Page 53 of The Married Alpha And His Arrow: Vol 1

I linked my warriors, “Who has Ted’s scent?” Kyler Farmer, one of Kincade and Kevin’s brothers, linked me, “We are closing in on him. Heartbeats are stopping all around where he is.” I informed him, “The Princess Luna Conners is there.” Kyler commented, “That would do it. These morons didn’t leave our territory.”

An arrow shot through the air impaling the man about to cut Ted’s hand. Derrick muted our computer as we stared in shock when three more arrows pierced the man. Derrick gasped, “No way. Haley knows the BLACK ARROW? WAIT! TED’S FUCKING HOOD?!” It was on my list of suspected supernatural’s. I mentally high fived myself. Bolt snorted.

Alpha Jackson and Alpha Eric exchanged looks. Alpha Eric admitted, “Haley does know the Black Arrow. They are good friends.” My dad snorted, “Of course they are.” Matt was intently watching the screen.

Haley appeared on the back of the screen while Ted looked off screen at someone he teased. Matt breathed a sigh of relief. The Black Arrow appeared. I was glad I was sitting because I got so hard. What the fuck?! I’m such a shit mate, but the Black Arrow’s gear was impressive. She looked good. STOP IT, CHASE! She had blonde hair. Even her voice modulator was somehow hot. Bolt seemed to agree.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME? LEXI! Lexi is everything, she's our mate. Stop this. I mentally berated myself hoping it would work. Derrick unmuted our computer as Isabella charged into the room with Jenna. She ran to Matt putting her arms around him.

The Black Arrow and Haley had killed everyone except the main man speaking. Isabella and Jenna gasped when the Black Arrow told the man they came for their own. I linked Matt, “Lexi’s brother is the Hood himself. Holy fuck.” Matt replied, “I’m sorry WHAT?” I filled him in, “I overheard them talking. If Ted is Hood, so is Lexi. Her brother’s Lieutenant is the dead motherfucker. Who else besides the Hood himself has a Lieutenant? Heath Scott is the Hood.”

Matt stared at me wide eyed, “Holy shit. Who do you think she is?” I shrugged, “She might not have a moniker. The families tend to only have one person with one. She could just take missions to gather intel. It’s why she’s such a good fighter. This stays between us.” Matt snorted, “Obviously. If that got out, it would be bad.” I growled, “It won’t get out.”

I linked Kevin and Kincade, “Is Lexi still home?” Kincade replied, “Yes, there was some older man, but we ran him off.” I said, “Next time, one of you will try to follow him.” Kevin said, “He followed the brother when we left, but he must have doubled back. He got spooked when we ran a patrol around her place.” That made sense.

Haley popped with Ted and the Black Arrow. Matt looked around, “WHERE IS HE?” Alpha Jackson said, “I’m sure Haley had to take BA back where she found her.” Matt paced. Isabella was in shock, “My future son in law is Hood. Isaac, did you ever think we would have a Hood member in the family? We will have a grandpup that is half Hood and half Fairy. I just never. How exciting!”

A pop sounded. Matt ran to Ted and pulled him into an embrace. Ted winced. Matt pulled back, “What’s wrong?” Ted spoke through gritted teeth, “Just my ribs. My car’s a goner. It rolled so very many times.”

Haley softly instructed, “TeleTed, sit down. I’m going to heal you.” Matt asked, “How bad is it? Healers can sense that, can’t they?” Haley looked at Ted who shrugged. He told her, “You might as well tell him.” Haley answered, “His lungs are bruised, four of his ribs are cracked. He has a concussion, and his knee is sprained. Now sit the fuck down, and I’ll heal him.”

Ted sat immediately and held onto Matt’s hand. A bubble surrounded them as Haley healed Ted. Matt started purring, and I made a mental note to give him shit later for that. Isaac said, “The Hood himself will respond.”

Alpha Eric shrugged, “Two Hills is finished. I’d have your pack tell their family members to flee. I have contacts there. If they want to stay in the area there are packs that will take them in.” I said, “I’ll let my people know.”

I linked Derrick, “Pull the files and talk to the heads of the families in our pack. Let them know their families are welcome here if they do not share the sentiments of those few who took our Beta Male.” Derrick replied, “Sure. Are we giving Matt a pass on the purring?” I replied, “For now.” Derrick grinned at me.

Haley stepped back and walked to Alpha Eric. He kissed her, “You know, Alpha Chase didn’t need me. I could’ve gone with you.” Haley snorted, “And missed them pissing their pants when they realized how badly they fucked up? I think not!”

