Page 145 of The Married Alpha And His Arrow: Vol 1

I shook myself, “No, he seemed certain Sophia’s father was murdered.” Chase frowned, “I’ll have to talk to Alpha Eric. I can’t imagine he thinks that her dad was murdered though. He wouldn’t sit on that information.”

I needed more answers. I asked, “Did you see her dad? When he was sick?” Chase nodded, “We all did. It’s not unheard of that a wolf gets sick, but your brother has a point. It should’ve at least been looked into.” I nudged him, “I’d like to talk to your dad tomorrow.”

Chase was surprised then shook himself, “I told him to stay away from you.” I giggled, “I know. I’d just like to speak with him.” Chase frowned, “Alright. Let’s go to bed, Sweetheart.” I kissed his lips gently then said, “Goodnight, Chase.” Chase smiled, “Goodnight.”

I waited until Chase fell asleep. As soon as I was certain he was out, I grabbed my phone and texted Ted. I would’ve called him, but I didn’t want to wake Chase up.

Me:Are you up?

Ted:Of course, I am. You know when I’m anxious my brain doesn’t let me sleep.

Me:Is Matt up?

Ted:No and I’m glaring at him while he snores without a care in the world. The asshole.

Me:Are you free tomorrow afternoon?

Ted:Actually, no.

Me:Monday then.

Ted:What are we doing?

Me:Going home.

Ted:For?

Me:Answers.

Ted:Ok cryptic Crystal.

Me:LOL you’ve been hanging out with Haley too much.

Ted:That’s not possible. One can only become more awesome from hanging around Haley.

Me:Try to get some sleep.

Ted:I will do my best.

I put my phone down, then grabbed my birth control out of my nightstand. I’d forgotten to take it today. I got out of bed and grabbed a glass of water swallowing it down quickly. I got back in bed and Chase immediately wrapped his arms around me and I had to smile. Even subconsciously he wanted us to be close together. I eventually gave into sleep.

I dreamed that I saw my mother getting murdered, over, and over. I couldn’t ever see the person’s face. It was as if my mind was trying to tell me something and picked the worst thing for me to see. I heard shouting, “Lexi! Sweetheart, it’s just a dream.”

I woke up and gasped. I’d scratched Chase’s arms all up. I’d drawn blood. I apologized, “I’m so sorry!” He said, “I’ll heal in a second. What were you dreaming about?” I sighed, “I kept seeing my mother murdered, but I couldn’t see who was killing her. Which is weird because I didn’t see her get killed.” Chase reasoned, “A lot is going on right now. You know if you want, I’ll help you search for your family.”

I sighed, “Heath is looking. I just don’t even know if I want to find them. They’ve been out there this whole damn time, and they’ve done nothing. Why didn’t they come for us? Why did they stay away? Even if someone told them to, they are our family! We should’ve been with them. Did they really hate my mother that much? What about her parents? Why does everything come up with more questions than answers?”

Chase said, “They can answer those questions for you, Sweetheart.” I questioned, “Do I even want the answers? Can they say anything to excuse leaving Heath and I alone and letting us believe we had no family this whole time? Heath needed our grandfather especially. It’s not like at eleven years old he’d watched our father lead. He had to rely on others to learn how to lead our people when he turned seventeen. That’s a lot to put on a kids’ shoulders.”

Chase rubbed my shoulders asking, “Who did he lean on the most?” I smiled, “Edgar, Noah’s dad, and Tony, Ted’s dad. They were the biggest influences for him. Edgar helped Noah a lot because he was my dad’s Lieutenant. Our families were really close before my parents were murdered, and even afterwards; they basically took us in. We switched between their houses and our new one until Heath took over the Hood. Then it was just him and me in our new house. Which is now Heath’s house.” Chase nodded.

After a few moments he asked, “Do you still want to talk to my dad?” I nodded. Maybe he and I could help unite Sophia and her siblings. I felt the need to connect them. I’d want my big brother in my life if the roles were reversed. She could have sisters but that wasn’t the point. I’d want to know if I was her.

Chase sighed, “Well, let’s get you breakfast first.” We went downstairs and Chase cooked scrambled eggs and toast. I grabbed another one of his hoodies that he’d worn recently and threw on some leggings. Chase looked ridiculously happy. I teased, “What?” Chase said, “I like that you love wearing my hoodies so much.” I smiled, “They smell like you.” Chase kissed me then eventually pulled back.

We walked to his pack, and then to the hospital. I frowned, “Your dad is still here?” Chase nodded, “Nadine insisted and the doctors want to make sure he’s ok.” That made sense. Matt was walking out of the room as we walked up. He smiled telling me, “I need to borrow Chase.” I shrugged, “Ok.” Chase sighed. He gave me a quick kiss and left with Matt.

I stepped into the room. Isaac turned to me in surprise then looked at Frank. They clearly linked each other. Isaac turned to me, “I’ll just be going. It’s good to see you again, Lexi.” I responded in kind, “You too, Isaac.”

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