The Alpha and His Song

Activating Pt. 2

On Friday Keith cornered me during the last period. He said, “Dude, let Katie, whose name you still haven’t told me, do what she wants on Valentine’s Day. She’s got this planned because it was special to her and her brother. They would cook together. She said mostly he did it for her. This is the way she knows how to show her love because her brother taught her. I know Lisa f****d you up, but this is special to Katie.” I agreed.

I was waiting for Odette after school. Immy said, “She’s not here.” I asked, “What? Why not?” Immy winked, “Uh tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. She was working on last minute things.” I wondered what that meant. Immy clearly thought it was fun whatever it was. Ken linked me later, “Your girlfriend has s*x shop bags.” I nearly choked on my water. I replied, “Ken!” Ken snorted, “Hey, I’m just helping prepare you.” I snorted, “Stop spying on my girlfriend.” Ken said, “Hey, she walked through the lobby, and didn’t try to hide it. I don’t think she cares. A little later Emmett growled. I asked, “What’s wrong?” He sighed, “Lisa was arrested for trespassing I guess. Malachi is going to look more into the situation. A pack member said the charges were dropped. He said it seemed weird.” I asked, “Why is it weird? Lisa has gone off the rails.” Emmett groaned, “Don’t I know it.”

I tried to call Odette, but she didn’t answer. She must be asleep. I went out to the garage and worked to perfect my present. My mom came out and gasped. I quickly whirled around. She came over to my workspace. She put her hands on it. She said, “Keaton, this is beautiful. Is that Channing?” I nodded, “Yeah, Katie likes books, but her mom took her supernatural ones away. I bought her the series she likes and a few other supernatural themed books. It’s technically a hanging bookshelf, but she could put other things on it. I carved the books shelf and the half moon over the side. I’d carved out a moon, mountains and then there was a wolf at the end. My mom whispered, “You haven’t carved in years.” I smiled, “Well, Katie is making me dinner. Leon said he and his mate make each other gifts, and Katie inspires me.”

My mom asked, “Is this what you’ve been working on out here?” I told her, “Yup.” She kissed the top of my head then said, “Well, I bet she will love this and the books. The bookshelf definitely more than the books. I’m so proud of you. It looks amazing.” I gave her a hug, “Thanks, mom.” I sat back down and put the final touches on my gift. I kept making little changes until Emmett came out.

He sat down smiling. He said, “This is amazing, Keaton. When Alexandria sees it, she’ll want one. With my Lightning instead of Channing.” I smiled, “Well, maybe…if Katie likes it then I could do that.” Emmett winked, “You mean OdKatie. Malachi is certain he’s narrowed it down.” I told him, “Oh just let it go.” Emmett tilted his head back laughing. He eventually gathered himself and said, “You think my Beta is going to let that go?” I sighed, “No.” Emmett said, “Here are his guesses, Odella, Odette, Oda, and Odessa. See, I think it’s Odette because it just matches her.” Yes it did. I showed him nothing. He stood, “I’m definitely right, and she’ll love the gift.” I told him, “Lisa would hate it.” Emmett snorted, “What doesn’t she hate?” I asked, “Did you ever figure that thing out.” Emmett frowned, “Not exactly.” I shrugged and let it go. I didn’t care about Lisa anymore.

The next day everyone was buzzing about the event my mom and Ted held at the pack. They hold it every year. No one expected me anymore. I hadn’t gone since Lisa and I started dating. Maybe I should’ve invited Odette. I sighed. Channing said, “You just aren’t ready for that step, it’s ok.” I told him, “I just don’t want to live in fear, but you’re right. I’m not ready.” Channing said, “Our family will wait until we are.” I snorted, “Or just show up like Emmett did to meet her.” Channing answered, “Or that.”

