Page 33 of The Married Alpha And His Arrow: Vol 1

Alpha Jackson sighed, “And now we are off for a mid-day fuckathon. Why do you do this to me sister-in-law?” Haley giggled, “Bye Alpha Chase and Beta Matt.” Matt quickly stated, “Next time if I could get a meeting on the books too, it would be appreciated. Also, call me Matt.”

Haley cursed, “DAMN IT! I knew I forgot something.” Matt laughed, “I only need a heads up because I’d set up a camera and charge people for viewership.” Haley smiled and waved, “Bye guys!” I called, “Call me Chase.” She nodded.

Alpha Eric didn’t break eye contact with Haley when he said, “Goodbye Alpha Chase and Beta Matt.” He briefly flashed a look to wink at Matt who blushed. Jackson put his hand on Alpha Eric’s shoulder, so that he wasn’t left behind.

When they left, I told Matt to go join his class. I called Cameron as soon as I heard Matt close the front door. His Beta answered, “Beta Rick speaking.” I greeted, “Rick, I’d like to talk to my brother.” Beta Rick told me, “He’s stalking Luna Reagan and her party planner. He’s got fifteen warriors on alert about this woman. Nothing can happen to her I guess.”

Cameron was a good brother. I heard a door open. My brother said, “Chase, I’m surprised it took this long for you to call me. I was beginning to think you trusted me or something.” I assured him, “I do trust you brother, implicitly. I had an interesting morning. Alpha Eric’s mate, whom he calls Angel, brought us ALL together to talk through our issues. She was being nice apparently, and she threw Sophia and Alfred into the wall. Vines grew from my tree and held Sophia down. Then she made her grow a beard.”

Cameron asked, “That was her being nice?!” I chuckled a little bit, “Evidentially my mate is good friends with her, and she’s protective.” Cameron sighed, “That could be a problem. The Princess is why Lexi started her party planning business. She encouraged her to follow her dreams. Your mate considers the Princess to be her little sister.”

I was actually relieved, “I think that goes both ways. She considers Lexi to be a big sister. She definitely sees her as family. Hence her version of nice being meaning growing beards on women and throwing them into walls. She also no longer seems to hate me since she said I could call her Haley.”

Cameron sighed in relief, “That’s good. I was worried that was going to be another layer of complexity to this situation.” I admitted, “Honestly, I did too.” Cameron said, “Lexi won’t tell me what supernatural group she’s from. The caterer wouldn’t tell Reagan either. She also said that her what we’d call a mate broke Lexi’s heart when they were younger.”

I growled, “I’ll kill him.” Cameron sighed, “I didn’t get the impression the caterer felt about him about we do about our mates. I’m hoping there’s no abuse going on there. Reagan likes her as does your mate.” I growled, “I’ll FUCKING KILL HIM. What’s his name?” Cameron answered, “I don’t know. They didn’t say. Wait a second, Reagan is coming.”

Reagan came in the room shouting, “I LOVE HER! Actually, I love BOTH of them. They aren’t even charging us an arm and a leg for this quick turnaround. They had to leave because Lexi is being popped to Disney world for girl time. I have GOT to become friends with the Princess.”

I cringed thinking about Lexi being that far away. Then I remembered Haley would bring Blade with her. Bolt relaxed in my mind. Reagan continued, “It’s too bad you’re still married Chase because I’d set you up with Lexi in a heartbeat. You guys would be a STUNNING couple.” Bolt purred.

Reagan kept talking, “She went through the ringer with a breakup though. It seems like he was cruel to her at the end. She said he humiliated her in front of all their friends. By the way Cameron, if we have a boy his name can’t be Noah. It’s now out for all of eternity.” I growled.

Reagan questioned, “Chase? Are you ok?” Bolt growled telling me, “Noah. We will kill this Noah.” I agreed, “Yes, we will.” Out loud I said, “I’m fine, Reagan. I’ll let you guys go.” Cameron cautiously said, “Chase…” I cut him off, “I’m fine.” I hung up the phone and paced.

I left my office and joined the trainers. Matt was startled by my appearance. He greeted, “Chase..” He trailed off then groaned, “Oh boy.” He linked me, “What happened?” I growled, “Some FUCKER named Noah… it’s not important.” Matt didn’t sound like he believed that. “Some fucker named Noah, who is not important, has gotten you seeing red angry? This is what you’re going with?” I answered, “Yes.”

Matt turned to the warriors, “Derrick will be taking over the class.” He turned to me, “Get in the ring because you clearly need a fight.” A voice called, “I’ll fight him.” We turned around as one. This man was not a pack member.

I asked, “Who are you?” The man smiled and let his eyes blaze gold. Everyone shrank back except Derrick, Matt, and I. He answered, “I am a member of Princess Luna Haley’s guard. She told me where her meeting was today, and her plan for this meeting. I coordinated with Blade, and we decided I’d be in the area. He spends a lot of time with Haley so I’m sure he thought it would be funny to see how long it took me to figure out they were gone. The Princess never did her space heard chant in your office; so, I couldn’t hear in there anymore. I have time to fight you and then head back to Alpha Eric’s territory. I might as well get a workout in.”

