Page 105 of The Married Alpha And His Arrow: Vol 1

Fairy Visits

Chase ran back to where Derrick was. I shifted back and so did he. Derrick said, “Well no one hit each other, but he didn’t look happy.” I sighed, “He wasn’t and he doesn’t seem to like me. He knows I’m married. He also knows why I’m married, and for some reason he still hates me. He admitted he gave Sophia the intel about her Gamma, but he seemed surprised; if not upset that she didn’t give me my annulment because of that. He is also blackmailing me.”

Derrick growled, “How?” I explained, “He said if I tell Lexi we met, he will tell her I’m married. I don’t want him to think he can just blackmail me, but Lexi doesn’t want to know I’m married. How do I respect her wishes here? If I tell her about this, then she will find out I’m married and be hurt. I don’t want anyone else to tell her about Sophia but me. On the other hand, if I don’t tell her about this the Hood believes I can be manipulated. Which just gets Bolt’s and my blood pumping.”

Bolt was growling in my head. Derrick said, “I mean there’s a rock, a hard place, and your nuts are between them man. I don’t think you can tell her about this meeting. Unless Lexi could keep it to herself that you told her?”

I thought about it, but I knew she wouldn’t. She’d be pissed at her brother and have every right to be. She’d go charging into the Shroud, and rip Heath a new one. Heath knew it too, which is why he’d used my marriage as a blackmail tool.

I said aloud, “She’d go rip the Hood a new one for this, and he knows it.” I growled in frustration. Derrick sighed, “We all knew the Hood was a smart man. It makes sense he’d use your marriage for your compliance.” I agreed, “Yes, we did.” Derrick said, “We need to get back. Matt is driving me crazy by linking me every few minutes for an update.” I laughed.

We both shifted and ran back to the house. Matt was waiting outside. We shifted and grabbed some shorts. I saw my dad standing at the entrance of Isaac and Isabella’s house. His concern was evident, but I couldn’t be bothered to care about his feelings right now. I went to my office.

Matt slammed the door shut then asked, “So?” I repeated the conversation to him. Matt whistled, “Your nuts are getting squeezed in all directions.” I huffed, “Thank you for that astute observation. Derrick made it as well.”

Matt changed the subject, “Did you know Lexi and Ted have an event this weekend for the Vampire King?” I shook my head, “No, but I’m proud of her.” Matt cautiously said, “Ted has pointed out that he will be left alone because he’s marked. Lexi will not be.”

I growled, “Then I’ll just make sure she’s covered in my scent. That should give some of them pause. Lexi can handle the rest, and I’ll try not to kill them later.” Matt winced, “If you could not start a war with the vampires that would be great. We did just end a war with them.” I commented, “A very short one.”

Matt pressed, “Still a war. Ted and Lexi and going out for drinks after work.” I smiled, “We could join them.” Matt frowned, “Haley is tagging along with them.” I amended my plan, “Well, then we can all go to dinner when they come back into our territory.” Matt winced and grabbed his head.

Derrick and I were both instantly concerned. I questioned, “Matt?” Matt looked up, “Ted just put together what your situation was. He was too distraught at his Beta Male announcement to realize you discussed being married. He’s raging pissed and going into Mark and Joanie’s office to call me.”

Matt’s phone rang. He put it on speaker and answered, “Ted….” Ted interrupted shouting, “HE’S MARRIED?! WHAT THE FUCK, MATT? LEXI CAN’T HANDLE THAT!” I answered him, “Which is why she doesn't know. At her request.”

Ted hissed, “She’s talking about MARRYING you! I know YOU don’t know what a big deal that is for her. BUT I DO! You’ll crush her. I swear I’m going to march back into that she bitch’s territory WITH Haley and kick her ass all the way to TEXAS! NO! Mexico. WITHOUT her passport. She’ll be locked in some Mexican jail, and she won’t be able to come back. OHHH I WILL GET HER!”

Derrick was trying not to laugh. I’d never witnessed an angry kitten, but I was beginning to think this was what that would be akin to. Matt was trying to placate his mate, “Ted, babe…” Ted yelled, “Oh no! Don’t you BABE me! TELL ME Haley has taken this bitch to task.”

