Page 37 of The Married Alpha And His Arrow: Vol 1

I lamented, “Fuck. I don’t know if I can do it.” Cameron said, “Even if you can’t, I’m impressed she got into her car without you on top of her.” I growled, “I want her. I want to claim her, and I want her screaming my name.” Cameron groaned, “Message beyond received. No more details needed.”

I watched Lexi walk inside my restaurant, and we found a spot where we could see them through the window. Susie did really well with our secret, even though I could see her excitement from outside. Cameron groaned and linked me, “Now Reagan is linking me. She says she knows I’m here, and she wants to know what the hell the three of us cooked up with project cookies.” I laughed, “Well….”

I cut myself off when Lexi said my name. Bolt purred. I rolled my eyes, “REALLY, BOLT?! She said my name, not yours.” Bolt ignored my implied teasing, “She said our name. Mate knows our name.” Cameron laughed at me in our link.

We sat outside listening to their conversation. We felt sorrow for our mate over the death of her parents. I wanted to run into the restaurant and take her in my arms to comfort her. When she said Ted told her she had to have sex in that outfit I couldn’t stop my monstrous growl. The thought of someone else with their hands on her, touching her in an intimate way had Ash tackling us.

Cameron warned, “Chase, calm down!” I growled, “NO ONE WILL TOUCH HER BUT ME! I WILL NOT watch another man put his hands on what’s mine! I’ll fucking kill him.” Cameron reasoned, “He is fictitious at this point. She’s not trying to hook up with anyone. She merely mentioned what her friend said and come on she looks good in that dress.”

I growled, “She looks gorgeous. I’ll kill anyone she tries to hook up with. If anyone touches her, I’ll end them where they stand. I can’t watch that, and I won’t.” Cameron eased back, “Noted. Reagan heard you by the way. Not that anyone in the surrounding area didn’t hear you, but now she’s got a strong suspicion about what’s going on.”

Matt linked me, “What happened? The pack link is going crazy about your murderous roar. You know our pack knows it was you, right? We know what your angry growl sounds like.” I growled, “Your mate told mine to get fucked in her dress.” Matt huffed, “He doesn’t know about you two.” I growled, “I’ll kill any man, who’s not Ted, that touches her. Anyone so much as TRIES to hook up with her tonight, and they are dead.”

Matt sighed, “I don’t know how to explain to Ted that Lexi can’t hook up with people or bodies will drop.” I growled, “She could tell him herself because she’d meet me as I ripped them off of her to kill them.”

Matt warned, “That is not a good first meeting story to tell your pups one day. I’d avoid that situation.” I ordered, “Get back to your date.” Matt cautioned, “Don’t go on a killing spree. Ted and I haven’t gotten to the sex portion of tonight’s date. Please let me have sex with my mate before I have to stop you from killing people.” I retorted, “Cameron is with me.” Matt sounded relieved, “Oh well in that case I bid you goodnight, sir.” He closed our link.

Bolt and I calmed down when Reagan explained it was my pack that helped her. Bolt was practically jumping with joy, “MATE WILL SEND US A NOTE!” I replied, “I know.” Cameron and I smiled when Susie invited Lexi on a playdate.

Cameron linked me, “She’s trying to let you meet her.” I responded, “I know. I haven’t told her why I can’t, only that Sophia won’t sign papers for me. Lexi is not human; she’d know who I am to her.” Cameron shrugged, “I think you could explain it all.”

I admitted, “I don’t want to tell her I’m married. If she said the same to me, I’d kill a lot of people before I’d calmed down. I don’t want to put her through that.” Cameron nodded, “Maybe the Princess got through to Sophia.” I linked my men to take Susie home so Reagan and Lexi could stay and talk longer if they wanted to.

I was really proud when Lexi immediately put Susie behind her when she thought they were in danger. Cameron nudged me, “She’s already a good Luna and sister to Susie.” I smiled agreeing, “She is.” I stiffened when Reagan said they were going to my club. I groaned, “I meant for them to just drink here.” Cameron laughed, “This should be fun.” We did not have the same definition of fun.

We ran to the club, shifted back, and grabbed some clothes. We went to my office and turned on the security camera’s. I linked my men, “No one gets near Reagan or her friend. No one, and I mean no one, touches her friend, or I come out of this office and you will NOT like the result. Make sure they have fun.” Everyone replied, “Yes, Alpha.”

When the girls hit the dance floor my bouncers were having men bounced left and right to follow my orders. Cameron stiffened when a guy got near Reagan. He growled but Lexi handled it. Once our bouncers grabbed the guy, Cameron left my office for several minutes.

