Page 204 of The Married Alpha And His Arrow: Vol 1

Haley sighed, “Everyone fucking says that she loves me, but she doesn’t though. She loves the IDEA of me. Some badass who can fight with Eric, but she wants a yes person. I’m not a damn yes person. I say what I want and do what I want. I call people on their shit. I’m not who she wants for Eric, and it hurts.”

I admitted, “I will never understand that. You are everything a mother-in-law should want in a daughter in law. Honestly, there’s nothing about you that is not loveable.” Haley scoffed, “Apparently the fact that I didn’t kill Arion sooner is the point she wants to cry about. That’s not the point though. I’m really trying to put it all behind me. She just keeps walking around as if I’m the unreasonable one. She thinks….”

I pressed, “What does she think?” Haley sighed, “She thinks I’ll come to my senses and see things her way. That I’ll say she was right. She’s just fucking WAITING for me to say she was right.” I asked, “How do you know that? Did she tell you?”

Haley laughed humorlessly, “You can’t hide your motivations from a fairy. I also overheard her say it to Shana and Jessica. They thought I was asleep on the couch.” I raised an eyebrow, “Why did they think that?”

Haley admitted, “Because I didn’t want to talk to them. I’m so sick of them just popping up where I am. I’m the one supposed to pop up in places. They are fucking wolves they run not pop. Damn them for just appearing wherever I am. Eric always feels sad when I pop to my treehouse because I’m trying to get away from them. He tells me it’s my home, but he’s wrong. It’s her home, and she knows it. So now I pretend to be asleep.”

I pointed out, “It’s avoidance all the same.” Haley said, “Yeah, well apart from charming them out of the room if I’m there I can’t think of anything to do about it.” I advised, “Pull pranks on them.” Haley smiled, “I have one in mind for Cassandra, I’m sure it’s mean though.” I asked, “Who cares?” Haley said, “Valid point.”

I told her, “I know there’s something else bothering you about her.” She looked away and wiped away tears, “I think she wants other women for Eric even now.” I stood, “The FUCK she does.” Haley shrugged, “I think she sees she isn’t going to change me into what she wants, so she’s throwing women at Eric that she thinks are what he should have in a partner. She’s wrong though they suck.” I was going to kill this woman.

Haley shrugged, “Anyway, is that what you wanted to talk about?” I sighed, “I have more to say about that because I’ll cut a bitch.” She smiled, “I know.” I sighed, “Back to my string. You are having a meeting after New Year’s. When do you think everything will be handled?”

Haley innocently asked, “Why are you asking?” I admitted, “Well, seeing everyone with theirs, especially how happy you are…” I trailed off. Haley answered, “It will be handled that day. No one is leaving until it is.” I was surprised, “Why?” Haley said, “Because you deserve to be happy. I want you to be as happy as I am. There’s a broken promise involved in the situation, and it’s making my fairy side want to lash out. Keeping myself calm about this situation takes actual effort. Which no one fucking acknowledges and yes I’m bitter about it.”

I frowned, “My string broke a promise?” Chase and I would be having words. I knew what that does to a fairy. It would be driving Haley insane that someone wasn’t keeping their word. Haley shook her head, “No, he’s the one paying for the broken promise. He kept up his end of the promise.” I frowned and sat back in my chair.

I had to wonder if that was why Chase was so angry with Sophia. Did she break their alliance after growing up together? Having an unstable and unfriendly border would be bad for Chase. I pushed, “Is that your only reason?” Haley admitted, “No, but I don’t think we are talking about other reasons.” I looked away from her.

It was right there. I could tell her I’d already met Chase. She basically declared that she knew without saying it directly. I chickened out, “One day will you tell me all the reasons?” Haley said, “When you’re ready to talk about them, you let me know. Then we’ll have ourselves a long chat with alcohol.” I nodded.

Someone knocked on my door. I opened it and there stood Reagan in a purple and gold sequined dress. Haley clapped, “I LOVE it!” I smiled saying, “I guess we are going out tonight.” Reagan waved her hand, “Seize the day and all.”

