The Alpha Enforcer and His Dancing Warrior

Eventful Times Pt. 5

            I grabbed her and popped her to her friends. I kissed her, “I’ll be back.” She smiled. I snapped her into her swimsuit from vacation. She smiled, “Thanks Xander.” Paige clapped, “How much s*x does she smell like?” Avery snorted, “None.” Paige sighed, “Mel….we gotta talk.” I laughed, “She’ll smell like it later.” Melanie blushed. I popped away. I found EJ. He nodded, “How did everything go?” Elise was by his side. The McAlister’s and Kyle’s were still here. I told them, “She admitted to me, Cayden, and dad she is Red One.” T pursed his lips, “So that’s fair game to talk to her about now?” I nodded, “She knows we have to tell everyone.” T nodded. Sam started crying. I added, “She gave him everything she has on hunters and the drugs they run.” EJ nodded, “So we have things to coordinate. That will be a big effort.” I nodded, “I got that sense. I’m sure Micah will let us know. Or Max. Micah was going to go through the data.” We worked for a while. Phil came back so I went with him to the girls. Dalton, Dakota, and Jason came with us. When the girls saw us they all smiled. I snapped them dry when they stepped out. 

            Jason whispered, “Hey Ladybug.” She nodded, “Jason.” He smiled a little because she’d dropped the Beta title. He said, “So….I’d like to talk to you. Just us.” Melanie asked, “When?” Jason told her, “Whenever you want.” She thought about it, “Ok, I assume you’ll be here Monday so….Monday?” Jason smiled, “That’s great! Monday. Definitely Monday.” Melanie nodded. Addison squeezed her hand and mouthed, “Thank you.” They walked out. I popped us upstairs. I asked, “Do you want to talk about that?” Melanie shook her head, “No.” She pushed me back onto the bed. I’d intended to take her several times, but after the first time we came she started crying. I frowned, “Did I hurt you?” She shook her head and cried, “Freya said….we should wait to mark you until you can mark us. I just wanted to mark you….why can’t anything be easy for us?” I put my forehead on hers, “Hey, it will be ok.” 

            She was just so frustrated. I told her, “In a way….I have marked you.” Melanie startled, “You did?” I smiled, “When we met….our first time having s*x….My light...I shared it. It wasn’t intentional. Just my light’s reaction to what I wanted.” Melanie smiled, “You shared your light…..with me?” I nodded, “Of course I did.” She rubbed my chest, “You look tired.” I snorted, “I didn’t sleep last night. I don’t need much sleep, but I didn’t sleep well without you either.” She said, “Let’s go to bed.” I told her, “There’s a party tomorrow.” She smiled, “Ok. Maybe Elise can help me with what to wear.” I smiled and snapped, “There are plenty of clothes for you to choose from in the closet now, Lovebug.” She playfully smacked my chest, “You’re just….too much.” I laughed, “Nope. That was hot earlier by the way.” She turned, “What?” I told her, “Taking on all those wolves. Terrifying but hot.” She tapped my nose, “You might want to start doing searches on out of town wolves for weapons before meetings.” I laughed, “We do. I’ll add rocks to the list. No rocks will be allowed” She smiled and faded to sleep. I was not kidding. I would not be on the outside of one of those stupid bubbles again. I passed out quickly afterwards.

