The Alpha and His Hunted Kitsune Princess

She's Close Pt.2

I asked, “Do you two know?” Anastasia laughed, “Of course we do. We had to listen about how Daisy would be smooshy cute with so and so and they just wouldn’t work with her.” So, they heard about this when Melanie was drunk then.

Julian said, “It can’t be in our pack or they would’ve scented her. That’s my hang up on a wolf. They’d have known.” I argued, “Not all the wolves have our senses.” I smirked, “What about a combination? A hybrid mate for Daisy.”

Alexander offered, “Blake Thomas isn’t mated and he’d look cute with Daisy.” I turned to him with William and Julian. Alexander asked, “What? I can acknowledge when people would look cute together.”

Julian commented, “Well, let me just file this information away. Melanie, you are so good for our brother. He never used to contribute to such conversations. Now, he’s throwing out viable options.”

Melanie admitted, “Well, Xander’s right… so.. He should’ve contributed the whole time. Maybe it’s because we are mated… now he can tell who looks cute together.” Anastasia laughed, “Umm no, it’s smooshy and I need you to say that.”

Blake popped to us then asked, “Where on earth are we?” Alexander wiggled his eyebrows, “You came so fast.” Blake replied, “You said your mate had life changing news. I assume my mate is around.”

I admitted, “I judge you a little for not smelling her yet.” Melanie argued, “He doesn’t come to everything… that he should… and it’s totally for the purpose of annoying me.” Blake laughed, “It’s not. I like spending time with Brooke and she’s always with Christopher so I tend to spend more time in Red Run than other packs. Where is my mate?”

Melanie grinned, “Wouldn’t you find it more fun to figure it out? Maybe think about the emails and mail that you get… one could say in abundance…. because unlike Xander… no one stole your mail from me.” Bernard cackled, “This is hilarious.”

Blake snorted, “Melanie, if you're the one who keeps sending me coupons for weed gummies I have so many questions.” Melanie grumbled, “You could chill out on gummy’s… or find it fun… or annoying enough to check it out. That was an option… your lack of curiosity… was annoying. I should’ve sent it to your Beta. He’d have gone.”

Blake asked, “Does my mate work in the store?” Melanie hummed, “Owns… she owns the store… and has a specific brand of gummy’s she sells… that I sent you…. But you did not cooperate with me.”

Alexander laughed, “Let’s pop on in then.” Melanie handed Anastasia a charm, which she quickly put on then Melanie handed her a bracelet. I jolted realizing Anastasia didn’t feel like Huntress to me anymore.

I asked, “Uhh what the f**k?” Blake groaned, “Dude, can we discuss whatever science s**t that was later? Particularly when I’m not here. That sounds like a great idea.” Ok, but I had questions. CJ would be so proud of me right now.

William felt happy and annoyed. Happy because Anastasia was coming with the group, but annoyed because he wanted her by his side as herself. Alexander popped our group near Daisy’s store.

Julian commented, “Damn. Daisy did really well for herself.” Melanie hummed, “She just signed a lease… to open another store in a certain someone’s area….because he wouldn’t follow my clues.” Blake laughed, “I apologize, Melanie.”

Melanie grinned, “Ok… let’s go. Daisy is fun.. .and she’s working on a gummy she believes can get me high.” Alexander snorted, “Oh good god.” Anastasia questioned, “Is it the strength of all the weed ever?”

Melanie stuck her tongue out, “Daisy likes to experiment with her product… and I am a great test market… people agree.” Anastasia smiled at her while Valentina snickered. I was certain Daisy absolutely agreed.

Blake admitted, “It does smell amazing in there. Like cherry cream soda.” Alexander snorted, “It smells like weed, Blake. Go get your woman.” Blake practically sprinted into the store and Melanie slipped in behind him.

Once we were inside Anastasia took off her charm. Blake growled, “MINE!” Daisy asked, “Do you see something you like? That was an awful possessive noise. OH MY GOD! Preston, these are the cops I told you about! Hey fellow girl bosses!”

I said, “Yes, we figured out it was them.” Bernard said, “The night is not done on the revelations part. We have more questions.” I knew that. Melanie said, “So… this is Blake… Blake this is Daisy.” Daisy blushed, “Hey, you smell so good.” Blake replied, “As do you.”

William linked, “I think I’m getting a contact high.” I nearly laughed out loud. Melanie said, “So… Blake was actually referring to you being his.” Blake gaped at my sister in law. Melanie continued as if she didn’t see that, "Remember those books I gave you?”

