Page 104 of The Married Alpha And His Arrow: Vol 1

Eric’s wolf came up with ten others. My blood ran cold. Where were Kevin and Kincade? They were outside the event all night. They would’ve followed me. Eric shifted back. Haley snapped clothes on him. Eric announced, “We killed ten of his men and a witch.”

Haley groaned, “WHY are there always fucking witch bitches?” I added, “Why can’t anyone pop up when I’m not in formal attire? Or when I’m dressed as my moniker? Why does that NEVER happen?” Haley replied, “Life’s an asshole with the shits.” I laughed so hard I snorted.

When I gathered myself, I asked, “Bobby, where are my guards?” Haley asked, “Heath put people on you?” I cringed internally then said, “He’s protective.” Not a lie. Great! Now, I was turning into a fairy. Haley simply nodded. Bobby explained, “The witch made your guards think you went with your partner. Your partner thinks you are at home.”

I groaned, “That’s just going to cause a barrel of fun and problems.” Haley said, “I can take you home. I could even conjure a barrel for you to have fun in, I guess. I’m sure how it would be any fun, but I’m up for finding out.” I sighed, “No, I need a run. I need to clear my head. I met a friend of my mother’s tonight. I have a lot of new information to take in.”

Haley’s face softened, “I’m sorry, Lex. I imagine that it was nice to meet her while being hard at the same damn time.” I agreed, “It was.” Eric said, “Liam and our warriors will escort you to the border.” I smiled, “Thank you both.” Haley smiled, “You’d do the same for me.” I laughed, “I would.”

Eric stated, “I’ll have your car towed and fixed. I’m sure King Arthur will pay since it was tampered with on his property. If he won’t cover it, I will.” I waved my hand, “That’s not necessary.” Eric disagreed, “It is.” I looked at Haley who said, “Arguing with the man is useless. Unless you're me, then it can be fun.” Eric growled at her.

I laughed and took off running. I heard a pop behind me. She must have popped away from him again. I could hear wolves trying to keep pace with me. They stopped at their border and I waved to them in thanks. I kept running, soon skidding to a stop outside my house. I heard Chase yelling out rapid fire instructions over at Ted’s. Wasn’t he supposed to be in my bed? I sighed.

All I wanted was for Chase to hold me in bed. I ran over to Ted’s at record speed. I saw Ted sobbing while Matt held him. Kincade had a broken nose, and Kevin had a black eye. Someone was holding Chase back, but I couldn’t see them. I yelled, “What the hell is going on? Kevin and Kincade are you alright?”

Chase whirled around. He had blood on his knuckles. I realized the man holding him back was Cameron. Everyone looked at me in shock. Ted broke apart from Matt and grabbed me. He checked me over, “You’re alright? I heard the shots on the way home. I… Lex, I SWORE you were with me.” I rubbed his back, “It’s not your fault. It was Witches. I’m sure Haley’s ranting about it now.”

Chase growled and ripped me away from Ted and into his arms. His relief came through in his tone, “You’re safe.” I assured him, “I am. Haley popped to me. Eric and his men killed several people. I’d imagine Haley is going to kill Bobby if she didn’t already. Either way Bobby is not long for this realm.”

Ted gasped, “Bobby?” I nodded, “Yes, it seems he got a tip I stole twenty million dollars from him recently.” Ted shrieked, “RECENTLY?! You haven’t seen him in three years!! You didn’t even steal money from him back then.” I said, “I know. Chase, I seem to recall you saying you’d meet me at my house. This is decidedly not my house.”

Chase’s face was firmly in the crook of my neck, and he was inhaling deeply. Eventually he said, “I was at your house. Matt linked me and asked if you were there. Everyone here was convinced you were with them or at home.”

I filled in the rest of the pieces, “So you hit Kevin and Kincade?” Kincade replied, “We were tricked. It shouldn’t have happened.” I pulled back, “Chase…” I trailed off because he had tears streaming down his face. He said, “I didn’t know where you were. I thought I could’ve lost you. Someone could’ve had you. Or shot you.”

I consoled him, “Hey, I can handle a gun toting idiot. It also helps that I ran out of gas in Haley and Eric’s territory. She was by my side the second a shot rang out. I did not get hurt. Eric was there shortly after. Now Kincade and Kevin are owed some R&R.”

I turned to them, “Go home. I’ll be with Chase all day tomorrow. Technically it’s today, even if it’s super early. I don’t want to see hide nor hair of either of you two until Monday. Capisce?” Both smiled and nodded. Kevin said, “We are glad you’re ok, Lexi.” I winced, “I’m sorry a witch cast a spell and you got punched in the face for it.” They both laughed and ran away.

I took a deep breath then asked, “Cameron, do you need a place to stay for the night? Or a car to get home? It’s early.” Ted gaped at me. I was internally cringing at the thought of having to bring Cameron inside my home. He was Chase’s brother though. So, I was going to trust him.

Cameron declined, “Nah, I’ll run home. Thank you for the offer though.” I nodded. Cameron looked at Chase; they both nodded to each other before Cameron shifted and took off running. Ted said, “Well now that my heart is beating again. I’m too tired to get into what the hell happened with Bobby.” I sighed in relief, “Thank god. I’m exhausted.”

Matt dragged Ted into his place. I pleaded with Chase, “Please carry me back to my house. I’m on information overload, and I got shot at.” Chase had me in his arms before I’d finished the sentence. My phone had service again, so I texted Heath that we needed to talk.

Chase walked us back to my house while I fought my eyelids every step of the way. We made it there and he carried us up to my room. I managed to wash my face and brush my teeth. I asked, “Can you unzip me?” He hadn’t been further than a step away from me the entire time I was in the bathroom. He nodded and unzipped my dress and kissed me.

I grabbed his hoodie from the floor and threw it over my head. Chase carried me to bed, “Sleep, Sweetheart. We can talk about everything when we wake up.” I smiled. I was so tired. I mentally told him I loved him. He chuckled and that was the last thing I heard before my eyes refused to stay open any longer. Things had certainly gotten more complicated tonight.

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