            I woke up without Melanie. I sighed, “I hate that this is a common occurrence. Oden, wake up when she does, will you?” He snorted. Melanie walked in with a breakfast tray. She frowned, “I thought I’d be back before you woke up. Your mom’s like really nice….I gave her a tray for her and your dad. I left several outside your siblings doors….and my parents….ok even the Kyle’s….I’m really nervous about this party. What if the pack doesn’t like me?” I laughed, “Then I’ll make their lives hell. They will like you.” Melanie put the tray on the table, “People don’t usually like me.” I pulled her close, “That’s your Black Path life. It never should’ve happened, but that’s not here. You shine. People are drawn to that. Your friends love you with a ferocity. Your family loves you. I love you. The pack will adore you.” She smiled, “Probably not when I start training…..” I laughed, “Even then. They love and respect me here. I’ve made their lives hell….a lot.” She smiled, “But you’re just….that smile...the abs...I mean...oh god….shut up Melanie.” I grabbed her and kissed her. I pulled back, “You can talk about me anytime. Any part of me.” We ate together. I had just laid her down on the bed when multiple knocks came on the door. I groaned, “GO AWAY!” Preston, TJ, Angela, Julian, William, Max, Wesley, Buttercup, EJ, Elise, Theo, Jane, Maverick, Parker, Cole...good lord...all my siblings filed in. I growled, “WHAT?” Parker pointed, “He got one too! No one knows who made this food, and I MUST KNOW! It’s amazing. I need to know who the new cook is...I must know, post haste.” 

            Angela giggled. I sighed, “You couldn’t have asked Angela who made it?” EJ laughed, “We didn’t think about that.” Elise smiled, “It’s really good. EJ said the muffins Mel made yesterday were the only thing he’s tasted on the same level.” Melanie frowned, “You didn’t get any?” I laughed, “Phil ate most of them. Melanie made you all the food.” Elise gaped, “You know how to cook? Like seriously cook? This well? Mel, do you sleep?” Melanie shrugged, “A little….can you help me with what to wear for the party?” Elise smiled, “Of course.” Melanie started talking, “I’m really nervous...I normally walk around in leggings and a hoodie, but I don't think that’s really a Luna thing.” I kissed her, “It’s a Luna thing if that’s what you want.” She flushed. Mav said, “La, la, la, SHE IS THE ONE WHO COOKED THIS DELISHOUSNESS?” Zoe giggled from the back, “We have to have that cooking session, Mel. I need to know your secrets.” Melanie smiled, “Oh….really? Yeah….that’s sure...Really? My secrets?” Zoe snorted, “The Conners are never going to shut up about your cooking. The Kyle’s and McAlister’s want to know who made it too. The rest of the pack does too.” I frowned, “How do they know?” Zoe snorted, “She put out some food in the pack house. It didn’t last long.” I smiled, “You didn’t mention that.” Melanie picked at my hoodie she had on, “Well….it was a lot of nervous cooking….there’s a party….and….” Preston ran out of the room yelling, “MOM WE NEED A PARTY ONCE A WEEK!” I snorted, “He’s teasing, Mel.” Julian laughed, “He’s not.” I snorted, “We are not having a party a week so you can get my mate to nervously cook you breakfast.” 

            Elise smiled, “You’ll have to show me your skills, Mel.” Buttercup clapped, “Me too! I can’t cook to save my life.” Melanie smiled, “I wasn’t great when I started either. The guys who taught me are moving up here. They are great teachers! They will even have their diner. Mason’s burgers are the best.” EJ snickered, “Don’t let Al hear you say that.” Melanie frowned, “He doesn’t live here.” EJ nodded, “True. Come on little brother. Let the girls pick their clothes out.” I linked my brothers, “Cockblockers...all of you.” EJ howled with laughter as we walked downstairs. The Kyle’s and McAlister’s were waiting. Peter smiled, “Have you boys found the new cook? I heard Preston yelling about needing parties...but not why.” I sighed “Melanie cooked.” Sam gaped, “What? My baby cooked this? She can cook?” Drake laughed “That girl can do anything she wants to do. I should’ve snagged a muffin from Phil.” I smirked, “Oh you should’ve. Those are the best damn muffins...I’ve ever had.” My brothers gaped, “WHAT?!” Angela snickered, “She makes them tomorrow.” Angela wiggled her eyebrows, “A lot of them. She’s very happy tomorrow.” I laughed, “Why?” Angela smiled, “You’ll see.” She popped away.

