Page 106 of The Married Alpha And His Arrow: Vol 1

I debated then I called Sophia. She answered, “Chase.” Fuck. Her voice sounded sad. I asked, “What’s wrong?” Sophia answered, “Nothing.” I retorted, “Then tell your voice that.” Sophia spat back, “It doesn’t concern you.” No, she did not. I argued, “Technically since you’re my wife, it does.” Sophia snapped, “I said I’m fine, Chase. I’m your wife in name only.” I snorted, “You know I have dated my fair share of women. Fine NEVER means fine.”

Sophia growled, “Leave it. I’m using my mood to talk to Wallace later. I’m not nice today.” Derrick linked me, “Today? She’s been a bitch for going on nine months now.” I rolled my eyes, but he wasn’t wrong. I told Sophia, “Call me if you need to talk. There was a time we were really good friends. You used to tell me things before you pulled away.” Sophia said, “Fine.” She hung up.

Matt said, “Yeesh. Two fine’s. She’s got a bug up her ass.” I shrugged, “Maybe her wolf is fed up. Haley did point out they were meant for this. If I was hiding behind others Bolt would be pissed. Maybe her wolf didn’t realize it until Haley threw it in her face. Sophia’s wolf would've been wounded by Wallace’s betrayal too. Her wolf would’ve liked his just as Bolt likes both of your wolves.”

Matt shrugged, “We don’t have time for her problems. Ted may not look like it or act like it, but he’s still Hood. He’s very adept at planning things. I would be surprised if he’s not already putting together a plan for Tate and his friends to do something if Lexi gets hurt. He might not even wait. He might just say ‘Hey, Tate, this she bitch...’ He wouldn’t even have to say it was about Lexi. If Tate thought some werewolf was giving Ted trouble; he’d act.”

I sighed, “I can’t bring myself to care. Ted does have a point about Lexi’s brother. He has not been rational about her.” Matt agreed, “Yes, but his Lieutenant’s job is the same as mine. I’m sure Isaiah has convinced him that it’s not a good idea to push the territory their home lives in, into chaos. Right now, Lexi is not hurt by this information because she doesn’t have it. People are working to fix the issue at hand. I would keep you from killing anyone in that situation. How did the Hood find out you were her string?”

I snorted, “He’s known the whole time. He was there when we met.” Matt gaped, “Maybe that’s why he doesn’t like you. She didn’t bring you to the Shroud to meet him. You did protect her that day. That had to be points in your favor.” I snorted, “I’m leaning towards that’s why he hasn’t punched me in the face just yet.” Matt smiled, “That would be one HELL of a fight.” I said, “That I don’t plan on having. Let’s get to work.”

We started on our paperwork. We were getting a lot done until Matt got a text from Ted. He snorted, “You and Alpha Eric are going to shit bricks.” I growled, “What now?” My phone dinged. Lexi had sent me a picture.

I dropped the phone then yelled, “WHERE does she get these outfits?” Lexi was in all black except her white top. It was practically lingerie. Lingerie I would rip off her this very second if she was here. Matt chuckled, “See?” Derrick asked, “See what?” Matt showed him his phone.

Derrick whistled, “Alpha Eric will rip someone’s eyes out. That little Princess is a brave hybrid.” Matt snorted, “Alpha Eric would give her whatever she wanted. She wasn’t raised in this realm, or around wolves. She doesn’t understand how we are. Beta Caleb told me they used to argue about her outfits before she was taken. Now, Alpha Eric just rips them off her later. Ever since she was kidnapped, he does whatever he can to make his fairy happy.”

Derrick asked, “Wouldn’t you? Alpha Eric’s Gamma is not NEARLY as forthcoming as his Beta. Probably because he just got back from searching for his mate.” I nodded, “That’s right. Gamma Marshall spent the last seven months looking for his mate. Did he find her?”

Derrick nodded, “At his last stop in London. Ironically, his mate is from Louisiana. She was on vacation with her family. She’s back with him at their cottage in Black Mountain territory now. He’s still getting back into the swing of things at work. He is getting to know Haley. He’s quite interested in some ‘Welcome to Black Mountain’ welcome gift his Luna gave his mate. Apparently she’s suddenly edging his wolf towards possessiveness. He’s a fan and wants to know the details about said welcome gift. He’s so unhelpful right now.”

I laughed, “He’ll catch back up. As for the gift, even I can solve this one. She told them to be mischievous.” Matt snorted, “She probably gave them a blueprint.” Derrick said, “Marshall is just grateful that their packs have enough support Alpha Eric was able to let him take six months leave to search for his mate. He was growing restless without his.”

I shrugged, “They have four other Gamma’s and Beta’s coming out their ass with how they run their pack. Together but separate. It makes those types of things possible.” I knew I sounded bitter and wistful. I missed my damn brother.

