Page 107 of The Married Alpha And His Arrow: Vol 1

I smiled, “I’m glad Molly is able to have more pups. I know she always wanted a big family.” Matt glowered, “I can’t believe we didn’t know a fucking WARLOCK did that to her.” I grabbed his shoulder, “Haley took care of it.” Matt still growled, “Fucker should’ve suffered. He hurt my big sister.” I sat back, “I believe I heard Prince Bjourn had him for a time before Prince Marcus came in and finished him off. I think you can be rest assured the man suffered.” Matt grumbled, “Now who has logical, annoying points.” I chuckled.

Kevin linked, “They are heading to the club.” I was surprised then looked at the time. This conversation had made time pass quickly. I told them, “I’m going to the border. The second Lexi comes across it, she’s mine.” Matt sighed, “Come on Derrick. We need to go make sure in his current state he doesn’t just go across and claim her.”

We all shifted and ran. When we got there, we shifted back and grabbed some shorts. We sat in the forest but had a clear view of our border. Kevin linked me, “The Luna and the Princess have a song.” I replied, “What’s the song?” Kevin said, “Talk dirty.” I groaned.

Matt laughed and turned his phone around. Ted had sent a video of Lexi and Haley dancing. I growled, “FUCK! They can BOTH dance.” Kincade linked, “It’s going to quickly become lady’s night in this club. Practically all the men are being bounced. Anyone who looks at their group is gone, and everyone is looking.” I ordered, “Don’t get bounced.”

Kincade laughed, “We are with Nick and Jim. They know we are assigned guards. Joanie is on the dance floor within reach of them blending in. Jamal doesn’t blend so well.” Matt said, “There’s a vampire in the club.” Derrick yelled, “WHAT?!” Matt growled, “FUCK! Five vampires. Call Alpha Eric.”

I quickly pulled out my phone. Alpha Eric answered, “Alpha Chase, I am a bit busy.” I didn’t bother with pleasantries, “Our Beta Male just informed my Beta there are five vampires in your club. It’s my understanding he’s there with your mate. Given that she’s a fairy, I had to call you right away.”

Alpha Eric yelled, “FUCK! HOW THE FUCK DID THE BOUNCERS LET THEM IN?!” Alpha Jackson sighed, “Serious oversight.” I heard the door slam. Alpha Jackson groaned, “Thank you, Alpha Chase. There will be no vampires here shortly.” I hung up.

Matt said, “Thank god I found Ted. You’d have to explain to Alpha Eric how we knew that. Also, why we cared.” I shrugged, “We’d figure it out.” Kevin linked me, “We briefly had a vampire problem. Nick said you called Alpha Eric about it.” I replied, “I did.” Kincade linked, “The Princess might be the most oblivious Fairy out there to her allure; like of all time. If he wasn’t so vicious, I’d feel sorry for Alpha Eric.”

I laughed out loud. Matt asked, “What?” I answered, “Kincade is conflicted on feeling sorry for Alpha Eric. He says Haley is oblivious to her allure or dancing skills.” Matt said, “Ted agrees. He says Haley has never seen that people are attracted to her. The Hackura males stayed away from her because of her family. They would have ripped anyone apart who set her back while she was there. No one wanted to rock that boat.”

Matt stiffened, “I think I’ll get myself to the club. Be another set of eyes.” I was instantly concerned, “What happened?” Matt winced, “Someone is offering to have sex with Haley.” I gaped, “Well, that’s a dead werewolf. They aren’t from our pack, right?”

Matt said, “I’ll go find out. Hopefully not. Maybe it’s one of Sophia’s problems. The whole two birds one stone saying will apply.” I snorted, “We aren’t that lucky.” Kevin linked me, “There’s a wolf here with a death wish. He’s told the Princess she’s dancing like she wants to have sex, and he offered to fulfill that need. He said she was too young to be married when she told him she’d be with her husband tonight. This guy is so dead. Alpha Eric fired the bouncer. He’s having him sent to the dungeons for letting vampires in while the Princess was here. Mind you that was after he broke his nose, jaw, and hands.”

I winced. I understood though. He was sensitive where vampires came into play. I asked, “What about the vampires themselves?” Kevin answered, “The one that tried to eat her was sent with several warriors to King Arthur with no arms or fangs.”

I spoke to my Gamma, “Derrick, why don’t you head home? Matt’s there with them, I’ll be fine now.” Derrick nodded, “I kind of want to go too.” I laughed, “Go on.” He took off for the club. I was sure he’d blend into the background with the guards.

Matt linked, “Good lord Almighty.” I asked, “What?” Matt said, “I just caught the tail end of what became of the werewolf, from Alpha Raven’s pack by the way. Apparently, he only got to die after thirty minutes of torture because Alpha Eric promised Haley he’d dance with her. He is so damn hot.”