            Drake shrugged, “She must get up early. I’ll be down here waiting to see if I can talk to her and grab a muffin.” Sam smiled, “Me too.” Zoe laughed, “Oh...I'm camping out in this kitchen. I will see how she cooks. I will learn her secrets.” I laughed, “You know you are a great cook Zoe.” Zoe smiled, “And now I’ll be even better. Why was she so surprised I would want to cook with her to learn her secrets?” Sierra and Phil walked up with a tray. I snapped it clean and away. Phil smirked, “Damn your mate is a good cook.” I laughed, “Wait till they find out Sierra has her own specialties.” Julian said, “Ok….can all the girls down there in Nashville cook?” Peter perked up, “Can my future daughter in laws cook?” Sierra snorted, “Oh yeah. You get Avery to cook you her barbeque….the pack will fawn over her. It’s amazing. Addison and Paige are both really good too.” Julian sighed, “So what I hear you saying….is I just need to go steal all the she wolves from Black Path. That’s what I heard her say.” I snorted. Sierra bit her lip, “You’d have succeeded with that plan before Caine and Dax took over. They’d have flocked here. I’m going to see Mel.” She ran upstairs. Sam smiled proudly, “Maybe…..I can ask Melanie to teach me to cook those eggs for you Drake…..maybe...I can bond with my baby again that way.” Zoe said, “I think she would. She was excited….but clearly thought it was odd I wanted to learn from her, but excited...Right?” She looked at me. I told her, “If we had a Hackura bond, I could tell you. I believe she was excited.” Sam asked, “Do you boys mind if our families come to the party. We don’t want to push Melanie. We will stay away; we just want to be around her.” Drake held her from behind as she whispered, “We’ve missed her so much and after things we learned yesterday, everyone’s just reeling.” Peter added, “My sons were already coming but want to bring their mates.” I snorted, “You all have always been welcome. That didn’t change. I’ll do what I have to in order to protect Melanie. She knows you’re around. If she’s uncomfortable we will talk about it together.” I sighed and added, “s**t guys…. I never…. I’ve thought she was mine for so long I just didn’t think there would be a problem. I….” Drake sighed, “You’re between a rock and hard place. We all are, Alexander.” I nodded.

            EJ and I did a little bit of work. Then headed out back. It wasn’t a formal party. Jeans were fine. I knew Elise would have Melanie in something nice. Melanie would probably just be more comfortable because Elise picked it out. EJ smirked. I saw the signs that Elise had come outside. I turned and did a double take. Melanie was in a black fitted long sleeve casual dress. I growled at several people who looked at her too long. EJ clapped me on the back, “The pack is curious about your Luna.” Whispers were going around. I heard the words Red one a lot. I walked over to Melanie and tucked her into my side. Several people ran over and hugged her. They cried, “You saved us! You are the new Luna? Oh Alpha Alexander….she’s amazing!” Several asked what her real name was. The pack was whispering like wildfire about my mate being the famous Red One. People began to filter around. Many stopped by to meet Melanie. She kissed my cheek smiling, “I’ll be right back. I’m going to grab a drink.” She walked away. I turned and growled lowly. 

            EJ turned where I was facing and sighed, “Her again?” Amy Polseter was here. She was from Montana. I saw my mom tense. Melanie was standing by her and turned. We all listened to Amy talk to our dad, “Oh hi, Alpha Eric!” I heard Elise snort. My dad smiled politely, “Amy, what brings you here?” My mom hissed, “You.” Amy smiled, “Oh I was around and I remembered you said to stop by if I was in town. I bought a car.” She started talking. EJ frowned, “How doesn’t dad see she’s flirting?” Elise snorted, “The same way you and your brothers miss it when it happens to you.” We all looked over when a portal opened. I linked EJ, “Why does Cassie have a fairy charm on?” The girl with Cayden had brown hair and didn’t look like Cassie. Our family knew it was her from the bond.” I linked back, “No idea.”

