Page 126 of The Alpha's Stealthy Daughter and Her Commander
I sighed and related that to Cassie. I linked my brother in law, “Really Theo?!” He replied, “I had to do something. I know something is off with Alexander and we were covered. These people hurt Jane, Cayden. I can’t do nothing, and I feel like that’s all I’ve done. We killed those holding her in that cell, but the Undergrounds still exist. I have to do more.”
On the one hand, I got that. On the other he needed to tell me so I could be in the frigging loop. I shouted, “YOU WERE COVERED BY THE RESISTANCE! If you want to do shit you tell me, so I can have your goddamn six.” He agreed, “Ok.” Good.
I needed to talk to Paige. She was the one likely to give something away if she thought it was best for Ashley/Melanie. Paige could help them get around with holoports to get to Kai and Jason. Or Valentina or Virgil could shimmer them.
Eventually, I had to send Micah home because Max was worried which stressed out Cassie. I was not about to have that, so I sent Silas to watch for Ashley. I told him, “It’s utterly urgent the second you see Ashley to call me. I need to talk to her.” He nodded, “You got it.” He left.
The next day went to shit so fast. Cassie’s bond with one of her brothers sent her to her knees. What shocked me was that it was EJ. Why would he be angry on vacation? We’d kept him out of this. Maybe he found out about Theo, but that didn’t really track.
Cassie popped us to the castle. Everyone was immediately worried. Uncle Bjourn called Haley, but she was with Vampires. That sounded like a bad idea. Hopefully, Blade was there too. Uncle Bjourn took a call from Eric then looked directly at me.
Uh oh. He was going to ask what I knew. Uncle Bjourn linked me, “He’s saying Melanie McAlister had never been to New York.” Well nail meet coffin. Fuck me. He said it out loud and I made a weak argument about it.
He then told us things that Alexander told him. Ok, I should’ve told my uncle what was going on because then he would’ve stopped Alexander, and we’d have Melanie here. FUCK! I knew exactly why Melanie wouldn’t let Alexander mark her too. She thought he wanted to reject her. I told them my theory.
Harper backed me up and I was ordered to get Alexander. I linked my Uncle, “You’ve got Cass? I can’t leave her like this right now if someone isn’t on her.” He assured me, “I’ve got her.” I nodded and opened a portal to my brother in law.
I knew exactly where he was since I’d designed the mission for him. We’d sent him to one of the Drug Rings. I walked into the meeting I knew he’d be in. Alexander raised an eyebrow when he spotted me. Someone asked, “Who are you?” I turned, “Leave. Or I will kill EACH and EVERY fucking one of you.” No one moved. Rude.
I let my eyes blaze and yelled, “NOW!” They all ran like the damn cowards they are. I would’ve liked a fight. Alexander asked, “Cayden?” I sighed, “The shit we have all stepped in knows no bounds. We have to go.” Alexander went down. He hissed, “Get me to EJ!” I texted my uncle.
Me:I have Alexander.
I told my brother in law, “Pop us there, Alexander.” He did in the next second.I walked straight over to Cassie. Drake McAlister was on the floor screaming about Melanie. I watched as Vampires started releasing the Werewolves from compulsions. Motherfucker! I walked into EJ’s office following Micah.
I asked Micah, “What?” Micah flipped the computer around. I nodded, “Ok I don’t know or care how you found footage of Ashley dancing. Did you know she could dance? Because the evidence just keeps mounting that Ashley/Melanie are in fact the same person.”
Micah replied, “It’s not mounting. It's here. This is Alexander’s computer. This IS Melanie McAlister.” I closed my eyes, “GOD FUCKING DAMMIT!” Micah agreed, “That about sums it up.” I called Silas.
He answered, “Hey, Cayden.” I questioned harshly, “Where is Ashley?” Silas answered, “I don’t know. The larger group has gathered but she’s not with them. They are nervous and worried.” I closed my eyes and made the call I should’ve yesterday. “Go get them. I want fucking answers.” Silas agreed, “Will do.” I hung up and we walked back out to the larger group.
Cassie saw it on my face without words. We comforted each other. I would never let anything happen to our family. I nearly had a coronary when she popped away from me and popped away with EJ. Luckly for her, Alexander was right behind her.
Micah linked, “Find chill.” I glared at him. Eric said, “They will be fine. They are together.” That was not what he’d say when he found out Cassie was pregnant. Cassie was arguing with me about coming back over link when the phone rang.
Eric answered, “This is Alpha Eric Conners.” Someone said, “I was looking for Alpha EJ.” Eric growled, “If you have my daughter in law….” Before he could finish that threat a skype tone went off. Micah projected it to the wall.
We saw Elise tied up and clearly unconscious. That got Cassie back while Micah was working with Gunner to track the IP address. I answered my call without looking knowing who it was. “Silas, where are they?” Silas answered, “They are gone. They didn’t come out of any of the exits. I don’t know how the hell they got out.” I instructed, “Get to me. By the way, they have Demons and a Witch that’s how they got out.”
I watched as shots rang out to have Elise’s six. Then The Resistance shimmered onto the scene and shots rang out. I fought tears when Ashley/Melanie entered the camera’s view. She wasn’t in any gear so there was no doubt in my mind that was Ashley/Melanie. She was wearing a white t-shirt that was soaked through with her blood.
I knew at that moment she’d saved Kai as herself and they’d punished her. Those Black Path FUCKERS were going to die! I locked eyes with Micah seeing his own eyes were blazing. Ashley/ Melanie fought beside Elise when she reached her. It didn’t take a genius to figure out they’d fought together before.
My Uncle Bjourn caught my eyes, his were blazing too. He linked, “So, that’s Ashley?” I replied, “It’s Ashley/Melanie and that’s going to be an adjustment to get right.” He rubbed his head. I asked, “Were you compelled too?” He answered, “No.” I said, “Something was up with us. Corbin’s on it, but I told him about the headaches.” He snorted, “I feel like the one I have now is very real.” I think we all felt that way at this exact moment.
Alexander was far too pale and looked close to passing out. EJ wanted answers. I watched Alexander, who was clearly fighting himself. It was like he knew but he wanted to be wrong. I couldn’t really blame him for that. His eyes were glued to the screen as were EJ’s.
Eric was looking between his children and eventually he caught my eye. His jaw tightened and I knew at that moment that he knew too. I don’t think I was alone in my heart stopping as Ashley/Melanie dove in front of Elise as a gun went off. She took several tranquilizers.
I linked Micah, “Well, she’ll be easier to find now. She is going to pass out and if I’m not wrong that is Paige on her left.” He agreed, “It definitely is.” I reasoned, “Then they will take her to the human hospital.” I was about to get people there when to my shock Ashley/Melanie pulled the tranquilizers out of her body as if they were nothing. Corbin texted me.
Corbin:Suppressing a wolf is possible. It HAS to be done on their sixteenth birthday, or it cannot be done. Dylan Frost's parents had a dark Witch looking into it. Said Witch is from, well just guess where?
Me:Fucking Nashville
Corbin:Yup. I’m coming to you.
Me:Is it reversible? Is the wolf gone forever?
