Page 167 of The Married Alpha And His Arrow: Vol 1

What the hell? I answered, “Kincade! Is Lexi ok?” Kincade was relieved, “Finally! Mind link is working again. I guess….” Kincade trailed off then said, “Alpha Jackson just confirmed the fake warlock cop is dead. Well, both are dead now. One by Susanna and Lexi’s hands, and the other took a cyanide cap. Noah stabbed Susanna in the back. He thought Sally would be here instead. He spilled pig's blood by the kitchen door. Lexi…”

I growled, “DO NOT TELL ME SHE FELL IN THE BLOOD!” Kincade replied, “She did. She held it together though and still is. The Princess, Alpha Eric, Alpha Jackson, and Alpha Darrin are here in the kitchen with us. Alpha Harold is leading the sweep team through the space and area. They won’t find Noah though. He used a holoport to get in an out.”

I pulled over about ten minutes away from the space. My dad gently asked, “Chase?” I ordered, “Call Cameron, she’s safe. Alpha Eric and his brother are there now. They are sweeping the area.” My dad nodded. He picked up his phone.

Cameron answered immediately, “Dad? Is Lexi ok? Is Chase?” My dad replied, “She’s safe. The Conners….” Cameron cut him off, “Are there. I figured they’d get there first. It’s their territory. I want to talk to Chase. I’m still coming to you guys.” My dad met my eyes in the review mirror. He replied, “Yes, I think you should. We stopped about ten minutes back.” He hung up.

I shrugged, “Cameron can just go home, dad.” My dad replied, “Your brother is one of the few people who has always been able to calm you down. He’s just like your mother. You boys have always been that way with each other. Heaven help whoever upset both of you though, then poor Matt here had to try and keep you both calm.”

Matt snorted, “Thank you for noticing, Frank. It’s not an easy job.” My dad laughed, “Your father could tell you some stories, son.” Matt laughed and a car pulled up beside us. Cameron got out, and I followed suit. I smiled when I saw another car pull over with him.

I asked, “You brought two cars of warriors?” Cameron nodded, “Yes, I did. No one will take my brother's mate. I like Lexi and how happy she makes you.” He handed me rolled up papers. I opened them. They were drawings made by an architect for a main house and a pack house.

I looked up at him in surprise, “How did you get these done so fast?” Cameron laughed, “I’ve had them working on it since you told me your idea. I miss you, big brother.” I hugged him, “I’ve missed you so damn much, little brother.”

Cameron pulled back. He told me, “I’ve even had them out to survey where we could build. We might even use all the houses in both territories once your mate moves in with you.” I laughed asking, “Why do you think that?” Cameron snorted, “Because Alpha Eric and his little fairy have caused pack pup booms in the areas they frequent.” I laughed.

My dad got out of the car, “What’s all this?” Matt joined us, a knowing smile on his face. I wondered if he knew that Cameron was agreeing to merge our packs. He had to of if people were surveying the territory. I shot him a look and he winked while I rolled my eyes.

I explained, “Cameron and I were discussing joining the packs, like the Conners brothers have. Cameron was just making me sweat the whole time! I thought he didn’t want to do it.” Cameron snorted, “Please, the second I told my Beta I wanted a werewolf run architecture firm’s number, and Reagan asked why it was a done deal. She’s bursting at the seams excited.”

He admitted, “We’ve missed everyone, and it works for the Conners family. Why not us? I get how it would work. I never thought I’d have a pack to run myself. I was always content to be an enforcer type for your pack. This combining packs idea gives me everything. I have my own pack, and my family with me. Who says no?”

My dad laughed and hugged us both. He clapped excitedly, “This is great!” Cameron said, “The firm said they could start the work in March. It would be ready by the summer.” I pulled out a pen from my pocket, “Well then let’s sign a contract. We can split the costs and start working on an integration plan with the packs beforehand. I’ll set up a meeting with Alpha Eric. We will keep this amongst that group until everything is ready.”

Cameron questioned, “Why Alpha Eric?” I answered, “Because he’s the only one we know who has done this. He didn’t want his brothers to leave his side, and they didn’t want to go either. They have a system in place for this. Why start from scratch when we can benefit from their knowledge and experience?” Everyone nodded.

Kincade linked me, “Noah was not found, and the caterer friend, Susanna, is dating a vampire. She had his blood with her, given by the vampire himself, in case of emergencies.” I was speechless. Vampires didn’t date, and to willingly give her blood meant she was likely going to be his child or had a rare blood type he didn’t want to give up.