When he came back I asked, “Did you punch anyone?” Cameron growled, “Fucker is a wolf. He should’ve known better. You are kicking a lot of people, specifically men out of the club. Reagan has noticed.” I sighed, “If any guy touches her on the dance floor, I’ll lose it. I’ll kill them in this club.” I pointed to where our mates were dancing, “Right there on that dance floor. I have a tentative hold on my control right now.” Cameron nodded, “Alright.”

Reagan led Lexi off the dance floor, thank the Goddess. A guy at the bar said something that made Lexi angry. I snarled, “I’ll kill him.” My bouncers weren’t close enough to her because they’d been busy with two other men who wanted my mate. Everyone male in this damn club wanted her, and she was not theirs.

When the guy touched her, I growled so loud it was good thing my office was soundproofed. Cameron got in my face, “She handled it. The guy is down, and she just broke his wrist.” I growled, “He’s fucking dead! HE PUT HANDS ON HER!” Cameron assured me, “Your warriors have him.”

I linked my bouncer, “Keep eyes on them.” The bouncer responded, “Yes. Alpha. We are sorry he got to her. We have just been throwing so many out we weren’t close enough.” I begrudgingly admitted, “It’s not your fault.” If I hadn’t chosen to marry Sophia, I’d be right beside her. That wasn’t their fault, the blame lied solely on my shoulders.

I linked my warriors, “Bring him to the woods.” They didn’t seem surprised by the order, simply replying, “Yes, Alpha.” Cameron and I walked outside. I was shaking with rage. This whole process was harder than I thought. I was so mad this guy touched my mate, partly because I couldn’t touch her and he could.

I smelled him before they brought him to me. I snarled, “He’s a fucking wolf. WHERE are everyone’s damn manners?” Cameron wisely said nothing. The guy was thrown at me feet. He looked up, “Great, an Alpha.” I growled, “You put your hands on my mate. What did you say to upset her?”

The guy gulped. I slammed him into the tree shouting, “WHAT DID YOU SAY TO HER?” Cameron advised, “You should just tell him. My brother is beyond reason at this point, and his Beta is otherwise engaged and unable to calm him. Me? I’m also an Alpha, and I’d also kick your fucking ass.”

The guy sneered, “She’s not marked man. I asked her to come back to my place. That dress she’s wearing says she wants a good time.” I punched him in the face. Bolt snarled, “End him.” I told the reprobate, “She could be fucking naked, and you don’t have right to put your hands on her. She can wear whatever she wants to. That doesn’t mean if she doesn’t want your attention and you can put your hands on her. Marked or not, this is YOUR fault not her damn clothes. This is MY area, and we respect women here. No matter who they are.”

The wolf complained, “She already broke my hand.” I growled, “She didn’t end your miserable existence.” Cameron sighed. The guy looked at me in shock, “You’re going to kill me?” I nodded, “Yes.” I snapped his neck.

I linked my warriors, “Take care of the body, and get his wallet and information to my office. Matt and I will deal with this later.” They came back and quickly did as I ordered, all while exchanging knowing looks. Theories were not knowing.

When they left Cameron hesitantly stated, “Maybe you should just meet her.” I rubbed my face, “I want to, but I can’t. Sophia is…” Cameron cut me off, “As your brother, I’m worried you might kill your way to Sophia herself at this point.” I argued, “I won’t. Probably not. I haven’t killed her yet. I’d say she’s safe.” Cameron didn’t sound convinced, “Sure….”

Reagan and Lexi walked outside, and Lexi immediately turned to us. She started walking towards us as if she was being pulled to me. Fate was going to take this out of my hands. I couldn’t leave with her coming to me. I just couldn’t. I was being selfish, but every atom of my body wanted to know her.

A car pulled up and a man got out taking her away from me. I growled in my link Cameron, “Who the HELL is Heath?” He replied, “Reagan said it’s her brother.” I relaxed. He wasn’t going to hurt her then. Lexi got in the car.

I shifted and took off after them. Cameron linked me, “Wait for me.” I pointed out, “Reagan needs a ride.” He caught up to me, “Yes, one of my men is outside. He just put her in the car. Apparently, I’m going to get it when I get home.”

The car Lexi was in suddenly pulled off the road. My heart stopped. Was he going to hurt her? Lexi tore out of the car, arguing with her brother on the phone. They wanted to take her? I yelled in our link, “THEY CAN’T TAKE HER!” He complained, “That was very loud and unnecessary. I am right here.”

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