You think Robin is okay? When we were talking about it earlier, Colt said it was a girl's name."
"Any name can be a girl or boy name, if you want it to be. Are there girls named Robin? Sure. As proven by Winnie the fucking Pooh, there are also boys with the name. If you like it, name yourself Robin and screw anyone who doesn't approve. No offense, but Cary’s also widely considered a girl’s name."
Cary, formerly Four, gasped with outrage. “How is that possible? Do modern people not have eyes? Cary Grant was the sexiest man ever born. I’ll fight anyone who tells me I have a girl’s name. Then I’ll tie them up and make them watch a Cary Grant marathon with me until they admit Cary was the manliest man ever, and I’m the only one sexy enough to share his name.”
“Cary is right, and so is Lucian. I’m man enough to claim any name I want, and I’ll shift into a gorilla and punch anyone who says it sounds girly.” Sitting up a little straighter, Five smiled proudly. "From now on, my name is officially Robin. Three, let's pick one for you now."
One of the more outgoing ones, Seven, looked around with a cocky grin. “I know my name choice. It’s Paul. As in Apollo, the literal sun god. Get it? Because I can manipulate light like I’m a god myself.”
Three high-fived Seven, then turned and whispered in Robin's ear. When Robin nodded, Three turned to Charlie. "Find me a water name, since controlling it is my superpower."
Knowing it would make them all break into shocked giggles, I leaned forward with a loudly whispered comment. "Controlling it? I think you meant to say you make water your bitch. Find him a powerful name, Charlie. Something strong to match his gift."
After he was done laughing, Charlie started offering suggestions from the app. He stopped in the middle of the list with a gasp. "Three, what do you think of the name Kano? It says here it’s the name of an African water god."
"Kano…” He said it as if testing it on his tongue. “Yes, I like it. I'm totally the water god around here, making water my bitch everywhere I go." Rocking his head from side to side, Kano had us laughing as a vehicle pulled up.
When I saw Ash had finally arrived, I stood and waved him over. He got out and headed our way. I'd already given him my intel. Hopefully, he had some answers. I weaved through the guys, holding a hand out to Ash as he stepped on the porch.
After we shook, I waved my hand to encompass the group. "Ash Woodlawn, feast your eyes on the largest group of stolen omegas I hope either one of us ever comes across. Gentlemen, this is the Territory Chief of California. He oversees all the packs and is the guy most likely to help us find your kin, if possible."
Charlie came up beside me, earning his own introduction. "Ash, this is my mate, Charlie."
Ash took Charlie's outstretched hand, but rather than shake it, he lifted it and kissed my mate's knuckles. With anyone else, I might've had a problem. But with Ash, I figured it was simply old-school courtliness. Plus, Charlie deserved to feel special.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Charlie. You were very brave, son." When Charlie looked confused at Ash calling him son, I made a mental note to explain later. Charlie hooked his arm through Ash's, acting every bit the Alpha Mate as he walked Ash around the porch, introducing him one by one to his brothers.
I made my way back to my seat and waited for Ash and Charlie to make the rounds. When they were done, Charlie offered Ash a seat to my right and excused himself to find Essie and see about refreshments. Ash watched Charlie slip inside before turning to me with a shake of his head. "You found a good one there, Lucian. Congratulations, son. I wish both of you a lifetime of nothing but happiness and zero drama from here on out. I think you've both had your share, don't you?"
"Ash, you're preaching to the choir. So let me leave it at amen and from your lips to God's ears. Or the goddess’s, in our case." We both chuckled, knowing it was true. Charlie returned a moment later, announcing Essie would be out in a few with lemonade and cookies. Smiling to myself, I wondered if