Page 118 of The Alpha Enforcer and His Dancing Warrior Vol. 2 (Ribbon #10)

Alexander lost himself in kissing Melanie. Then she started speaking Latin. It floored me that she’d learned two languages for me. I loved this woman so damn much. I’d heard many women speak Latin, but listening to Melanie speak it was such a turn on.

Oden took over and I felt his elation when Freya came out. It was more typical for them to meet as wolves first, but I was glad they could have this. Eventually, Melanie and I took back over. I needed to be back inside her.

I wanted to mark her. I wanted her to be my wife. I wanted to have her Luna ceremony. I wanted it all. I kissed her neck knowing I could heal the hickey’s if she wanted, but I couldn’t deny that I liked my marks there if she didn't have my mark yet.

Oden huffed in my mind. I linked him, “You spent time with your mate too. We will mark them, I promise.” Oden purred, “You’re right. I can’t wait to run with her.” I couldn’t either. She’d likely be a brown wolf, but she was such a strong fighter I wondered if she would have some black in her fur.

Eventually, we fell apart and immediately someone knocked. The bond told me it was Uncle Marcus and Uncle Bjourn came in. Uncle Bjourn linked me, “I thought you were trying to wreck your whole wing.” I snorted, “You knew I wasn’t.”

The look on their faces caused Melanie to blush. Even if they hadn’t heard us, they’d have smelt sex all over this room. Oden purred, “We love mate’s blush. She’s still so innocent.” She was. My Uncle’s wanted us to go talk to the wolves here.

That was part of why I’d popped us here. Melanie was excited to go and talk to them. She seemed disappointed when Uncle Marcus told her all but Nashville Hunting groups were here. Uncle Bjourn linked, “I wonder who she wanted to talk to in the Nashville group.” I replied, “I know what you do.”

Then she specifically mentioned Vicky. My mate was so excited that pup was here. I popped our group to the displaced wolves. Vicky immediately ran to my mate, but I was busy giving death glares to half the room. They were looking at my mate lustfully.

I raised an eyebrow knowing they could smell me all over. Most had the decency to look away. Cassie linked me, “She doesn’t even notice them, big brother.” I responded, “I do, and they need to back off.” Then someone propositioned her.

Oden snarled, “KILL HIM!” Melanie tried to calm me down. Oden grumbled, “Oh he might be a flirt, but he wants what is OURS.” I agreed with my wolf. Cayden linked me, “I’m here for you kicking his ass. I’ve already hit him. He leers.”

I snarled back, “He hit on Cassie?” Cayden answered, “He stared at her for too long.” Now, I really hated the guy. I only paused from popping to his pompous ass and wringing his neck because Vicky asked about her extended family.

Cassie looked confused. I linked her, “Has Vicky said who they are?” Cassie replied “No, she hasn’t. Not a single word.” Melanie’s comment had me looking at my sister. I surmised, “Based on my mates comments Vicky’s family is in our pack.” Cassie said, “That’s good or I’d take her myself.”

I studied Vicky, but I honestly had no clue who she was related to.

My blood was pounding in my ears because Vance would not shut up.

I could feel EJ’s concern along with my dad’s.

Oden snarled, “At least punch him.” I assured my wolf, “I’m going to prove to that asshole that she’s mine.

” Cassie took Vicky away and I slammed my lips on Melanie’s.

Someone cleared their throat. If it was Vance, he was dead. Max linked me, “It wasn’t our favorite man of the hour. Though he does look like you kicked his puppy.” Not that I would do that ever as an Earth Fairy and not a shitty person, it was better Vance got the hint now.

An older kind looking man smirked at me.

I almost relaxed then Vance pointed out Melanie wasn’t marked.

Oh, HELL no! This fucker wasn’t marking my mate.

Max linked me, “He won’t touch her.” Cayden linked me, “I do not think he’s being serious, but if you kill him, I won’t be mad.

” Melanie ran in front of me and used her body as a shield.

Her ass pressed against me was not helping.

I wanted to kill Vance and fuck her. Maybe on his corpse, like any challenged Hackura would.

Maybe I wouldn’t kill Vance. I’d just make sure he heard her scream that she was mine. My phone was ringing. I didn’t even need to look to know it was EJ. I didn’t answer his call, so he called Uncle Marcus.

Uncle Marcus stepped out and quickly explained what was happening. I felt my brother's shock, annoyance, and anger. I knew one thing beyond all doubt. Vance would NOT be coming to our pack. Ever. Oden scoffed, “Should he live past this meeting.” No joke.