I put my present for Odette in my truck and headed out. I slammed on my breaks when Lisa appeared behind my truck. I slammed the door shut, “Are you INSANE?! I could’ve killed you!” Lisa asked, “Well, you didn’t come find me all day. I don’t know what you got me.” I told her, “Nothing. We are nothing to each.” Lisa shrieked, “Yes we are! We are meant to be together! We always were!” I told her, “We aren’t, but I’ll bite. What did you get me?” Lisa’s jaw dropped. She said, “You know Valentine’s Day isn’t about you. You get me presents, not the other way around.” I snorted, “Typical. I’m leaving.” Lisa yelled, “No you aren’t!” I heard a growl behind us.

To my astonishment it was Malachi. He said, “Lisa, you don’t want to get between me and my plans with MY mate. Get out of Keaton’s way.” Lisa sneered, “This isn’t your business.” Malachi pursed his lips, “By the way Lisa, you’ll be running a border patrol at night for the next month as their shadow. Would you care to make that two months?” Lisa shrieked, “Keaton! Do something.” I said, “I’d go for six months, Malachi.” Lisa started crying. She reached for me, but Channing took over and I jumped into my truck. I asked, “What the hell Channing?” Channing answered, “I don’t know…it was just an instinct.” Ok then. Malachi physically removed Lisa from behind my truck, and I took off. I linked him, “Thanks, Malachi.” He replied, “No problem. Now she needs to calm down so I can get to Adlee.”

He did do me a favor, and Adlee was the nicest she wolf. Unless someone tried to mess with her plans. Then she was cutthroat. I linked her, “Hi Adlee.” She answered, “This is a surprise. Hi Keaton.” I said, “Well, I wanted to help. I know you don’t like your plans being interrupted.” Adlee growled, “Alexandria has Emmett tied up, quite literally, all evening. What could’ve happened?!” I said, “Too much information. Though I’m definitely giving Emmett s**t about that. Lisa was keeping Malachi when I drove off.” Adlee yelled, “f*****g b***h! I’ll handle it.” I said, “Thanks! I hope you have a good Valentine’s Day.” She answered, “Oh, I will. I’m going to sic my grandmother in law on that wicked bitch.” I laughed. Isabella would get her for sure.

I drove to Odette’s place. I knocked when I got there. Immy answered the door. Odette ran out of her room. She looked at Immy perplexed. Immy smiled, “I got the dish out of the oven, and I opened the door for Keaton.” Odette asked, “But how did you…?” She quickly stopped herself. They were looking at each other, but I was looking at her outfit. She had on ripped skinny jeans and a red sweater with white hearts. She looked amazing. I looked at her and lost my voice. She had red lipstick on. God, why was that so hot? Channing growled in my head. Immy said, “I’ll just be leaving. Have fun.”

The second the door shut I grabbed Odette and pulled her into me. I kissed her hard on the lips. When I pulled back she whispered, “Happy Valentine’s Day.” I kissed her lightly before replying, “Happy Valentine’s Day.” Odette smiled, “I made lasagna and made cheese bread from scratch.” I looked around the apartment. I said, “You also decorated.” Odette smiled, “Immy did.” I nodded, “It looks great.” She sat me at the table, and then put everything on plates. It was really good. I told her, “You did an amazing job.” She smiled, “I had to learn how to cook, but I’ve never made lasagna before.” I leaned over and kissed her. I said, “You did an amazing job.” She blushed, “Thank you.”

I linked Ken, “I left her present in my truck. Can you bring it up?” Ken snorted, “Yup.” I asked, “Do you have any plans tonight?” Ken said, “Later, yes.” I said, “Well, I hope you enjoy it.” A few minutes later Ken knocked on the door. I opened it and he came through with the wrapped gift. Odette gasped, “What on earth did you do?” I smiled, “Made a gift for my girl.” Her eyes filled with tears. She said, “You made me something? Made it? For me? Really? No one has ever made me anything.” Ken said, “Aww….” We both looked at him. He straightened, “I didn’t say that out loud.” He left and went into the hallway.

Odette whispered, “I didn’t make you anything.” I told her, “You made me dinner.” She shrugged, “That’s not the same.” I told her, “I have done anything like this for a while. You inspired me.” She smiled and tore open the present. Her jaw dropped and a few tears leaked out. She whispered, “You made this?” I teased, “Well, not the books. I bought those for you. I carved the bookshelf.” She ran her fingers over the carvings. I’d added and O and a K. She turned and launched herself into my lap. We started making out. I pulled back, “You like it?” She told me, “I love it.” She threw her top off over her head.

