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I left and headed back to Cayden and Cassie’s home since the bond told me Cassie was there.

I called my mom. She answered, “Alexander.” I teased, “Aren’t you in a session?

” I knew she was. Oden snorted, “Mom always answers us.” She did.

She replied, “I just finished one, but I will always answer when you all call. What’s going on? ”

I answered, “I accepted a position in the Hackura realm from Cayden as a squadron leader. My ceremony is in a few hours here. I thought you’d like to plan it.” She screamed, “I am so fucking proud of you! I’ll plan everything and get your dad.” She hung up.

I linked dad, “Mom is very excited and coming in hot.” He replied, “I can feel that and now she’s here.

Congratulations on the position, son. I’m proud of you.

” I replied, “Thanks.” He said, “If you’d want to share why you finally accepted, let me know.

” I chuckled, “You always know everything.” He snorted, “Now, if you pups would just keep that in mind and tell me shit that would be great.”

I walked into Cassie and Cayden’s home. My sister evaluated me. She said, “Well, everyone is excited about whatever you did. Mom seems to plotting some party.” I laughed, “I’m going to accept the squadron position your mate has wanted me to. I’ll be here more often.” She raised an eyebrow.

I snorted, “I do that better than you. Everyone will think twice about messing with you if I’m around more. It sucks but it’s true. I’m the sibling that’s very in your face and knocking teeth out.” She grumbled, “So being stealthy makes them think they can walk all over me.”

I crossed the room and hugged my sister. I answered, “No, but it does seem to make these women think they can get away with hurting you. I’m going to show my face around more often and make sure they know it’s not true. Everything is going to be.”

She hugged me tightly and whispered, “Thank you, brother.” I told her, “I will always have your six.” Oden told me, “I told Rain the same.” Good. I felt a tug on my bond before Uncle Bjourn linked, “I think we need to talk.”

I kissed the top of Cassie’s head, “I have to go talk to Uncle Bjourn. I’ll see you at my ceremony.” She checked her phone and laughed, “Yeah, you will.” Mom was going to go all out, but that was fine. If it made her happy that was what I cared about.

I portaled to my uncle’s office. His secretary smirked at me.

I chuckled, “So, mom already told you.” Uncle Bjourn snorted, “Yes, along with a prepared argument about why a Duke being given the title of squadron leader should be a bigger celebration.” I admitted, “I’d say I’m surprised but that would be a lie, and I can’t do that. ”

Uncle Bjourn laughed, “Yes, I let her present the whole argument even though I know she knows that I was going to let her do whatever she wanted.” I replied, “I’d like to invite some of my friends.” He nodded, “Go ahead.” I winked at him and left.

I called Jason McAlister. He answered, “Hey, Alexander.” I told him, “There’s a party going down in the Hackura realm. If you can tell your pack and have the partial Fairies bring you if they want to join.” He asked, “What’s the party for?” I answered, “Me. I’m becoming a Squadron leader.”

He shouted, “Congrats, man! That’s awesome.

” I said, “Your whole family is welcome.” He snorted, “Maybe that would get Mel to text me back.” Oden howled excitedly.

I offered, “She’s welcome to come.” Jason replied, “I wouldn’t get your hopes up.

” I would because I had promised Melanie that I would meet her right before I went to confirm her intel with my family.

That train of thought reminded me of when I killed Charlene and our conversation before I killed her. I didn’t kill her for myself really. Someone else would’ve done it, but I protected Melanie from that awful bitch.

Flashback

Alexander waited until everyone left. I turned to Charlene and asked, “Do you have any idea how you got caught?” Charlene frowned asking, “Didn’t Alpha Peter or your uncle tell you?

” I shook my head, “No. I do have to thank you before I kill you because for the first time, I got to talk to someone via text.”

I winked, “In fact, it’s someone that I’ve been wanting to interact with for quite some time.” Oden snorted, “Since she was born. We have wanted to mate since she was born.” That was true. Charlene questioned, “Who?”

I snorted, “You know exactly who it is if you’re half as smart as you want to claim to be.” Charlene’s nose wrinkled up smarting, “If you like that little Beta bitch….” I grabbed her by the throat and squeezed. Oden growled, “RIP HER HEAD OFF!” I planned to kill her, just not yet.

I warned, “Speak of Melanie that way ever again, and I’ll take you to the Hackura realm to torture for decades. Why didn’t you just leave Melanie alone? I don’t like you, and I never did. I never gave you any indication that I did either.”

