Page 47 of The Married Alpha And His Arrow: Vol 1

I blew out a breath, “I actually feel really bad for both women.” Matt agreed, “I do too. I’ve seen the woman, Sally, they are talking about. She’s cute as a button. She’s nice to everyone I’ve heard her talk to.” I rolled my eyes questioning, “How often were you at our damn border stalking your mate?” Matt huffed, “I plead the fifth.” So, in all his free time. Jeez. How did I miss that?

Matt wasn’t done with his tale, “I guess this dead motherfucker circulated that he thought Lexi was pulling him, and he felt just awful about the whole thing.” I rubbed my face replying, “So he’s a sociopath. That’s good to know.”

Matt snickered, “This is too good. Prince Bjourn made Haley promise not to kill the dead motherfucker unless he causes a problem. I guess after the debacle she took Lexi home with her to the Hackura realm. She was enraged over the whole ordeal.”

I admitted, “I wish she would’ve just popped in and killed him before anyone made her promise not to.” Matt said, “So does Ted. Gotta go. Your mate got Ted a place like hers. He’s going to mark me when we get there.” I reminded him, “You have a family meeting I’m organizing. It’s at noon. You requested this, remember?” Matt grumbled, “Yeah, yeah, yeah. I’ll be there.” He closed our link.

I called Matt’s dad, Isaac Miller. He answered, “Chase. It’s early.” I looked at the time. He was right. I replied, “Yes, it is. I need you to get your family to my office at lunchtime.” Isaac was quiet before asking, “My whole family?” I answered, “Yes, whole family, even Molly. I’ll call Alpha Jackson myself.” Isaac asked, “Is everything alright? “Is Matt ok? He’s been MIA lately. I…''

I cut him off, “Matt’s fine and he knows about the meeting.” Isaac demanded, “You swear it to me Chase, that my boy is alright?” I assured him, “I promise you he is.” Isaac was relieved, “Alright. I’ll get everyone there.”

I hung up and called Alpha Jackson. He answered, “Alpha Chase.” I greeted, “Alpha Jackson. I apologize for the late notice, but I need you and Luna Molly in my office at lunchtime for a Miller family meeting.” Alpha Jackson asked, “Matt?” I confirmed, “Yes, he’s going to tell all of them.” Alpha Jackson said, “It’s about time. I’ll have Haley or Bexley pop us in. See you then.” He hung up.

Matt linked me, “Ted is coming with me to the family meeting. Their lockdown is lifted. Haley used an IOU with Lexi’s brother. They are free. Plus, Alpha Nick already got word out.” I simply replied, “Good.”

I saw Lexi appear outside of what must be a barrier to keep her house hidden. I was going to follow from a distance. I stalled when I saw a Hooded figure step out on the other side to follow her. I tensed. Was this like my dream? Was this person going to hurt her? I growled and followed them both. She must have sensed she was being followed but the man hid a second before she turned around.

I frowned. He was an older man, around my dad's age. Why would he follow her? He stopped in the same spot Lexi had, but I stayed back. I was close enough to hear everything, but not close enough either would know I was here.

The older man watched Lexi with open interest. I turned sharply when she said hello to her parents. My in laws were here? I thought she lost her parents. Then my heart broke realizing she had stopped in front of two graves. I wanted nothing more than to go to her.

A man came up behind her, and I started to move. Then she turned and smiled at him. I relaxed when she called him Heath. So, this was her brother. The other man I was watching wiped a tear from his eye seeing the two of them together. What was his deal? Lexi and her brother argued. I was fighting every atom in my body to yell over my dead body would her brother hide her. I could protect her.

I agreed with her brother on one point, I couldn’t lose her. Bolt shuddered at the thought of that pain. Her brother was going to follow up on a lead about their parents' murders. The man watching them stiffened. He leaned forward as if he was trying to hear better. He must not have supernatural hearing. That meant Angel’s were out. They were either Hood or Demons.

Heath told Lexi to stay out of trouble. I’d keep her out of trouble, he didn’t need to worry. Then he said someone from their group was undercover in my club. Excuse me? WHO was Susanna? And WHY was she undercover in my area? My head was starting to hurt with all the questions I needed answers to. Oh my god, I was turning into a Beta.