I growled, “What the f**k?!” She had on a red bra that was see through. She jumped back off me and winked. I growled, “Odette….” She told me, “My present for you is in my room. Let’s go see it.” She sauntered away and my eyes instantly went to her ass. My mouth watered and I ran after her. I ran my hands over her ass. She nervously handed me a bag. I threw the tissue paper out of it and my brain blanked.

She said, “We don't have to but….” I asked, “My song wants to use this?” She gulped but nodded. Channing was delighted. I felt something very primal taking over me. She’d gotten fuzzy handcuffs, a blindfold, and a paddle. I told her, “Take off your pants.” She shivered then did exactly what I said. I commanded, “Now, get onto the bed.” She jumped onto the bed. I took my shirt off and grabbed the blindfold. I slid it over her eyes then quickly handcuffed her. She whispered, “Keaton.” I said, “Tell me anytime you want to stop.” She nodded. I nibbled down her whole body. I grabbed the paddle and lightly tapped the inside of her thighs. She moaned, “Key…” That set me off.

I ripped off her underwear. I licked her clit. I got her close then backed off. She whimpered. I lifted her legs in the air and swatted her on the butt with the paddle. She yelled, “Keaton!” I chuckled, “Oh, I’m just getting started with my present.” I had no idea where this was coming from, but I liked it. I liked seeing my mate like this, and I liked that I could smell how aroused she was. I liked feeling in charge like this. I could see faint impressions of the heart on the paddle. I was rock hard at the sight. I growled, “f**k!” I spanked her a few more times then edged her close to her orgasm again. I backed off and started nipping at her n*****s through her bra. She was whimpering and a few tears dripped out of her eyes.

I slid my fingers inside her. She screamed, “Keaton!” I felt her clamp down and pulled out. She hissed at me. I chuckled, “Normally, you sing at me.” That seemed to give her the idea I wanted her to sing. She began to sing that song. f**k! Channing took over and pounded into her. She was screaming my name. Ken linked me, “Noise complaints, Keaton.” I replied, “Grandson to the owner!” He snorted.

I pounded into Odette. She scratched my back, and I took back over. I uncuffed one of her hands and flipped her over and spanked her before entering her again. I growled, “Say you’re mine.” She screamed, “I’m yours!” I yelled, “f**k yes you are! MINE! MINE! MINE!” I ripped her top off, and uncuffed her other hand. I pulled her up so her back on me. I played with her n*****s and kept thrusting into her. She came again and clamped down so hard I roared my orgasm. I gently laid her down. She tackled me and couldn't have looked sexier when she said, “Now, it’s my turn.” I smirked, “Do your worst, my song.” She smirked and took the paddle. She spanked me gently. I told her, “Harder.” She blushed but spanked me harder then got into it before she blindfolded me and slid onto me.

Not being able to see really turned me on for some reason. I was thrusting up to meet hers. She gripped my chest and I held onto her hips to thrust faster. She whimpered, “Don’t stop.” I had no plans to. I changed positions several times throughout the night and into the early morning. I’d even let her cuff me at one point. I had no idea where this type of confidence came from. Or any of the things we’d done, but I liked it a lot. We stayed together all weekend. I told her, “I’ll just go get some clothes, and come back.” She kissed me, “It’s ok if you can’t stay. I really want your family to like me.” I told her, “I’ll be back, my song. I’ll text you when I’m on the way.” She smiled and went back into her apartment.