I teased, “You have a mate.” Matt replied, “Who I love deeply. That does not mean I lost my eyes. Alpha Eric is still hot. The things he does for those he loves makes him hotter. Derrick just got here. I’m going to catch him up then go inside.”

I was closing my eyes trying to keep myself rooted to the spot I was in. I was horny and angry. I was angry I couldn’t show up and dance with Lexi, that my dad made me fight him today, Sophia for the thousandth time for us still being married, and at Heath for using the perfect blackmail to keep me quiet. Bolt huffed, “Just let me out. I’ll challenge Sophia for her pack. We’d win.”

We would. I just didn’t want to do that. I knew the leader she could be. I was an idiot to marry her. An idiot who thought he knew everything. Now I knew it was the dumbest decision I’d ever made and would likely EVER make. Sophia didn’t need me to lead. She led all on her own.

If my dad hadn’t been out of town when she asked, it wouldn’t have happened. Bolt growled, “It was a calculated move on her part.” I hoped it was just a coincidence. I hoped my lifelong friend didn’t actually wait until I had no counsel beside me on my first full day as an Alpha. That she had not manipulated me that way.

I shoved those thoughts away and came back to Heath. I seriously doubted he would actually tell Lexi I was married. He knew it would crush her, but I wouldn’t gamble to find out. Finally, I was angry with myself. For getting in this situation in the first place. I should’ve come up with something else to help Sophia. I was a stupid idealistic kid. I wanted my friend to have her pack.

But at what cost to me? Why couldn’t anyone see what this was doing to me? Lexi shouldn’t be in the shadows. My dad NEVER would’ve told her to stay away from me. If I could just tell him she was my mate he’d have reacted differently. I probably ruined their relationship, and that gutted me for both of them. That thought churned my anger at my father again. How DARE he make her cry. How DARE he even go to her in the first place.

Matt interrupted my musings, “Apparently, I’m a celebrity. I kissed my mate, and the place went insane. Ted said the waitress was beside herself taking pictures with him.” That made sense. I reminded him, “You are the first openly gay Beta who remained Beta. That’s bound to get the younger wolves talking. Hell, the ones our age too. The old sticks in the mud will be the problems.”

Matt warned, “I think you have Lexi incoming. Alpha Eric definitely knows. The look he just gave Lexi when he told her to use his private bathroom; he knows.” I disagreed, “He suspects. He won’t officially get confirmation on anything because of Haley.”

Matt said, “Ted thinks she knows too, and is respecting that Lexi isn’t telling her.” I huffed, “Then this is the worst kept secret of all time.” Matt laughed, “Hey, you said it not me.” I didn’t have time to answer because I was being Facetimed.

I accepted the call, and my mouth went dry. I nearly lost my mind. I didn’t even care if she knew I had a desperate need to be buried inside her. She teased me again. I knew she was doing it, but I couldn’t stop watching her hand run along her body. My pathetic ass was praying to the Moon Goddess her boobs would pop out of her shirt.

Fuck it. I was going to go get her and take her in the damn bathroom. If Alpha Eric and Haley knew but didn’t technically know… Then who the fuck cares? She licked her fucking bottom lip. I was going to bite that lip. I was going to fuck her all damn night long. Her lips would be swollen and completely claimed by me. I was past all reason. I was done sitting her when she hung up on me.

I linked Matt, “GET LEXI TO THE GODDAMN BORDER OR SO HELP ME GOD. I’LL COME GET HER AND DRAG HER AWAY!” Matt said, “So, she did call you.” I growled, “She’s teasing me. I need her back here now, Matt.” Matt responded, “Give me a few minutes.”

I growled, “I will come across this border in five minutes.” Matt bargained, “Can I get eight?” I snarled, “NO!” Bolt huffed, “Let’s just go.” I was really tempted. I texted Lexi repeatedly, telling her to come to me. I begged her, telling her she had no fucking idea what she was in for.

Matt linked me, “We are getting in the car and I have sixty seconds to spare. You should know, Haley wants to make this a regular thing.” I growled, “Then someone better get Sophia to sign those fucking papers. I’ll kill Beta Alfred Sr. my damn self!”

Matt snickered, “You’ll feel better after you spend time with Lexi. Hopefully, that gets you to stop talking crazy.” I growled, “WHO is driving? Since WHEN do you drive at the pace of a snail?” Matt explained, “It’s Ted’s new car I got him. He’s driving.” I warned, “Get ready to buy him a new car.”

Matt said, “Now, now, I already rolled the back window down where Lexi happens to be sitting. DO NOT rip the door off.” I gritted my teeth, “No promises.” Matt yelled, “COME ON! It’s the first present I’ve gotten Ted. PLEASE just use the rolled down window.”

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