            I linked Cassie, “What’s with the disguise?” Cassie smiled, “Cayden is testing a theory.” I asked, “What theory?” Cassie smiled, “You’ll find out.” Cayden and Cassie separated. I asked EJ, “You get the same answer I did?” EJ nodded, “Theory being tested?” I nodded, “Yup.” Everyone's attention went back to Amy and my dad when Melanie’s voice said, “Hi Eric and you are?” Amy frowned, “Amy. I didn’t realize your pack was so informal not to address him by his title.” Melanie shrugged, “I didn’t realize there was a pack around that believed it was acceptable to waltz into a territory and flirt openly with the former Alpha in front of his mate and his children but here we are.” I wasn’t the only one who spit out their drink. Melanie wasn’t done though. She continued, “How long have you known Eric?” 

            My dad was surprised but amused. Amy was scarlet red. She said, “Five years. We are just friends. You misunderstand….” Melanie laughed, “I’m going to stop you right there because I know so many things. I understand exactly what you’re doing. Here’s what you’ve failed to notice in five years.” EJ snorted, “This ought to be good.” Dylan squealed, “I love her! She’s amazing. No one try to change her… ever…” I watched Melanie. She held up her index finger first. Dylan clapped, “ A list! She has a list. Beta blood for the win people!” Melanie said, “ In five years, he’s not given you permission to call him Eric. I had permission before I formally met him. Within hours of meeting him.” She held up her second finger, “You’ve seen him glancing at his mate. I know you noticed the difference in his looks between you and her because you did light little touches to try to bring his attention back to you. The difference in how he looks at you and her is astounding and you know it. He looks at you politely with a bit of annoyance. He looks at her like she’s his whole world.” She held up a third finger, “You walked up saying he invited you to stop by. He clarified that you asked him if you could come by some time and he said if you were in the area. As someone who grew up with two brothers, that’s not an invitation, it's a blow off. A polite one.” Melanie’s friends were laughing. Drake looked amused. Dylan said, “If any of you no fun fuddy daddies EVER tries to make her leave….. I’ll dump a whole truck of popcorn on you and bury you in it.” I growled, “Anyone who tries to make my mate leave dies.” Dylan clapped, “Yes moody mini alpha prick! You tell them. Give them the business.” 

        Melanie held up a fourth finger, “You walked up here disrespecting Eric, his mate, and his children. You disrespect the mate bond between them. Here’s my advice, leave. Go get in that car and go. This is as nice as I’ll be. You insist on sticking around and I can’t say I see good things for your life expectancy when I say what else I know. You seem like an intelligent, beautiful woman. Raise your standards. There is a pool of unmated men out there who would want to be with you. It’s better for your self-esteem too because chasing a man who will never want you hurts. So save yourself a little dignity and go.” Cassie linked me, “Ok, I love her…. so much.” Elise finally broke down and laughed. 

            Amy glared, “You don’t know anything little girl.” Melanie snorted, “Alright, then. I did warn you to leave though, so….this is really on you.” She turned and looked directly at Cassie, “Hey Cassie, can you do your thing? I doubt she’s going to be honest without it.” Amy frowned, “Cassie who?” Melanie turned, “Umm Cassie Conners. His daughter who is the spitting image of her mother. How well do you know Eric? Jeez. You don’t even know his kids.” I felt astonishment in all my connections. EJ asked, “How the fuck...did she know that was Cassie?” The McAlister’s heard EJ along with the pack. Most people didn’t know it was Cassie until EJ confirmed it. The pack link went off like wildfire. Elise asked, “Wait? That’s actually Cass?” I nodded, “It is.” Cassie smiled, “Sure, Melanie….fire away.” Melanie turned around, “Ok then. Your purpose here Amy...your end goal is to seduce and sleep with Eric, Right?” My eyes went wide. Amy said, “Yes, he’s rumored to be a great lover and it would cement our business agreement.” Melanie snorted, “Yeah, no it would do the opposite.” I snarled along with most people in attendance. My mom had her fists clenched. My Uncle Marcus had her. She hissed, “I promised to wait until Melanie was done. I’m f*****g waiting. I won’t pop over there and kill her ass….yet.” 

