This time most came at my side. I worked my way through them to Alan. I taunted the fake Alpha, “You’re still standing in the back, you coward. Come on... round… I lost count… that’s not true… it’s ten… round ten, you and me. That was your goal... was it not?”
Alan stepped forward and tried to shift into his wolf. He couldn’t though. I raised an eyebrow, “It doesn’t appear that your wolf is on board with your plan… That should tell you something… I mean like glaringly tell you something.” Alan angrily glared at me and charged.
I fought with him, but honestly... I was just messing with him. I could tell Xander really wanted to kill him through his emotions pinging up my foot. Alan yelled at me, “When did you get so fast?!” I answered, “When I got my wolf… you know… the one you brought in more Witches and Warlocks to help suppress.” Alan blinked in surprise. I nodded, “Oh yeah… I remember that now.” Freya snarled.
A pop sounded behind him, so I stuck my tongue out at him as Xander literally tore him to pieces. I gaped then complimented my mate, “That’s impressive. I mean you just… wow… like he’s in multiple pieces…. You gotta show me how to do that.” Freya purred in my head.
Xander stalked over to me, put his hand on my hip, and pulled me into him. My body slammed against his and his lips met mine in a possessive, claiming kiss. His tongue demanded entrance into my mouth. I whimpered against him.
Someone chuckled, “Alexander, these people are not used to orgies.” I flushed crimson. Tristan groaned, “Why? Dear god, WHY would you say that? They are fully clothed, and I am steadfastly ignoring what is happening over there. No one was about to mate anyone, especially not my little sister, around all of us. That’s not a thing. I hear and see no evil.”
Xander pulled back and our lips parted with a popping sound. His healing light enveloped us. It felt like it only last seconds. I touched my side saying, “That’s amazing... that feels great.” Xander stared into my eyes growling, “No jumping in front of bullets… EVER again.”
Well, I was definitely not going to agree to that. I would do it for him... or any of my friends... or my family… or his.... crap. The list was getting longer. Freya snorted, “Yeah, he noticed you didn’t say that you wouldn’t do it, and so did several others.” Well, they didn’t say that out loud…to me so…I got away with it until further notice.
Dax snorted, “Good luck with that, Alpha Alexander. Mel didn’t even touch her record for getting shot in a fight.” I gasped as my eyes widened. I shouted, “DAX!” Xander growled, “RECORD?! There is a record?!” I glared at Dax who bit his lip. He’d totally said that on purpose and all my research told me how an Alpha would feel about this whole getting shot a bunch deal. It was not good.
My dad growled, “What is the record?” I snorted, “I mean… records are many things… people call their albums records… there are records that people hold that one wants to beat… or in this case are really not trying to beat… but they just tease me about it. It doesn’t really mean anything... when you think about it.”
Cayden snorted, “Dear GOD Melanie, stop talking.” I reasoned, “But my dad asked, and I was answering ... it’s not my fault he asked a question.” Tristan growled, “You’re rambling to avoid answering dad. What your record is for getting shot in a fight.”
I linked my friends, “I swear by all that is good and holy… if you answer that question… I will get you.” Thankfully, no one said anything. Cassie smirked and walked over to me and Xander. She looked at me asking, “What’s your record for being shot at one time?” I felt an intense pressure on my head.
I rubbed my forehead somewhat pleading, “Can you stop that? It hurts.” Cassie gasped, “WHAT?!” The pressure stopped, but I still rubbed my head. Xander leaned down asking, “Are you ok?” I nodded, “Yes, that was just... weird.” Cassie was gaping at me, and I looked around realizing everyone was. Goodie.
I linked Dax, “Why does EVERYONE always look at me that like?” Haley popped in front of me. She asked, “Can I try?” I shrugged, “Umm... sure. Quick question, try to what?” Freya chuckled. Haley laughed answering, “Cassie tried to make you tell the truth. That’s what you felt.”
I hummed, “I don’t think so. People aren’t supposed to feel like that when you make them tell the truth. It only hurts if they try not to answer the question… which… wasn’t actually what I was doing… since I did not know she was doing that.”
