The Alpha Enforcer and His Dancing Warrior

Fatherly Advice Pt. 1

            Alexander lost himself in kissing Melanie. Then she started speaking Latin. It floored me that she learned for me. I loved this girl so damn much. I’d heard many women speak Latin, but listening to Melanie speak it was such a turn on. Oden took over and entered her. I could feel Oden’s elation when Freya came out. It was more typical for them to meet as wolves first, but I was glad they could have this. Eventually, Melanie and I took back over. I tied up her hands and disappeared under her hoodie. I wanted to snap it off, but that was going to be something I waited for her to take the lead on. She spoke in Latin again. This time words of love. I needed to be back inside her. I pulled out and responded in kind. I loved her more than she could possibly know. I wanted to mark her. I wanted her to be my wife. I wanted to have her Luna ceremony. I wanted it all. I kissed her neck all over. I could heal the hickey’s if she wanted, but I couldn’t deny that I liked my marks there if she didn't have my mark yet. Oden huffed in my mind. I linked him, “You spent time with your mate too. We will mark them, Oden. I promise.” Oden purred, “You’re right. I can’t wait to run with her.” 

            I couldn’t either. She’d likely be a brown wolf, but she was such a strong fighter I wondered if she would have some black in her fur. Eventually, we fell apart and immediately someone knocked. I snorted. I snapped the room back to normal, and then snapped clothes on us. Telling my Uncles it was safe to enter. I could smell it was them waiting. The look on their faces caused Melanie to blush. Even if they hadn’t heard us, they’d have smelt s*x all over this room. I couldn’t deny I loved her blush. They wanted us to go talk to the wolves here. It’s part of why I popped her here. I’d planned to get out there eventually. Melanie was excited to go talk to them. She seemed disappointed when Uncle Marcus told her all but Nashville hunting groups were hit. Then she specifically mentioned Vicky. She was so excited she was here. I popped our group the displaced wolves. 

            Vicky instantly ran to my mate, but I was busy giving death glares to half the room. They were looking at my mate lustfully. I raised an eyebrow. I knew they could smell me all over. Most had the decency to look away. Cassie linked me, “She doesn’t even notice them, big brother.” I linked back, “I do. They need to back off.” Then someone propositioned her. I roared in anger and pulled her into me. Melanie tried to calm me down saying Vance was just a flirt. Oh he might be a flirt, but he wanted what was mine. Cayden linked, “I’m here for you kicking his ass. I’ve already hit him. He leers.” I snarled back, “He hit on Cassie?” Cayden linked, “He stared at her too long.” Now, I really hated the guy. I only paused from popping to his pompous ass because Vicky asked about her extended family. Cassie looked confused. I linked her, “Has she said who they are?” Cassie shook her head, “No. Not a word.” Melanie said she hadn’t talked to them yet. They were in our pack? I studied Vicky. I honestly had no clue who she was related to. My blood was pounding in my ears because Vance would not shut up. I could feel EJ’s concern along with my dad’s. Oden snarled, “At least punch him.” I told him, “I’m going to prove to that asshole that she’s mine.” Cassie took Vicky away and I slammed my lips on Melanie’s. 

            Someone cleared their throat. If it was Vance...he was dead. Max linked me, “It wasn’t our favorite man of the hour. Though he does look like you kicked his puppy.” Not that I would do that, but it was better he got the hint now. An older kind looking man said they understood Melanie was mine. I almost relaxed when Vance pointed out Melanie wasn’t marked. Oh HELL no! This fucker wasn’t marking my mate. Max linked me, “He won’t touch her.” Cayden linked me, “I do not think he’s being serious, but if you kill him I won’t be mad.” Melanie ran in front of me and used her body as a shield. Her ass pressed against me was not helping. I wanted to kill Vance and f**k her. Maybe I wouldn’t kill Vance. I’d just make sure he heard her scream that she was mine. My phone was ringing. I didn’t need to look to know who it was. It was EJ. I didn’t answer his call, so he called Uncle Marcus. Uncle Marcus stepped out and quickly explained. I felt my brother's shock, annoyance, and anger. I knew one thing. Vance would NOT be coming to our pack…..ever. I couldn’t even focus on what Melanie was saying. Cayden linked, “She’s defending you, and explaining part of her story.” I snarled, “She doesn’t owe that piece of s**t ANYTHING!” Cayden linked, “I think she’s telling them to defend you.” I linked back, “She’d have been marked the moment I met her if it was up to me…..now it’s just all f****d up. I can’t be the reason she doesn’t get to shift.” Cayden linked back, “I understand. I’d feel the same way. You respected her wishes, then the whole...suppressed wolf s**t. You’re a good mate, and no one is going to take her from you. She’s loved you since I met her….I just didn’t know it was you. She’s not going to lie down and let anyone take her from you.”

