I frowned, “Well the warriors Alpha Eric and I are sending you aren’t there yet. I’ll send mine now. They won’t be able to get a read on the pack since my men will come now then Alpha Eric’s will arrive before the wedding starts.”
Cameron said, “Problem handled then. Are you ok?” I admitted, “No, and I won’t be until I see her tonight. FUCK! IF I see her tonight. We didn’t talk about when I’d see her next.” Matt cleared his throat, “Ted said she’d be back tonight.” I closed my eyes unable to focus.
Derrick got in my face, “You need to get your game face on, Chase. You’ll have your own problems tonight.” I growled at him but stopped when Ted walked in. That meant she was out there. Cameron said, “My men are reporting seeing blurs running around. One swears they saw people climbing trees.” Ted commented, “That would be us.”
Cameron asked, “Why would they care about my pack?” Ted answered, “Me.” He didn’t expand so I pointed out, “You live here.” Ted arched an eyebrow, “If your brother fell that would affect you. We’d have a border with someone who was not a friend. I wouldn’t be safe. The Hood takes the safety of his people seriously.” Of course, he did.
I asked Cameron, “Blurs? As in plural?” Cameron answered, “At least five.” Lexi was close enough to his territory and fast enough that it could be her. I looked at Ted asking, “Could she be there?” Ted shrugged, “She could be. It makes sense and it doesn’t. Lex doesn’t tend to work with more than one other person, but it would explain why she couldn’t tell me.”
I linked my men, “Head to Cameron’s territory now.” They responded, “Yes, Alpha.” I spoke aloud, “My men are coming for your border, brother.” Cameron offered, “I can go see if I can pick up Lexi’s scent.” Ted snorted. I asked, “What? It’s a good idea.” Ted disagreed, “When our people go out their scents are concealed. Lexi’s is even protected by a fairy charm.” I groaned, “Great.”
Cameron said, “My pack won’t fall Chase. I’m leaving good people here. I’ll make sure everyone knows to protect the blurs of Hood members.” I replied, “Alight.” Reagan changed the subject, “What’s your costume for tonight, Chase?” I answered, “I have no clue.”
I looked at Ted who smirked. He answered, “He’s Romeo.” I laughed. Then asked, “What are you guys coming as?” Ted blurred out and came back with my costume. It was a pair of grey pants with a blue jacket and white undershirt. I nodded. It looked good.
Reagan told me, “We are coming as Sandy and Danny fromGrease.” I laughed because it was Reagan’s favorite movie. I shook my head, “I should’ve guessed that.” Reagan said, “At least you can admit it.” Matt reminded me, “You need to get ready, Chase.” I sighed. “Fine.”
Derrick said, “Be safe, Reagan. Mom and dad are worried.” She teased, “Just them?” He huffed, “Fine. I am too. Stay safe.” She replied, “I will be.” Cameron agreed, “She will. I’ve got her, Derrick.” Derrick replied, “I know you do. I just wish I could be there to have all your backs.” I reminded him, “We need you here.” He acknowledged my words with a nod.
I grabbed my costume from Ted nodding to him, “Thank you for handling this. I didn’t have time to figure out a costume.” Ted nodded, “Go kick ass and don’t worry, Lex will be ok.” He was reassuring himself as much as he was me.
I rushed through getting ready. Kevin and Kincade along with their dad, Cort, met us near the cars. They were dressed as the Three Musketeers. We got into my car and drove to Alpha Lucas’ territory. Bolt finally talked to me, “She has to be ok, Chase.” I told him, “I know she can handle the mission. I worry about old marks popping up.” Bolt agreed, “I do too.”
I asked cautiously, “Can you tell where she is?” Bolt retorted, “No, if you would mark her I could help you.” I rolled my eyes, “You need to learn new words.” Bolt snorted. My thoughts swirled around Lexi. I was distracted when I got out of the car.
I heard Sophia shout, “Chase!” I turned spotting her easily. She was here with her Beta. They were dressed as Salt and Pepper. She looped her arm with mine, “Let’s walk in together.” I removed my arm from hers, “Sure. Let’s go.” She frowned but we walked in side by side.
The venue was beautiful. A warrior from Blue Moon led outside to our seats. Everyone stared at each other in shock when Alpha Eric warned Beta James not to touch Haley. Cameron linked me, “Would he really be that stupid?” I replied, “Hi, Brother. Nice to see you. That is how one usually greets people.” He sat beside me and shot me a look.