            EJ linked me, “Your mate is too goddamn smart, and we are NOT prepared.” No we were not. Melanie sighed, “I really don’t like people like you. Be that male or female. People who cannot take their eyes off themselves and their own selfishness for five seconds REALLY get to me.” My dad was snarling. Uncle Bjourn was holding him back. He said, “I mean….might as well see what else your future daughter in law has got here.” Sierra snorted, “Oh, this b***h is going down with major egg on her face.” My mom frowned, “There aren’t any eggs around here. I could conjure you some to throw at her b***h ASS FACE!” Sierra laughed, “I mean….I’d throw one.” My mom conjured her eggs. Sierra wiggled her eyebrows, “At the end of the showdown….I’ve you princess.” My mom sighed, “Haley. Just call me Haley. You’re mates with my cousin….well….second f*****g cousin….it’s still a cousin. Why must we put numbers on all this s**t?” Melanie continued, “The fact that you cannot see what you are doing past your own motives really just UGH. Your plan would not succeed.” My dad growled, “NO, it f*****g wouldn’t. I would NEVER cheat on my Angel. I don’t even like you.” 

            Melanie smirked, “Told you. For the scenario’s sake….we are going to lie and say it did happen.” All my siblings growled along with my dad. Melanie winced, “Just for the scenario guys and the point…..You have s*x with him….yay for you, except not really. Because you have just caused irreparable damage to Eric and Haley. They are mates. Not only that you’ve altered his relationship with his children. Caused serious damage to the respect they have for their dad.” I felt the hurt in all the bonds. She was right, and it hurt that she was right. My dad would never hurt our mom. My dad linked us all, “It would never happen. I’m sorry I didn’t see Amy’s actions as flirting, but I only see your mother. From the moment I saw her…..it’s been her.” We all nodded. Melanie sighed, “Then there’s the relationship with the in-laws. It’s fractured. Along with nieces, nephews. Two Kings being pissed off at him...not to mention at you, but we’ll get to that. Haley wouldn’t want Eric to die, but King Aiden would do something….fairy about it….right along with his children. King Bjourn along with the Princes….his brothers and his sons would do some damage. Eric would let them because he’d feel like s**t. Not to mention you’d have caused him and Haley physical pain during the act.” Melanie blushed saying it. She was adorable. 

            She continued, “All so you could feel like you have bragging rights because you banged Eric Conners. You thought of no one but yourself. Since we are talking about you though, the penalty for sleeping with a royal Hackura is….” she snapped her fingers, “Oh yeah...death if they aren’t on an off period. Everyone knows Haley and Eric don’t have those.” Amy was deathly pale. She replied, “He could go on an off period….just for our encounter.” Melanie shrugged, “Still causes damage. I find so many things unacceptable about that. One being my mate is one of those people. He’s looked up to his dad his entire life. You send all his children’s mate’s life into chaos. I like all of them, and you’d callously have us all running interference. Consoling our mates and having them wonder if it could happen to their parents….what about us?” My jaw dropped. Jason snorted, “Mel’s always had a way of just looking at things and their repercussions. Kicks you in the balls sometimes with the truth of them.” No f*****g joke. EJ snorted, “Damn.” Melanie wasn’t done yet, “You send this pack into a bad space because there is tension. I find that unacceptable because this is a good place. These people do not deserve that. Their allies don’t deserve that. You’d tank his reputation because you wouldn't keep it a secret would you?” Amy looked at Cassie whose hands were glowing. Amy said, “No, I’d tell everyone.” Melanie nodded, “Making the cycle of hurt continue for the Conners family. Because everyone would know. Any time an event would come around. People would whisper. Eric would hear them….his children would absolutely hear them. People would confront Haley about it because people are jerks...let’s face facts….” 

