Page 184 of The Married Alpha And His Arrow: Vol 1

I glanced at Sally stunned. I asked, “Did you call the Black Arrow?” Sally pulled an identical necklace out from under her shirt. Derrick kissed her, “Get inside.” Sally took Susie and we all took off for Cameron’s.

If we’d thought we’d been hit at our pack, Cameron was getting hammered ten times harder. I linked Bolt, “Where is Lexi?” Bolt huffed, “All I can tell you is she’s around. I can feel her presence near us.” I asked, “Does that mean she’s in her house? Or is she in Cameron’s territory?” Bolt snapped back, “I’m not a GPS locator! I don’t know. If you’d MARK HER, I could help you.” I was getting closer to agreeing.

I saw Cameron about to be overwhelmed by rogues. Red tinted my vision and I jumped into the fray. We fought back to back like we’d done since we were pups. I linked my pack, “Kincade, we need ten more warriors to get to Cameron’s. NOW! I don’t care who comes!” He replied, “I’m on my way with nine other warriors, Alpha!”

More of Alpha Eric’s warriors burst into the yard. I recognized their Lead warrior, Liam’s wolf right away. He was a charcoal grey. We heard a howl, and I saw Sophia with a wolf I’d never seen beside her jump into the chaos. We’d managed to get everything under control when Cameron took off like a shot.

I linked, “Cameron?” He replied, “Reagan is fighting on the other side of the territory. She stopped linking me.” I followed him. When we were halfway there, we started to see naked men with arrows sticking out of them.

Bolt linked, “Does she have an enchanted unlimited supply of arrows?” I answered, “Probably.” Bolt seemed proud, “She’s good.” We found some warriors cleaning up. Cameron shifted, “WHERE IS REAGAN?!” They both looked at each other, “The Black Arrow took her to the hospital. She was thrown into a tree and hit her head.”

I asked, “Where’s the Black Arrow?” They shrugged. Cameron said, “She was spotted fighting a few minutes ago on another border. I groaned, “This isn’t over?” I linked Kevin, “Are our borders secure? Have you found my father?”

Kevin replied, “We are secure. Your father and Isaac were brought into our hospital.” I questioned, “What’s wrong with them?” Kevin replied, “Both were knocked unconscious.” I asked, but had a feeling like I knew the answer, “Who brought them in?” Kevin responded, “The Black Arrow.”

Out loud I yelled, “OH MY GOD! Is she superwoman or something?!” Cameron asked, “Who?” I answered, “The woman who single handedly saved over HALF our damn family today.” Cameron questioned, “What do you mean?”

I explained, “Susie was briefly kidnapped.” Cameron growled. I held up my hands, “She was saved by the Black Arrow.” Cameron looked surprised, “Like Reagan?” I nodded, “So were our dad and Isaac.” Cameron was dumbfounded, “Did the old man lose all his skills? He never used to get injured. Now he’s been injured twice recently.”

Alpha Eric linked me, “We are heading home. My lead warrior is quite impressed with yours.” I replied, “That’s probably for the best.” Alpha Eric laughed, “Yes, according to my wife it’s probably a very good thing.” I asked, “Haley told you?” Alpha Eric answered, “About Carry and Kincade? Yes, she did. We’ll have to remind Liam after January second he told Kincade he was a good fighter, and he would fight beside him any time.”

I corrected, “On January second. He’s coming with us to the meeting.” Alpha Eric chuckled, “Good. That meeting needed something else to focus on. I’m going to have lots of guests that day.” I questioned, “Lots of guests?”

Alpha Eric explained, “A few representatives of the Earth Fae that live in Ireland that do not recognize Aiden as King are coming to my house. Probably with the intent to take MY mate. In which case, we’ll all get to take a break to kill something. Based on the meeting we are coming together for. I’d imagine that would be nice for us all.” I agreed, “Is it wrong I hope they twitch in Haley’s direction so we can kill them?” Alpha Eric answered, “No.”

I told Cameron, “The Conners went home.” Cameron nodded and we shifted and ran back to the hospital. When we got inside, I had to close my eyes at the sight of Reagan’s blood on the pillow. They were stitching up her head.

Matt joined us with Derrick. Derrick went to his sister’s other side. Matt bumped my arm. I looked at him and he pointed to Reagan’s neck. Dangling there was the same necklace Susie had. I linked Matt, “So, let me get this straight. My mate is best friends with Haley Conners AND the fucking Black Arrow? Now, the Black Arrow is hanging around and helping us out because of Lexi.”

Matt answered, “Or because she feels a pull to you. Likely the Lexi thing though.” I punched Matt in the arm. He winced. Cameron looked up at us. Reagan slowly began to open her eyes. She sat straight up and winced.

