The Alpha Enforcer and His Dancing Warrior

Fatherly Advice Pt. 3

                His wife Carry shifted and ran to him crying. He hugged her, “They will protect each other.” I told him, “Melanie will protect them. I can promise you that.” I linked TJ, “Are you with Allison?” TJ popped beside me, “No, why… WHAT IS THIS THING?! ALLISON!!!” I grabbed him, “Melanie is in there too.” He was snarling loudly. The hunters were talking to Melanie. I cringed. They’d confirmed it. This was about her. There was yet another man in there who wanted to have s*x with my mate. I snarled as several people held me back from rushing the barrier. It actually budged all on its own. Shrinking a few inches. My aunt Katie sighed, “This has to be done from the inside. I would guess Paige is already on it.” I turned to see Corbin and my Aunt. I nodded, “She is.” Corbin smiled, “I so can’t wait to see her at coven meetings.”

            Dalton snarled. Corbin smiled, “It’s not romantic. She’s just good at witchcraft. I respect that.” Dalton growled, “Keep it that way.” Corbin nodded, “You bet.” I raised an eyebrow. He was serious. As far as I knew Corbin was unattached. He wasn’t acting like it though. I evaluated him. He turned his attention to me. I shrugged. He’d tell me if he needed to. Carry cried, “They shot at Adeline, Kincade….Melanie McAlister saved her. They are shooting at our baby!” Kincade snarled and pulled her into him. He was without a doubt ordering warriors to get to his daughter. Melanie and the hunters were arguing. Drake snarled, “My hearing isn’t as good….so SOMEONE tell me I didn’t not just hear my daughter shout about having knives in her back…..if she did...she means metaphorical….right?” I frowned, “You did not hear wrong, and I’m impressed you heard it.” I really was. She was shouting….but we weren't that close. Emmett snorted, “They won’t be outgunned if they get to the armory.” Carry whispered, “Adeline told her where it was.” Emmett nodded, “Problem solved on being out gunned.” Cayden spoke, “Some of those hunters will be on Melanie’s side. She has people in every hunting group.” Emmett nodded. He was vibrating with anger. I couldn’t blame him. That was his territory. 

                Carry turned and looked at the McAlister’s. She pointed at Jason and Cayden’s watches, “Adeline is linking me. She said their watches are coms….I’d imagine….you can tap into them. She described them and I thought they sounded familiar. I’ve seen Jason’s before. The ones Adeline described…. they look like both of yours.” Cayden gaped, “You’ve got to be f*****g kidding me. This WHOLE time...goddamn it. MICAH! See if you can figure that out.” Jason began fiddling with his watch. Micah grabbed Cayden’s. He found a hookup for a small usb. I snapped him an adapter to his computer for it. He smiled “Thanks big brother.” I nodded, “Anytime.” Micah started laughing. We turned, “What?” Micah smiled, “This is a GPS tracker too. She could always find you if she wanted to.” Cayden sighed, “I figured that.” Jason rolled his eyes, “I got chipped by my little sister.” Shots began to be fired rapidly. Carry jumped into Kincade’s arms. Both were tense. Then Carry started crying. Kincade told her, “Our warriors are with Addison. They have her. Melanie was the distraction.” I growled. Of course she was. Melanie linked me. I tried to tell her to stay down. I could smell rouges all around now. She told me they were here for her. I’d figured that out already. Micah had found the coms. Melanie was teasing Addison about having to calm Jason down. Jason growled, “Oh really?” T answered, “She’s not wrong. Micah...can you fix Jason’s too so it’s getting their com communication?” Jason snorted, “How about Micah shows Jason….how to do it his damn self?” Micah showed him and they both had coms up. 