Haley snorted, “No, no one fucking feels us unless they have mental defenses, which you do. I could tell you weren’t using them though. It doesn’t normally hurt anyone when they aren’t trying to keep from answering. They just tell the truth.” I frowned, “Umm ok, I guess you can try.”
Haley looked into my eyes, “What is your record for being shot in a fight?” The pressure was lighter, but I felt it. I admitted, “I feel that, but it doesn’t hurt like before… it’s like a bubble on my brain… so… ummm progress?” Haley smiled and I felt the bubble go further around my brain. It was weird.
I also heard myself answer, “Six times.” I clapped a hand over my mouth. Haley tilted, “Before all of you go all growly about that, can I just say that was really fucking interesting? It felt like I had to keep a hold of her and gently persuade her to tell me. Normally, people just blurt shit right now. I like her.”
Xander whirled me around to face him yelling, “Six times?! You got shot six times in one fight?” I winced, “I mean, to be fair… only two bullets were aimed at me… I feel like that’s important to factor into the whole six times record thing....we are determined to discuss.”
Cayden interrupted, “Yeah that’s not going to matter, Mel.” I sighed. Xander growled, “EJ!” EJ announced, “The area is clear.” I feel like we all knew that. Lexi Daniels hugged me pulling me away from Xander.
Lexi whispered, “Thank you so much for saving Allison.” I replied, “Of course.” Alpha Emmett told me, “Thank you seems insufficient for protecting our people, territory, and my little sister.” I nodded, “It works.”
Jason yelled, “I’m sorry, it works?! My sister is like theFlashcombined with some super fighting machine. She is apparently getting shot left and right. Mel can feel Cassie trying to make her tell the truth and asks her to stop. What the hell?!”
I sighed, “I feel the need to clarify…. I have only been shot without a bullet resistant vest once. Every other time…. was a shot to the vest…. so just the one time being shot in the lung…. just the one….” Tristan snorted, “Oh, well then that makes it better.” I agreed, “I know it does. That’s why I clarified it.” Tristan rolled his eyes snarking, “Sarcasm, Ladybug. That was serious sarcasm.”
Xander asked, “Is anyone who shot you alive?” I nodded answering, “Yes.” Multiple people growled. Eric asked, “Do you know their names?” I repeated, “Yes.” My dad growled, “And they are?” Xander linked me, “I need to know.”
I cringed answering, “Slade Carter, Edward, Booker, and Trevor are the ones still living.” Jason snorted, “I’m sorry, me again. Did you say the man claiming to be your mate SHOT YOU?!” Dylan crunched on popcorn. How did he do that? Was it lined into his jacket? It must be a charm. Freya snorted, “I bet he’d tell you.” Maybe.
Caine answered my brother, “Trevor shot her in the back as she saved a group of pups.” I glared at him grumbling, “You’re not helping Caine. It was still shot the vest. The back of it... but still in the vest… and Trevor being the worst isn’t shocking.”
Jason clarified, “And he was AIMING at you?” I answered, “Uhh yeah… he is actually semi decent with a weapon… so… he was aiming at me…. he was uhh perturbed…. since… I might have… sort of… insulted him…just… a little bit.”
“But you know what? It isn’t my fault he smells like a wet dog… and he’s rude…. so…. I was rude…. and he lost a verbal sparring match…. with me… and this upset him… so to quote unquote teach me my place… he shot me in the back… but I had a on vest… so… it’s fine.” Jason snarled along with several other people.
Caine stiffened asking, “Do you smell that?” Dylan squealed, “It just got even more fun! YES! You smell things, Alpha Caine. Go one with your sniffing self.” A she wolf ran into the clearing. When she shifted back, I knew exactly who she was. Cassie snapped her clothes.
I smiled at Judy Miller sniffing the air. She was the daughter of former Beta Matt, Ted, and Warrior Joanie. Judy grinned when her eyes landed on Caine. Caine growled, “MINE!” Ted grabbed Judy who was trying to run to Caine.