I replied, “Alpha Eric seems to think he needed the warning, but Beta James isn’t an idiot. He may be salty Alpha Eric slept with his sisters, but those girls all knew that. They didn’t care. He’s the only member of their family who does.” Cameron nodded.
Beta Dylan walked in and stood at the front. He was dressed as Mario. Alpha Eric was Thor. The wedding procession walked down to the Addams family. This was the most Beta Dylan mating ceremony of all time. I gaped when Haley and Emmaline walked in.
Cameron linked me, “Their poor mates.” They were both in revealing outfits. I had no idea who Haley was, but I knew she wasn’t Jane. Luna Emmaline was Tinkerbell. Which was hilarious. Alpha Lucas looked like he wanted to pounce on her. I wondered what Lexi would’ve come as. Bolt purred, “Thor’s mate would’ve come up with the outfit.” I shifted in my seat because that comment gave me a hard on.
The ceremony was short, sweet, and to the point. We all filed inside but the bridal party stayed behind. I congregated with Reagan and Cameron, and to my dismay Sophia and Alfred joined us. Sophia asked me, “Where’s Beta Matt?” I answered, “He’s making sure nothing happens at my pack tonight. The same place your Gamma is.” Sophia teased, “Someone’s testy. Are you ok?” I snapped, “No, thank you for asking.”
Sophia frowned but before she could say anything else, Haley and Eric’s pups popped in. We all turned in shock as we heard Beta James find his mate. Cameron said, “Fuck me.” Then the fairy introduced herself. She was a full blooded fairy!
I snorted, “Best of luck to Beta James with that.” His mate was Emmaline’s half-sister, a Royal water fairy. Sophia commented, “Alpha Theo will be happy.” Before we could reply we heard that EJ was mated. Reagan cleared her throat, “The pups? Their pups found their mates?” Beta Alfred answered, “Sounds like just the one.”
I focused on their pups then took a step back in shock. I linked my brother, “Cameron, I sense their pup’s wolves.” Cameron looked at me startled. His eyes widened then he replied, “So do I.” They walked inside. Bolt told me, “Their wolves names are Brutus, Oden, and Rain. They are pups just like the babies. I like them.” Of course, he did.
Cameron linked, “My wolf contacted theirs.” I replied, “So did mine. What the hell is happening?” Cameron responded, “Fairy things? It’s amazing they will be with their wolves their whole lives.” Amazing and unprecedented.
Haley and Eric split off with their pups. I walked over to Beta Dylan. “Congratulations, Beta Dylan and Beta Female Lacy Frost.” Both smiled at me. Beta Dylan nudged, “Ahh, the first one to call you Lacy Frost. It sounded perfect.” Beta Female Lacy replied, “Thanks, Alpha Chase.” Dylan nudged me, “Did you do as Yoda Dylan told you, Alpha Skywalker Chase?” I rolled my eyes, “Please don’t start talking like Yoda again.”
Dylan grinned far too wide then replied, “Do as Dylan said, did you?” Lacy slapped him, “Leave him alone.” Dylan shook his head, “Leave alone, cannot. Must have answers Dylan must.” Cameron laughed. Dylan appraised me before saying, “Did as Dylan advised Alpha Skywalker Chase did. Satisfied is Dylan.” Lacy pulled Dylan away.
Cameron linked me asking, “What did he tell you to do?” I answered, “To find Haley’s party planner. He said it would be the one with the hard to pin down schedule.” Cameron snorted, “He was right.” I replied, “I know.” Sophia asked, “What was that about?” I told her, “It’s between Beta Dylan and myself.” Sophia sighed, “Ok.”
The food started getting served. I was about to take a bite when I heard Haley talking about the horrible smell. I frowned because I didn’t smell anything. I sniffed it next to my nose. I linked Cameron, “It smells fine.” Cameron frowned, “Let’s just wait a beat.”
Beta Alfred was about to eat it anyway when I knocked the fork out of his hand. I might have hit it harder than necessary. He glared at me, and I just smiled at him. Sophia linked me, “It smells fine.” I cautioned, “Let’s just wait.”
I groaned out loud when Dylan said Haley faxed them a list. I linked Cameron, “She doesn’t know what that is. She didn’t even know about Google or Pinterest. There is no damn way she knows what a fucking fax is.” Cameron agreed, “I seriously doubt it.”
Alpha Eric and Haley’s pup growled. I wanted to laugh because it was the most adorable little growl. A golden dome surrounded the future Luna of Red Run, Chelsea Hanes. The glass that had been in her hand flew across the room. As soon as it hit the ground, we all smelled the silver and wolfsbane. Now EVERYONE growled.