Page 102 of The Married Alpha And His Arrow: Vol 1

We were split up into teams. I told them Susie and I were a combined pick. It was our hang out day after all. Our team got together to try to figure out where to keep our flag. Susie said, “The west end outside Chase’s office has a really big, good climbing tree.” Everyone nodded.

A little boy ran off to go hide ours there. We set up our jail and those who would tag anyone in our territory. Susie and I were on the team that would be getting into the other team’s “territory” looking for their flag.

Two members came with us while the other two split off. They were tagged quickly and taken off to jail. Susie smiled, “I know how to get them out.” She told us her plan. I laughed. Susie and I were going to let ourselves be seen. The other two with us would break our team out of jail. I spotted the other team's flag while we created our distraction. I used half my speed to pick Susie up and ran back to our team's territory. Susie was giggling the whole way.

The other kids gaped. One tugged on my shirt then asked, “Is TeleTed as fast as you?” I bent down to answer, “I’m faster, but TeleTed is also very fast.” One little girl squealed, “WE HAVE THE COOLEST BETA MALE EVER!” One kid rolled his eyes, “He’s the only Beta Male out there.” The girl stuck her tongue out, “He’s still the coolest!”

We re-grouped with our team to go back and hunt the flag down. Susie whispered excitedly to our team, “I saw the flag. It’s on the training gym window.” I couldn’t help but be really proud of her. She came up with a plan to win the game.

We all split up into groups of two. The team heading for the flag got tagged. Susie and I changed our plan. Susie went around to the back of the building. She quietly grabbed the flag and snuck away from the group guarding it. She grabbed my hand, and we ran.

The kids on the other team were chasing us. Our team was screaming at us to run. Susie started to run faster. We made it across to our territory and our team screamed and cheered in victory. The kids hoisted Susie on their shoulders and chanted her name. “Susie! Susie! Susie!” She laughed. She was blowing kisses and holding up the flag.

We switched back to tag after that. The kids told me I couldn’t use my speed. I laughed, “I’ll try, but it’s a habit.” We played for hours until I noticed Susie was dragging. I said, “Well, we’ve gotta head back inside.” Everyone was disappointed.

I assured them, “We will come play again.” One kid offered, “Susie, you can come back anytime. Miss Lexi doesn't have to be here for you to join us. You can always come play.” Susie smiled brightly, “Thanks!” We walked back inside.

Nadine was wiping tears away standing at the back door. I smiled, “I think me, and the other kids wore her out.” Nadine said, “Let’s go get a nap missy. Did you have fun?” Susie hugged me, “The most fun, mom!”

She turned to me, “Don’t forget your cookies!” I promised, “I won’t. I had fun today.” Nadine picked her up. Her eyes were fluttering shut. Nadine mouthed, “Thank you.” I nodded. Kevin came up to me, “She’s never gotten to do that before.” I frowned, “Why not? The kids love her. Is it something that required a formal invitation?” I would change that when I became Luna if it was.

Kevin shrugged, “No, she just has an overprotective dad. Chase is waiting for you upstairs. Come on.” Oh no. Had I stepped over Nadine and Frank’s parenting rules? Frank was going to hate me even more if I had. Nadine didn’t say anything though. Maybe it was ok.

Kevin led me up the stairs. He pointed out which one was Chase’s room then left me to it. I opened the door, but I didn’t see Chase. I stripped out of my clothes and went into his bathroom. I turned on the shower. I stepped in once I saw the steam signaling the water was warm.

I heard a growl and arms encircled me. Chase whispered in my ear, “You have no idea what you do to me.” I wiggled my ass against him disagreeing, “I think I have a good idea.” Chase was running his hands up and down me. He nipped at my skin, “Seeing you here with the pups, and playing with them. Fuck, Sweetheart. I can’t wait to have you here with them permanently. I can’t wait to see you with our own pups.”

I liked that thought more than I should. I tried to sound casual when I replied, “One day. How many kids do you want?” Chase smiled, “At least two but as many as you want is fine by me.” I laughed, “Let’s start with one, in a few years.” Chase sounded far too sexy when he answered, “We could practice making one.” I agreed, “We should practice often. Maybe even right now.”

No sooner were the words out of my mouth than I could feel him at my entrance. I ordered, “Fuck me hard, Chase.” Chase growled and entered me. By the end, the water was cold and I was hoping his room was sound proofed. If not, we’d definitely been heard. I decided I didn’t want to know.