I couldn’t even focus on what Melanie was saying. Cayden linked, “She’s defending you and explaining why she’s not marked.” I snarled, “She doesn’t owe that piece of shit ANYTHING! Let alone an explanation. It’s NONE of his GODDAMN BUSINESS! I WOULD MARK IF HER IF I COULD!”

Cayden admitted, “I think she’s telling them to defend you.” I growled, “She’d have been marked the moment I met her if it was up to me. Now it’s just all fucked up. I can’t be the reason she doesn’t get to shift.”

Cayden replied, “I understand, and I’d feel the same way if I were you.

You respected her wishes, then the whole suppressed wolf shit happened.

You’re a good mate, and no one is going to take her from you.

She’s loved you since I met her. I just didn’t know it was you that Melanie loved.

She’s not going to lie down and let anyone take her from you. ”

I argued, “My mom didn’t when she was taken from my dad, but it still happened.

” Cayden winced before agreeing, “Yes, but that was different. Neither T nor Jason will betray her. I don’t even know if she’d turn her back on either at this point.

She’s trying with them, but I don’t think the trust is there just yet. ”

I hated that his statements were true. I also knew my mate’s brothers would never betray her, but I had this fear since she was remaining unmarked. Oden snorted, “I told you that only our mark will stay on mate’s neck. No one will mark her but us, but it wouldn’t stay if they did.”

I retorted, “Even if it didn’t stay by some strange, weird whatever is going on, what if it ensured Freya couldn’t shift? She’d never shift and run with you.” Oden growled, “No one will take her from me.” Vance definitely wanted to die because he kept talking to me.

He was on my ever growing list of people who wanted my mate. I studied my mate and saw the annoyance on her face. Cayden linked, “She’s going to explain. Fuck me.” I asked, “Explain what?” Micah winced as Melanie snarked at Vance.

I felt my eyes blazing as she talked. I was sure they had been for a while at this point. Cassie walked back into the room. She quickly came behind me and put a hand on me, trying to calm me down. She was just dialing my rage down to a simmer.

To my astonishment, men had told Melanie they wanted to fuck her but other than that didn’t want her. I would rip them to pieces for making her feel like a slab of meat. HOW DARE THEY DO THAT TO MY MATE! TO ANOYONE!

I felt concern from all my connections. I was honestly stunned EJ hadn’t popped in.

I linked Cayden, “You want me to go outside right now?! Have you lost your DAMN mind?! I’m not leaving Melanie in a room with this guy.

Or any of the others looking her up and down.

” Cayden reasoned, “It’s not like I meant she’d be alone in here.

I just meant so you could get some air.” No.

Cassie snorted, “She’s wearing a hoodie, you weirdos. Stop eyeing her like that! Jesus Christ. It’s even my brother’s hoodie.” Vance finally realized who I was and nearly pissed his pants. I glared at him knowing my mate was right, I could easily take him.

Oden snorted, “Freya said she’s fought this wolf. They won in under a second. So, we can in fact take him.” I already knew that. I also knew Vance didn’t deserve to be in Melanie’s presence if he couldn’t handle my name.

It was taking every shred of calm that Cassie, EJ and my dad were throwing at me to not kill this wretched excuse of a wolf. My mom was simply sending the feeling to do what I needed, and she’d be on my side. Even if that meant killing someone who was being a dick. My mom was the best .

The women came over to us first to talk to Melanie. I stared down all the men until they looked away. I was forcing myself to hold onto Melanie and stay in my spot. Some of these people may become part of my pack so they didn’t need to be terrified of me.

I certainly knew who would NOT be in our pack. I linked Micah, “You get the names of those guys that leered at my mate and write them down. They will NOT come to our pack.” Micah replied, “I have their names.”

Cayden teased me over link, “Have fun when you pop out, Alexander.” He winked at me because my brother in law didn’t need a bond with me to know where I was channeling my feelings to not kill Vance. Sex. Oden said, “Lots of claiming sex.” Exactly.

I was stunned to find out Vicky was related to the Henderson’s but the need to claim again outweighed that news. I popped us back home. I knew EJ would feel better if he could tell I was home. Then I claimed every inch of my mate.

I was a little rougher than I had been previously, but she liked it. I couldn’t stop tasting her. Her legs were trembling as her breaths came in gasps. Melanie was beautiful like this. I entered her slowly claiming her as mine.

My mate continued to speak in English and Latin. I couldn’t be happier that her crush had turned out right. Oden snorted, “It was not a crush. She knew.” I didn’t understand why he kept saying that. She couldn’t know for sure.