Page 50 of The Married Alpha And His Arrow: Vol 1

Matt linked me, “Ted is so nervous. He just wants to be accepted, and he’s worried about my position.” I blew out a breath, “Your position was never in question. Tell the worry wart I’ve got this. I’m beginning to think he has the wrong nickname. Ted the worrier seems more apt.”

I addressed the pack, “Many of you are curious as to why this meeting was called. I know you’ve noticed we have Alpha Eric Conners, his Princess Luna, and Alpha Jackson Conners along with Luna Molly here with us today. This is a historic moment for werewolves and our pack as well.”

Whispers started up amongst my pack. Haley smiled at me. Bolt linked, “At least she likes us now.” No joke. I continued, “Our Beta has met his mate.” Everyone cheered. I held up my hands to quiet them down, “This is his Moon Goddess destined mate. They have my blessing, and Matt had it before he even met his mate. We are about acceptance here.”

I saw the confusion on many faces. I continued, “Now, without further ado I would like you all to meet your Beta’s Mate.” Everyone was bouncing with excitement. I linked my dad, “Bring Ted around.” The pack couldn’t see Ted yet, but Derrick, Matt and I watched as his eyes searched trees.

I linked Matt, “What the hell is he doing?” Matt replied, “I have no clue.” Ted zeroed in on a tree and smirked. I followed his line of sight, smiling when I put it together. Lexi was in that tree. It was a good vantage point. She must have wanted to be here for her friend. Anger consumed me. She should be my side. She should be here to support her friend and me in this moment. FUCK Sophia’s Gamma to the pits of hell.

I linked Matt, “What are the odds we can break into Sophia’s dungeon and kill her Gamma?” Matt didn’t answer because his eyes were locked on Ted. He beamed at him at him. Matt reached out his hand and took Ted’s hand. Several gasps echoed as Ted and Matt stared into each other's eyes.

I made the introduction, “This is your new Beta Male, Ted Kates.” Ted looked out at the crowd. Haley was startled for a brief second before Ted blew her kiss. She laughed and blew him one back. Alpha Eric linked me, “She knows him. I’ve actually met him too. He works with the party planner that did Haley’s fairy event.” I replied, “He does work in that business.” Alpha Eric snorted, “I don’t even want to know.” I agreed, “You don’t.”

I spoke to my pack, “I know this is not common. Hell, it’s not done. That’s wrong though. Matt is our Beta. He loves who he loves. The Moon Goddess paired them as fated mates, and I do not argue with the Moon Goddess.”

A she wolf shouted, “Where do I sign up to mother their pup? I want a future Beta pup!” Ted laughed and Matt snorted. Several other she wolves agreed with her sentiments. They wanted to be considered to mother the future Beta. I waved my hands, “That will be decided upon between our Beta and Beta male when they are ready to have a pup.”

Tensions mounted quickly when two men stood. Eugene and Perry weren’t raised in this pack. Their mates were from here, and when they died those two stayed. They were old school and from packs that were not at all progressive. Bolt growled in my head.

Eugene yelled, “This is not right! We cannot support this! He’s marked this man! He needs to step down as our Beta. We will NEVER accept a Beta Male in this pack! It’s not done! I demand Beta Matt step down, and Beta Isaac resume his place as Beta until his other sons return home. We will gather support among the packs!” Perry echoed his statements, “This cannot happen!”

Before I could say anything, Haley jumped out of her seat. She popped to them. She flung Perry into Eric and proceeded to kick the crap out of the Eugene. I decided to let her. Bolt was furious, “How DARE they act like they control this pack. We are the Alpha!” I agreed, “I know, they won’t get away with that.”

Haley yelled at them, “You fucking backwards ass moron! You don’t make demands here, you insipid, messed up troglodyte!” She turned to her mate yelling, “ERIC! WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS REALM? Not even full blooded FARIES would say something that ignorant! I hold them in very low esteem in general, but even THEY accept who people love. My brother would still be King if he liked men. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?!” It was a valid question.

I growled, shaking the leaves on the trees. The pack turned to me in shock. I didn’t often get firm with them like this. I declared, “Eugene and Perry, you are BANISHED from this pack.” I jumped off the stage and walked towards them. I snarled, “I will NOT give you a recommendation, and I’ll tell all our allies not to accept you. Your previous packs won’t welcome you back since I run them now. Start running because if you are caught, I will not offer you any help no matter what territory you end up in.”

