Page 148 of The Alpha Enforcer and His Dancing Warrior Vol. 2 (Ribbon #10)

Tristan said, “She was here, Adeline. The magic on the rings made her violently ill and the Witches and Warlocks need time to counter it.” Adeline made a face then said, “Well, I want to talk to her.” I replied, “You’re welcome to come to our pack anytime.”

Adeline stated, “I know it was her.” I asked, “Huh?” She explained, “Ladybug sent my mate here to Red Run and I know she did it because she thought we’d be cute together.

I’d bet all my money she did. She’s Red One and my mate told me Melanie specifically told him to come find me if I wasn’t here.

Melanie told Tank and Ziggy about each other, and then she found my mate for me.

Mel was my best friend and I’m getting her back.

” Adeline walked away with that declaration.

EJ walked back over and sighed, “She tried, little brother. This wasn’t in Mel’s control or ours.

” Corbin came up smiling then frowned. He groaned, “What’s wrong now?

” We explained this situation. Corbin raised his eyebrow, “Ok, I gotta see what Paige does then. The spell I know of takes a month to brew. She can do it in a week? Goddamn that woman is good.”

EJ snorted, “You’d better watch that.” Corbin shrugged, “I told your Alpha friend it’s about her talent. I’m not romantically interested in her.” I teased, “Why not?” Corbin snorted, “She’s mated.” I nodded, “Uh huh. I see you and your evasions, cousin.” I really did.

I wondered if Melanie knew who Corbin was interested in.

My mate had been around watching over us.

She could’ve seen him with someone. Melanie had to know if Corbin had a girlfriend.

Holy shit. Oden snickered, “She absolutely knows Kade’s woman too.

” She had to at this point. Kade was with her a lot.

My mate had so much information about my own family that I wanted.

I asked, “Is there any update on if I can mark Melanie?” Corbin sighed, “We can’t find anything concrete either way. I set Paige on the task at our Coven meeting. She is quite determined to find an answer for her friend.” I sighed, “Alright.”

Corbin apologized, “I’m really sorry about this.” I shrugged, “Blame the Ring and the McCann’s. I do.” Corbin snorted, “Damn straight. Along with this older Dark Witch.” Tristan walked over and told me, “We gotta get up there, Alexander.”

Mid ceremony I noticed several of Melanie’s friends discreetly looking at their watches. Caine Davis had gone all Alpha mode about it too. I quickly looked at Cayden who had gone on alert. My brother in law had an arm around Cassie, protectively.

I asked Oden, “Is mate near?” Oden admitted, “I can’t tell if she’s here. I don’t smell her, but I’d swear she is.” I raised an eyebrow locking eyes with my dad. I linked EJ, “Something is up.” He replied, “I know.”

I linked Cayden, “What happened with the watches?” Cayden answered, “The screen flashed and said: Be on alert. We aren’t alone.” My head was drawn to the side of Red Run’s territory with Alpha Raven. I faintly heard what sounded like a fight. We were too far away to truly tell.

EJ linked, “Oh fuck me. Is Ladybug on the border so she can watch the ceremony?” I admitted, “I don’t know, but Oden can’t smell her.” My big brother replied, “We are never able to smell the Resistance.” I did not care for that point.

I linked her, “Melanie?” I got nothing in response. Jason and Addison were announced as husband and wife. Suddenly, a red dot appeared on Jason’s head before it disappeared. A shot sounded into the air as Addison jumped onto Jason, tackling him to the ground.

I ordered, “CASS GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE NOW!” I took off running for the border with Alpha Raven. Ten rounds fired in succession around me but not aimed anywhere near me. I heard people falling out of trees then I smelled the stench of rogues .

EJ popped to me, and we shifted. Rogues came out, running directly at us. I snarled and we began to fight. EJ and I used our powers against them. Elise joined us fighting by our side. We’d covered this side and doubled back to the group.

After several minutes Black Mountain Warriors were shimmered in by two male Demons. One looked around then shouted, “SAM MCALISTER!” Sam’s wolf, Sugar, turned towards him. He smirked and shimmered to her then began to set every Wolf around her on fire.