I asked, “Hales, do you want to come?” Haley smiled, “Hell yes I do! Where are we going?” Reagan answered, “To your husband’s club that you went to before. Lexi talked about it, and I want to go.” Haley squealed, “YAY! Sally, are you coming?”

Sally yawned, “There’s some pack meeting. Ted already left for it. I’m super tired, guys. I’m just going to go the meeting and pass out in Derrick’s arms afterwards.” I cautioned, “Make sure you're in his arms before passing out.” Sally saluted, “Sure, Lex.” She flashed out.

Haley snapped her fingers. I looked down and exclaimed, “Damn Haley!” Haley smiled. She’d snapped me into a black dress that had lace up the front with a nude overlay behind it. My boobs were definitely on display, and so were my legs.

Reagan bit her lip. I looked at Haley’s outfit. She was in a pink long sleeved bedazzled crop top and skirt. I asked, “How long until your mate shows up at his club?” Haley shrugged, “I don’t know. He might stay at home.” Blade said, “Five minutes. Princess goes. Wolf show in five. Mark words.”

I winked, “I don’t doubt you.” Haley frowned, “I’m fully covered. Not even the slightest bit of boob or ass is showing. Eric won’t have a problem with this outfit, and even if he did, he can shove it! The man is CONSTANTLY naked or at least half naked. I say nothing about it. Men! UGH!”

I laughed, “Let’s go.” Reagan said, “Fairies are just handy. It took me an hour and half to get ready. She’s just snapped, and you both are ready to go.” Haley was clearly confused, “Where are you guys going?”

Reagan answered, “Umm to the car to go to the club we were discussing upstairs.” Haley snorted, “Nope! I rarely travel by car these days.” She grabbed our hands and I saw Kevin’s panicked expression before she popped us to the club.

Reagan sat down immediately, “I don’t know if I can drink now.” Haley assured her, “It will pass. Usually the first time is unsettling.” Reagan snorted, “I’m having an out of body experience. It’s more than unsettling.” Haley shrugged. She snapped herself a martini, an old fashioned for me, and was clearly waiting for Reagan to feel better before snapping her a drink. My phone went off.

Kincade:Kevin and I are on the way to the club. Try not to get in trouble.

Me:We are currently in Eric’s office. I’m not sure what trouble I could get into in here.

Kincade:Thank the moon goddess.

Reagan looked up after several moments, “Ok. I’m good now.” I smiled, “That was faster than me getting over my first experience.” Haley added, “To no one’s surprise, the fucking Troll has been the worst and slowest at getting over popping for the first time.”

I laughed remembering that trip. Reagan asked, “You willingly took the Troll somewhere, Haley? From everything Lexi has said, you don’t like him.” Haley smiled, “I loathe him with my entire fucking being. I popped him and Lexi to the Shroud once. I knew it would ruin his whole day, and that he’d be a giant ass baby about being disoriented. It was a win win.” Looking back, it really was.

Haley added, “Lexi made me promise not to leave him in the desert. She denied it at the time, but it would’ve been hysterical.” I winked at her, “You were far too delighted about the entire thing.” Haley snorted, “I was not delighted ENOUGH about his discomfort. It was glorious, and when I see him again, that will feel like a fucking vacation to him compared to what I will do to him now.”

I nodded, “Sure. Are you seriously giving him to Bjourn?” Reagan’s eyes bugged out of her head, “Prince Bjourn? The future king of the Hackura?” Haley answered, “Yes, that Bjourn. You can just call him by his name. No need to add Prince to it.” Reagan’s jaw dropped.

Haley turned to me, “I AM giving the fucking Troll to Bjourn. I already have a bow picked out for his head and everything. I was not kidding about that.” Reagan said, “Lord, I need a drink. I can call a Hackura prince, the CROWN prince, by his first name.”

Haley shrugged, “What drink do you want? You can call any of my brothers by their name. You are my friend.” Reagan squealed, “Life goal achieved. Haley Conners is my friend. I’ll have a Midori sour it’s my drink of choice.”

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