Alpha Eric nodded to me. He grabbed Haley and they sat back down. Haley popped to Ted and hugged him to his shock. She whispered, “They are ignorant shits, TeleTed. This pack are lucky to have you here.” She popped back to Eric.

I spoke loudly addressing the pack, “You all have two choices. One, you accept our Beta and our Beta Male. Two, you will GET THE FUCK OUT if you don’t! I will NOT tolerate petty, backwards minds here. I am already dealing with that shit enough. I WILL NOT DEAL with disrespect toward my Beta or his mate. Ted is now ours. You treat him with respect, or you will deal with me! ARE WE CLEAR?” I looked around. Everyone was frozen.

I used my Alpha tone, “I SAID ARE WE CLEAR?” Everyone answered, “Yes, Alpha.” One little boy asked, “Alpha, how are you already dealing with it?” Matt linked me, “You walked right into that one. Ted’s so in his head he won’t notice what you say right now.”

I sighed and knelt down telling the young pup, “You all know I married Alpha Sophia.” He nodded. I said, “I only did that so she could claim her birthright as the Alpha of her pack. They were going to oppose her taking over without me. That was already supposed to be dealt with; however, people like the two who were just banished cause me to still have to deal with it.”

The pup crossed his arms and asked, “But what about our Luna? That’s not fair!” I gently nudged his shoulder, “I’m right there with you. I will handle it, and you will have your Luna one day. Alright?” The pup frowned but nodded. He turned and whispered to his mom, “But that’s not fair! We need our Luna.”

Derrick linked, “You just have to love pups. He’s not wrong though.” I responded, “I know.” I inducted Ted into our pack. I linked him, “Don’t let them get you down.” Ted was startled but replied, “I don’t... them… hurt… him.”

It was a work in progress. It usually took non wolves a minute to master, but I got the gist of what Ted was saying. He didn’t want the pack to hurt Matt. I assured him, “Matt is the second strongest wolf in this pack, and we are not weak.” Ted whispered out loud, “I know. I saw him rip a guy to shreds and pull out another man’s heart.”

Haley popped on stage. She addressed our Beta Male, “TELETED! I cannot believe you didn’t tell me about this! I about fell out of my fucking chair when you came on stage.” Ted smiled but it didn’t reach his eyes. He declared “Let it be known by all. TeleTed, can keep a secret.” Haley pointed out, “If you keep secrets, you’ll get a new nickname. That would tragic because TeleTed is fucking brilliant.” Ted snorted, “You say that because you came up with it.”

I glanced at Alpha Eric in surprise. Haley flipped her hair, “And it’s brilliant. You look amazing by the way. Something is really familiar about this outfit. Do we share a fashion sense?” Ted smiled, “No, I took this from your stockpile in our girls’ house. You definitely worked your fairy magic. That closet is fabulous.” Haley smiled and kissed his cheek. Alpha Eric growled softly.

I linked him, “He’s gay.” Alpha Eric shot me a look. I continued, “Mated, even.” He replied, “Keep it up, Alpha Chase. I think we both know I have more than enough ammunition to knock you out of the cocky game you’re playing.” I sobered because he was right.

Haley rolled her eyes, “Come on, Thor. Let’s get Molly and Jackson. I have another stop to make after I pop you all home.” Alpha Eric smirked at me then asked, “Where would that be, Angel?” Matt linked, “What did you do? He seems very cocky.” I replied, “I made fun of him a little bit.”

Matt asked, “Dear god, why?” I admitted, “I don’t know. I lost my mind for several seconds. It’s not my fault no one told me the man found a sense of humor while I was in Europe!” Matt replied, “It’s his Angel’s doing.” Obviously.

Haley evaded, “To see a friend.” Alpha Eric asked, “Is that so?” I held my hands up behind her in mock surrender. He smirked, “Pop away, Angel.” She grabbed him, Molly, and Jackson, then popped out.

Several pack members came up to meet Ted. Isaac linked me, “That ordeal with Eugene and Perry shook him.” I turned around and found Isaac watching Ted. I replied, “I know it did.” Isaac said, “I’m worried.” So was I.

I wanted happy go lucky Ted back. Happy Ted was briefly with us before Haley popped out. If I had my own damn mate here, he’d be fine. I felt like a failure as a leader. With my Luna at his side our Beta Male would be flying high. This was supposed to be Matt and Ted’s night.

The pack dispersed and we all walked back to the front when Ted took off like a shot. Isaac cursed, “Fuck! Go after him, son.” Matt had already shredded his clothes chasing Ted in wolf form. I followed them because I knew where he was going. I saw Ted flying towards Lexi’s barrier.

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