                The barrier shrank a little bit further. We stepped forward with it. One of our pack members came running up to us on the other side. Great...that what we needed. Elise whispered, “Paisley.” Paisley’s eyes were wide. She stopped at the barrier. She cried, “I just...something smelled so good. I’m so sorry….I shouldn’t have crossed. This is my fault...because I lied to Luna Elise.” I raised an eyebrow, “What?” Paisley cried, “I wasn’t honest with her. Melanie told me I should be, but Addison and Avery weren’t sure. We’ve….we’ve just never been in a pack like this. Melanie was...I should’ve listened to her. I’m so sorry. I smell rouges all around….I can’t get to the pack….I’m cutoff....I can’t fight them all….they’ll kill me.” Elise pushed people aside so she was in front of Paisley, “What are talking about Paisley?” Paisley cried, “I told you my story…..with embellishments and things left out. The Luna….did tell the Alpha the things I told her in confidence, but she didn’t want to. It’s like she was compelled or something. I…….Melanie helped me reject my mate so I could run away. He would just watch me get hurt….and….it killed me. He wasn’t….god I should've stayed. He wasn’t a bad man….I just….it tore at my heart when he’d watch me get beaten up….I’m sorry I lied...I’m sorry!” Elise told her, “Hey...that doesn’t matter. What matters now is that you stay safe.” Paisley tried to calm down. 

            I looked over when I heard a twig snap. I told her, “Paisley…..get out of here and hide. Now!” A shot was fried. Paisley froze. Someone chuckled, “Too late. Look at this, boys….it’s Paisley….the omega we were promised until she turned eighteen…..and found her mate. My, my, my…..the little runaway finally comes home. Paisley screamed. They grabbed her. I was snarling. She was fighting them off. There were too many for one person. Arrows shot through the air. Emmett growled, “ALLISON I SWEAR TO GOD THAT HAD BETTER NOT BE YOU!” TJ was growling. Melanie’s voice cut through his, “PAISLEY RUN!” She appeared with a bow. Drake asked, “Umm...she can shoot a bow and arrow?” Cayden snorted, “She got bored….and learned archery once.” T actually managed to laugh. Melanie buried her arrows into everyone she could. She made it to Paisley who was now injured. It was Melanie versus ten men now. She smirked, “Hey guys. Long time no see. I’d say I missed but GOD I really didn’t.” One smirked, “You’re coming with us, Ashley.” Melanie pursed her lips, “Yeah….I’m going to do a hard pass on that.” The man pointed a knife at her, “It wasn’t a question.” Melanie rolled her eyes, “I know it wasn’t….I’m not coming. It’s pretty decided.” Another man spoke, “I knew you were a traitor. How unsurprising and unoriginal.” Melanie tilted her head, “You lying obnoxious know nothing twit. You had no idea. I’m terribly sorry….I guess I’ll have to be more surprising then ....” She held her watch up, “Mason….I need a beat.” I raised an eyebrow. Paisley was in pain but started laughing. 

            A song began to play over the coms. Melanie started to dance. I gaped, “What the hell?!” T yelled, “MELANIE! Now is NOT the time.” She kicked out her leg and pushed a button on her watch at the same time. She sliced through the neck of the man closest to her. Then sliced the next one from his sternum to his pelvis. The song stopped playing. Melanie smiled, “Surprising enough for you Dawson?” I growled, “DAWSON?!” I heard Dylan crunching on popcorn. He smiled, “She has killer dance moves guys…..KILLER DANCE MOVES! God…...I crack me up.” A few people snickered until they caught my glare. Dylan sighed, “So like your father. Ok, does anyone else have thoughts? No, just me. That’s ok, it's what I’m here for. To kickstart your own thoughts. Ok...so remember a few years back when ALL the rage for kids was to have wheels in their shoes. MelAshley over there was like I see your wheels and I raise you to blades in shoes. Hers are just cooler….keep in mind I have caught onto you Conners keeping knives in your shoes. I had special shoes snapped just for myself with the purpose of knife hiding….not that helps much when you shift….HOWEVER...now I must have the blade hiding shoes. Does ANYONE want to see her fight in heels? Because...GOD I do. She probably upped the ante. Like my sneakers have blades, but my heels...they are VENOMOUS! I like it….it needs to be a thing. 