I dried my hair and put on my makeup. I had Chase bring over my outfit a few days ago. It was in a garment bag that didn’t look like he’d opened. He brought it into the bathroom and left me to finish getting ready.

I really loved my dress it was a black mermaid dress with sequins. I slid it on and grabbed my black shoes. I walked outside the room. Chase groaned, “You’re going to a vampire event looking far too hot.” I wiggled my eyebrows, “But I'm yours. Don’t even tell me I don’t smell like you.” Chase grinned, “You do smell like me.”

I smiled and gave him a kiss. Chase groaned, “I’ll see you out.” Nadine clapped, “Don’t you look beautiful? I had Kincade take your cookies to the car. Thank you for getting Susie out to play with the pups. She loved it.” I smiled, “I had fun. I hope I didn’t overstep.” Nadine waved, “No, it was great.” Good. Hopefully, this wouldn’t be another point against me with Frank.

Chase walked me to the car. He opened my door. I asked, “Will I see you at my house later?” Chase nodded, “That you will. Be safe.” I kissed his cheek then pulled back, “Always.” This time I knew I saw Frank Daniels off in the distance. He waved at me as I left, and I smiled and waved back. A tension I didn’t realize I was carrying left me. He didn’t look mad and he waved. I was going to take that as progress with my future father in law.

I drove to the event. We had about an hour before the vampires would be up. I ran through everything with Ted. I complimented him, “You did a great job.” Ted visibly relaxed when I told him that. I shoved his shoulder, “Come on now. You know you killed it.” Ted smiled, “It does look good. Haley would hate it.” I laughed, “She hates black. Wow, someone is into video games. This is a great collection.”

The King’s day person laughed, “Since you have an NDA with his majesty, I’ll tell you a secret about this. It’s Alpha Lucas Lyons’ collection. Princess Haley is playing a prank on him. He has to solve clues that will lead him here. It’s been here for a while though. He’s killing me. The King had to decree the collection off limits. So many people want to reach out to him to ask if he’d sell any of it.”

Ted and I both laughed. I told her, “To be fair, Haley’s clues can be really hard.” The girl laughed, “She replaced it all with Tinkerbell figurines. Do you want to see the picture?” Ted answered, “More than anything else in life right now, I want to see this picture.”

We both were in stiches when she showed us. I said, “That is the most Haley thing that Haley has ever done,” I said. Ted said, “It really is. I linked Matt. He knew because he got the memo Beta Dylan sent about it.” It was probably funny then. I hadn’t met him, but even Haley said he was funny and she couldn’t lie.

King Arthur came over, “Ahh, I see you are discussing the Princesses prank. It delights all my followers.” I smiled, “She’s one of a kind.” He agreed, “She is. The place looks perfect. You look quite stunning, Lass.” I smiled, “Thank you King Arthur.”

Arthur warned me, “My subjects will want your time tonight.” I told him, “I’m taken.” King Arthur laughed, “So I smell, a werewolf I believe.” I smiled, “He is a wolf.” He nodded, “I haven’t met all the Alpha’s, but there is only one around here that wasn’t at the takeover. Your partner is the Beta Male of Yellow Hills. I’ll just bet that smell is Alpha Chase.” I didn’t want to focus on that or answer. So, I changed the subject back to the event.

Once guests started arriving Ted and I stayed in the background keeping everything on track. I had rebuffed a few advances, but everyone had been respectful. I had just sat down when someone said behind me, “Well, if it isn’t little Lexi Scott. I’d know you anywhere.”

I turned to face the woman and nearly fell over. I’d seen pictures of her. She had blonde hair and stunning blue eyes. She was my mother’s best friend growing up. I asked, “Are you Susan Herford?” The woman smiled, “Frozen in time, and in the flesh. Your mother sent me pictures of you growing up. You were supposed to come to North Carolina to visit me that summer with her before everything happened.”

I nodded respectfully to her, “I would’ve liked to meet you. I’m very glad to meet you now. I know my mother missed you.” Susan looked away, “I missed her as well. It was hard to stay away after I’d decided to become a vampire. Those first few years it’s harder to control yourself. I didn’t want to put your mother at risk. Your father came with her the first time we visited.”

I realized this was my chance to get answers. I asked, “Hey, do you know who my mom’s ex-boyfriend was?” Susan glanced at me surprised, “She told you about that?” I shook my head, “No, I remembered that she and my dad were arguing with someone that night. My dad said they didn’t want my parents together, but the person disagreed. They said it was about my mom’s ex-boyfriend.”

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