Daisy answered, “Oh yeah, Those were spicy.” Melanie prodded, “Annnndddd you said that you wished the Supernatural was real.” Daisy nodded, “For sure.” Melanie bobbed her head, “You even mentioned Werewolves specifically because…. There are so many wolves you noticed around here…. and people you went to school with… growled.”

Daisy laughed, “Oh yeah. That triplet trio right there were growlers. A whole lot of people were.” Blake asked, “Uhh Melanie, what are you doing?” Melanie replied, “Helping.” Then Melanie turned to Daisy, “So, I’m a Werewolf and so is my husband along with his family.”

Bernard said, “Oh shit.” I linked CJ, “Melanie just straight up to Blake’s human mate about the Supernatural.” CJ replied, “I’m sorry, come again.” Melanie added, “Blake is your mate.” Daisy asked, “As in soul mate?

Melanie answered, “Yes, as in soul mate. Also… you are not human. Well… you are mostly human just not fully.” Come again? Bernard said, “I got nothing but Oden’s mate did mention Daisy with extras earlier.”

Melanie whispered to Valentina, “I softened that you have Supernatural blood thing… right?” Valentina said, “In that you gave her a whole bunch of information at once, yes.” Wow. They really did know how to phrase things to Melanie because that was a way of saying no without saying no.

Blake said, “I’m sorry, we are saying my mate is not human?” Daisy blew out a breath, “Gosh, I like you talkative girl. Honestly, it all makes sense. I always wanted to hang around the Conners of the crowd, and I should not have.”

I said, “Hey!” Julian agreed, “What my brother said.” William hummed, “I’m confused. Everyone wants to hang around us.” Melanie chimed in, “Supernaturals do… yes. Humans are intimated… unless they want your money… which Dylan says makes them ladder climbers… but I think humans would say gold diggers instead.”

Daisy agreed, “They would. So, what am I? Is it cool? Don’t think I’m not getting to tall Dark and Handsome who turns into a Werewolf right there.” She whispered to Blake, “That’s so hot by the way. Which is not surprising because you’re hot.”

Blake linked me, “What in the twilight zone is happening? I was over here stupidly prepping for the long haul because my mate is human, but she’s just like all in.” I answered, “Melanie. That’s what’s happening.” Blake linked back laughing.

William admitted, “I don’t think we get used to this.” Anastasia asked, “What?” William answered, “How Melanie just blows everyone’s worlds up.” Anastasia laughed, “This is normal.” Then looked at us and frowned, “Right?”

I answered, “No.” Valentina disagreed, “It’s our normal, Ana.” Anastasia grinned again and nodded. I linked Alexander, “That f*****g shithead Slade isolated Anastasia and her family so now she thinks your mate is NORMAL?! Aesir above, we are screwed.” Alexander sent amusement in the bond.

Melanie answered, “You have just a bit of Leprechaun blood. So.. it makes sense that you were drawn to the Conners other than… being Supernatural. Leprechauns like Fairies. It’s innate. So… your mate being a partial Fairy / Werewolf makes perfect sense… and I tried to get him here sooner.” Melanie cut a glance at Blake.

My jaw dropped. Blake asked, “Leprechaun’s are real?” Daisy snorted, “Where’s my damn pot of gold?” Melanie replied, “Well… you don’t have much Leprechaun blood… but it is why you enjoy being mellow and high. It’s genetics… it’s part of how I knew your gummies would be successful.”

I said, “Going back to Leprechaun’s being real.” Melanie hummed, “They actually aren’t supposed to leave their realm… but they do.. Because like Daisy and others exist.” Daisy asked, “Do I get cool powers?”

Melanie answered, “You could probably do something… like they can but not multiple things. Blake has a lot of cool powers… that I have thoughts on.” Blake snorted, “Of course you do. Can I leave with my mate now?”

Daisy winced, “I’m closing tonight.” Melanie asked, “Ohhh arreeee you?” I offered, “That means you're not.” Another worker came in and squealed, “Melanie!” Then hugged my sister in law. Daisy asked, “Astera, what are you doing here?”

Astera answered, “Melanie said you needed me to cover because you met your met and we are out as a Supernatural group to you. Congrats! Blake being off the market will be a big deal.” Daisy asked, “Huh?”

Astera said, “He’s Blake Thomas.” Daisy gasped, “The Billionaire?!” Blake answered, “Yes.” Daisy snorted, “Well, slap my ass and call me Shirely. I’ve got a soul mate, I have Supe blood, my mate is HOT and rich. God damn. It’s a good day to be Daisy.”