            I rolled my eyes and linked Melanie, “People are coming at you from behind.” She didn’t answer. f**k! Elise began waving her arms trying to get Melanie’s attention. Melanie wasn’t paying attention though by all appearances. She was snarking with the three remaining men. Paisley gasped as she stared at the group approaching. EJ linked, “f**k me….really? Her second chance mate is a hunter….that just great.” Melanie spoke to Paisley, “I’ll cover you...get to that house twenty yards from us.” I gaped. She should not be able to see Lexi’s fairy enchanted and protected house. She’d never been invited inside the barrier. Lexi gasped. Dylan squealed, “I LOVE HER! SHE SEES THAT? GOD BLESS MELASHLEY...notice I said god not goddess people. I feel that is an important note for all to have…”

                Paisley frowned, “Mel...there’s no house over there.” Melanie frowned, “Of course there is. There are three of them….that one is just the closet. Cute house...big porch….kind of hard to miss. I’m positive there is a weapon inside. You could get it and barricade yourself in said house.” Paisley looked at us then back at Melanie, “Umm...there’s nothing but trees over there.” Melanie groaned. EJ linked me, “What in the actual f**k?! First she could tell Cassie was Cassie through a fairy charm….NOW she can see inside a fairy protected barrier….that no one can unless invited…..what the what?!” I linked him, “I don’t know.” I linked Melanie, “You need to turn around. You’re being surrounded.” Melanie still didn’t turn around. Dawson snorted, “Now you’re definitely coming with us.” Melanie sighed, “I’m still going to pass. I didn’t really like Nashville that much.” Dawson smirked, “You should’ve listened to your friends.” Melanie spoke quite calmly when she said, “You mean the people linking me repeatedly and waving their arms to get my attention about the people coming up behind me….right? That is what you mean.” Dawson gaped, “Whatever. You are too cocky. Get her Nate!” 

                Melanie snorted, “Yeah, Nate. By the way apparently….I’m unoriginal and not surprising enough….do something about that, would you Nate?” Nate took out a gun and shot the remaining men. Melanie sighed, “If only I could ask Dawson if he was surprised now.” Nate knelt down by Paisley. He whispered, “Are you alright?” Her eyes were wide. I studied Nate. I gaped, “You’re a partial fairy?” Nate turned, “Partial. Yes.” Paisley whispered, “Mel?” Melanie said, “He’s a good guy. He’s with us.” My mom said, “Umm what the f**k?!” He turned, “Princess. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” My mom asked, “How the f**k haven’t I met you?” Nate winked, “Well, I’m looking for revenge….I was a little too busy to come meet you. It would’ve blown my cover.” Melanie sighed, “This kind of does too….If you’re the only one who escapes…..they’ll know.” Nate shrugged, “We will find my sisters another way….” My mom said, “Exfuckingcuse me….there are partial fairies...MISSING?!” Nate sighed, “No. They are my adoptive sisters. They are wolves. I was taken in by a pack after they found me abandoned in the woods….I went to college, but came home for break. The pack was decimated. I helped a few that needed care to survive. Then I swore to get vengeance and find my sisters. Now, I need to find them and take care of my mate.” 

            Melanie frowned, “Where are the rest of the hunters? You fired a gun….they should be running to us….I made A BIG production out of coming for Paisley.” Nate shrugged, “We came for you….they should be here….they might be regrouping.” Melanie frowned, “That doesn’t make sense. Who did you bring to cast this dome thing?” Nate frowned, “Ummm...some coven.” Melanie paled and anxiety shot up from my foot. She asked, “What coven?” Nate closed his eyes, “Ummm Shadow Vice…” Melanie screamed, “PAIGE!” She took off like a shot. Nate sighed, “God damnit! Why is she so fast?” Melanie’s voice came over coms, “Mason?!” Nothing but silence greeted her. She screamed, “MASON?!” Still nothing. She shouted, “Hendrick get to Mason now! Dax...Caine...where is Paige?!” The dome shrank substantially. Caine yelled over coms, “We can’t get to her….there’s some barrier….she’s just being brought to them, and we can’t do a goddamn thing!” 

