Melanie reasoned, “They would’ve come eventually even without Patricia. They are going to use me as an excuse. I’m the perfect reason for them to visit and try to scout the area. They don’t know about this email Patricia sent naming me as the white wolf; however, they have heard the rumors that the white wolf showed up and fought. They will come here under the guise of discussing me… and….”
My dad interrupted, “And the paperwork they can’t seem to get to us.” Melanie didn’t respond to that. I growled, “They won’t take you from me.” Gage agreed, “Nope. That’s not happening. Not my Luna. Not in this lifetime or the next.”
Phil snorted, “It’s not going to be a problem, Alexander. Your mate has a separate file in here laying out their inadequacies. They either leave or Melanie files a suit about their inept ability to do their job.” Melanie nodded, “Their time will come for their wrong doings, but for right now we need them to back off and go about business as usual.”
My mom sighed, “Damn it. I really FUCKING HATE that I can see your logic and plan.” I put it together a second later. I turned to Melanie saying, “You want to use the fact that their files are compromised. You want to bait the Ring.”
Mom complained, “It’s fucking brilliant and HIGHLY irritating at this particular moment.” Melanie agreed, “I do want to use that. We can start setting traps with this knowledge… but if the Supernatural Council starts acting differently… the Ring will catch on.”
I growled, “I’m not using you as bait.” Melanie tilted her head humming, “I’m not really bait. They are just going to come here about me anyway. I don’t even have to pretend to be angry with them. It’s not just me either though.”
“Sierra and Addison are going to back me up. Paige has her own path with them on the Coven’s they were supposed to be watching over. They don’t want it to get out. They will excuse their behavior… they will posture… but they will get a call from their boss, and they will leave.”
I snarled, “Then you’re on their radar as a problem.” Melanie shrugged, “I am already a problem for them. It’s not a secret to the Supernatural world Nashville is not a place that the Conners or their allies are friendly with.”
“It’s not a secret that they had the Supernatural Council ‘watching’ over them. There are rumors out there now about how they either are dirty and lining their pockets… or that they can’t do their jobs. If I file a suit, then it’s not just a rumor… it’s public knowledge.”
“It will come out that they are both inept at their jobs and lining their pockets and they don’t want that. They particularly don’t want Haley specifically to know that. Since she could kill them with your uncles… any combination of them… Hackura or Fairy.”
My mom snorted, “But I already fucking know.” Melanie reasoned, “But they don’t know that and they want you on their side.” I raised an eyebrow questioning, “Why?” Melanie snorted, “She’s powerful and has powerful pups. If they are on the side of your parents… you guys are more likely to offer assistance, should they ask.”
I frowned saying, “They’ve never asked us for anything.” My dad chimed in, “They have. We just didn’t know they knew more than we’d told them about what you all can do. We denied their requests. They have not requested our help since you boys took over.”
Elise snorted, “Which means a big request is coming.” I growled, “Angela and Cassie that has to be who they have requested.” My dad sighed, “They’ve requested all of you atone point or another. They commonly request your mother. Your Grandpa Titus, Uncle Bjourn, and your Uncle Aiden have harshly denied that request, along with me.”
I gasped, “Why didn’t we know that?” My dad answered, “Because they haven’t requested help for quite some time now.” EJ linked me, “Something tells me that they have.” I turned to look at him, but he was looking at Melanie. My mate was picking at her shirt. I snorted out loud commenting, “Right.”
Sierra commented, “Mel, you’ve got your training later today.” Phil raised an eyebrow at his mate. Melanie straightened, “Right! I need to go prepare for that… you guys can read the file… it’s long… there’s a highlight sheet… because Si said that my files needed… a highlighted overview… it’s still long… but shorter than the big file.”
Melanie kissed my cheek and said, “See you later.” My mate took off like a shot with Sierra following her. I asked, “Where is Abigail?” Gage answered, “She is setting up the gym. So, they didn’t need to leave, they just wanted to.” Interesting.
Phil said, “Ok. I think we need to know more of what Melanie knows. Did anyone else get that sense?” EJ replied, “Literally all of us did.” Bradford asked, “Can we go?” I cringed, “Are you two alright?” Mike said, “I feel ten times lighter, but I’m not worried about myself. Son?”
Bradford shrugged, “I’ve been preparing since yesterday. I told myself that if mom just said one word in the form of an apology, I’d be there for her. I know she loves me, I do. I just can’t understand this. I know she preached the mentality of our family comes first, but betraying the pack?”
He hung his head continuing, “That’s just so far out of bounds and crazy. Mom tried to hurt the family that has kept us safe and tried to hurt the Muffin Luna. Who agreed to help me even though I was an ass. Even though she had every right to ask her mate to banish me or have me in the dungeons for my actions.”
“Luna Melanie simply knocked me on my ass instead. She could’ve left me there to think, but she showed kindness and mercy when I didn’t deserve it. The Muffin Luna just doesn’t abide by anything mom taught me to expect from leadership.”
“I need to grow up and be my own man. I won’t lie and say it doesn’t hurt because it does. I love mom, but she’s messed up. There’s no saving her from this. I know she’ll die for what she’s done. I also know it won’t be a long time from now. I just want time to figure this out and find myself. I do want to talk to my mom before she dies though.”
EJ said, “Let us know whenever you wish to speak to her and it will be arranged.” Bradford left with Mike. I couldn’t help but notice that was a different Bradford than I’d seen since he was a pup. My mate really got through to people.
I said, “I assume in this file that my mate handed over it details out that Bradford and Mike didn’t know anything about this.” Gage chimed in, “Dude, I haven’t even seen the file and I know the answer is Melanie knew they didn’t know.”
Phil snorted, “Melanie checked everything and has proof they didn’t know.” Cayden admitted, “Cassie popped in to talk to them this morning with her Guard. That will be the proof because my mate would’ve used her Truth Seeking ability.” I nodded, “Alright.”
I called Cassie’s phone. My sister answered, “Do I get to know what your mate had me ask Bradford about his mom for yet?” I snorted, “You don’t know?” Cassie said, “All I know is that Melanie asked me to pop to Bradford, with my guard, and ask him and his dad if he had any knowledge of the things his mother did.”
Cassie huffed, “Other than her training schedule, Bradford knows nothing. Which isn’t surprising, the man is self-involved. Mike just doesn’t care, but he knows her schedule. It was a little sad even though Patricia sucks.”
I sighed, “Patricia has been reporting on our powers to the Supernatural Council. On all of the hybrids. She also tried to tell them Melanie is the white wolf, but Melanie stopped that information from getting to them.”
Cassie was quiet then whispered “You mean…” I snorted interrupting, “The Supernatural Council knows everything us and our siblings can do. Our cousins too.” Cassie snarled, “OH THAT FUCKING BITCH!” I heard Cassie pop away.
I told Cayden, “I believe Cassie and her Guard are now in Faerie.” Cayden opened a portal and left. I looked at EJ declaring, “We need to get our siblings together. Phil, you need to do the same with yours. Shit, we need to talk to Austin and he’s going to lose it. We’ve kept Arlina’s powers under wraps. I’ll link Cory to gather his siblings. Cousin Emmaline, you need your pups to be aware as well.”
Dylan smiled, telling us all, “Finn received his own copy of our pack hybrids Supernatural Council File. Little now a Beta Malachi got one for Yellow Hills and Beta T got one for Red Run. I’m sure you’ll be getting a McAlister freak out phone call in three, two, one.” My phone rang.