Matt linked me, “If you don’t fight him, we can’t be friends anymore. That would be a massive problem as I’m your Beta. No one gets an opportunity like this. I love Haley Conners!” I retorted, “You and Beta Dylan make up her fan club.” Matt didn’t even pause, “I’m buying a t-shirt if he’s selling them.”

Out loud I said, “Sure, we can fight. What’s your name?” The guard answered, “I am Javi, the head of the Princesses guard.” Bolt told me, “Good. That means he’s a fighter.” I replied, “All of the Hackura are good fighters. Even the ones who don’t fight in the army.”

I stepped into the ring, and Javi joined me in seconds. He was quick. I let my anger at Noah, the man who hurt my mate, fill me completely. I attacked. We fought for several hours. Javi didn’t hold back, and he was good. For the first time in a long time; I actually learned some moves in a fight. He beat me, but I’d held my own.

I shook his hand when we were done. I complimented him, “Good Fight. You pack a mean punch.” Javi shook my hand, “You are a good fighter, I actually broke a sweat.” I snorted, “I’m drenched.” Javi said, “You do not work out with Hackura fighters. I fight Prince Bjourn and Prince Marcus often. Good luck to you, Alpha Chase. Treat her well, we all love her.” With that he left. He knew Lexi was my mate too.

Bolt linked me, “This is good. The Hackura can help protect mate.” I agreed with him. Matt broke me out of my thoughts, “You did good. I know you lost but damn he’s a good fighter.” I acknowledged, “Yeah, he is good.” Matt chuckled, “As if we couldn’t have guessed they love their Princess.”

I nudged him, “I don’t think that’s who he was talking about.” Matt linked me, “Holy shit! Your mate is in good with the Hackura? Like all of them? Not just the Princess? Our Luna is already amazing. I know Sophia’s Gamma betrayed her causing her all this self-doubt, but can Haley like fairy magic her to sign the papers?” I huffed, “Hopefully our little meeting this morning lights a fire under Sophia’s ass.”

Matt stiffened then announced, “I gotta go for a run.” He took off before I could reply. I rolled my eyes. Bolt was yipping, “Mate is near again.” I tilted my head, “Does my mate know Matt’s?” Bolt grumbled, “If she does it better be a male. We DO NOT need another thing going against us with mate. PLEASE MOON GODDESS, give Matt a male mate. We don’t need our Beta rejecting her friend.” I replied, “I don’t think Selene would give him a female mate. It would be cruel to both of them. He cannot accept her. The Goddess would not do that to two of her children, she loves us.” Bolt yipped, “You’re right!”

Kincade linked me, “We have a problem. The woman you have us guarding, the party planner, these guys are trying to kidnap her. I’m sure they are probably planning to hurt her friend in the onesie.” I growled, “DO NOT LET THEM TOUCH YOUR FUTURE LUNA OR HER FRIEND!” Kincade shouted, “WHAT? FUTURE LUNA?! They won’t touch her Alpha Chase, I swear. Also, uhhh Beta Matt is heading in our direction as if his life depends on it.….” I couldn’t focus on that.

I shifted, shredding my clothes, and ran as fast as I ever had. I linked my brother shouting, “CAMERON!” Cameron replied startled, “Chase?” I pleaded, “I NEED YOU! Someone is trying to take Lexi. Get to the hotel!” They had to be near the hotel. Cameron yelled, “I’m coming! Hang on!”

I heard Kincade howl in anger, and I saw the scene as I came over the hill, and nearly faltered. My mate was dressed as Princess Jasmine. Holy fuck! That costume needed to be on my floor as she moaned my name beneath me. Damn it! It was not the time for those thoughts.

Her friend was in a Stitch costume. They’d apparently had an interesting trip. I linked Matt, “Don’t let them touch her!” Matt’s ferocious angry growl surprised even me with its intensity. Right until he jumped on the bodyguard that had taken a step towards my mate’s friend. I pleaded to the Moon Goddess, please turn around and be a guy… be a guy…. The Stitch costume person turned and to my relief it was a man.

The man gasped, “Apple pie. It’s you! I’ve been searching for damn apple pie and it’s a werewolf that smells like apple pie. I’m an idiot. Everything in me is… oh my god… YOU! You’re it! You’re everything.” Matt’s wolf, Balto, smiled at the man.

I linked him, “That’s your mate, isn’t it?” Matt replied, “Yes. Where the hell are you?” I answered, “Coming up behind you.” Matt purred, “Isn’t he handsome, I want him.” I redirected him, “Focus on protecting him and your future Luna.” Matt snapped his head toward me yelling, “MY FUTURE LUNA? WHAT THE FUCK?! ARE YOU SERIOUS?” I stated, “Yes.”

Matt was pissed, “You said you hadn’t met her!” I admitted, “I haven’t met her. I’ve been watching her making sure she’s safe.” Matt surmised, “And that’s why our top two warriors, one being our lead warrior, were about to intercede before I did. You assigned the LEAD warrior to be skulking around your mate? Jesus, Chase. This is why you need me. Everyone will figure it out with Kincade out here.” I huffed, “Yes, I assigned our Lead Warrior. Shut it.”

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