Ted’s eyes opened, “I’ve never been healed by you before… Gosh, that’s something.” Matt agreed, “It is.” He was still purring. Isabella broke forward and hugged Ted, “I was so worried. Are you alright?” Ted assured her, “I’m fine.”

Haley blew out a breath, “Until your mom finds out. You need to call Lex; word would’ve gone out.” I made my face not show any hint of recognition since I could feel Haley’s eyes on me. Guilt hit me because I should’ve known Lexi would be worried about TeleTed.

Matt questioned, “The Black Arrow would’ve sent word out that fast?” Haley nodded, “Her first call would’ve been to the Hood himself. Once he knows, he’d have started making moves. His first call would be Anne and Tony though. Well, he’d call Tony to break it to Anne. TeleTed gets his worrying gene from her from what I’ve observed.” I was going to guess that was Ted’s parents.

Ted groaned, “My mom is calling. CRAP!” He let it go to voicemail and called Lexi first. The panic in her tone caused my heart to wrench. I linked Matt, “You call her Lex?” Matt said, “Ted talks about her ALL the time. He always calls her Lex. It’s in my head. I need guards for him.”

I confirmed, “That’s done. It was already an agenda item for tomorrow.” Matt asked, “It was?” I said, “Check your email.” He looked at his phone, “So it is. I guess that’s why you’re the Alpha.” I snorted, “She was so worried about him. It kills me that I can’t comfort her.” Matt said, “I know how you feel.”

Isabella linked me, “Some of the candidates for baby momma’s are warriors. I’m just saying. This would be a great opportunity for Ted to get to know a potential co-parent.” She was a sly one. I told her, “Email me the list. I will only offer them the spot if they are good.” Isabella snorted, “As if I would offer unworthy candidates for my future grandpup.”

I linked Matt, “You’re going to the Shroud. No wolf has been there before.” Matt smirked, “I know.” We were curious about Lexi’s last comment. Matt asked, “Presents?” Ted sighed, “Through a series of events, there are a lot of presents for you. My mom has wanted to meet the man of my dreams since I was little. She buys you, well she didn’t know it was you, but you presents on every single holiday. You have three years’ worth of Christmas, Easter, and my mom seems to think Thanksgiving is a time for presents too. Basically, any holiday is an excuse for her to buy presents.”

Isabella laughed, “I like her already.” I linked Matt, “Take the Ford F.250.” Matt said, “Let’s go Ted.” We all heard Ted sigh, “She’s going to full name me. I know it.” Matt laughed as they left. Everyone filed out of my office.

Kincade linked me, “Alpha, we need you.” I tensed and ran out the door I shifted and took off. I asked, “Where are you? Is she ok?” Kincade let me know, “Eight demons just shimmered near us. We are close to our border with your brother. They are calling her by a different alias. Diane. I guess some demon wanted her to be his spear, but she declined. The Black Arrow killed him. They want her to give them the Black Arrow. Is the Luna Hood?” Awesome.

Bolt snarled, “Sarcasm isn’t helping. Get to mate!” I retorted, “You’re the one driving! You get to mate.” I answered Kincade, “Yes, we just discovered that Ted is which means she is.” Kevin linked, “We are fighting. She’s got weapons.” I pushed Bolt to run as fast as he could. I could hear them. Bolt kicked it into higher gear.

We came out of the trees and saw her. She looked beautiful. She was really well trained. She killed the demon she was fighting. She turned to my men thanking them for helping her. She was so gracious. My head snapped in the direction of a shot being fired.

I linked Kincade, “GET WHOEVER THAT WAS!” Lexi didn’t hear the sound of a shot being fired. She turned to face me, frozen in place. I was begging her with my eyes, “MOVE, LEXI!” She was going to get shot. I knocked her to the ground and felt the hit. Bolt whined in pain.

Bolt linked, “Tranquilizer.” Before I felt him fade to sleep. I shifted back on top of her. In her surprise she gave away that she was Hood. Or she figured I knew because of Ted. She was smart like that. I tried to tell her I was trying to stay away from her, but I had to protect her. I didn’t know if it was a bullet that was shot at her. I couldn’t see her get shot. She was so beautiful. She was mine, and I would protect her damn it. Everything faded to black.

The next thing I knew I woke with a start. Lexi was staring at me. She said my name, and I was done for. All my willpower crumbled to dust. I pulled her to me and kissed her just as I wanted to since I first laid eyes on her.

She moaned into my mouth. I gripped her thighs. I stood holding her against me. She wrapped her legs around me. I asked, “Bedroom?” She breathlessly answered, “Up the stairs first door on the right.” She started to kiss and suck on my neck. I groaned and shot up the stairs faster than I’d taken any stairs in my entire life.

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