freaky was the word he probably wanted to say.
Freya said, “It’s not. Lightning told me what he wanted to say.” I asked, “And what was that?” She chuckled, “He had several words but amazing and impossible were the two he wanted to say.” Interesting. Seeing a house was definitely neither of those words.
Alpha Emmett continued, “My wolf is saying that we should let this go though. I didn’t suspect her of anything though. I’m just genuinely curious how she did all that.” He was really going to have to get over me seeing a house.
Alpha Emmett nodded to my watch, “What all does that thing do?” I blushed, “Umm... a lot of things. It’s a bit like a remote… I umm it’s… just it’s easier… to have it than a device… since no one thinks that it’s more than a watch so it’s… easier… to do stuff….”
Cayden snorted, “And we are going to chat about this watch I also have soon.” I frowned asking, “Aren’t we doing that right now?” Cayden shook his head and EJ started laughing. Elise was biting her lip. Ted smirked and asked, “How many people in this clearing do you have GPS trackers on?”
I could actually feel myself turning the color of a tomato. Dax started laughing. I said, “Umm... I mean… that’s... well… a long story….” Eric started laughing, “I could guess.” Sierra added, “Us. Obviously.” She was the best.
I added, “I mean technically speaking you guys could track me too… I have the watch on… it would tell you where I am so... I mean technically I’m tracking myself… that doesn’t make sense... but it’s actually true… but any of those guys could do it too.” Caine snorted.
I sighed, “Aren’t you going to mate with your mate…. or something that’s not snorting at the things I say?” Caine smirked. Judy whispered, “My room is….” Caine was already leading her away. Dax smiled watching them along with the rest of our group. It hurt him to wait, just as it had Caine. Dax wanted his mate, but he put her needs above his.
Alpha Emmett asked, “Follow up question, how damn smart are you? T said you were a genius, but I thought that was a big brother saying, ‘hey my sister is a genius.’ He’s not though, is he? You’re actually a genius. The watch alone says that. So does using a company we vetted to the teeth to get bullet proof vests to us.”
I frowned, “I mean, technically speaking yes, I am. I actually have something for you guys... we can talk about that later though.” Emmett shook his head chuckling, “We are screwed.” I mean what I had for him was helpful, so... he was not. Freya laughed in my head.
His sister, Emma, who was married to Beta Finn Frost, announced, “I like her.” Alpha Emmett laughed, “I do too.” Xander growled. Alpha Emmett smirked, “You do remember I’m happily mated, right? And that we are friends?”
EJ sighed, “Come on, man. You know he can’t mark his mate. He’s an Alpha and with the things we saw happen to his mate, on top of another Alpha threatening to take her and do things, and I’ll go back to the fact that he can’t mark his mate. You get it.” Alpha Emmett sighed, “I do.” He nodded to Xander who tensely nodded back.
I linked Xander reiterating my earlier words, “I’m yours and I always have been.” Eric cleared his throat, “Right, so let’s…” A pop sounded and my heart jolted when I saw who it was. I’d missed Rena Richards.
Dax immediately growled. Dylan yipped, “YES! How sad this is for Alpha Caine. He got a Fairy and he’s not here to see it. Don’t worry y’all, I am filming this kodak moment. I SHALL send Alpha Caine his first GLORIOUS Former Forever Beta Dylan memo.”
Sierra linked me, “Who is that girl?” She’d been in the folders I gave them, but they ignored the Red Run ones. I answered, “Sharon and Garrett’s oldest daughter. That’s Rena.” Rena started crying and rushed to Dax.
Garrett, who I did not realize was here, linked me, “Is he a good guy? Good enough for my daughter?” I choked back a sob hearing his voice again. He was an uncle to me, and I’d missed him. I replied, “Dax is a great guy who is also a very good fighter.”
“Rena will be safe with him. He and Caine put their searches off for their mates not wanting their dad’s near them. They planned to look after they’d settled in their roles. They’ve always wanted their fated mates, even before I entered the picture.”
Rena hugged Dax when they collided. She whispered, “You’re finally here.” Dax growled, “MINE!” She popped them away. Sharon popped in a second later to pop their group home. Xander popped us home into the main room. My mate pulled me down into his lap on the love seat.
I asked, “What are we doing?” Xander was tense as he replied, “Having a meeting.” I frowned, “I really don’t know how I got through that Coven’s barrier thing. Freya just said we could….not that I planned on not trying.” Xander assured me, “I believe you.” He leaned down and gently kissed me.
When he pulled back several other pops sounded. I looked around, noting it was Xander’s family and mine. Goodie. Freya sighed, “Let’s get this over with. Maybe mate will punish us after.” I replied, “He wouldn’t hurt us. Why do you sound excited?”
Freya snickered, “Not like how Black Path punishes people. I mean Sexy punishments. It will be hot.” I flushed scarlet red. I shouted, “FREYA!” My wolf just laughed. I said, “Alpha’s do like women in dominatrix situations with their mates… from the research I read anyway.” Freya replied, “He’ll be the dominant one tonight.” Ok then.
EJ spoke first, “Melanie, did you learn all those moves from watching Alexander’s videos?” I nodded, “Yes and from training with Former Alpha Nick and Former…” Grandpa Ben growled, “You call me Grandpa Ben or Ben. Don’t you dare say my title, young lady.”
I sighed, “I was going to say Alpha Peter… and Grandpa Ben. Well and watching the Warriors in Red Run fight… and well Male Lead Warrior Zane… which I guess is former now… Tank too… so… it’s a whole group.” EJ snorted, “Alright.”
Tristan said, “Great. He’s done. WHAT THE FUCK LADYBUG?!” I frowned, “Umm… I don’t know what that’s in reference to.” Tristan snorted, “You didn’t even blink in a stare down from an Alpha that should’ve had you submitting. Emmett is an Alpha. Instead, you were sarcastic and rude.”
I gasped, “Me? I was rude?! He was rude! Also, I’m a Luna… which is an Alpha’s equal. There isn’t an Alpha around whose stare will work on me.” They all looked at each other like that was news. Jason added, “You haven’t had your ceremony yet.”
I snorted, “So? Does that make me not a Luna?” Xander growled, “No, it doesn’t. You’re my mate which makes you a Luna.” I gestured with my hands saying, “Mystery solved.” Freya linked, “Not exactly but kind of. The logic is there though so it works.” One day, maybe she’d tell me what she was talking about.
I added, “And maybe you’d be snarky too if you were having a WHOLE DAY in like an hour… Paige almost died… because I didn’t realize obviously a Nashville Coven would come with them… the object was me and Paige… I should’ve known that.”
“I just wanted to practice with my band… I started it to have something for myself… and they tried to ruin it…. and Alan IRKS me… and people bringing up me not being marked… is annoying….and hurtful…so…I’m snarky and I’m not sorry.” Xander growled and pulled me against him.
Grandpa Ben said, “That’s all understandable, and it’s not your fault Paige almost got hurt.” Killed but ok. Xander said, “I would mark you if…” I cut him off, “I know that. It’s just REALLY annoying when people keep saying it as some gotcha moment.” And it stung to hear every time.
