Page 119 of The Alpha Enforcer and His Dancing Warrior Vol. 2 (Ribbon #10)

I would never let anyone else have her though. She was mine. Melanie echoed the same back to me. She’d already fought someone for me once. I buried myself in her unable to get enough. After several hours, I did eventually calm down.

This was definitely better than beating up bag after bag in the gym. Far more enjoyable too. My mate’s little moans and her screaming my name music to my ears. I pulled out of Melanie and her eyes fluttered closed with a smile on her face.

EJ linked me, “So, you appear to have calmed down.” I replied, “You make sure that Vance fucker comes NOWHERE near this pack. EVER.” EJ snorted, “I thought you might feel that way. I called Beta Bond, Everly’s dad, he’s going to talk to his son and his former Alpha’s son.

Since said Alpha’s son is now the Alpha about taking him.

The Vance fucker will be ALL the way in California. ”

I grumbled, “Europe would be better, but California will do.” EJ laughed loudly in our link. When he stopped, he told me, “Your mate is going dress shopping for Addison’s mating ceremony. It’s this coming weekend.” I sighed, “I know. I’m standing up there with Jase.”

EJ cautiously said, “Yeah, Jase said Melanie told him she was coming.” I replied, “Good. I didn’t want to leave her here alone.

” EJ snorted, “You’d leave her here with our best Warriors, but sure alone.

” I rolled my eyes before shooting back, “You haven't let Elise out of your sight since she was kidnapped. Don’t think I didn’t notice that. ”

EJ sighed, “Fair enough. Good thing you put out intense cardio session videos that your mate religiously kept up with. Or she might not be able to keep up with you, little brother.” I snorted, “Good night, big brother.”

I got up and grabbed a wash rag and cleaned myself off.

I grabbed a new one and cleaned Melanie off next.

She didn’t even move. I got into bed, snapped clean sheets on, then pulled her to me.

She muttered, “I love you so much, Xander.” I smiled because she wasn’t even awake yet she was declaring her love.

I kissed her forehead replying, “I love you so damn much, Melanie.” I sent an email from my phone for her car to be delivered tomorrow. It was high time she had it. I’d bought it for her sixteenth birthday. I fell asleep with a smile on my face.

When I woke up, I reached for Melanie. Her side of the bed wasn’t cold, but she wasn’t there. I could smell her though. I jumped up and found her dressed in workout clothes at the end of the bed. I was just glad she was still here.

Oden purred, “Mate will run with me.” Normally, I’d wonder if she could keep up but after having met her and raced her myself, I hoped I could keep up with her. I linked Chason, Fowler and KJ, “My Luna is going shopping today with her friends. You will be going to guard them. ”

Fowler replied, “WOOHOO I’m on Muffin Luna duty! She’s fun.” Chason agreed, “Of course, Alpha.” KJ said, “I had already planned on it.” Good. I linked my dad, “My mate’s friend, Valentina, found a place in one of EJ’s buildings. A building my mate knows it’s his. She lied about how she knew too.”

Dad laughed, “Yeah, well as someone who has seen her attempt to lie, I won’t even bother to ask how you know.

” I found it interesting Melanie knew it wasn’t one EJ and I owned together.

We had joint and separate business ventures.

I was beginning to believe there wasn’t much Melanie didn’t know about us.

I’m sure Valentina used some list Melanie had of places to live.

I did not know who Crush was though. I shook those thoughts when my mate teased I was going all possessive Alpha Male.

I probably was. Oden said, “Apparently, according to Freya through Melanie’s memories, she’s read a lot of papers and studies about Alpha’s. ” Which was because of me.

I popped us outside. Oden said, “I’m going to try and project her the route in visuals like she did on vacation.” I was stunned when Melanie took off. She must have gotten the route. She was faster than when we’d raced before. I launched myself after her. Oden was loving it.

My dad linked, “Holy Fuck, she’s fast.” He and I were the only ones she wasn’t leaving in her dust. EJ linked me, “What the actual hell is happening?!” I answered, “She’s fast.” EJ snorted, “No joke.” I told Oden, “Don’t you dare slow down.” Oden scoffed, “I have no intention of slowing down.”

He didn’t seem to mind we were losing. I was right behind her when we ended the run. My dad and I shifted back, and I snapped us clothes. Melanie was clearly getting faster. Oden told me, “Because Freya is getting stronger.”

I snorted, “Then you’re saying she’s going to get even faster because Freya isn’t at full strength.” Oden answered, “Yes, but we will too. Not as fast as her though.” I asked, “How the hell would her getting faster make us get faster?” Oden closed me out which made me frown.