Julian nudged me when Daisy jumped into Blake’s arms dramatically, “Take me away big guy.” Blake smirked and popped her out. Melanie grumbled, “This is why… people should let me maneuver them to specific places.”

Anastasia agreed, “Exactly. You hooked Dimitri up with his mate.” Melanie clapped, “YES! Because he listens! It’s one of my favorite qualities of Dimitri’s.” Alexander growled. William asked, “Dimitri has his mate?”

Anastasia answered, “Yes, he had to hide her but she’s with our family now. I got to meet her but no one else did. Because I’m totally team Melanie.” Bernard demanded, “Get on Team Melanie, immediately.” I snorted, “I’m on team Melanie."

Alexander popped our group back to the facility and now more of our family was here. I grinned, “Mom.” My siblings were all here and I couldn't help but enjoy the love going around the room. I observed everyone with the new mate’s that had come in.

Angela linked, “She’s really close, P.” I winked at my little sister. I couldn't wait to see how my mate slotted into all this. I cleared my throat, “So, Melanie mated Blake and Daisy. Mom, did you know leprechaun’s are real?”

Mom answered, “They died.” Then looked at me, William, Julian, Alexander, and landed on Melanie. Mom laughed, “They didn’t f*****g die? Aiden is going to have such fun tracking them down.”

Melanie shrugged, “Track… be taken to… come to the meeting with Bjourn… that I have arranged… are all ways one could say that. Mostly because they are excited to meet Aiden.. And you were coming… it’s on your calendar. It’s also…on Eric’s.”

I linked Julian, “I think mom is going to explode something with this next topic.” Julian snorted, “Bring on the fireworks, brother.” William linked, “I don’t know what you're about to do but I’m in. Let’s get everything out there. Bottling up is our enemy.”

I said, “So, Melanie.” My sister in law squeaked, “Me?” Anastasia chucked, "Obviously you.” I chucked, “There’s an interesting business in Alexander's name that he didn’t start.” Melanie turned beet red, “Umm.. which one?” Oh my god. Several people gasped while I boasted there was more than one business Melanie started for my brother. Bernard cackled in my head.

Mom asked, “I’m sorry, what?” I explained, “You remember that business that helps people get in home help and get out from under hospital debt?” Mom answered carefully, “Yes.” Her walls were firmly in place.

I admitted, “Alexander didn’t start it.” Mom gasped, “Exfuckingcuse me?! Why the f**k weren’t we investigating a business that looked like Alexander set it all up?!” Dad said, “Well, we ate cookies.” Melanie huffed, “Mom monster cookies are the worst, Haley.”

Mom gaped at us and let her walls down to blast her utter shock at us all. Mom questioned, “Harper and Cali’s boytoy lover let that go, OVER A COOKIE?! You all did? It had his signature!”

Melanie squeaked, “Ummm… that’s true… I like… stole it.. .I didn’t imitate or anything.” Mom snorted, “The hijinks just went to a whole ass other level. Are you all for f*****g real?! Why didn’t any of you say that to me?’

Melanie whispered, “It’s totally the evil cookie.” Mom scoffed, “I will blow the f**k out of the next peanut butter cookie I see.” My younger siblings cheered and I winced. They’d been affected by those cookies because we’d brushed them off.

William said, “Going back to the fascinating comment of you asking which business we were asking about in Alexander’s name, Melanie.” Melanie squeaked, “Well…. It umm…” Mom cut her off, “You all made her f*****g believe that bullshit of us knowing like Red Run it was her.”

I asked, “Wait, what?” Melanie said, “So… well… it actually helped and gave me hope… because I didn’t know about the mom monster cookies being in this pack… and that’s… like I would’ve gone nuclear… if I had.”

I believed that with my entire soul. Melanie admitted, “I thought…. That… since the company was doing good… and you didn’t get mad…that… maybe there was hope there.” Alexander growled and held her tightly.

I asked, “How many businesses have you opened for Alexander? Because he gets a lot of tax refunds, and we couldn't figure out why.” Mom shouted, “Are you all f*****g kidding?!! What the f**k were in those goddamn cookies? ASK THE ACCOUNTANT!"

Alexander said, “I had a meeting with him, but then felt silly because of the cookie.” Anastasia commented, “Wow. I knew Melanie hated those, and they sounded pure evil from the description. So, it’s impressive they keep getting worse.”

Valentina snorted, “Yeah, we knew the cookies were the worst.” Mom grumbled, “Those cookies made people f*****g gaslight everyone and act like insane people over questions. f**k those goddamn cookies.”

