Page 78 of The Alpha Enforcer and His Dancing Warrior Vol. 2 (Ribbon #10)

She lamented, “Melanie’s like some quiet ninja now! I had no idea she’d gotten up.” I snorted, “I think I said the same thing on vacation.” Phil sighed, “He did. Times were somehow simpler back then and they were pretty damn complicated.” He was right.

Yellow Hills and Blue Moon popped in. All wore looks of curiosity. My parents joined us, and we worked silently until eight when the meeting rolled around. EJ linked me, “This is easily the earliest we’ve gathered for a random meeting.” I sighed, “We did have an eventful day yesterday.”

Phil and Toby got up and returned with the Virginia group. They stood off to the side of the door. Thirty minutes into their pitch for us to be allies I heard Melanie coming. I bit my lip at the Warrior telling her to just go on in. EJ raised an eyebrow at me.

I linked him, “Who is going to tell my mate not to come to me? That’s probably asking for more trainings and cardio. So much cardio. I’m sure my Beta and Gamma warned them not to try and keep her away.” EJ smiled.

Someone opened the door for my mate. I knew she didn’t because she was carrying a massive platter of her chocolate muffins. She smiled at someone saying, “Thank you.” Melanie turned and immediately started talking, “Xander, did you see Abigail? I so knew her and Gage would be cute… ”

She shrugged, “Which is weird but… I did know that. Anyway, I was wondering if you could find Cayden and Micah... I need to talk to them... and you... I didn’t mean for that to sound like I didn’t want you to be there... because of course I do…” A few people were silently laughing.

Melanie continued, “and then I need to find your dad... gosh, I have a list. I made some muffins. Ok, a lot of muffins. I had a lot of nervous energy that turned into batches of muffins. I dropped some off at the pack house… they nearly ripped the tray out of my hands….”

Phil ran over and took the tray from her. Melanie frowned saying, “Exactly like that.” Gage linked, “I’m getting one. Phil bragged about these over link while you were on your trip.” Phil started hoarding the muffins, but not before Gage managed to get one.

I cleared my throat and Phil threw me one. I linked EJ, “Get one. They are amazing.” Melanie stopped talking because she was staring at Cayden. Embarrassment took over her features as she looked at the rest of the table.

Her eyes widened and she squeaked, “You’re in a meeting?! No one said you were in a meeting. Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry I’ll just go… yup… I’m just gonna... go. How could all of them just let me walk in here?”

Cayden laughed, “Ash, calm down. DAMN that’s going to be hard. I mean Melanie.” I laughed. I stood to kiss her, but she was ready to flee. She didn’t notice I’d stood and spun around. Then her eyes went to the corner.

It felt like everything froze in that moment. The Virginia group was pale, but I couldn't see Melanie’s face to see if she had any hints for why. Phil spoke with his mouth full, “Umm what’s happening?” Gage answered, “Nothing good.”

Several things happened all at once. One of the Virginia members dropped what looked like a rock. Dylan said, “I almost didn’t come here in person for this meeting. How sad for that would’ve been for me.” The same dome that had appeared around Claire and Melanie appeared.

I snarled and reached for Melanie since she was inside. Wesley tackled me before I touched the dome. EJ stood shouting, “What the fuck?!” Wesley replied, “That thing hurt him last time!” My mom tried to pop.

I yelled, “NO!” I popped and healed my mom when she was thrown back. Jason and Tristan ran at the bubble and were burned. I healed them quickly. I snarled, “WHAT IS THE FUCKING MEANING OF THIS?!”

Melanie hadn’t moved but I felt her anticipation shooting up my foot. She was going to kill someone in that bubble. Oden growled, “I don’t care if she kills ALL of them. They are DISRESPECTFUL ASSHOLES WHO ATTACKED OUR MATE IN OUR OFFICE!” No joke.

The Alpha studied her, “Ashley, what are you doing here?” Melanie snorted, “I think that’s my line. I live in this state… and I do believe I told you never to show your face in said state again. I believe I was explicitly clear about what would happen if you did.” HUH?!!

One snorted, “You’re outnumbered.” I growled, “Do y’all fucking see me right here?” They flinched but didn’t back down. Melanie chuckled and I felt her excitement ping up my foot. Oden growled, “I am NOT excited.” Nor was I.

Melanie challenged them, “Give it your best shot. It didn’t work out well the last time… though I suppose that was your son…but he back there so…when you think about it the odds are in my favor… and always are….really when you throw in my track record.”

I shouted, “WHAT?!” The Alpha and Beta rushed at her. I warned them, “I’ll fucking gut you both.” Gage snarled, “With me.” Phil agreed, “Me too. I put my muffin down. It’s now serious.” It had been serious the entire time.