The man watching them clenched his hands into fists when the siblings discussed walls between them. What stunned me was the fact that he was friends with the dead motherfucker. She didn’t tell him what happened? Why? He was her brother. If anyone did that to Susie; one, I’d kill him. Two, I would not be friends with that guy.

From my observations Heath genuinely seemed to love Lexi. I was stunned when she said she didn’t lie to him anymore. Anymore? What did she lie about? GOD! Could I get some answers? Apparently, they keep things from each other, but never tell an actual lie. What?

I almost fell over when Heath said the dead motherfucker was his Lieutenant. Heath was their leader? FUCK! Lexi was the sister of their leader? Then he must not have his mate yet, if people still come to Lexi with problems. I snorted when Heath said Haley electrocuted the dead motherfucker. The older man whirled around towards me and I ducked behind a tree just in time to hide. He didn’t see me and went back to listening.

I held back my growl while they discussed the dead motherfucker. Heath said Noah liked control. I could tell. I wanted to shout because he’s a sociopath, but I refrained. I smiled when Lexi mentioned her standing meeting with Sally. I knew what that meeting was. It had to be the self-defense class she set up for Sally and Ted.

Wait? Do Sally and Lexi believe Noah is a danger to Sally? His own mate? It wasn’t unheard of, but it was rare. To do that hurts your very soul. The dead motherfucker could be in that rare percentage though. He sounded horrible. I’d put warriors on Sally discreetly. I couldn’t protect her outside my area though. Her shop was just outside it.

On second thought, I could get away with it. My Beta’s mate was her friend, and Alpha Eric would not touch that conversation with a ten foot pole because he wouldn’t want to confirm I knew about Lexi. That would put him in trouble with his mate.

I smiled knowing Lexi felt at home in this area. I knew it was because of me. She was meant to be in this area. It clearly pained the older man and her brother though. Deeply. I wanted to growl over her asking Reagan to protect her instead of me. I could and would protect both Ted and Lexi. She was mine. Admittedly if it wasn’t me, I wanted it to be my brother. He would protect her too.

Kincade and Kevin showed up. I linked them, “Stick with her as much as you can. If you can get eyes on the older man following her great, but she is your priority. If he sticks with her, I want to know. He doesn’t appear to want to hurt her. He seems interested in her and her brother. Stay alert.” Kincade replied, “Yes, Alpha.”

I begrudgingly left. I needed to get back for the Miller family meeting. I ran full speed to the house. I grabbed shorts and a shirt before I walked into my office. Everyone except Matt was already there. I linked Matt, “Where are you?” Matt answered, “Be there in five.” That did not answer my question, but it was good to know.

Isaac instantly questioned, “Where is Matt?” I answered, “He’s on his way.” I raised an eyebrow when Matt walked in wearing a hoodie. He linked me, “They can’t see my mark yet.” Good point. Isaac stood and hugged Matt.

Matt was confused as he hugged him back. “Dad?” He shot me a look. I shrugged then linked, “Where’s Ted?” Matt winked at me, “Susie snatched him up. I didn’t want him to hear this first part in case it goes bad, but if it goes well I’ll bring him in to meet them.”

Isaac pulled back and looked at his son. He asked, “You’re alright? Chase said you were but…” Jenna interrupted, “Dad, let’s just figure out why the family meeting was called before we jump to the worst case scenarios where Matt is not ok.”

I nodded to Alpha Jackson greeting, “Thank you to you Alpha Jackson and Luna Molly for coming.” Molly smiled, “Chase, we grew up together. It’s Molly. We wouldn’t miss a family meeting.” I nodded. It was silent for several moments.

I cleared my throat, “Matt, this is your show.” Matt nodded and stood. He began to pace, “Right. So, I need to tell you guys something. Chase knows and…” Isaac interrupted, “Son, please stop pacing you’re giving me a headache. Just spit it out.”

Matt took a deep breath, “I’m gay. I tried to like women; I really did. I just don’t.” Molly smiled broadly and Jenna grinned. I raised an eyebrow at her. She stuck her tongue out at me. Isaac didn’t seem shocked all together either.

Matt’s mom, Isabella, cleared her throat. “Wonderful. Now that we’ve FINALLY let the cat out of the bag. I have been discreetly gathering potential surrogate/egg donors/co-parents for you to have a pup with.” My jaw dropped.

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