Page 132 of The Alpha and His Childhood Sweetheart

I assured her, “I believe you.” I’d heard that before too. The hair color was always different, but it certainly seemed like the girl in question wished she had blonde hair. It was the most popular color. I suspected she was our sniper, wearing wigs to disguise herself.

Lance said, “Well, the girl with a blonde wig wasn’t from around our territory. The Hunters told us our pack handed us over as payment for their protection against having the pack wiped out by them.” Rhea snarled, “WORKING WITH HUNTERS AND GIVING OVER PACK MEMBERS! UGH! Brutus and I will destroy them all.” Yes, we would.

Tracey snorted, “They are liars. The girl with BLACK hair even said they were lying. She said something about a symbiotic relationship they had with some Ring.” Lance smiled at her, “Fine then. I’ll call her the girl with black hair. Are you happy now?” Tracey smirked, “Yes.” I laughed because they were cute together.

Lance said, “I put my family behind me, but the stubborn woman that she is even with no training, Tracey stepped out and stood by my side.” Tracey snorted, “My place is by your side.” I took her hand that was closest to me and told her, “Tracey, we have basic self-defense classes we require pack members to take them, even Omega’s.” She looked stunned.

I added, “If you are uncomfortable training with a large group, we have those sessions Molly and Haley that run on Saturday mornings. Or any female with training can offer you one on one classes until you are comfortable in a group setting. All of our pack members need to know how to defend themselves, just in case.”

Tracey fanned her face with her free hand, “I’m just so sad that girl sent us here, and we can’t repay her.” Lance sighed, “The Hunters started to reach for their weapons to kill us, but the girl with black hair was faster than them. She had two guns with silencers. She shot the five Hunters quickly. I was watching her warily. One Hunter jumped out to attack her, but she was clearly expecting him. They fought briefly.” Tracey added, “Which is when her wig slipped.”

Lance smiled, resigned, “Right, her wig slipped. Then she snapped the Hunter's neck.” I asked, “Did he call her Red One?” Lance nodded, “Yes, they did. Real names just won’t do, I guess. Anyway, the girl with black hair checked their pockets. She took all their phones and keys.” That tracked.

“Then a Demon shimmered in and used a fireball to set the bodies on fire, twice. There were six charred spots by the time the demon was done. To match our families numbers. They made six of the Hunters burn, because there were six of us. She had us reject the Alpha to break our link like they expected.”

I jumped in, “Is the Demon male or female?” Lance answered, “The Demon was in full body armor and a mask so I don’t know. Red One said they had yet another Hunter group's codes to addto their records. She turned to us and explained that she was with the Resistance. She gave us a card and told us where to go.”

He touched his hand over his heart, “She had bus tickets and the note for you and the Alpha. I was too scared to ask her about my little sister. Not because of her, but because I don’t want to hear that they didn’t get out. Her mate and her pups were Omega’s in a pack two towns away. They disappeared and I tried looking into it quietly. I’m sure it wasn’t too quiet. That’s what caused this to happen to my family.”

Tracey snorted, “Oh please, Lance stop feeling guilty about it. This is the best damn thing to ever happen to us since the pups were born.” Lance sighed, “I just want to know if my little sister was saved like we were.” I cautiously said, “We get quite the influx between us and our allies. What’s your sister’s name?”

Lance whispered, “Alisha Sams.” I smiled happily, “I actually don’t have to look that up. My mother in law was just talking about her today. She’s in the Blue Moon pack. I’ll have a Warrior bring you her phone number. Blue Moon is close to us so you should be able to see them frequently.” Lance started crying.

I linked one of the Warriors, Chason, “Please get the contact information for the Sams family to our newest additions Lance and Tracey. They are related to each other.” Chason replied, “Of course, Luna. I’ll get it to them right now.”

I told Lance, “You should have your sister’s information tonight. There is a group that meets bi-weekly with stories just like yours.” Tracey asked, “Are they called the Red One group?” I laughed, “I don’t know if they have a name, but they all talk about her. She always has a different hair color, but Black is a new one.”

Tracey smirked, “Because it’s her REAL hair color. I told you so, Lance. I know all about hair.” Lance laughed, “You always did love hair.” I tilted my head, “I actually started a hair salonin town two years ago. It’s run by one of the Omega’s and she’s always looking for new talent.” Tracey gasped.