I questioned, “Do you think my brother’s and I are oblivious to people who just want to use us for our name? News flash, you are in an allied pack of ours. I’ve known since the dance you didn’t want me for me. I’m best fucking friends with Jason for god’s sake.” I released her from my hold.

She coughed, “Yeah, well I have noticed your best friend doesn’t know you like his little sister. Go for someone your own age. She’s a pup.” I tilted my head, “Since you’re going to die, I’ll let you in on a secret.”

She pleaded, “No, don’t tell me. I want to live.” Oden scoffed, “She’s delusional.” I replied, “We knew that.” He huffed his agreement. I ignored her saying, “My secret is that I’m fairly certain Melanie McAlister is my mate.” Oden growled, “Sure. We are sure.”

Charline snorted, “Of course you are. Some bitches get all the luck. She’s so in love with you she can’t see straight. No matter how many times I tried to get her off that path.” I growled, “What does that mean?” I used my pushing power.

I heard steps and briefly saw Charlene and her friends were talking.

When they started talking the picture faded and I only heard voices.

One spoke, “Shh, let’s just go. This is crazy, Charlene.

She’s just a pup. The Beta’s daughter to be exact.

You know T comes out here with her sometimes now. We need to go.”

Charlene growled, “No, she needs to understand.” One sighed, “Maybe you need to understand. She’s a pup with a crush.

Most pups have those. Alexander may have gone crazy on two peaks, but we ALL know it wasn’t for you.

There’s no point in telling the smartest pup in this pack it was. She’ll find out it’s a lie.”

Another added, “She’s right. Alexander probably lost it because that’s his best friend's little sister. If anything, I’m beginning to think Melanie isn’t the only one with a crush. Which means this is a BAD idea. Goddess above, what am I doing here?” Several people sucked in a breath.

That same voice announced, “I’m not going to die because you can’t stand the fact Alexander might like her too. They both fight like insane people. It would make sense that they gravitate towards each other. I’m out of here.”

I heard steps then the same person said, “Don’t call me anymore.

Hell don’t talk to me until you get over this crazy idea of making Melanie pay for Alexander not liking you.

You did that all on your own. You openly talk about him taking you as a chosen mate.

You even loudly proclaim how things will run when you are a Luna of Black Mountain and getting the respect you deserve. ”

She paused then added, “Around us, you talk about how Alexander will penalize Alpha Peter for giving you punishments. It was already crazy, but now you’ve gone delusional. I don’t know where the girl I grew up with went, but this is bizarre.”

She muttered, “I’m also really fucking tired of getting my ass kicked by a pup five years younger than me. It’s embarrassing and I hate it. Melanie will never agree to work with me on training so I can get better if I keep hanging around with you guys.”

She snorted, “You have gone off the deep end and I don’t see how this doesn’t end without you dying. I, personally, don’t want to die. I want to meet my mate and have a family. I want to be a Warrior in our pack. You know what? I just can’t do this anymore. If you guys are smart, you’ll follow me.”

“The last time you tried to jump her about this Alexander Two Peak situation Elise and Ray were there. Isn’t that a big enough sign this has to end?

Melanie didn’t even know what Alexander had done.

Which means she didn’t think it was about her.

You put that thought into her head. She’s a freaking genius. Morons, all of you.”

I heard the leaves crunching as if someone was walking away. Charlene growled, “Kristin, come back! Your point isn’t valid because Melanie does think it was about her now. We are helping her.” Kristin snorted, “I repeat, she thinks that because YOU told her about it.”

She admitted, “Hell, I even think she’s right to think it was about her because it’s the logical conclusion.

She’s the one who was attacked, and Alexander had no other reason to be pissed.

Could that be because she’s Jason’s little sister?

Yes. Could it also be because Alexander likes her too?

Also yes. Meaning this path leads to death and I’m off it. ”

Charlene snarled, “I’ll kill her! He’s mine.” Kristin laughed, “First, that’s treason so shut up. Second, you’ll never beat Melanie in a fight, Charlene. You’d also never have Alexander if you killed her. If anything happens to Melanie McAlister, I’ll tell the Alpha it was you.”

She stated emphatically, “I will not be part of the witch hunt if the Beta’s daughter gets hurt. I’d be under suspicion because I associate with you. Because I was looking for the girl I used to know, but she’s clearly gone. Melanie is a member of our pack. She’s just a pup.”