Dylan warned, “I put my popcorn down. Don’t mess with MelAshley. I’m still eating the popcorn in my hand, but only because I’ve seen her fight.” His tone held worry because she was about to take an Alpha blood. Not some women who never trained.

I watched with pride as Melanie ducked and threw the Beta into the shield of the dome. He screamed as he literally burned to death. I was growling so loud several Warriors rushed in. One of the Virginia wolves seemed to be waiting in the back .

Melanie was taking down the Alpha when a woman outside our office screamed. One wolf ran at the bubble towards it. Melanie snapped the Alpha’s neck and grabbed the guy running. She yelled, “GET HER OUT OF HERE RIGHT NOW, ADS!”

I asked, “Who screamed?” It had to be someone from Melanie’s friend group.

Phil snarled, “Sierra! WHAT IS GOING ON?!” Gage groaned, “Someone wants me to be the voice of calm alone and it’s a terrible miscalculation.

I am the Gamma to the STRONGEST Alpha Enforcer.

I have to have a Beta on my side to accomplish any kind of calm.

” Another guy ran for Melanie, and I snarled at that man.

Gage snorted, “You know what? Fuck it. Rage out. I don’t care. They are dumb and deserve it.” The guy Melanie had was clawing at the rug, but Melanie incapacitated him. She turned and took out the remaining five guys. EJ linked, “Nicer boner.” I retorted, “Shut up.”

Tristan asked, “Is it me or is she better at fighting than the last time we saw her?” Jason spoke in wonder, “Umm she just took down an Alpha in like two minutes. So, better is a word one could use. It’s an underwhelming word, but still a word.”

Melanie walked over to the rock and rubbed it. The dome disappeared and I popped to her. Gage asked, “How did she know how to do that? “I put her behind me snarling at everyone. Melanie walked around me and grabbed the one guy who’d been trying to get to the door and dragged him towards Phil.

I told my Warriors, “Get all the pieces of shit who aren’t dead in this office down to the dungeons for attacking MY MATE!” The remaining people started crying. Dad said, “I’ll just be getting them a new Alpha, Beta, and having a fucking CHAT with their Gamma about shit.”

One now prisoner said, “We didn’t know Ashley was your mate, Alpha Alexander.” EJ snarled, “Did you know you attacked someone IN OUR OFFICE?! I think that would be hard to miss.” Gage offered, “So hard.”

Toby groaned, “Gage, you’re not helping.” Gage said, “You have to embrace the insanity, Toby. I lost Phil to the anger which means anger prevails. Calm doesn’t live here. If you can’t beat them, you gotta join. Accept it and move on.” Toby sighed.

Melanie dropped the guy at Phil’s feet. She said, “Clay, meet Beta Phil Kruthers. Phil, meet Clay.” Phil raised an eyebrow with golden eyes asking, “Why am I meeting Clay?” I linked Gage, “Come on, even I know that one.” Gage replied, “You know it has to do with his mate, we all do. Melanie has the rest of the answer Phil wants as to what Clay did.”

Melanie smiled, “I’m so glad you asked. See Clay here came to Black Path in the dead of night with his crappy Alpha, who happens to be his dad.” I asked, “HUH?! His dad is mated and that is NOT one of his sons.” He wasn’t old enough to be his dad’s son before he met his mate.

Melanie explained, “He had an affair with a she wolf in heat… which is not uncommon apparently. I used to think it was... it would shock you how many men are pieces of actual human waste. They even plan it… usually. They sedate the mate and make them watch.” EXFUCKINGEXCUSE ME?! Oden was snarling.

Melanie continued, “Any who… Clay here came in the dead of night and dragged a pack member from her bed.” I linked Gage, “No.” He replied, “I’m getting the sense the answer is yes.” Melanie growled, “She fought back, but she was only fifteen at the time.” Hell to the fuck no.

“He dragged her to the middle of the pack and beat her until I showed up. I kicked his pathetic butt and blackmailed them to leave. Then I told them never to come back, or they’d die.” Elise frowned in shock while the rest that weren’t on their feet were now.

Phil growled, “Who was the pack member?” I linked my dad, “Come on, we all know that answer.” He growled, “We do.” Melanie bent down and twisted Clay’s arm, “Tell him. Tell him who you were taking to forcibly mark. Tell him who you were stealing from her home and life.”

Gage linked, “And that right there is our Luna who has Beta blood, riling up the Beta in our pack. Beta bloods have united to anger each other. We are so fucked. Like truly and utterly. I thought I was prepared for this, but I was not.”

We all growled. Clay cried, “I was just doing what I was told. You should try it.” I popped and drop kicked him. I demanded, “You will NOT speak to my mate that way.” Clay moaned. I continued, “And you WILL do as she says and answer who you tried to mark. ”