Chapter 76: Violet

“Everyone, this is Violet. My mate,” he gestured to me. “Violet, this is Teresa, Luis, Tiffany, Tristan, James, Sarah, Garret and Layla.” He pointed to the people around the table.

“Hello.” I smiled and waved with my hand not holding onto Simon’s arm for dear life.

“What the fuck are you?” The man named Tristan said. The blonde woman next to him elbowed him in the ribs and proceeded to smile at me. I could feel Simon grow tense.

She cleared her throat. “Sorry about him, he quite literally was raised by wolves.” She giggled nervously.

“That’s ok. That’s not the first time I’ve gotten that question.” I smiled back. “I’m a witch.”

“How…” The man Simon said was Luis started. “How did this happen?” He stared at me, eyes bulging out. His mate regained composure and sat there with a blank expression on her face.

“It was by accident actually.” I laughed. “I saw his grandmother in town and offered her a ride. Then I quite literally came in and started screaming at him for leaving his poor grandmother to walk to town alone.”

Simon let out a laugh. “Her presence hit me like a freight train. I didn’t know what to do.”

“That old battle axe can’t die.” Tristan said with a laugh.

“I think she would take that as compliment.” I said back and he smiled. I looked over to the other two couples who remained quiet. The ones further away looked as if they were thinking through things. But the couple closest to me were tight, both clenching their fists on the table.

“You can’t possibly think this is ok, Alpha Simon.” The man Simon called Garret stood, pointing a finger at him. “The blood lines are going to be muddled, and the future of your pack will burn.”

I stood there staring at this man who was easily two feet taller than me but not as tall as Simon started screaming at me.

“We should get rid of her now before she can do any damage.” His mate, Layla, said. She stood.

By now, I felt Simon vibrating with anger. He clenched his fists and pounded on the table. “You don’t know what you are talking about.” He yelled back at them. Tristan, Tiffany, Luis and Teresa leaned back in their chairs.

I saw claws start to edge out from Simon’s hands. I touched his shoulder, getting him to look at me. “Let me handle this.” I felt him relax slightly with my touch. He took a step back from the table, his claws retracted back under his skin.

“I know this is a lot to take in.” I looked at Garret and Layla. “But if we are being honest, we didn’t really have a choice in this matter. Like I’m sure you didn’t with your mate.”

“This is an abomination.” Garret yelled. “You need to reject her, Simon, before your pack falls.”

“I’m very sorry about this, but you aren’t going to listen to reason. We have to do things the hard way.” I lifted a hand and pointed it at them. “You are going to sit down.” Garret and Layla both sat down in unison. Tiffany from across the table gasped. “And you are going to shut up.” Their mouths clamped shut. They both tried to open their mouth, yelling behind their sealed lips.

“Holy shit.” Tristan whispered.

“I am very sorry that I’m not the perfect option you deem worthy to be Simon’s mate. But as you can tell.” I paused; they were trying to pry open their mouths with their hands. “I am a very strong option and would put down my life for Simon’s pack. And it’s not so crazy of a match. His parents used to visit our coven when I was younger. They were our friends, our allies. I can only imagine that they would be over the moon that I am their son’s mate.” I looked at the other faces at the table. James and Sarah looked back, faces softer now with understanding. “If you cannot accept us, than honestly you don’t have to be here.” I looked over at Simon and he nodded his head. “I’m going to release you from the bind, you have one of two choices, stay and be civil or leave and you can consider the Dark Forest Falls pack no longer an ally.”

I released them from the spell. They both opened their mouths and gasped in quickly as if they were just running a marathon. “You…are…crazy.” Garret said.

“Get the fuck out of our house. I will give you ten minutes to get out of my territory before I have my guards hunt you down.” Simon said, taking a step, and stood next to me.

Layla gasped. Garret grabbed her hand and pulled her to the door. “You both are crazy. You no longer have the alliance with the Silver River Pack.” That was the last thing they said as the ran down the hall and out of the house.

“Anyone else have the same sentiment as they do?” Simon leaned over the table staring at each of the remaining members sitting there.

“Nope, we good.” Tristan said.

“I’m all about love, no matter what.” Tiffany beamed at me. “And you have such gorgeous eyes.”

“Wouldn’t think of going against you.” Luis said.

“I hope we can become friends.” Teresa said.

“Oh, me too! I want to become best friends with you.” Tiffany said bouncing in her seat. She had a lot of energy. I liked her.

“I would love that.” I smiled. “If I’m being honest, I have no idea what goes into being a Luna.”

“What about you?” Simon looked at James and Sarah.

James looked at his mate and then back at Simon. “It will take some getting used to. But we are so happy for you.”

Sarah smiled at me. “This is the first interspecies mating that I have heard of. It’s so exciting.”

I laughed. Simon looked at me and pulled me to his side. “That went about as I planned.” He kissed the side of my head.

“It helps that I can control people as well.” I laughed.

“Doesn’t hurt.” Tristan laughed.

“Now can we talk about business?” Simon asked.

“I think that would be good.” James said. “That’s the most exciting thing that has happened in one of these meetings in a long time.”

“Why don’t we ladies go grab some tea and talk Yule Ball and leave you men to discuss business.” Teresa said.

“Oh yes, yes!” Tiffany said, turning to Tristan. “We can start planning and with Violet’s help it should be really easy.”

“That’s fine with me. If you are ok with it.” Simon turned to me. I looked at him. His eyes showed concern.

“Sounds lovely.” I shrugged. “I hope the ladies can fill me in on what I’m supposed to do.” I gave them a half smile.

“Great! It’s settled.” Tiffany hopped up and walked over to Simon. “I’m very happy you found your mate.” She leaned in and gave him a quick hug. Jealousy pulled at my heart. My head knew it was an innocent gesture, but my heart didn’t want any female touching him. Tiffany looked at me. “Sorry, Violet.”

I shook my head, almost trying to shake the tense expression I could feel on my face. “You are fine.”

“Shall we.” Tiffany hooked her arm in my arm and escorted me out of the room before I could answer.

I gave a quick look behind me, Simon watched me walk away. “Bye, Simon.” I gave him a half smile and he smiled back. If he wasn’t concerned, then I shouldn’t be. From what he was saying, he really liked Tiffany and Tristan. Tiffany seemed to be bursting with energy and enthusiasm. Teresa was also enthusiastic, but not almost bouncing out of her chair. Sarah was more reserved. She was older, at least by a couple decades, but wanted to join the fun.