Page 52 of The Married Alpha And His Arrow: Vol 1

Thank you for lending a helping hand the other night. I am sorry I mistakenly sent this to your brother first. I hope helping us didn’t cause you too many problems. I decided it was the work of the fates to bring Matt and Ted together.

Thanks Again!

Lexi

P.S if you don’t like dark chocolates Matt lied to me :) I hope you enjoy them! They are a favorite of mine too.

Derrick laughed, “Based on the look on your face, those are from Lexi.” I smiled, “Yes, it’s a thank you for saving her and Ted.” Derrick said, “Now this is the part where you would expect me to say, ‘You did WHAT?!’ but you see I had myself a chat with TeleTed. So, I already know about the leak in their group, and that it’s targeting Lexi. Who is already being guarded because he said two blonde wolves were there before Matt jumped in to tear a man to shreds. Through my powers of deduction, I have concluded Lexi is our future Luna. I have never been so well informed and TeleTed can never leave.”

Matt agreed, “No, he can’t. He is mine.” I snorted, “You’re right. Lexi Scott is your future Luna.” Derrick commented, “Which is convenient. The Beta Male and Luna are already friends. I contacted Sophia’s pack and spoke to her new Gamma after I tracked him down. TeleTed again. He has a magical gift of gab. People talk to him and spill their secrets. It’s magical I tell you.” Matt nodded emphatically.

He continued, “I sent him over to Sophia’s pack with cookies. Sorry, Matt. I briefly borrowed him, and you didn’t notice because he’s fast. Freaky fast. Also, possibly a bit of insomniac. Who cares? Not Derrick because it works for me. The new Gamma’s name is Steve. Steve said Sophia had a solid list of names. She’s working towards acting. Steve believes it will be after the New Year, possibly February.”

Matt winced. I growled, “WHAT?!” Derrick said, “I warned Gamma Steve this would make you unhappy.” I dialed Sophia’s number on my line. She answered, “Alpha Sophia.” I growled, “FEBRUARY?!” Sophia said, “Hi Chase, how are you doing?” I repeated, “FEBRUARY?!”

Sophia sighed, “I will have the annulment papers signed for you February second.” I informed her, “That’s four months TOO FUCKING LONG!” Sophia sighed, “I thought you’d be happy we had a firm date.” I asked, “WHAT could POSSIBLY take you that long to confirm?”

Sophia admitted, “Alfred’s dad is on the possible list. I CANNOT move on that until I am certain. I know it’s not ideal, but it’s his dad. It’s tearing him apart. If there’s a chance he had nothing to do with it, I have to exhaust every possibility.”

I demanded, “Then call Haley Conners.” Sophia argued, “I’m doing this myself. It’s what she encouraged me to do. I’m taking charge.” I rubbed my head, “It’s not what she told you to do. She offered to help you, and you’re being intentionally obtuse at my expense AGAIN! Work faster.”

I hung up. I threw everything off my desk, “FOUR MONTHS?! I HAVE TO STAY AWAY FROM LEXI FOR FOUR FUCKING MONTHS?!” Matt said, “I actually have no words.” Derrick snorted, “I do. SCREW THEM! She wants to do it on her own? Fine, good for her. She’s taking charge. Haley didn’t say she couldn’t ask for help. Sophia missed the point. Divorce her.”

I groaned, “Then she’s my ex-wife. This was supposed to be like it never fucking happened. NO! I’m not divorcing her. Lexi will be my REAL wife, my ONLY wife. Matt, start gathering data. I don’t care that they didn’t ask. We are helping them solve this because I won’t live this way for four another months.”

Matt started typing, “I will start looking into it. You know, you could tell Sophia that you met your mate.” I snorted, “So she can make me want to kill her when she says ‘I’ll just talk to her. Everything will be fine.’ I’ll rip her head off, or Bolt will.” Bolt agreed, “Bolt would.” I knew that. Matt said, “Point taken.” We got back to work.

Several hours later Matt’s phone beeped. He told us, “Ted’s event went really well. They signed an extended contract deal with them.” I said, “At least we get some good news.” Cameron texted me that their event went well too. Dad even let Susie go. He didn’t let her go outside, but she was there. That was progress, and I was really proud of Lexi.

