Page 14 of The Married Alpha And His Arrow: Vol 1

I’d been sending updates to my brother. I’d only been to the office twice. I hadn’t gotten the intel we needed. These demons didn’t trust me, that much was clear. They were standoffish and didn’t even want to talk to me. I told Heath something was off, but I was hopeful that I could salvage it.

Saturday night the same little demon girl knocked on my door. Without a greeting she told me, “We are having an office party. The boss wants you there.” I was suspicious, “You’re having an office party on a Saturday night?” The demon girl just nodded. I frowned, “Alright. Let me grab my stuff.”

The demon groaned, “Hurry up, I’m missing the party.” I closed the door. I sent my brother a text indicating I was walking into a trap. He was going to mobilize our people to stand by. I left my apartment and ended up in the warehouse district.

I questioned in disbelief, “You have office parties out here?” The demon girl laughed, “Where else can demons let loose?” Literally anywhere else. She handed me a bottle of water. I opened it and took a swig. The instant it hit my tongue; I knew something was off. I began to feel weightless. I managed to send my SOS out to my brother. I fell out of the car trying to get away.

The demon laughed, “She’s down boys. So, Debbie Lyons. Who are you really?” I wasn’t going to tell the truth, “What are you talking about? I am Debbie Lyons.” The demon laughed, “Debbie Lyons is the mother of Alpha Lucas Lyons, the former Luna of the Blue Moon pack. You’re not a wolf. Who are you?”

Damn it! That’s how I knew her name. I’d just spent time with Lacy Lyons. Debbie was her mother! Emmaline’s soon to be mother-in-law. How could Noah be so careless and stupid?! I snorted, “Seriously? This is because I have the same name as someone else? You are making a mistake. I AM Debbie Lyons, but obviously not the werewolf Debbie. People have been known to have the same name before, you know?” The demons shrugged saying, “You will tell us.”

I tried to move my hand, but I couldn’t. Tears threatened to fall, but I wasn’t going to let them. This was going to hurt. Heath couldn’t get people here in time. Damn it! I know better than to drink water in a situation that’s off.

Two men laid me out on the ground. I counted ten people in the building. This was not going to be good. I couldn’t close my eyes even in my terror, nor could I look away. I heard a pop and was simultaneously relieved and horrified.

Haley screamed and popped on top of me. I yelled, “Haley, no!” She took a baseball bat to the head. I cringed, “Haley, I’m alright.” Haley hissed as she took several shots to the ribs simultaneously. I heard her ribs crack and a tear fell from my eyes. I was supposed to protect her, not the other way around.

She asked me, “Why can’t you move? Are you hurt that badly? I can’t sense that your spine is injured.” I choked out, “Drugged.” Haley seemed to calm down now that she knew I was unhurt. She called the wind, and the demons were scattered.

She popped up declaring, “YOU FUCKED UP ASSHOLES ARE IN FOR IT!” She took their air. All ten of them. I had never seen Haley take that many people’s air at once. Demons were harder for her to pin down than others.

She conjured her swords to her and went straight at demon that had hit her with a baseball bat, cutting him in half. She ran back over to me after everyone was dead. Even for Haley, that was impressively quick.

A euphoric sense came over me, and I realized that she was healing me. My eyes snapped open several moments later. I sat up, “Haley? Are you alright?” Haley looked relieved, “I’m glad you’re ok.” I cringed, “They hurt you. I heard your ribs crack. Did you heal yourself?”

Haley shook her head, “No, I’ll pop you home then get myself something to eat in my home. If we have luck on our side, Eric has not realized I left. This will be a doozy to explain, but if he’s been searching for me, he’ll be angrier. He hasn’t linked me though, so the odds are high he has not noticed.”

I surmised, “Heath called you?” Haley nodded, “I’d have kicked his ass if he didn’t. Let’s get you home.” Haley popped me into Heath’s house. He was pacing with the Lieutenant right there beside him. Both of them looked haggard as the ran to me.

Haley called the wind and threw the Lieutenant into a wall. She warned, “Fucking try it again, Troll.” He sat up rubbing his ribs, “I was worried about her.” Haley glared at him, “Trolls don’t get to worry about the beautiful fair maidens. Lex, are you good here? I can force him outside.” I managed not to laugh, “I’m fine.” She gave me a hug, “Call me later this week. Let’s have lunch or something.” I smiled, “Sounds good.” Haley popped away.