            I linked back, “Neither did my mom and she was taken from my dad.” Cayden winced, “Yes, but that was different. T nor Jason will betray her. I don’t even know if she’d turn her back on either at this point. She’s trying but….I don’t think the trust is there just yet.” I hated that. It was true though. I also knew her brothers would never betray her, but I had this fear since she was remaining unmarked. Oden snorted, “I told you….only our mark would stay. No one will mark her anyway but us.” I linked back, “Even if it didn’t stay by some strange weird whatever is going on….what if it ensured Freya couldn’t come out? She’d never shift and run with you.” Oden growled, “No one will take her.” Vance told me there were no hard feelings. He could not be serious. I’d be watching him. He was on my ever growing list of people who wanted my mate. Vance pointed out what I already knew. That I would have problems with a lot of people. Melanie tried to say he was joking. I studied her. Cayden linked, “She’s going to explain. f**k me.” I frowned, “Explain what?” Micah winced as Melanie snarked at Vance she understood men wanted to sleep with her. I felt my eyes blazing. I was sure they had been for a while at this point. Cassie walked back into the room. She quickly came behind me and put a hand on me trying to calm me down. She was just dialing my rage down to a simmer. 

            To my astonishment, men had told Melanie they wanted to f**k her but other than that didn’t want her. I would rip them to pieces for making her feel like a slab of meat. HOW DARE THEY DO THAT TO MY MATE! I felt concern from all my connections. I was stunned EJ hadn’t popped in. Cayden wanted me to step outside. He’d lost his DAMN mind if he thought I’d leave Melanie in a room with this guy….or any of the others looking her up and down. Cassie snorted, “It’s a hoodie you weirdos. Stop eyeing her like that! Jesus Christ. It’s even my brother’s hoodie.” Vance finally realized who I was and nearly pissed his pants. I glared at him. My mate was right. He couldn’t handle her if he couldn’t handle my name. It was taking every shred of calm Cassie, EJ and my dad were throwing at me to not kill this wretched excuse of a wolf. The women came over to us first to talk to Melanie. I stared down all the men until they looked away. I was forcing myself to hold onto Melanie and stay in my spot. Some of these people may become part of my pack. They didn’t need to be terrified of me. I certainly knew who would NOT be in our pack. Melanie told them she’d work with us on where to place them. She had ideas. I linked Micah, “You get the names of those guys that leered at her. They will NOT come to our pack.” Micah linked, “I have their names.” Cayden linked me, “Have fun when you pop out Alexander.” He winked at me. He didn’t need a bond with me to know where I was channeling my feelings to not kill Vance. s*x….lots of claiming s*x.

            Micah asked who Vicky’s family was. I was stunned by the answer but the need to claim again outweighed the news that the Henderson’s were her family. I popped Melanie and I back home. I know EJ would feel better if he could tell I was home. I claimed every inch of her. I was a little rougher than I had been, but she liked it. I couldn’t stop tasting her. Her legs were trembling. Her breaths were coming in gasps she was beautiful like this. I entered her slowly claiming her as mine. She spoke in English and Latin. Telling me she always knew it was me. I couldn’t be happier that her crush had turned out right. Oden snorted, “Not a crush. She knew.” I didn’t understand why he kept saying that. She couldn’t know for sure. I would never let anyone have her though. She was mine. She echoed the same back to me. She’d already fought someone for me once. I buried myself in her. I couldn’t get enough. I did eventually calm down. It was definitely better than beating up bag after bag in the gym. Far more enjoyable too. Her little moans and screaming my name was music to my ears. 

