Page 47 of The Alpha Enforcer and His Dancing Warrior Vol. 2 (Ribbon #10)

Grandpa Ben begged, “Mel, please. What’s going on?

” Valentina snorted, “It’s funny what happens when you turn your back on people.

” Both men shouted, “WHAT?!” simultaneously.

Grandpa Ben demanded, “Melanie Jane, you explain that right now.” How dare he!

He turned his back on me, and I saved him.

He had the audacity to say I need to explain myself .

Nick Alpha Commanded me again, “Young lady you start talking this instant!” We pulled up to the hospital. Valentina shot them with a blow dart gun containing a sedative while I ignored the pain of not listening to an Alpha Command. It was practically a chronic pain to me at this point.

I raised an eyebrow at her. She smiled innocently, “What? It was the easiest way to do all this. We can’t compromise our guy.” I shook my head. Ezekiel came running out. His eyes widened when he saw who was with us.

He asked, “Is this…?” I answered, “The former Alpha and Beta of Red Run, yes. We… were late. We had to save the Luna of Black Mountain.” Ezekiel closed his eyes before he assured me, “I’ve got them. I’ll have to call the Alpha of Red Run.”

I nodded, “I know…just give us five minutes.” He agreed, “I can do that.” I told him, “Don’t let anything happen to them.” Ezekiel studied me then said, “You know them.” I watched my grandfather being rushed inside on a gurney.

I wiped away tears, “I do. Nothing can happen to him. Or Nick.” Ezekiel assured me, “I’ll get them through this.” I told him, “Nick’s shot to the shoulder wasn’t a through and through, neither was Ben’s. The bullets had silver, but I gave them something for that.”

He reiterated, “I’ll take it from here. Get out of here.” I whispered, “I will.” Yet I didn’t move. Ezekiel hugged me, “You saved my girls so I’ll save them both of those men for you.” I replied, “Thanks.” I winced at the pain in my back. He frowned and then saw the back of my shirt.

Ezikiel said, “I can treat you first.” I shook my head, “No, you can’t. You’ll get in trouble.” He reached into his bag and handed me medicine. I frowned saying, “You know this doesn’t affect me the same.” We’d worked together on some things.

He smiled replying, “You are not the only one who likes experiments. You gave me your blood, and I worked up something. You’ll remain alert, but the pain recedes.

” I took the bottle before saying, “Thank you.” He said, “We will never be even. You literally saved my family. Get out of here.” I waved, “See you around.” Ezekiel smiled, “I certainly hope so.”

I got in the car and quickly took the pill he gave me. Within minutes... the pain had gone away. I sighed in relief. To my surprise, so did Valentina. She snorted, “You act like I like you being in pain.” We hit the holoport to take us back to Nashville.

We went to my place where I had her disinfect my back and do what she could for it. She cried, “I can’t believe they did this.” I snorted, “The things they do have ceased to surprise me.” Even if it hurt my soul.

I asked, “Do we have any movement on Ariena?” She’d gone quiet and it irked me.

Valentina answered, “She’s still underground.

” I scoffed, “She’s so annoying. We hurt her so she disappears for years.

Well, I’ll get her!” Valentina replied, “I believe that.” I grabbed my black pants and a tight black t-shirt and a wine colored leather jacket.

Valentina questioned, “Who are you challenging?” I turned around answering, “Jean.” Valentina’s eyes widened. She shouted, “What? WHY? OH MY GOD! Sierra found her mate too? I’ve GOT to go on vacation with you guys.” I laughed, “Yes, you do and yes Sierra did.”

Honestly, it wouldn’t shock me if Valentina was matted into the Conners family. I nearly said who my guess was, but that wasn’t nice. I couldn’t give her false hope about Julian Conners. Even though, they’d look super cute together.

We walked outside and went through the holoport that would put us in Black Path instead of her place. She walked me back from the direction of the punishing grounds. The pack was on the lawn when I walked up. My friends smiled at me.

I walked up and announced, “Sierra found her mate.” Everyone stiffened. I looked Jean dead in the eye, “Are you challenging me for her right to be with him?” Beta Jean’s jaw flexed. He glared at me as if I personally mated them myself.

Sierra spoke, “I want to be with him. He’s a Beta too.” Sierra’s mom fanned her face, “Oh my baby! That’s so wonderful!” Jean stood announcing, “I’ll challenge you, Melanie. She’s my daughter and I have the right to say no. ”

I told him, “First, no you don’t have the right to say no. Second, you shouldn’t want to since Sierra wants to be with him. Third, you’ve never acted like she was your daughter a day in your life. Fourth, a fact that should also be pointed out is her mate also wants to be with her.”