We all stared at him a second as our Warriors made quick work of the fight. Liam shifted back. He told us, “We have to get to the Muffin Luna.” He made face then corrected himself, “I mean Luna Melanie. Sorry, it’s a habit.”

I shifted back and snarled, “WHY?” Liam explained, “She ordered us to come here.” One of the Demons shimmered out. I growled wanting to know what the hell was going on. The Demon guarding Sam laughed, “He’s fine. Virgil is off getting a key player. We have to go back up Mel.”

I asked, “And you are?” He smiled answering, “Crush. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Melanie’s Xander.

” Tristan shifted back shouting, “Holy shit. CRUSH?! Where have you been?” Crush replied, “That’s a long story, T.

I am glad you are not dead.” They knew each other?

! You know what? I didn’t care about that.

I growled, “Why do we need to back up Melanie?!” Liam sighed, “This was a distraction.” Addison growled, “THOSE MOTHERFUCKING ASSHOLES! THEY CAN’T LET ME HAVE ONE DAY!” Caine looked irate along with Jason.

Crush spoke, “Mel got you enough time to get married. The real fight is on that pack that could not attend.” EJ and I spoke at the same time, “Alpha Theo Bartlett.” Crush nodded.

I yelled, “BLACK MOUNTAIN WARRIORS ON ME NOW!” They ran to me, and everyone grabbed onto my siblings as we popped into a very large battle going down.

It was the largest rogue attack I’d ever seen.

I snarled in anger when I saw my mate covered in blood.

I inhaled and could tell some of it was hers.

Melanie stared at the edge of the opposite boundary.

My mate screamed, “GET YOUR COWARDICE, POMPOUS SENDING IN PEOPLE TO FIGHT YOUR BATTLES BUTT OUT HERE YOU JERK!” That’s how she talked to Alpha’s she didn’t like? Oden said, “It’s hot.” It was.

Melanie shouted, “BLACK MOUNTAIN’S BEST TRACKERS AND WARRIORS HAVE CUT OFF YOUR ESCAPE! GET OUT HERE AND FIGHT ME GOSH DARN IT!” Drake yelled, “MELANIE!” She ignored her dad and declared, “I challenge you to a fight, Ezra!” My eyes widened.

EJ winced, “Tell me that’s not who I think it is. Melanie did not just challenge Alpha Ezra. That’s not a thing, is it?” I was getting a deeply annoying feeling it was exactly that. Alpha Ezra came out of the tree line and smirked at the McAlister’s. Specifically, Drake.

Elise’s wolf, Rhea, snarled in anger. Alpha Ezra was a damn good fighter.

EJ sighed, “Oh good. It’s exactly who I thought it was.

Why, dear god??? Aesir, why me? Why us? Just why?

” Gage said, “So, maybe…” He trailed off then said, “Actually, I got nothing.” Abigial said, “Don’t worry, Mel’s got this.

” We all turned to look at her in shock. Abigail winked at us.

Alpha Ezra sneered at Drake as he answered Melanie, “It’s Alpha and I accept your challenge Melanie McAlister.

A fight to the death.” I snarled. Alpha Ezra laughed, “ATTACK!” His pack came out to fight.

I was angry when I realized all his pack was doing was keeping us from getting to Melanie since we could beat them easily.

I tried to pop to her, but it didn’t work. WHAT THE FUCK?!

Melanie flew at Alpha Ezra while he stared down Drake McAlister. My heart leaped into my throat as they began to fight. EJ linked me, “FOCUS! We need to get to them.” I nodded because I’d get to my Lovebug.

My men were surrounding my mate, but they couldn’t interfere with a challenge. I linked them, “If she’s going to lose, fuck the rules. Melanie issued the challenge, and it wasn’t to the death. Ezra can’t change the challenge. So, you save her. Do you hear me?” They all answered, “Yes, Alpha.”

The rest of our Warriors were in the middle of Alpha Theo’s pack working to get to us. I roared in rage, which made several stop moving. Good. They should know I was fucking pissed, and they were going to die because of it.