I ran down to my truck and went home. I found my dad in his office. He looked up and smirked. I sat down. I said, “I have a question.” My dad smiled, “Alright, I have answers.” I looked away and said, “When I was with my girlfriend this weekend, I felt this primal side come out in me like never before.” My dad said, “Alpha blood. That’s normal. We are highly s****l, and we are dominant. It sounds like our dominant side fully came out. Plus, the Hood are dominant as well.” I asked, “What does that mean?” My dad said, “Just that you’ll be dominant in the bedroom. You already look and seem more confident. You’ll also want to be in the bedroom more.” I snorted, “I have school.” My dad said, “You aren’t in school all the time.” He winked. I snorted, “I’m pretty sure you’re not supposed to encourage this.” My dad shrugged, “You’re an adult, and it’s literally biology son. I just thought you already went through this phase and didn’t need to talk.” I stood, “Well, thanks for the talk.” My dad said, “It wasn’t a very long talk, but my door is always open.” I told him, “I know. I’m going back to Katie’s.” He said, “Say hi to your mom.” I nodded and took off.

I packed a bag and then found my mom with Sally and Ted. I smiled, “I’m heading back to Katie’s.” She gave me a kiss and asked, “Did she like her present?” I grinned broadly, “She loved it.” My mom grinned triumphantly, “I knew she would.” I was about to leave when Emmett said, “Hey Keaton, I need to talk to you and Keith quickly.” I sighed but closed the door and flashed into his office.

Keith joined us. He teased, “Take a shower little bro. We can all smell your sexy activities and your girlfriend.” Emmett agreed, “We can. I called you both in here because when I’m at the summit with dad, you guys will be in charge.” My eyes widened. I asked, “Us?” Emmett said, “Yes, Tony Jr. is being told by Malachi and Clara is as well. You four will be in charge while we are gone. Grandpa will be around, but he’s taking Grandma on a trip. So, he won’t be far away if he’s needed.” I gulped. Keith said, “We won’t let you down.” What if I did? Emmett said, “Keaton, if I didn’t believe you and Keith could do this, then I wouldn’t give you this responsibility. You are ready.” I nodded, “Ok. Keith is right. We won’t let you down.”

Keith grabbed me and tugged me upstairs to his room. I said, “Do you want to strategize?” Keith said, “Huh? About being in charge? No, we’ve got that. We could do it in our sleep. I’m planning May’s birthday.” I said, “Ok….I still need more information.” Keith began to pace. He said, “It has to be perfect.” I said, “Shouldn’t you ask a partial fairy? Like Immy, Annie, Bryce, or your Beta Tonya Jr?” Keith said, “I did a thing.” I sighed, “Man, it’s like pulling teeth tonight! What’s going on?” Keith sighed, “I caved and asked Emmaline if May is mine. She is, and now her birthday HAS to be perfect. Emmett made Alexandria’s eighteenth birthday perfect.” I asked, “Ok, this I can work with. First of all, welcome to the party we’ve all known you and May were mates. Mom says since she could crawl. I’m sure I’d agree if I remembered being that little.” Keith growled at me. I said, “Second, you know May best. Would she want a huge party, or something private. Alexandria wanted a big party. What would May want?”

Keith immediately said, “A string ceremony. She always loved the hood’s string ceremony.” I said, “Then involve Joe. He’d do one.” Keith sighed, “It’s not done.” I shrugged, “We are partials. We have to adjust things for us. We can’t have May in seclusion from you so all the February birthdays can go to a ceremony. She’s a wolf too. Talk to Joe, or I will. He’ll do it, I know he will. Then Sally and May can spend the day getting ready for her ceremony. Whoever she wants to be there can be. You can even tell her it’s a surprise then tell her before she walks in it’s her string ceremony. Or Sally can. The party can be after at Dad’s club. Or Emmett’s. Or here, or in the shroud. The point is, just set up the night of May’s dreams. Which you know. Gosh, I feel so Beta blood right now. Man, I’m good at giving advice.”

Keith snorted, “And the Katie v****a juju continues. I’m guessing your Alpha blood is just full on activated now.” Emmett said, “Not just his Alpha blood. We are technically Hood royalty as well. I’m sure it’s all sides of him at this point.” Keith asked, “How much did you hear?” Emmett snorted, “Little brother, it’s not a secret May will be yours at the end of the month. Dad coordinated the summit dates WITH Eric to make sure we’d be back for her birthday. Originally, the summit was over her birthday.” Keith asked, “It was?” Emmett said, “Yes, keeping mate secrets is superfluous. We know.” He looked at me as he said it. I opened my mouth when someone screamed. Emmett snarled, “Do they have radar for when you’re about to talk to me?” I snorted, “No.”