Jean ignored me saying, “You’re injured.

I’ll win.” I laughed, “That doesn’t matter, and you know it.

Plus, even if you managed to beat me… her mate would kill you for trying to keep her from him.

Trust me when I say… he could. You would bring a weight down upon yourselves you couldn’t possibly imagine. ”

Jean paused then asked, “Who is her mate?” Freya scoffed, “He asked that far too late for a Beta blood.” Yeah, maybe we should question his bloodline and not mine.

I retorted, “That is one of the questions that should’ve been asked previously.

You already challenged me before asking who he was and what pack he was from.

You make such non Beta blood mistakes.” Jean grimaced.

Edward asked, “Who is Sierra’s fated and what pack is he from?

” I answered, “Sorry, we are past that portion of the tell all. Moving on to me kicking the supposed Beta’s butt…

AGAIN.” Freya linked me, “I healed your back a little bit. I’m not at full strength though.

” I was concerned with how weak she sounded.

I replied, “You sound tired.” Freya whispered, “I’ll come out if you need me. I just need to rest.” I told her, “I’ve got this. You rest. You have my memories, and you know I can handle this jerk with ease. His wolf won’t fight me.”

Beta Jean smirked, “My daughter isn’t leaving.” I scoffed, “That’s rich coming from the man who’s tried to send her off four times with men who would’ve tried to kill her. Now… you want her to stay in the pack? With who?” He lunged but I easily dodged him.

Jean answered, “Buck needs a mate.” Buck physically jolted back.

I said, “You are aware they act like cousins…and have no romantic interest in one another…but that is a better match than you’ve EVER tried to give to Sierra.

” Buck commented, “I feel like that was compliment directed at me.” Several people snickered.

I huffed, “But it doesn’t matter now because Sierra met her fated.. and he belongs to a pack FAR better than this one.” Jean then tried to dig his fingers into my back. Had I not worn the jacket… he might have managed it.

I turned and pinned him in two moves. To my surprise, he didn’t tap out. I wasn’t above snapping his neck. I looked at his best friend, who went by the title of Alpha, with a sardonic smile dancing across my face. Jean would deserve it if I killed him, and he didn’t tap out.

Edward yelled, “ENOUGH!” I looked at Jean warning, “I won’t stop until you tap out. Edward yelling does nothing to me. If you don’t tap out… I can kill you.” I left it unsaid that I would. He angrily tapped out and I begrudgingly released him.

He gasped for breath and Edward ran to him. Dax and Eden glared at Jean with all the hate they had for him. I ordered Addison, “Get Sierra packed.” Dax chimed in, “I’ll go with you guys to pack. Mason, Hendrick, and Caine will you….?”

Caine interrupted, “I’ll help guard while she packs.

” Hendrick and Mason nodded. Sierra ran over and hugged me.

She cried and linked me, “You have to come join me.” I hugged her back replying, “You get packed and get to Phil. He’s probably pacing the halls.

” Sierra bit her lip then said, “He won’t fully settle until you are there with your Xander. ”

I assured her, “Xander is going to text me when his mission is over and we are going to meet up. We have a plan and everything.” She walked inside. Valentina handed me my phone with wide eyes. I frowned and looked at it. Xander had texted. Freya purred weakly.

Xander: Call me.

Xander: Lovebug, call me.

Xander: Seriously like right now, call me.

Xander: I’m not sure if you’re under the impression I’m a patient man, but I’m not. Call me. It’s important .

Xander: I need to know you are safe or I will lose my mind. That does not tend to end well for people if I do.

I was about to reply when another alert hit my phone. I could not get a break today. I slowly turned and walked away. Edward called, “Where are you going?” I replied over my shoulder, “That would be a whole lot of none of your business.” He growled but I kept walking.

I walked to my place with Mason and Hendrick.

I took out the motorcycle they’d bought me.

They shouldn’t have done it. They said it was for getting the profits from their diner back for them that I’d made Edward pay them all they were owed.

Especially once I could prove he had millions of dollars and didn’t need their money.

I turned the key, and it roared to life. I jumped on and grabbed my helmet. I’d rigged it so it was basically Bluetooth to my phone. I called Hendrick, Mason, Addison, Paige and Avery. They answered immediately.

Avery asked, “Where are you taking off to?” I explained, “Angela Conners has been kidnapped. They are taking her to the Hunting warehouse Beta Jason was in. I’m going to intercept them before they get there.

I am technically just going out for a drive…

though…so it’s not weird…since I do that a lot. ”