I told everyone. My dad whistled, “She’s no pet then.” We all looked at him in surprise. He shrugged then said, “What? That’s a vampire who is already bonded to this girl, or on the way there. They don’t just hand their blood out.”

I said, “That’s a little extreme for the Hood. Susanna is the girl who’s dating a vampire, and it's for a mission. The Hood would never ask his people to go that far. I thought he might be considering her as his child, or she has a rare blood type. That could be why she was sent in.”

My dad shrugged, “She could’ve fallen for the vampire. I will say I have NEVER met a vampire who let someone walk around with a vial of their blood unless they are an asset, potential child, or bonded. EVER.”

Kevin linked, “Uhhh Heath Scott just got Alpha Eric all riled up. He kissed the Princess on the top of the head. The Luna is upset. She needs you, Alpha.” I said out loud, “I need to get to Lexi.” Kevin linked, “Alpha Harold has left, and the rest of the Conners group is about to get popped out.”

I hugged Cameron, “I’m really happy about this little brother.” My dad said, “Me too. Cameron take me home, and you can lay it all out for me. Then we can tell Susie and Nadine. They will be so excited. Susie has missed you and Reagan so much.” Cameron smiled and got back in his car with dad.

I got in my SUV. I told Matt, “Call Kevin.” Matt nodded. Kevin picked up immediately. Matt explained, “Kevin, the Alpha wants to talk to Lexi. We assumed since link was working again that the phones would too.”

Kevin confirmed it, “As soon as the warlocks died, everything started working. They are damn annoying. I have learned some things. NEVER call the Princess ma’am. Ever. If she decides to be mean to Alpha Sophia, pardon my language, but Alpha Sophia is fucked. The Hood, as a group, are quick on their feet. Susanna convinced everyone she got her wires crossed. Once the vampire blood healed Susanna, she questioned if this wasn’t their murder mystery lunch. Based on the murmurs outside, Ted and Lexi will be doing murder mystery lunches for quite a while. The clients are abuzz about how amazing and fun that would be.”

Matt snorted, “He gave them a new business venture.” I growled, “I would’ve preferred he stay wherever the fuck he is.” Matt nodded. Kevin continued, “Alpha Eric still DOES NOT like people threatening his precious Fairy Hackura Princess, no surprise there. The Princess’ truth thing is no joke. Beta Matt, TeleTed is holding it together quite well, but he needs you too. This shook them.”

I said, “Thank you Kevin. Give Lexi the phone. Link Ted that Matt and I are coming.” Kevin explained quickly to Lexi and handed her the phone. The horrified and scared tenor of her voice had me gripping the wheel aggressively.

I linked Matt, “I WILL PUT HIM THROUGH THE MOST HELLISH OBSTACLE FUCKING COURSE OF HORRORS I CAN FIND.” Matt winced and rubbed his head. He replied, “I’m sure the Princess could help.” I complimented his plan, “That’s just fucking brilliant, Matt.”

Matt said, “Yes, thank you for noticing. Can you PLEASE stop shouting like that in my head? You do it so much more often now that Lexi is in our lives. It’s very loud, and I have acute hearing. Just like you do. One might say sensitive.” I rolled my eyes at him.

Kevin took the phone back from Lexi because she had stopped talking. Kevin explained, “Alpha, she’s going into shock.” I growled, “I’m almost there.” Kevin said, “Ted is calling her brother back.” I commented, “Good.” I hung up the phone and threw it in the cup holder making a dent.

Matt said, “I’m sorry, you’re happy we are going to run into her brother? That’s new.” I gritted my teeth, “He will keep her calm until I get there. She’s not in a good place. That FUCKING BASTARD! He knows how she found her parents. I bet this is how he would’ve taken Sally. If Sally hadn’t accepted Derrick she would’ve been at the event. Shit! Sally!”

I ordered, “We need warriors on them now! Noah might know where Sally lives.” Matt said, “He can’t get in.” I growled, “If he so much as TRIES I want him in custody. He could be lying in wait, and if he is I want his fucking head!” Matt called Derrick from my phone.

Derrick groaned, “Come on Chase….” I interrupted, “Noah just tried to have Lexi arrested by stabbing the caterer at their event. He thought Sally would be there.” Derrick growled murderously, “MINE!” Sally gasped and cried, “Oh no! Susanna! Is she ok?” I assured her, “She’s fine. Lexi got to her, and it seems Susanna’s vampire had her carrying his blood around for emergencies.”

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