Page 216 of The Married Alpha And His Arrow: Vol 1

Haley screamed in frustration and started using her magic. She flung it around my apartment, but it always came back to her. She threw it outside, and rain started pouring. It simply appeared back in her hands perfectly dry.

She screamed again and the letter blew up. For one brief second, she looked scared before she shut her emotions off her face. This was bad. Ted found words first, “I didn’t know you could do that.” Haley replied, “I can’t. That’s Lucinda’s power.” I said, “Apparently it’s your power too.”

Serion was frowning. He spoke to her in Latin. Haley didn’t answer him as the letter repaired itself again and floated down to her. Alania’s voice said, “You can’t destroy it, my darling girl. You are strong, but I used impenetrable Fae magic. You need to read what I have said.”

Haley gritted her teeth. She yelled, “I am so SICK of the messages from the fucking BEYOND! She and Fabian just can’t rest in their afterlife! JUST LEAVE ME ALONE! I’m not your darling girl! You’re a BITCH AND YOU KNOW IT! I COULD’VE SAVED HIM AND YOU DIDN’T TELL ME! YOU TOOK HIM FROM US! YOU SELFISH TROLL BITCH!” Wait, what? I shot a Ted a look, but he shrugged. I thought she meant Arion, but she told me Arion refused her healing. How did Alania take him? I was beyond confused.

The letter didn’t reply, and her phone rang again. She threw it at the wall. Blade studied her as Serion winced. Carry answered her own phone, “Alpha, I …. Yes... she’s upset. Ok, yes very upset. I don’t know… there’s some letter she can’t destroy... I think it’s from her mother.”

Haley screamed, “She’s not my fucking mother! She gave birth to me! That doesn’t make her my mother! She never stopped anyone from hurting me! She kept them apart from me and SHE KNEW! She knew what she was doing! She’s my ENEMY!” My jaw dropped. I’d felt that way for a long time, but Haley didn’t. Enemy was a strong word here. Apt, but strong.

A portal opened. Haley groaned and launched herself backwards on the bed. King Titus stepped through the portal. Ted and I had met him many times, but Kincade, Kevin, and Carry’s draw dropped at the mere sight of him.

I went to the bed and took Haley’s hands. I comforted her, “It’s ok, Hales.” Titus spoke, “Haley, what is wrong?” Haley flung the letter at him, but it was like a boomerang. It just came right back into her hands. Haley groaned, “Really? I can’t even let someone else HOLD the damn thing? She’s such a fucking bitch!”

A knock pounded on the door. Haley announced, “It’s Eric.” Titus laughed, “You certainly have all of us in the palm of your hand, Princess.” Haley frowned, “I didn’t ask any of you to show up.” Titus smiled, “You don’t have to, we love you.” I think that was still strange to her.

Two more portals opened, and Gunner and Harper stepped through one as Ubbe, Benjamin, and Drake stepped through another. Eric came into the room and scooped her up. “Angel, I do not like what I’m feeling from you.”

Benjamin agreed, “Seconded.” Drake said, “Thirded.” Ubbe said, “Forth-ed.” Haley glared at Harper, “Don’t you DARE say fifth-ed!” Gunner smirked, “Fifth-ed.” Haley groaned, “You can’t feel my feelings Harper’s boytoy lover.”

I smiled, “At least she still has her humor guys.” Gunner agreed, “That’s true I can’t feel you, but Harper can. We banter Haley, but I do love you like a sister.” Haley melted, “I can’t be snarky when you’re all sentimental and shit.” Gunner laughed.

Haley said, “Let’s let Lexi have her apartment back.” I told her, “I’m not upset, I’m worried about you too.” Ted agreed, “Ditto.” Haley huffed, “I’m annoyed.” Eric argued, “You are far beyond annoyed. You are hurt, annoyed, frustrated I feel a bit of devastation, reluctance, and a begrudging acceptance.”

Titus spoke, “You are certainly getting the hang of the bond, Eric. You’re missing two emotions though.” Haley made a face. Gunner looked at Harper whose face was grim. Eric asked, “What am I missing?” Titus pressed, “Haley?” Haley shrugged, “It doesn’t matter.”