Cameron gently ordered, “Lay back down.” Reagan yelled, “We were under attack!” Cameron responded, “It’s finished. Chase was attacked too. They handled their rogues and came to help us.” Reagan said, “I fought with the Black Arrow.” Cameron said, “We heard. I see she gave you her calling card.” Reagan’s hand went to her neck. “She must have put this on after the lights went out.”

My phone rang. It was Heath. I answered, “Hello.” Heath hissed, “I told you to protect her not let her get bitten by rogues!” I yelled, “WHAT? Where is she?” Heath answered, “My home. Apparently, Haley isn’t at hers. She’ll be coming to me once she returns.” I demanded, “Let me talk to Lexi.” Heath snarked, “She’s passed out. I’m watching one of our healers stitch her up right now.” Bolt growled in my head.

I explained, “We were attacked.” Heath shouted, “You don’t say!” I growled, “She was gone when I woke up. My sister was kidnapped, my father was missing, and my brother was attacked. I am still the Alpha of my pack, Heath. I have a job to do.”

Heath replied, “I know what happened. Your family was saved by one of MY people Alpha Chase. I’m VERY aware of the damn situation.” Cameron and Reagan were both watching me as was Matt. I said, “You failed to mention the Black Arrow was close with Lexi.” Heath snorted, “The Black Arrow and Lexi are thick as thieves.”

Matt linked me, “I’ve heard that before.” I told Health, “So I’ve been told.” Heath snarled, “Goodbye Alpha Chase.” I yelled, “Wait! Can I come and see Lexi?” Heath spat back, “Have you marked her? No, ok bye.” I growled, “I want to see her.” Heath said, “You’ll see her when you do, and it won’t be here.” With that he hung up.

I threw my phone into the wall. Matt sighed. After a few moments he said, “I sent Derrick back to our pack after Reagan opened her eyes. He’s setting up your new phone as we speak.” Reagan laughed, “He still has a stash of phones?” Matt responded, “He does.”

I started to pace. Matt said, “I’ll send Ted to go see her with Joanie and Mark. Susie needs you right now.” I nodded. I turned to my brother, “Cameron, are you alright?” Cameron nodded. Reagan questioned, “Susie? What happened to Susie? The Black Arrow said…” She started to get up. Cameron ordered, “You will stay right there.”

Reagan scoffed, “Excuse me?” Cameron raised an eyebrow, “I won’t. You were hurt. Until your wolf has FULLY healed you, your happy ass is going to stay in that bed.” Reagan crossed her arms. She huffed, “Fine. What happened to Susie?” I guess we were no longer going over what the Black Arrow said.

I explained, “She was briefly kidnapped. Somehow, someone got into the house.” Matt winced, “It was Noah.” I whirled, furious, “I’m going to need you to walk that back for me right now.” Matt sighed, “Noah was at Sally’s house. He was waiting for the rogues to bring him Susie. The Black Arrow showed up, and he quickly left. The dead man we saw tied to a tree and brutally murdered was a warlock. The one who had Susie and hurt Nadine.”

I rubbed my temples, “So, now the MOTHER FUCKING DEAD PIECE OF SHIT is trying to take my little sister?” Matt shrugged, “I’m not sure that’s his plan anymore. Kevin has some prisoners, and they are already talking. Kincade is apparently on another level today. He’s already back and questioning people. Noah wanted Sally. He was going to use Susie to get her to come outside. Then give Susie over to the rogues to barter with you.”

I snarled, “Bullfuckingshit! He would’ve taken them both! He wants Lexi and she’s mine, so he tried to take my little sister. Hell, he WOULD’VE gotten my little sister if not for the Black Arrow. Because I needed another reason to…” I trailed off realizing what I was going to say.

Reagan questioned, “Another reason to what?” Matt bit his lip. I brushed her off, “Nothing.” Reagan snorted, “I didn’t hit my head that hard, Chase. Another reason to what?” I sighed and sat down in a chair. I admitted, “Dream about her.”

Reagan waved her hands, “I’m sorry. What now? You’re dreaming about the Black Arrow? The woman your brother-in-law just described as thick as thieves with your mate?” Cameron was staring at me.

Matt jumped in, “We think the Black Arrow is Chase’s second chance mate. Because he hasn’t marked Lexi their bond is growing.” Reagan threw a pillow at me. She yelled, “MARK LEXI! I swear to GOD if you hurt her by cheating on her with her friend, I’ll tell Haley Conners to do something awful to you! GOD, really Chase? Sally is friends with Lexi! Lexi is friends with Haley. WHY do you want to make ALL my relationships complicated?” Cameron said nothing but shot me an understanding look.

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