Anastaisa raised a glass, “ Vashe zdorov'ye.” I linked William, “What did she just say?” William answered, “Cheers.” I asked, “Ok, what in the language learning program are you doing? Because I know it’s Melanie’s program. You don’t learn languages like mom and Uncle Aiden.” We had siblings that did but he was not one of them.

William linked, “I’m sure you’ll find out the secret soon enough.” I groaned. William teased, “It’s more fun for you to figure it out.” Unless my mate spoke another language I wasn’t sure how that was going to work out.

Mom agreed, “f*****g A!” I smirked. Dad squeezed mom tightly. EJ asked, “So, about how many businesses have you started for Alexander and what do they all do? Because the business with home helpers and tutors is amazing. We opened more to help.”

Mom agreed, “In multiple states. Mom and I are expanding because it’s f*****g disgusting that people are trying to f*****g live and getting crippled by debt.” Melanie agreed, “Yeah.. and I just… well… I knew that you guys would’ve taken care of Ree and her family… so … that worked out.”

I agreed, “We absolutely would have.” Melanie said, “So… just things like that… covering funeral costs… that’s a hefty expense for people. That… a lot of people don’t prepare for… if people die suddenly.”

I asked, “How much does all that cost?” Melanie answered, “On average seven to twelve thousand dollars… cremation is cheaper. Then there’s estate taxes and taxes on things.. If someone hasn’t set up a trust….it’s a lot.”

Melanie added, “I also… started an apartment that has rent fluctuations. Where if people can prove… they can’t afford the cost of living… they get a deal. So, they can get back on their feet and still survive.”

Alexander purred, “Lovebug, you are so amazing.” Melanie said, “Well… I just saw how much people struggled…but people don’t want charity… deals… and still paying made them feel like they are working towards a better life. No one deserves…. To be kicked when they are at their lowest…so I helped them.”

William linked, “So, she’s evading with us. It’s adorable.” I chuckled, “We could let her get away with it this once. She’s so flustered right now, and she’s doing charitable and amazing things.” William inclined his head.

Our family spent time together with all our new members. Olivia was really beginning to shine, which pissed me off that the Ring took that away from her. I began to feel weird. I left the main group and went outside.

I asked, “Bernard?” My wolf admitted, “I don’t know. I just feel on alert. Julian came out followed by William. I said, “You guys should go back to your mates.” Julian replied, “Val wanted me to come talk to you.” William agreed, “Anastasia said the same. What’s up, P?”

I admitted, “I don’t know. I just feel weird.” Preston questioned, “Weird how?” I shrugged, “I’m just super alert for some reason. Bernard doesn’t know why.” Julian encouraged, “Ask Melanie.” I snorted, “She’s not omnipotent. She can’t tell me why my wolf is antsy.”

William disagreed, “I don’t know, she’s the white wolf so maybe she can tell you things.” They stayed outside with me, but the feeling didn’t go away. Eventually I chased them back inside to see their mates.

Anastasia didn’t live here yet, and I wanted William to soak up every minute she was here. William linked “By the way, Val shimmers Anastasia to one of the safe houses in our territory quite often, so you are not taking me away from her.”

I replied, “I still want you to soak up all this time. I know you want her at your side.” William growled, “My mate keeps saying it’s ok if she’s hidden.” I replied, “That’s not going to happen. Anastasia will be at your side in the open.”

William agreed, “I know. I just worry.” I scoffed, “People come at this family to their own detriment. That was before Uncle Gunner and Melanie synced up. Let’s not forget Micah. People can come at their own peril because we will kill them. No one is going to hurt your mate.”

William gratefully said, “Thank you, P.” I said, “You’d do the same for any of us. Anastasia is yours. She will be at your side and no one will try to hurt her. Because if they do, they come against three Kingdoms. Actually four. Your mate is royalty. Our family just keeps getting scarier honestly.”

William chuckled, “We really are and we just keep adding in other Kingdoms.” That we did. It wasn’t shocking that our family was becoming super powerful. Bernard needed to shift. I quickly went to the woods to shift.

I wasn’t surprised when Thor and Oden joined me. We ran for several miles before we shifted back. Alexander gave me a look then popped us to the gym in the Hackura realm. He conjured a bamboo stick for both of us and we went at it.

Bernard huffed, “Oden needs to leave the gym on occasion. Everyone is right. He’s a machine and he needs to leave this area on occasion.” I laughed, “He does now, to have s*x. Plus, his mate is constantly running around.”

Bernard huffed, “Honestly he deserves to have to deal with that. It’s retroactive for being in the gym so much. The universe is giving him signs to get out of here.” Once he knocked me down again I told him, “I’m good. Leave the gym on occasion, big brother.”