We jumped off of Keith’s balcony. We found the border patrol fighting rogues. I snorted linked Keith, “Of course it’s Lisa. Why is it ALWAYS Lisa?” Keith sighed, “Because even rogues want her gone. Let’s just give them to her. Life will be better.” I killed a rogue. Lisa tried to jump on me, but Channing dodged her. The attack was finished. What was going on with these random rogue attacks? I linked Emmett, “Do you need me? I was heading to Katie’s.” Emmett said, “We are under control here, go ahead.” Lisa yelled my name as I left. Torque was literally rolling his eyes at her. He seemed relieved honestly that she wasn’t his. I wonder what Annie had said to get him to agree to try with Lady and Lisa. It would have to be one hell of an argument. Which didn’t surprise me. Annie was studying to be a lawyer. She’s always been quite adept at persuading people to her argument.

When I made it back to Odette’s she was already asleep. I snuggled in next to her. She sighed contentedly into me. Before I knew it, it was time for Keith and I to run things while Emmett was away. I’d told Odette Emmett was leaving me in charge of everything while he took Alexandria to a super important meeting, and I wouldn’t be able to spend the night. She was sad, but we still saw each other at school. I spent as much time with her as I could. I was watching her carefully making sure she didn’t look pale or anything. She looked a little tired, but she wasn’t pale. That helped me and Channing relax.

What was not helping me relax was Lisa causing a problem so I’d have to see her. She kept trying to touch me, but Channing refused to let her get near us. He still didn’t know why. Lisa would cry every time he shirked away from her. I finally had to go for a drive to clear my head. That girl was driving me crazy. I groaned, “Why did I date her for so long? What the hell is wrong with me?” Channing said, “No one but us is in the truck.” He was right. I pulled over and sat there with my eyes closed for a bit. I got out and shifted into Channing for a quick run. I felt ready to handle Lisa’s shenanigans. I got back to the truck and put my clothes on. I started up the truck. I looked down and saw Odette had called.

I called her back, “Hey Od….” She cut me off, “Where are you?” I said, “I’m driving back to my place. I just need some fresh air. What’s wrong?” She said, “You need to…pull over or something. I don’t know. Wait for me.” I instantly was concerned. I asked, “Are you driving? On the road?” She said, “Yes! Just…pull over.” I laughed, “We’ve only had one lesson. You need to pull over.” She groaned, “No, look…I know this is bat crap crazy, but you’re in danger. I don’t know why I know that. I just do and…I see you. How did I know where you were? I don’t have a SINGLE clue. I just knew I had to be here. Which is just plain old crazy. Sassy is crazy and….LOOK OUT!” Sassy? What the hell?

I looked out my window and saw why Odette was worried. An SUV was coming barreling towards me from a blind spot in the road. I heard Odette screamed, “KEATON!” As the SUV hit my driver side door going too fast. I’d slowed down because of Odette’s warning. I saw several wolves before everything went dark with my body screaming in pain. I felt like I was fighting an invisible force. I needed to get out of my truck and help Odette. She couldn’t fight wolves. Who the hell crashed into my truck? Beep. That was annoying. Beep. Beep. Why wasn’t that shutting up? What the hell was that? Beep. I linked, “Channing?”

He didn’t answer right away. Eventually he said, “Keaton…” I said, “Buddy, I know this hurts, but we’ve got to open our eyes. Mate needs us.” Channing growled, “MATE!” I opened my eyes and sat up. Someone yelled, “He’s awake!” Hands were trying to hold me down. I growled, “Get OFF ME!” I looked around. I asked, “Where the f**k am I? Who are you people? WHERE is Katie?!” A nurse said, “You’re at the hospital.” I stared at her. I asked, “Why?” She frowned, “You were in an accident, and your friend brought you here.” I wanted to scream in frustration.