            Nate and Paisley were now on the outside of the dome, it had shrank enough, and they’d been close enough to us. Nate sighed, “Great.” My mom leaned down to heal Paisley. I popped to the edge of where the dome now was. We were still in the tree line, but we could see the main yard of Yellow Hills. Addison, Dax, Caine, and Avery were fighting some invisible bubble. They couldn't get past it. No one could. Yellow Hills warriors had joined them, and were trying. Paige was floating towards a warlock who was smirking. Melanie was going to hit the wall. She screamed, “PAIGE! CUT THE CONNECTION! FIGHT THEM!” I yelled, “MELANIE STOP!” T came up beside me. He yelled, “MELANIE STOP! YOU’LL GET HURT!” She didn't, I cringed as she caught up to the warriors trying to get inside to protect Paige. My family popped everyone else in. We stared stunned as Melanie ran through like it was nothing. 

            Yellow Hills and our own warriors looked at each other. Melanie took out a gun and started firing. She was hitting everyone she aimed at in the head. The coven members were slowly going down. Melanie screamed, “PAIGE!” The man bringing Paige to him set her down. Dalton was being held back by his dad, Dakota, Jason, and Tristan. All of Melanie's friends were crying and yelling, but we couldn't hear them. Melanie ran out of bullets. She threw her gun and nailed a warlock in the head. He went down hard. The man with Paige at his feet hissed as she kept chanting, “She’s been marked. Goddammit! What a waste.” The warlock flicked his hand and Paige floated backwards, but she didn’t stop chanting.

            We all growled at him as he took out a gun. Dalton lost it. I yelled, “NO! STOP!” I was beyond pissed. We were an all powerful family, and they’d found a way to lock us out. My mate was inside there without me. The man aimed the gun at Paige’s head. Melanie screamed, “NO! PAIGE!” Dalton begged her, “BABY PLEASE! PAIGE! I NEED YOU!” The man fired. My mom was throwing her wind at the dome, but it was doing nothing. EJ grabbed me as Melanie dove. I yelled, “MELANIE!” Sam screamed bloody murder as Melanie took the bullet intended for Paige’s head. I couldn’t see where it hit her. Melanie fell to the ground. I threw my head back and roared in anger. The warlock looked over at me in shock as it took my entire family and several warriors to hold me back. I saw the look of surprise on his face for a brief second before several shots took his life. 

            I looked down and saw Melanie had pulled another gun and killed him. She was still on the ground. Her pain was radiating throughout my body shooting through my foot. As soon as the man died her friends and the Yellow Hills warriors were able to get to them. Caine killed two more coven members while the rest fled. I looked at Dalton, “They don’t get to escape. They don’t get to crawl back to any sort of safety.” Dalton nodded, “No they f*****g don’t Alexander. We will get them.” I nodded to him. Chase spoke, “Sophia is ready on the other side. Their warriors are ready.” Lexi spoke, “As are the hood. They won’t get away.” I didn't care what they were going to do. Dalton and I locked eyes. Those coven members would die at our hands. Caine picked up Melanie. Her hand went to her side. I couldn’t tell if the bullet had broken through her vest. Caine and several warriors took Melanie and Paige to cover. Caine yelled, “Cecilia! Get over here.” A woman came running. Emmett sighed, “So...not only is another Alpha and Beta in my territory….they brought friends. Goodie.” Caine checked Melanie’s vest. He told her, “Just take a deep breath Mel. Come on.” She was trying. EJ linked, “Your eyes are freaking our warriors the hell out. They are VERY Gold.” I linked back, “So the f**k what? So are yours. Maybe yours are freaking them out.” Paige was still chanting obliviously. Dax called over coms, “Melanie look at your mate, and take a deep breath. Your Xander absolutely wants you to keep breathing.” Melanie’s eyes found mine. She finally took a deep breath. My fists were curled. Dylan snorted “Her Xander...how adorable….” He yelled, “Around these here parts we call him Moody Mini Alpha Prick….he’s working on the longer full title his dad has….just give him time. We believe in him. He’ll rise to Moody Mini Saint God Alpha Prick status. I just feel it. I speak for the collective group on that one as well.” 