After twenty minutes Matt called Ted. When he didn’t answer he began to pace. I asked, “Matt?” Matt said, “He should be home.” I reasoned, “He could’ve hit traffic, or stopped for food.” Matt disagreed, “No, I told him I had our chef prepare a special meal to celebrate his first solo event.”

A pop sounded. Alpha Eric, Alpha Jackson, and Haley were suddenly standing in front of me. Haley’s eyes were blazing. I linked Matt, “SHIT! Did she figure out that I found out Lexi is my mate?” Matt didn’t reply because he was looking at Alpha Jackson terror in his eyes.

Matt’s voice broke, “Jackson…” Tears forming in his eyes. Jackson hugged Matt, “He’s going to be fine.” Matt started to cry, “Where is he?” Haley explained, “Some stupid fucking pack in Kentucky kidnapped him. Eric got word there was an accident right on our border with you.”

I growled and started barking orders, “Derrick, call everyone. We will get him back, Matt. I swear.” Haley said, “I can bring him back. I know what kind of supernatural Ted is. I’ll bring their best with me to get him and bring him home.” Alpha Eric growled. Haley sighed, “Along with Blade of course.”

I yelled, “HOW THE HELL DID THIS HAPPEN?” I linked my warriors, “Get Ted’s scent at our border with Alpha Eric. You get your Beta Male and BRING HIM HOME! No one kidnaps our pack members.” Growls filled the air.

Alpha Jackson offered, “We did some digging. Members of your pack are proud of how progressive you are. They bragged to their family. One family member bragged to their pack. Some men got drunk and decided to force Matt to step down.”

Matt cried, “They are hurting him, I can feel it. He’s so scared.” Haley assured him, “I’ll bring him right back, and I’ll heal him.” She grabbed Blade’s hand and popped out. Derrick said, “Uhh guys.” He turned the computer around. Matt yelled, “TED!”

A man laughed, “I see we have your attention you piss poor excuse of a Beta.” I linked my dad and Isaac, “Get to my office. NOW!” Both were startled but simultaneously replied, “Coming.” My office door opened, and Isaac and my dad stepped in.

Isaac’s eyes narrowed on the screen. He growled, “GIVE MY FUTURE SON IN LAW BACK!” He put his hand on Matt’s back. Matt looked like a pup when he turned to his dad. Derrick muted the computer on our end.

Matt whispered, “They took him.” Isaac assured him, “We will get him back. He will be fine, son.” Matt's voice broke, “Daddy….” Isaac said, “Son, he needs you to keep it together right now. Do it for Ted.” Matt shook himself.

A man said, “Step down as Beta, and we will release your mate.” We all growled. Ted wasn’t having it. I damn near roared when they punched him. It took Isaac, my dad, and I to restrain Matt. He was enraged yelling, “DON’T YOU FUCKING TOUCH HIM! I’LL KILL EVERY LAST ONE YOU!”

Alpha Eric Conners said, “Release Beta Male Ted, now.” Their group paused, “Alpha Eric Conners?” Alpha Eric replied, “Very good. Let him go, or I promise you that you will not like what follows; nor will any member of your pack.”

The group was silent for a minute. Ted broke it, “Well, it’s been real, and it’s been fun boys, but I’d like to go. I have a romantic dinner to get to, and now my outfit is ruined. I’ll have to pick another one out. The food will get cold, Matt will be annoyed, it’s going to be a whole thing.” Matt laughed.

I shouted, “DON’T!” but they hit Ted again. Ted spat out blood taunting, “You pack less of a punch than I do. Damn it! There’s no one here to appreciate how funny that is. I assure you; it was quite the burn.” They glared at him.

Ted considered then said, “Come to think of it, you should be moderately worried that someone who knows how funny that was IS here.” They hit Ted again. Matt was furious. I even spoke up. They looked surprised by my declaration. They had to know they’d basically declared war themselves. I’d take over their pack in Kentucky in a heartbeat. They were finally scared, I could tell, but one stepped forward with a knife.

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