My father in law paused then admitted, “Amy was quite tame compared to them. Haley felt more able to open up with Lucinda, and in time her brother, because they understood the same motivations as Fae. They understood and saw motivations where we did not.”
“Some of that I believe comes from Lucinda and Aiylee themselves. Their powers are interesting in how they work. Aiylee can glean information from motives. She doesn’t have sight like Angela, but she can sense the direction of some paths and what’s needed for them to be fulfilled.”
“Aiden did not appreciate his sister’s feelings being hurt. He is more attuned to them as her sorrow reaches out to him. He also feels a need to avenge any slight to her feelings because of her childhood. Aiden has wreaked havoc with his magic in packs when Haley felt offended.”
I asked, “Does Haley know that?” Eric laughed, “She knows and didn’t let it carry on too long. My wife did let Aiden do what he wanted. Haley knew it made him feel better. It also made her feel loved and cared for by her brother.”
“Plus, she was pissed off herself. She made sure no innocent person got caught in the crossfire, but her sense of what is fair meant she was on her brother’s side. Haley also enjoyed that meant the rest of us were taking note and digging into what happened”
I laughed, “I hope no one in Florida upset her then. That’s where the highest population of Water and Sky Fairies live. Together… they could cause a lot of damage.” Eric’s lips twitched. I laughed, “Oh… someone did.” I could find that detail out when I had time.
Eric nodded, “Yes, they did. Anyway, I want to talk about the things you know.” I agreed, “Ok.” Eric asked, “What hasthe Supernatural Council been trying to put in front of me that you don’t want to be signed? It has to be you. Which means it involves my son.”
I argued, “It doesn’t have to be me.” Eric laughed, “It does have to be you. Even if the person who is your boss didn’t like the paperwork and asked you to stop it, you would only do that if you agreed. That’s my sense from you.” Yeah, I told myself as my boss I didn’t like it and stopped it.
I explained, “They want you to re-sign the agreement you already have, with some hidden wording in legal jargon that they hope would slip by you. It wouldn’t… and it was insulting they thought it would. Dawson would’ve had to kill them for that.” Eric raised an eyebrow.
I continued, “It wouldn’t work for your pups either, and some of your cousins… because they would have to get Aiden and Bjourn to agree. That’s honestly the flaw in their plan. They only tried to get it to Aiden and Bjourn after you.”
A portal opened and Bjourn sat down. My mate’s Uncle said, “Gunner wants a profile on your system.” I squeaked, “He what? Prince Gunner? Really? Are you serious? I’m fine. I’m totally fine. PRINCE GUNNER? REALLY? He wants a profile? Like really? Are you lying? I’ll be totally fine if you’re lying…or telling the truth. I’m totally fine.”
Freya linked, “Try for an ounce of chill.” Eric and Bjourn glanced at each other before they both nodded. I hummed, “I need verbal confirmation that Prince Gunner Cambridge… wants a profile on the Resistance network… because nodding is not going to do it….I’m totally chill and fine right now.” Eric said, “You are not even remotely chill. I actually don’t think I’ve ever seen you be chill since we met. It’s just not your personality.” I could be chill. Freya snorted.
Bjourn said, “Gunner does want a profile. He said access but I’m saying profile.” I squeaked, “He said it himself…I’m fine…everything is fine…I’m an adult.” I grabbed my laptop and put up profiles for Gunner and Micah then emailed it to them. I announced, “Done! Gosh…do you think he’ll use it?”
Egres faded back in to say, “He’s probably already using it.” I snorted, “No, he’s not…I’d know.” Egres rubbed his temples and faded back. Bjourn asked, “Do you not have to ask permission to put people on the network?”
I asked, “Uhhh what? Why? Permission? What? Huh? I don’t understand what you’re saying right now….I’m too excited….No…I’m fine.” Eric said, “Your boss might not like the Hackura having access.”
Freya snorted, “You squeaked so loud about the tech man’s name.” I shrugged saying out loud, “I mean… there is no system without me… so… it’s fair… that I set up who I want. Plus… of all people who could hack it… I mean it would be Prince Gunner.” Since Charles already had access.
Bjourn said, “A Fairy would agree with that, but I don’t think a Fairy runs the Resistance.” No, because I did. I waved, “I’m in charge of the network… so… it’s fine.” I linked Freya, “See? Evasions are my jam.” Freya agreed, “Yes, they are. Thor is worried about you now though. He does not agree it’s fine.” I reasoned, “But it is.”
Bjourn said, “Well, Gunner won’t let anyone know he’s in the system.” False. I had set up a trace one his access… which he could remove… if he wanted… but if I checked on his access, I could see what he was doing… or I could just let him talk to me.
I did note my wolf was right. Not only was Thor worried, but my father in law was. In fact both men seemed worried. Why did they think the Resistance leader was bad? Freya replied, “They don’t.” It seemed like they did since they were worried about it.
A pop sounded and Aiden sat down. He smiled saying, “I assumed this meeting would start late.” I didn’t even know hewas coming. That’s what I get for not checking my alerts before the morning run. I wasn’t prepared and I didn’t care for that.
Eric said, “Melanie was just setting Gunner up on the Resistance system and getting to the hidden agenda the Supernatural Council has. It appears I’m not the only one who has had paperwork stopped before it made it to me.”
Aiden and Bjourn looked surprised. Bjourn said, “I never got a call asking about whether or not we received paperwork.” Aiden laughed, “How marvelous, neither did I. They must know someone is stopping them then. Do they know who?”
I played with my sleeve. I whispered, “In a way… not who… but…” Eric interrupted, “They know it’s the Resistance stopping them from getting to us.” I sighed, “I… well… yes.” Bjourn said, “Then either the head of the Resistance is going against the Supernatural Council, and they give you the information because they are on it. Or your backer isn’t on the Supernatural Council but is close to them.”
I hacked them after they refused to help me get justice for my parents and hear my case. They made me mad… and it felt fair. Then I discovered they were already hacked… it was a whole thing…. but Bjourn wasn’t completely wrong.
I was going against the Supernatural Council. Freya growled, “The corrupt Council! They should’ve sent you home immediately. We would’ve been together. THEN they’d actually have more a case to use us since they brought our kidnapping to light. Not that mate or anyone would allow it, but they had a stronger case if they’d what was right.”
That was completely true. Giving me back would’ve been the smartest move except someone on the Supernatrual Council was in the Ring. Maybe more than one. Aiden asked, “What exactly do the Supernatural Council want with this paperwork?”
I sighed, “Normally, what they want is to have control over anyone with special abilities. Particularly hybrids. They do notwant to have to receive permission from the Alpha or the person in question. If they want their services, they have access to them without their choice or their Alpha’s.” Eric growled.
Bjourn frowned, and I realized that actually would be a massive problem for him now. He was a Protector of the Realms and his daughter in law was a freaking Dragon. My anxiety picked up. Xander linked, “Lovebug?”
This Hackura bond was giving away all my emotions. I replied, “It’s fine… just a factor I hadn’t considered. Hastein has K.. right?” Xander replied, “Of course he does. Hastein will never let anyone hurt her.” Ok… that was good.
If the Supernatural Council found out about Kingsley, bad things would follow….and I’d have to kill them sooner than I planned. Freya said, “Nothing will happen to Kayda. We will go in with the Hackura and mate to help her if she ever required it.”