            Dax howled with laughter. I was focused on Melanie who was still looking at me. Celia hissed at her, “It’s just been so quiet at home….Not a single stabbing or gunshot wound...not a one...” Melanie snorted, “You missed me, didn’t you?” Celia raised an eyebrow, “You have cracked ribs…..on that same side….I told you...to guard that side. You have scar tissue from them not allowing you to heal from being shot.” My mom sighed, “Well, I can f*****g heal it now that I know that.” Melanie winced, “Uncracked ribs are for boring people.” Celia rolled her eyes, “Child...I swear to god….you give me grey hair.” Melanie tapped her nose, “You love me.” She looked at Caine, “Help me up.” He helped her to her feet and she took several deep breaths. Celia sighed, “I suppose telling you to...not doing anything else would be a waste of time.” Melanie took her vest off and held her hand out for the rifle on Caine’s back. She looked at Celia, “I’m glad you know that.” 

                She turned to look at Caine, “I’ll take the rest of the hunters out. It’s not just rouges….he’s here.” Caine sighed, “Yeah...I figured he was.” I yelled, “WHO?!” Oden linked me, “Freya can sense an Alpha….another pack is here.” I growled, “WHAT?!” I turned to Emmett, “Is Allister Thunders saying anything about another pack?” Emmett closed his eyes and linked Allister. They were good friends. Sophia and Lexi had a lot of play dates with their sons. Emmett frowned, “He’s looking….FUCK!....His warriors smell a pack...their scent was hidden with rogues.” I snarled, “And my mate knows who is...great.” Emmett growled, “Any Alpha who thinks they can take over my territory because they have some dome f*****g shit...has got another damn thing coming.” Yes they did. I turned to Corbin, “How long until we get in there?” Corbin was looking up at the roof of the house Melanie must have climbed. Shots began to ring out. 

                Corbin sighed, “Paige is moving pretty fast…..Her friends have re-surrounded her in salt. That should make things faster, but as fast as your mate is sniping people off…..and can we talk about that for five seconds….” Cayden said, “No.” Corbin sighed, “Ok then…..As quick as she is killing hunters….I seriously doubt that we are getting in there before the rogues come out to fight.” I snarled, “f*****g FABULOUS! SOMEONE HAD BETTER BE ALIVE WHEN I GET IN THERE BECAUSE I NEED TO KILL SOME PEOPLE! Why can’t the shadows take you inside?” Corbin frowned, “The dome is witch magic and they respect that. They also respect the hell out of Paige.” Fabulous. Useless f*****g shadows. I linked EJ, “If all those fuckers are dead when we get in there….I’m GOING to need you find me people to kill….a lot of f*****g people.” That statement had never been more true. EJ nodded, “I can do that. We have an ally with rogue problems….you’d be just what they need to stop them.” I nodded. I was beyond pissed. They’d shot my mate. I’d seen her get shot. She literally dove in front of a bullet. Melanie’s voice came over the coms, “Ok...hunters are taken out. Let’s get ready guys. Time to show these rogues who they are messing with. Then I get to go round two with the sore losing….not really Alpha but he goes by it.” Caine snorted, “Because he’s an Alpha, Mel.” Melanie sighed, “Agree to disagree. He doesn’t deserve the title...therefore...not really an Alpha in my books.” I closed my eyes. I’d get in there by god, and when I did…..Melanie and I would unleash hell.