Page 82 of The Married Alpha And His Arrow: Vol 1

Cameron nodded, “We will as well. Thank you both.” Alfred said, “Witches. Well, Dark witches. I mean messing with a pack link for god's sake. It’s a supernatural ability given to us. It’s awfully annoying they can take it away when it’s our best line of defense.” I agreed.

Derrick and I led our warriors back to our territory. We shifted and I linked them, “You all did a great job. You alerted three packs and saved injuries. Great job. I am proud of all of you.” All of them preened. I was going to have to give my dad and Isaac a kudo too. These were their new trainees with a seasoned warrior, Cort, running patrol but still. They fought well and raised the alert quickly.

We took off. Matt linked me, “GET IN HERE!” I frowned, “We are on the way.” Matt yelled, “FASTER!” I asked, “What’s wrong?” Matt didn’t say anything in reply. I ran ahead. I linked Derrick, “We need to get back faster.”

We got inside and found Matt pacing. I questioned, “Matt?” Matt whirled around, “I just had a very bad call.” I pressed, “And?” Matt rambled, “Ted found his mother in their house. She’d been attacked. Ted called me in a panic. I don’t have Haley’s number. She’s dying, Anne is dying. I can’t get through to Beta Caleb.”

I frowned, “Lexi and Ted have her number.” Matt waved his hands around in a panic, “Lexi went off with Heath. Ted’s cell is dead. He doesn’t have her number memorized.” I dialed Alpha Eric’s direct line, which Matt absolutely had the number to. He must be feeling Ted’s anxiety.

Alpha Eric answered, “Alpha Chase, what a surpr….” I interrupted, “Our Beta Male’s mother has been attacked in the Shroud. They need Haley. He’s beside himself.” Haley said, “Popping to TeleTed.” I heard a pop.

Alpha Jackson spoke, “Well, they are both gone now. Your Beta Male’s mother will be fine. Haley will save her.” Matt pulled at his hair, “I hope it’s not too late.” Alpha Jackson said, “I’m sure she’ll be alright.”

Matt was trying to get Ted to talk to him on the phone, but he wasn’t answering him. Matt stiffened then put his phone down. I’d swear I heard Alpha Eric say something to him. We were all on pins and needles for what felt like hours.

Our phone rang and I couldn’t remember a time when we had all tried to answer at the same time. We all hit the button bumping into each other. I spoke, “Alpha Chase speaking.” Alpha Eric replied, “Ted’s mother is healed. She has no recollection of who attacked her. Haley said she was drugged. His mom said she knows she found something important, but she cannot remember what it is. Should Matt run into the Healer here, and I use that term loosely, he should punch him. I would if someone with a medical background was not assisting my mate when they were in shock.” Matt snarled.

I said, “I can’t imagine the Hood will take this attack lightly.” From what I’d gathered, Heath would see Anne like a mother to him. Alpha Eric agreed, “He is angry. He had a prisoner, who is now missing. I already feel a headache coming on from how angry that makes my wife. It’s presumed he is behind this, though no one knows why.”

I growled, “What prisoner?” Alpha Eric answered, “My wife calls him a fucking Troll. She tried to pop to him, and she got thrown back. He’s got some sort of protection. My wife’s disdain for witches grows. She’s going to talk to Logan’s mate and see if she can bypass the protection. She’s so mad if my eyes could blaze, they would. Her brother’s eyes are, and she’s so pissed she hasn’t noticed they’re here.” That all sounded bad.

Matt jumped in, “Is Ted alright? I’d come to him, but I can’t get in without him. How the hell did you get in?” Alpha Eric admitted, “I have no idea. Haley just popped us in, like she normally does.” I growled out an order, “Anyone sees Noah Calvert and he’s to be killed. Don’t even bother bringing him to me. If you see him, he better die. I want his dead fucking head!”

Alpha Eric replied, “Such strange reactions you’ve been having lately, Alpha Chase. As for this fucking Troll, because to call him another name at this moment might result in a lightning show, he’d be an idiot to appear in your territory or mine. Any of our allies actually. Unfortunately, despite what my wife says the fucking Troll does not appear to be a complete idiot.”