I explained, “She came to me six months after we opened with an idea for a beauty school that fed talent into the salon. If you’d like to apply and do hair, I can set you up with her. Tuition is free for pack members. Obviously, we have added incentive if you agree to work in the beauty shop I own, but it’s not required.”

Tracey started sobbing, “Really? I do the girls' hair even the boys. I LOVE hair!” I laughed, “Yes. I’ll tell Mrs. Blanch and Zoe that you are going to pursue other options.” Tracey hugged me, “Thank you so much. I mean just THANK YOU!” I smiled loving her enthusiasm. I told her, “Of course. You will find we are different, thankfully, from the pack you came from. I’m available anytime if you’re ever ready to give me the name of your former pack.” They nodded and I left.

I dropped off the cake with the new girls in the packhouse. Their excitement tugged at my heartstrings. They were so used to being forgotten about. This trend was unsettling and tragic. Eric and the Werewolf Council were currently debating making packs register their pack members names. I thought it was a great idea considering everyone that came to us was too scared to talk about where they came from. None of them were ranked members so we had no idea what, or who, they were running from.

We made them feel welcomed, but they’d been conditioned to be scared. Especially the parents. This is the way they’d grown up. We didn’t want to traumatize them further, but we needed to know where the rotten packs were. This had to stop.

Rhea huffed, “The Resistance is somehow everywhere all the time. Our sniper has the answers.” I admitted, “I’m worried about our sniper. If the Hunters figure out she is working against them, they will try to kill her.” I was snapped right out of those thoughts hearing my mate’s name.

I heard a laugh, “I’m going to seduce EJ Conners tonight.” Rhea snarled, “BITCH!” I cleared my throat, “Leave. Now.” The girl crossed her arms, “And you are?” I answered coolly, “Luna Duchess Elise Conners. Leave. NOW!” Rhea snickered, “You tell ‘em girl!”

The girl claimed, “He only settled for you! He didn’t get to have any fun because you two knew your whole lives you were mates.” I rolled my eyes completely tired of the excuse. I explained through clenched teeth, “It was his nature that let us know, not mine. You are right though, EJ and I have been together our whole lives. I’ve known he was mine for as long as I can remember.”

I snarled, “He didn’t settle for me either. I’m his and he’s mine. LEAVE this territory right NOW! I’m so sick of the women who come into MY HOME and to try and take WHAT’S MINE! He’s not yours. We have PLENTY of fun. Trust me.”

Rhea whooped, “Yes, girl! You give it to them, Elise! Go full tilt! Tell them we have sex for hours with mate. They couldn’t keep up with him. Our mate has a sexual appetite only WE can satisfy.” I smiled in spite of my anger.

The one girl snarked, “He might want to try something different.” Several Warriors stepped up growling. I held my hand up, “No, she wants to challenge me. Stand down.” The girl paled, “I didn’t challenge you.” I argued, “Didn’t you? You want what’s mine. Not just mine, but my mated and marked HUSBAND. That sounds like a challenge to me.” Several people made noises of agreement

The girl smiled confidently, “But you have no pups. You can’t give him one, can you? Maybe I could.” Rhea snarled, “THAT BITCH!” I raised an eyebrow, “Not that it’s any business of yours, but EJ and I haven’t tried for a pup. If your crazy ass thinks he will be having a pup with someone that isn’t me,then clearly you need an ass kicking.” The girl smirked, “He’s Hackura.”

I yelled, “OH FOR GOD’S SAKE! He’s part Fairy and Wolf too. That’s it! I have had ENOUGH of the catty ass women who want what’s mine.” I jumped on her, pinning her to the ground. I snarled in her face then heard a pop. My mate was unhappy.

Rhea huffed, “We did NOT need the Warriors help or his for this.” I agreed, “We don’t, but EJ’s presence will make this make this better. I turned the girl’s head towards EJ while he spoke. His anger flooded into me from the bond.

Rhea purred, “He’s hot when he’s mad.” I agreed, “I know.” Rhea snorted, “Did she just say he is a powerful Alpha? And? What are we? Chopped liver?!” EJ of course pointed out I was an Alpha too. Rhea was back to purring while the girl glared at me.

I winked at her and dislocated her shoulder. Rhea sighed, “Just once, can’t we kill a bitch? I think Haley would throw you a party.” I snorted, “She probably would.” Rhea grumbled, “One day we will have our party, Elise.” I teased, “Go back to purring because our mate is declaring our love for everyone to hear.” She huffed at me. I reasoned, “I was just trying to help.” She laughed.

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