I answered, “She did. Haley is trying to be nice.” Ted screamed, “FUCK BEING NICE!” I explained, “Her version of nice was to make her grow a beard, throw her into a wall, insult her, and have vines wrap around her hands holding her in place.”

Ted was quiet for a moment then said, “And that’s why you just have to love her. You don’t understand the problems here. If Lexi’s brother finds out there’s roadblock to her happiness, he’ll kill your stupid wife. Maybe I’ll just tell him.” He hissed the last sentence.

I admitted, “He already knows.” Ted said, “Oh, well then sorry not sorry about your widower status.” I could get more information here. I told him, “He told me to get my annulment. To keep Lexi safe and happy. If I tell Lexi we spoke, then he’s going to tell her I’m married.”

Derrick linked me, “Ummm, hold on. LEXI’S BROTHER IS THE HOOD?” I answered, “Yes, do not tell anyone.” Derrick linked, “Holy fuck.” I replied, “I know.” Ted shouted, “Is it fucking opposite day?! WHY THE FUCK ISN’T HEATH KILLING THIS BITCH?!”

I shared our theories, “Your Shroud is in her territory. She has no successor to take over for her at this point. Alpha Hammond is eyeing her area and I’m sure others are as well. I’m sure the Hood wants the territory where your home resides to be stable.”

Ted huffed, “Sure, if he was being logical. Lexi’s brother is FAR from logical about her, and he’s lethal. In case you missed the whole trying to put her on lockdown until Halloween shit that he tried to pull. Does no one remember that? That’s his level of chill about Lexi! Something DOES NOT add up here. I smell something fishy. Very fishy.”

I wanted him to understand me. I leveled with him, “I don’t want Sophia, Ted. I want you to know that. I love Lexi, and I want her. I’m trying to handle this. Once I do, I’ll tell Lexi everything.” Ted warned, “Chase, I’m not kidding. Lexi is as tough as they come, but you being married WILL destroy her.”

I growled, “I’m trying to fix it. I HAVE been trying to fix it. Sophia’s fucking former Gamma fucked us all.” Ted nonchalantly said, “So kill him.” Derrick linked, “I’ll be damned, TeleTed has claws.” It would appear so.

I explained, “We need information from him.” Ted shouted, “FINE! Get your information and RIP HIS HEART OUT! I’ve seen you all do that! Let me talk to him, people tell me things.” Matt sat back then said, “It’s not a bad idea.” Derrick snorted, “It’s brilliant. We have to give him food. Ted can take it to Wallace.”

I agreed, “We will have Wallace back next week. Ted can talk to him then.” Ted ranted, “As long as there’s a freaking plan! I’m calling Haley. She will rant with me about this colossal FUCKING PILE OF SHIT!”

I said, “You can’t. She doesn’t know I’ve met Lexi. If it makes you feel better, Haley told Sophia she’d wipe her pack out if Lexi wanted. She said that she’d kick her ass if Lexi shed even one tear over this.” Ted clapped, “FUCK YES! I LOVE HER! I just do. I’ll shoot some motherfuckers if I have to. It’s all I’ve got. I’m a decent shot. Tate though….”

He paused then repeated, “Tate.” Ted started laughing, “You tell your wife to watch out. If Lexi gets hurt, I’m deploying Haley AND Tate. My brother takes after my father. He’s VERY good at what he does.” Ted hung up.

Matt sarcastically stated, “Goodie. A pissed off Hood member and a Fairy Princess. What could go wrong?” Derrick chimed in, “Maybe something will finally go right.” I sighed, “Maybe I just take Lexi and go back to Europe.”

Matt snorted, “We all know you can’t. Lexi has her business, and you just cemented yourself as our Alpha by fighting for your title.” I rubbed my temples, “Sometimes Matt, I don’t like you and your logical points.” Matt nudged me, “You love me, always.” He was right. He was my best friend.

I rolled my eyes. “Maybe we can get this solved ff Wallace tells Ted something. Then Sophia will sign the papers if we get her answers.” Matt cleared his throat, “Sophia is depressed according to Beta Alfred.” I groaned, “For crying out loud. Why?” Matt shrugged, “He claims he doesn’t know.” I said, “I get the sense that you don’t believe him.” Matt snorted, “I do not, he’s lying. He knows what’s wrong with her.”

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