            When I’d calmed down I pulled out of Melanie and her eyes fluttered closed with a smile on her face. EJ linked me, “So...you appear to have calmed down.” I linked, “You make sure that Vance fucker comes NOWHERE near this pack. EVER.” EJ linked, “I thought you might feel that way. I called Beta Bond, Everly’s dad…..he’s going to talk to his son and his former Alpha’s son, now the Alpha…. about taking him. The Vance fucker will be ALL the way in California.” I snorted, “Europe would be better, but California will do.” EJ laughed loudly in our link. When he stopped he told me, “Your girl is going dress shopping for Addison’s mating ceremony. It’s this coming weekend.” I sighed, “I know. I’m standing up there with Jase.” EJ linked, “Yeah, Jason said Melanie told him she was coming.” I smiled, “Good. I didn’t want to leave her here alone.” EJ snorted, “You’d leave her here with our best warriors, but sure….alone.” I rolled my eyes, “You haven't let Elise out of your sight since she was kidnapped. Don’t think I didn’t notice that.” EJ linked, “Fair enough. Good thing you put out intense cardio sessions that your mate religiously kept up with or she might not be able to keep up with you, little brother.” I snorted, “Good night EJ.” I got up and grabbed a wash rag and cleaned myself off. I grabbed a new one and cleaned Melanie off. She didn’t even move. I got into bed and snapped clean sheets on. I pulled her to me. She muttered, “I love you so much Xander.” I smiled. She wasn’t even awake. I kissed her forehead, “I love you so damn much Melanie.” I sent an email for her car to be delivered tomorrow. It was high time she had it. I’d bought it for her sixteenth birthday. I fell asleep with a smile on my face. 

            When I woke up I reached for Melanie. Her side of the bed wasn’t cold but she wasn’t there. I could smell her though. I jumped up and found her dressed in workout clothes at the end of the bed. I was just glad she was still here. She wanted to run with us. Normally, I’d wonder if she could keep up. After having met her and raced her myself. I hoped I could keep up with her. She told me she was going shopping today. I did know that. I linked Chason and Fowler, “My Luna is going shopping today with her friends. You will be going to guard them.” Fowler linked, “Muffin Luna! WOOHOO! She’s fun.” Chason linked, “Yes, Alpha.” Melanie wanted to know if her friends could live here in our territory. Of course they could. She excitedly told me her friend Valentina found a place in one of EJ’s buildings. I found it interesting she knew it wasn’t one EJ and I owned together. We had joint and separate business ventures. I was beginning to believe...there wasn’t much Melanie did not know. I’m sure Valentina used some list Melanie had of places to live. I did not know who Crush was though. I don’t think I’d seen or met him yet. I shook those thoughts and told Melanie that Fowler and Chason would be going with her and her friends. She pointed out they could handle it. I knew that, but I wanted men with them all the same. Melanie teased I was going all possessive Alpha Male. I probably was. 

            I popped us outside. Melanie linked me asking for the route. Oden linked projected her the route in visuals. I was stunned when she took off. She must have gotten the route. She was faster than when we’d raced before. I launched myself after her. Oden was loving it. My dad linked, “Holy f**k! She’s fast.” He and I were the only ones she wasn’t leaving in her dust. EJ linked me, “What the actual hell is happening?!” I linked, “She’s fast.” EJ snorted, “No joke.” I told Oden, “Don’t you dare slow down.” Oden linked, “I have no intention of slowing down.” He didn’t seem to mind we were losing. I was right behind her when we ended. My dad and I shifted back and I snapped us clothes. Melanie was getting faster. Oden linked, “Because Freya is getting stronger.” I snorted, “Then you’re saying she’s going to get faster because Freya isn’t at full strength.” Oden linked, “Yes, but we will too. Not as fast…” I linked, “How the hell would her getting faster make us get faster?” Oden closed me out. I frowned. EJ shifted back and asked what kind of cardio plans I was putting out there. I gave him a look. What surprised me was a bit of guilt shooting up from my foot. I didn’t feel guilty. I turned to study Melanie. She felt guilty. Why? Oden answered, “She knows she’s getting faster because Freya is getting stronger but she hasn’t told anyone...so she feels guilty.” I linked back, “And we know that….how?” Oden linked, “Freya told me. You know because of the tattoo. Don’t act like you didn’t know that. Her emotions shot up from your heel….what else would it be?” I could sense Melanie’s emotions from the tattoo….interesting. We’d have a hell of a bond after our Hackura one came into play. 