EJ asked about my cardio plans while I gave him a look.

What surprised me was a bit of guilt shooting up from my foot.

I didn’t feel guilty. I turned to study Melanie wondering why she felt guilty.

Oden answered, “She knows she’s getting faster because Freya is getting stronger, but she hasn’t told anyone.

So, she feels guilty for deceiving them. ”

I asked, “And we know that how?” Oden actually answered me, “Freya told me. You know because of her feelings from the tattoo. Don’t act like you didn’t put it together from her emotions.

Her emotions shot up from your heel. What else would it be?

” We’d have a hell of a bond after our Hackura one came into play.

I shook myself because I had a lot to think about. A tattoo was giving me clues into my mate’s feelings. It hit me that was why she came back to me the other night. She could tell I was angry. Melanie evaded about my questions about Robert.

I was furious that Robert got to my pack member. Karina needed a lot of help and care. EJ might know that by now, but I doubted he knew she got a headache when talking about her mate. Or that Robert gave Karina special cookies. That asshole.

Melanie felt confused and guilty now. She knew more than she was saying. I didn’t need her emotions to tell me that because it was on her face. When she didn’t continue, I kissed her and went inside. My dad had stayed behind.

We got into the office. EJ said, “She’s getting faster.

Like Hood faster, and she already outran them.

” I told him, “Oden said it’s because her wolf is getting stronger.

” EJ raised an eyebrow. I shrugged. Phil came in, “So, the car you’ve had in storage was moved here.

” I smiled, “Good. I’ll go give it to Melanie and she can drive her friends while Chason, Fowler, and KJ drive behind her. ” EJ nodded.

I jogged back towards the front and passed my dad who nodded. I quickly went to Melanie. Her excitement over my gift shot up from my foot. I knew she’d like it. Her friends ran for the car, but my mate stayed back to talk about Robert.

Oden purred, “Mate trusts us.” She did and I’d never let her down for doing so.

Melanie closed her eyes and rushed out her explanations.

I was not prepared for what I heard. Oden snarled, “HE was the hit and run driver?! That whelp was there when she was kidnapped AND when she shifted!” Apparently .

I linked EJ, “Tell me Robert is awake.” EJ answered, “No, he’s still recovering. Melanie put a serious beat down on him.” I linked Ethan, “Wake Robert’s ass up.” Ethan replied, “He probably needs a few more hours to recover.”

I ordered, “I’m not asking you about his timeline to recover.

I’m telling you to wake his ass up or I’ll call my Fairy uncle to charm his ass up.

” Ethan agreed, “Alright.” I wiped Melanie’s tears away knowing Robert was going to pay.

I’d told him to leave her alone and warned him about what would happen if he didn’t.

Melanie had more, but she’d shared quite a bit.

Something told me whatever she knew was a doozy.

I watched Melanie walk to her car. I linked Phil and Gage, “Get outside.” Phil asked, “What happened? We have a meeting.” I replied, “It will carry on without us.” Gage replied, “On that.” Phil groaned, “Oh god. Let me just go grab my shit stirring stick and I’ll be right there. ”

I waited until my mate and her protection detail drove away.

Phil came running up beside me with Gage just behind him.

Phil said, “Alas, we should probably go to the meeting they are waiting on us to have. Especially since I cannot find my shit stirring stick.” Gage commented, “Dude, his eyes are so gold they mean we are not making any meetings today.”

I snapped Phil a stick and popped us to the hospital. Maverick tilted his head when he spotted us. My brother asked, “Alexander, what are you doing here? EJ said you guys would be here later.” I stormed into Robert's room without answering him.

Robert was groaning in pain. Ethan looked up to say, “He’s awake as you requested.” Phil groaned “Requested? When exactly did my Alpha cousin request that?” Gage snorted, “Recently.” Ethan answered, “A few minutes ago.”

Phil sighed, “So while he was talking to my bestie and future Luna, he decided he couldn't wait until after a meeting to talk to Robert? Oh, this is good.” Gage said, “Sarcasm noted.” Phil warned, “Mav, we need more heavy bags, and I need you to clear the gym. Maybe the general area. No, the whole territory.”

Gage snorted, “The whole territory needs to lock up their windows and hide.” Phil sighed, “Yeah, that would be best since this not a good day to be Robert.” Robert groaned, “Shut up, man.” I snarled, “DO NOT speak to my cousin and Beta that way you worthless pile of shit! Did I NOT tell you to stay away from Melanie?”