            My mom snorted. Melanie wasn’t wrong though. Plenty of people would love to shove that in my mom’s face. Some would even do it pretending to be comforting. Melanie sighed, “All you thought about was you. What it would do for you, and not for one second thought about what it would do to Eric. Now, he’s not receptive to your advances. If he was….those are consequences he should consider. Like I said, I don’t like people like you. The lack of respect you show for other people is astounding. So get in your rental car, and yes I said rental car. You did NOT buy that car. That little grey box is standard for tolls in rental cars so they can charge you on the bill for them. Which by the way, your car didn’t impress Eric. I know that because again...brothers….you mentioned the car six times, and he never so much as glanced at it. Or picked up on the hint you wanted him to talk about it. Men don’t do subtly. They are direct. So the reason Eric never shut down your little hints...it’s because he never saw them. Women play the games and do subtle jabs. Men can punch each other and be best friends five seconds later. Women are not that way. How are you older than me and you haven’t realized that? Whatever, if you make it out of her alive, which I have doubts about….email Eric the next time you have something business you want you talk about.” 

            My dad snorted, “We have no business. The partnership is over. I’ll never allow someone to hurt my Angel. Or disrespect her the way you have been.” My dad turned to my mom. He crossed the gap between them, and grabbed her. He whispered, “I’m so damn sorry I didn’t see it. I would never allow someone to disrespect you. I love you. You are my world. Our children….our life….it’s everything.” We popped over and hugged our parents. Melanie whispered, “Run while you can Amy. it’s going to be a race.” My Uncle Bjourn snorted, “No, it’s really not.” Cassie took off her charm. She winked at me. I heard Sam ask Drake, “How did Melanie know that was Cassie?” Drake answered, “I have no clue. Not a damn one.” My mom looked at me, “She’s one of a kind. All your mates are.” I turned when I heard a splat. I gaped. My mom laughed. Phil grabbed Sierra from behind, “My girl’s got an arm!” Sierra had thrown two eggs directly onto Amy’s face. My mom popped to Amy. 

            I didn’t even bother to try to control my lust. Jason said, “Ew. That’s my sister, man. I don’t want to see that.” I grabbed Melanie and popped to our room. I linked EJ, “You might want to tell the McAlister’s to leave.” EJ snorted, “Gee….you think?” I kissed Melanie hard. I unhooked her bra then snapped it away. I slid my hand up her dress. She gasped, “Xander.” I pinned her against the wall, “Do you have any idea…..how goddamn hot that was? You defending my mom, my dad, our whole damn family, and our pack?” Melanie flushed, “I was...just… saying…” I slammed my lips on hers. I pinched her n****e. She whimpered against my mouth. I claimed her lips with everything in me. She was mine. I ripped her panties off. I pulled back, “You don’t want me to take off your dress, do you?” She looked panicked. I kissed her again and linked, “I won’t.” I bit her skin through the dress. I snapped my clothes off. I threw her onto the bed and jumped on top of her. I slid between her legs and went to work with my tongue. Her hips were bucking against my tongue. She screamed, “XANDER!” I entered a finger. I didn’t come up for air until her legs were shaking. I climbed up her body and slid into her. I grabbed her hand and threaded our fingers together. I told her, “I love you Melanie Jane McAlister.” She smiled, “I love you Alexander Marcus Nathan Conners.” I lowered my mouth onto hers and slowly made love to her. When we came I slid onto my back and pulled her on my chest. I saw it this time. My hand was glowing. I whispered, “I love you so damn much Lovebug.” She looked up and smiled lazily at me. I put my hand on her chest and shared my light with her. She moaned and climaxed again. I rolled her over and slid back into her. We were forever. We were twice light bound.