I heard Haley yell, “The TROLL is a FUCKING egotistical prick infested JACKASS! He IS NOT this smart. He obviously has help. This would NOT have happened if Bjourn wasn’t on a mission yesterday. He could’ve simply agreed the Troll had FINALLY caused a problem I could’ve killed him for. FUCK HIS TROLL ASS TIMING! FUCK HIM! I FUCKING HATE HIM! I FREAKING TOLD YOU ALL I SHOULD’VE JUST KILLED HIM! AHH! WHY DOESN’T ANYONE LISTEN TO ME!” She screamed in anger.

Bolt said, “I agree with the tiny angry fairy.” I replied, “I think that’s more Hackura blood coming through.” Bolt agreed, “It does but calling her a tiny angry fairy makes me chuckle. Also, team tiny angry fairy finding him. I want to rip him apart at the end, but I wouldn’t mind having her help. She knows things.” He had a point.

Alpha Eric huffed, “One of her friends showed up when we got here. She was distraught. It has greatly upset my wife to see two of her friends in such pain. With a useless Healer that I almost killed myself. The Hood needs better people.”

I closed my eyes knowing Lexi saw whatever this was. I gritted out, “Alright. We are waiting for Ted in my office.” Alpha Eric snorted, “They are fussing over Ted’s mom at the moment. She is not having any of it. I give it an hour tops before she kicks us all out.”

I heard what Heath’s non-distorted sound like. It was hard as ice as he swore, “He will pay, Anne. I swear it to you if he had anything to do with this. He WILL die by my hand. WHOEVER did this to you WILL die.”

Alpha Eric groaned, “I’ve got a lot of murderous people to deal with, and I’m not with my Beta. It’s physically painful for me to try and calm them down because I’d just kill everyone. This is always my advice. I’m not the person people call when they want someone to calm down. Why me, Selene? Why am I being tested? I’ll call you later, Alpha Chase.” Before he hung up, we heard him say, “Angel…”

Matt threw his phone against the wall. Derrick rubbed his head, “And that is why I got you BOTH otter boxes. You would’ve destroyed a phone, again. I used to have a desk FULL of phones for you two. More so you, Chase. Matt was only on special occasions.”

Matt growled, “I can’t even be there for him because I’m not supposed to know where the damn Shroud is. Plus, I can’t enter without him! Damn fairy’s being able to get everywhere. WE NEED A FAIRY, CHASE! I’M GOING TO GET US A DAMN FAIRY IF IT KILLS ME! SOMEONE IN THE PACK GETS A FAIRY MATE!” Derrick shook his head. I paced with Matt. Derrick said, “I’m going to go. You two have fun pacing.”

An hour later a pop sounded. Haley waved before she popped out. Ted ran into Matt’s arms. He cried, “It was awful, Matt! Her head was bleeding. There was so much blood. I know Haley brought her back from near death. Her heartbeat was so slow. If I hadn’t gone to see her, you told me she missed me or I wouldn’t have stopped by...” Matt cut him off, “You did. You did go see her. She’s fine now.” Ted cried into Matt’s shoulder. My phone beeped.

Lexi:Whenever you are free. I’m at my house, and I need you.

Me:I’m practically there.

I checked my watch; my dad wouldn’t be able to follow me because Susie was just getting out of school. I ran out the front door, and shifted running for all I was worth to Lexi's. I threw the front door open and slammed it shut.

I heard the water running upstairs. I took the steps three at a time. I heard her sobbing. I ran into her bathroom and picked her up off the shower floor. I sat down and pulled her into my lap. “It... looked…. so…. much…. like... I...just…. saw…. the blood….. and Haley’s…. glow…” I winced. She’d flashed back to finding her own mother.

My hands curled in frustration thinking that had to have been what Noah was going for. He wanted to cause Ted and Lexi pain. I reached up to turn off the water. I carried her out to get a towel. I winced when I saw her face. She was pale and in shock. I was going to take care of my mate. Noah Calvert’s days were numbered. He’d never make Lexi look this way again.

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Lexi stared at Ted with a question in her eyes. I asked, “What should we do?” Ted smiled, “Matt told me my mom missed me. You know it must be really hard not seeing this beautiful face every day.” I laughed, “It is hard. That’s why there’s facetime, but the Shroud’s not too far away from here. You can go see her as much as you want.”

Ted rolled his eyes, “That is true. She’s already calling Matt all the time. He loves her. Let’s go to there and collect Sally’s things for her.” Haley popped back in. She announced, “Sally is all set up in her room, and already working in the kitchens.” Ted said, “It’s still weird that it’s only been like ten minutes here and all that got done.”

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