Heath asked, “What happened, Lex?” I said, “My alias had the same name as a werewolf. A former Luna. They didn’t believe there were two of us.” Heath turned to his Lieutenant, “ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME, NOAH?” Noah paled, “I’m sorry. It was one of our alias’s Everything came together so fast. I… Lexi… I’m so sorry.”

Sally was right, he was believable. I wanted to believe him, but right now I was too pissed. I’d have to think about it later. I needed to discover if this was some sick revenge plan or a genuine accident. Heath angrily spat out, “You could’ve gotten her KILLED!” The Lieutenant yelled, “NO! I would never let Lexi get hurt. We had people heading to her, her friend is just faster.” THAT I believed.

He would have people ready to help me. He didn’t want me dead, just in his clutches. Heath said, “We will talk about this later, Noah. Leave.” The Lieutenant nodded. He paused at the door, “I am glad you’re ok, Lex.” I replied in a hard tone, “It’s Lexi, Lieutenant.” His astonishment showed in his eyes, with a hint of anger. He nodded to me then left.

I stayed with Heath for several hours. I felt awful when I’d learned Haley had to pop to Emmaline and her friends to save one of their lives. Something bad had happened at their school dance. Emmaline was such a sweet soul. She was very pure despite what Haley had told me about her life. It seemed royal partial fairies never had an easy path in life.

Haley had to heal a she wolf. One I’d even met at our girl’s day, and now Bjourn was pissed off. Emmaline was texting me giving me all the information I needed, and I gave her as many details as I could. Haley was unconscious so she couldn’t provide any. I was becoming more and more impressed by Haley. Normally, one healing was her limit. She was getting so much stronger.

A portal opened in my brother’s living room, and a very pissed off Prince Bjourn Cambridge stepped through and stood before us. He said, “Lexi, I am glad you are alright.” Bjourn’s gaze turned to my brother, all sense of friendliness seeped out of his gaze, “Heath.”

My brother spoke evenly, “I did what you would have done for your own sister, Bjourn.” Bjourn picked him up by the scruff of his shirt. He demanded, “STOP sending my sister into situations blind. This isn’t even the first time THIS YEAR you’ve done it, but I’m warning you it had better be the last. Watch yourself, Heath. I like you, but I will NOT allow you to endanger my little sister. Are we clear?”

With a straight face my brother told him, “I’d let you kill me a thousand times over to save Lexi.” My eyes burned with tears as I apologized, “I’m sorry, Bjourn.” Bjourn gritted out, “This is not your fault. Heath, you’re on notice. If my sister gets so much as one more fucking BRUISE because of you this year, you will not like my next visit. I’ll even bring her wolf with me. Your sister can tell you how much he loves Haley.” He let go of Heath’s shirt, punched him in the face, and left.

I ran over to Heath, “Are you ok?” Heath sat up, “I’d have done the same if I was him. I just can’t let anything happen to you. I can’t believe Noah was so careless. With YOU of ALL people. It will NEVER happen again, I promise. I’ll oversee all your aliases from now on.” I promised him, “It’s ok. He should’ve done a better job. It’s not your fault.”

Heath pulled me into him, “You are all I have, and I can’t lose you. Not you.” I hugged him tightly, “I’m here big brother, and I’m fine. Bjourn was serious though. I don’t want you to get hurt either.” Heath said, “I know he was, but so was I. I will die for you any day.”

He whispered. “I was so scared. You’ve never used your SOS.” He started to cry. “I thought I’d lose you before anyone could get there, and I can’t lose you. You’re my baby sister. You’re all I have left.” I held onto him tightly, “I am fine, and I’m not leaving you. I’m right here.”

He sobbed into my hair. “I promised dad I would protect you, and I failed today.” I disagreed, “You didn’t fail me. The Lieutenant was hasty and sloppy. It happens. We will make sure it was the last time. The demons weren’t going to kill me. They wanted answers.”

Heath pulled back and raised an eyebrow, “Bjourn said Haley had bruises.” I winced, “She popped to me. She shielded me, and they didn’t care she was covering me. Once she calmed down, and realized I was alright she kicked their ass. Her powers have to be growing. Maybe it’s being with her mate, but she’s more lethal than before.” Heath shrugged, “I don’t care what the reason is, I’m just glad you’re ok.”

I decided to stay with Heath for the night. He needed me close by. Raphael texted because he wanted to meet up since it was his last night here. I sent him my regrets. I told him what happened, and that I couldn’t leave my brother. He understood. I was sad I wouldn’t get to see him before he left, but we both knew this thing between us had a time limit.

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