Benjamin angrily said, “I hate that you believe that.” I frowned. Ubbe said, “You missed disgust and fear, brother-in-law.” Haley grumbled, “Because I’m MOSTLY annoyed!” Titus added, “And hurt.” Another portal opened and Marcus, Bjourn, Histeck, Evin and Logan stepped through.

I smiled and waved at Logan who smiled and nodded. Haley groaned, “COME ON! This is not a whole family kind of intervention feelings moment!” Marcus said, “You are not alone anymore.” Haley gestured around the room, “Obviously. There are not FAR too many people in Lexi’s bedroom.”

Ted jumped in, “Well, I think we could fix that by going to the Hackura realm.” Mark and Joanie burst into the apartment startled. Why were they even outside? They could’ve stayed in here with us. Haley shook her head, “No, it’s fine.”

I studied her then said, “See, I’ve been around now for a bit so I know that may mean it’s overall fine, but YOU are not fine.” Haley whispered, “We can’t talk about it, we just can’t.” Bjourn frowned, “I thought we were past that.” Haley groaned and pulled a pillow over her face.

She sat up, “Ok, we can’t talk about a thing that I know because it’s in a box that I’ve super glued shut. We can talk about how Alania just gave birth to me, and mom is my mom. I don’t want ANYONE to call that Alania bitch my fucking mother EVER again.”

All of Haley’s brothers stepped back shock clear in their eyes. Titus agreed, “I can make that so in our realm Princess and do my best for the rest of them.” Haley smiled at him and stood to give him a hug. He winked and me and stepped back through a portal that had been opened. The rest of them laughed and followed along with Eric, Blade, and Serion.

Ted sighed, “That’s a can of worms if I ever saw one.” Carry commented, “At least she made it stop raining. The last time she made it rain, it rained for quite some time. I considered getting a boat.” I tilted my head, “I didn’t notice rain around here.”

Carry laughed, “It was mostly in Alpha Lucas’ territory.” I snorted, “She is an emotional little thing at times. You can’t blame her though.” Ted sighed, “I worry about her.” I agreed, “Something is definitely going on with her lately. I worry about that ritual she did, she’s seemed unsettled since. Plus, her mother is a bitch.” Ted frowned, “Maybe you don’t open your letter tomorrow then.” I scoffed, “It would probably open itself and her voice would start to read it to me. That would be creepy.”

Ted sighed, “Yeah, it would. Who would charm a letter to their daughter to be read in their voice, when they know they’ll be dead? That’s so messed up. Especially since it’s not something she’d want to hear.” Because she wasn’t meant to be dead, of that I was certain. Alania never believed she’d die.

I asked, “How did Alpha Eric get her so fast?” Kincade said, “He was meeting with Alpha Chase. Beta Matt said he left kind of abruptly for him. I’m sure he started to feel things from the Princess and didn’t like them. He was probably waiting outside for her to finish her fairy hijinks.”

I smiled softly, “They are so cute. I love how much he loves her.” Kevin nodded, “Believe me, he does love her a lot.” I smiled, “I know. I’ve seen them together. I was quite jealous about it until I met Chase.” Kincade smiled.

I noticed Kincade had his hand on Carry’s back rubbing his hand in circles. I don’t even think it was a conscious motion. Kevin noticed where I was looking. He turned his head and his eyes bugged out. He hit Kincade on his other arm and glared at him. Kincade seemed shocked but stopped. I rolled my eyes.

The wolves really needed to get a clue. I said, “Well, let’s get back to the office.” Kincade agreed, “Sure, just let us buy a vowel next time you are going on a solo planning session with a Vampire.” I smiled, “I’m sorry if you got in trouble, but that meeting was at our office.”

Kevin snorted, “The Alpha would have beat the crap out of us all if you hadn’t calmed him down.” I frowned, “No, he wouldn’t have. Right, Ted?” Ted said, “Uhh he was royally pissed off when he ordered us out. I’m going to have to side with them here.” Our getaway couldn’t get here fast enough.

We worked long after the sunset. I’d sent Carry home when it hit five o’clock. Susanna texted me.

Susanna:Your wolf needs you. He’s meeting with Robert and King Arthur now. Then I have some things to say to him myself.

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