Matt gently said, “You know we could adopt how they run things with Cameron. We could build a new pack house and a main house. We could have Reagan and Cameron back, and it would stabilize their territory.” I loved the idea. I missed my little brother; nothing was the same without them here. Derrick leaned forward in his seat. I knew he missed his sister, and so did his parents.

I looked out my window, “I’d have to ask Cameron. How the Conners run their pack isn’t done outside their pack for a reason. I would love that though, but Cameron just struck out on his own. He might not like me being the head of the pack’s technically while he is being the Alpha of his own.”

Matt reasoned, “You guys would have time to plan it all. It would take a while to get all that done.” I nodded, “I’ll bring it up with him.” Derrick said, “You’ll be my parents’ favorite person.” I laughed, “I’d be lots of parents favorite people.” My dad came to mind.

My phone dinged simultaneously with Matt’s. I groaned when I looked at the texts from Kincade. Matt laughed, “Derrick, be glad Sally isn’t back yet.” Derrick growled, “Why?” I said, “They have turned this into dancing at a club. They are going to eat dinner, keep drinking, and then go dancing.”

I texted Lexi letting her know that her outfit was going to be destroyed. We texted for a bit before she told me anticipation was good for me. No, not today it wasn’t. I was already amped up from my fight with my dad. She had no idea what was coming for her.

Derrick announced, “I plan to take Sally to the club Chase owns when she gets home. Dinner and dancing.” I reminded him, “You still have to confirm she’s yours.” Derrick growled, “She IS mine.” I rolled my eyes.

Matt started to laugh. I asked, “What?” Matt said, “I texted Beta Caleb asking if he knew the plan for dancing at a club. Beta Caleb found out they are going to Alpha Eric’s club across the street. Alpha Eric broke a lot of shit in their war room.

Derrick and I looked at each other confused. Derrick said, “Don’t worry, I got you, Chase. I’ll ask. Why would he break anything?” Matt answered, “Because Beta Caleb asked me to ask Ted if Haley could dance.” Derrick snorted, “All fairies can dance... ohh….”

I started laughing then asked, “What did Ted say?” Matt smirked, “Ted said Haley could dance her ass off BEFORE she’d had sex. She’s never been to a club in THIS realm though. The Hackura have clubs in their realm, but everyone knows not to touch her there. One of her brothers would always go with her and Lexi, Ted on occasion too. He said and I quote her brother would murderously glare at anyone who so much as thought of coming up to their group. Haley doesn’t understand that here men approach women on the dance floor.”

I snorted, “In an establishment owned by Alpha Eric? That would be suicide.” Matt shrugged, “Ted says she’s that good at dancing someone might consider it. He doesn’t seem to think its suicide though. He just thinks they would get punched.”

I disagreed, “No, Alpha Eric would torture someone within an inch of their life. Being approached or touched would make Haley uncomfortable. I read your memo from Beta Dylan. Haley doesn’t like to be touched by men. Lexi reiterated that.” Matt wiped a fake tear away, “You read a memo I put together. I’m so happy.”

I rolled my eyes, “For that alone Alpha Eric would kill them. If she was truly upset, he’d torture them for days before ending them. Does no one remember who the man is?” Matt gave me a look, “Everyone knows who he is. You know he’ll be there too.” I snorted, “If he’s not already there I turn into a monkey on the full moon.” We all laughed.

I texted Lexi. I stiffened over her wanting to have sex rant. FUCK! I was so close to going over the border and bringing her home. My phone beeped again. She’d taken a picture of her boobs. I growled not even processing that I was calling her as I did it. She teased me. I was going to have to take a cold shower. I was so hard, nothing but being buried inside her was going to give me relief. She hung up on me because Haley was coming back.

Kevin linked me, “Thankfully, Alpha Eric’s pack seems to have stoically ignored all that. Some might call it weird, but not me. Jim and Nick walked in as you hung up. They are hanging back out of sight. The girls haven’t seen them. Alpha Eric has to be around. There’s also a man named Jamal watching the Princess. I think it was supposed to be a secret.”

I linked back, “Alpha Eric will be at the club. Probably with his brothers.” Kincade linked, “Alpha Eric is here. The Princess feels him.” I settled a little bit. I asked Matt, “Who is Jamal?” Matt asked, “Why?” I raised an eyebrow.

He snorted, “And here you said you read my memo’s. Jamal is a Black Mountain pack member tasked to watch Haley. There’s a lone wolf in their pack he’s got in mind to guard her, but for now it’s Jamal. She doesn’t know though.” I replied, “She does know.” Derrick snorted, “Did anyone really think she didn’t? She’s half Hackura.” Matt snorted, “Beta Dylan definitely knows. I’m texting our chat. I’ll say Ted told me about the conversation.”

Kincade linked, “Luna Molly is here too.” I laughed, “Matt, your sister joined the party.” Matt nodded, “Ted linked me. He said Haley popped away and popped back with Molly. I actually need to get over there and meet my new nephew and niece. My mother will probably kick my ass if she finds out I haven’t met them yet.”

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