            EJ reminded me we had a meeting. I shook myself. I had a lot to think about. A tattoo was giving me clues into my mates feelings. It hit me. That’s why she came back to me the other night. She could tell I was angry. I asked Melanie how she knew about Robert being the traitor. She evaded. She did tell us Karina was a pawn. EJ might know that by now, but I doubted he knew she got a headache when talking about her mate. Or that Robert gave Karina special cookies. That asshole. Melanie felt confused and guilty now. She knew more than she was saying. I didn’t need her emotions to tell me that. It was on her face. When she didn’t continue I kissed her and went inside. My dad had stayed behind. We got into the office. EJ turned, “She’s getting faster. Like hood faster, and she already outran them.” I told him, “Oden said it’s because her wolf is getting stronger.” EJ raised an eyebrow. I shrugged. Phil came in, “So…..the car you’ve had in storage was moved here.” I smiled, “Good. I’ll go give it to Melanie and she can drive her friends while Chason and Fowler drive behind her.” EJ nodded. 

            I jogged back towards the front and passed my dad who nodded. I quickly went outside to Melanie. I gave her the keys after she’d seen her. Her excitement shot up from my foot. I knew she’d like it. Her friends ran for the car. She turned to me and admitted there was more to Robert than the cookies. She closed her eyes and rushed out her explanations. I was not prepared. He’d stopped her from meeting me the night of EJ and Elise’s mating ceremony. HE was the hit and run driver?! He was there when she was taken and when she shifted. I linked EJ, “Tell me Robert is awake.” EJ linked, “No, he’s still recovering. Melanie….put a serious beat down on him.” I linked Ethan, “Wake Robert’s ass up.” Ethan replied, “He probably needs a few more hours.” I linked, “Wake his ass up, or I’ll call my fairy uncle to charm his ass up.” Ethan linked, “Alright.” I wiped Melanie’s tears. Robert was going to pay. I’d told him to leave her alone. I told him what would happen if he didn’t. Melanie had more, but she’d shared quite a bit. Something told me whatever she knew….was a doozy. I watched Melanie walk to her car. I linked Phil, “Get outside.” Phil linked, “What happened? We have a meeting.” I linked, “It will carry on without us.” Phil linked, “Oh god. Let me just go grab my s**t stirring stick and I’ll be right there.” 

            I waited until they drove away. Phil came running up beside me, “Alas, we should probably go to the meeting….they are waiting on us to have…..I cannot find my s**t stirring stick.” I snapped him a stick and popped us to the hospital. My brother Maverick tilted his head, “Alexander? What are you doing here? EJ said you guys would be here later.” I stormed to Robert's room without answering him. Robert was groaning in pain. Ethan looked up, “He’s awake as you requested.” Phil groaned “Requested? When exactly did my Alpha cousin request that?” Ethan shrugged, “A few minutes ago.” Phil sighed, “So while he was talking to my bestie and future Luna….he decided he couldn't wait until after a meeting to talk to Robert? Oh this is good. Mav….we need more heavy bags….clear the gym. Maybe the general area….No...whole territory. The whole territory needs to lock up their windows and hide.” Robert groaned, “Shut up man.” I snarled, “DO NOT speak to my cousin or Beta that way you worthless pile of s**t! Did I NOT tell you to stay away from Melanie?” Robert paled, “You did.” I nodded, “So what part of staying away in your mind means….run her and her mother off the road and leave them there for my mate to scream for help BLEEDING from a head wound? Your Beta Female and her daughter. YOU LEFT THEM ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD! YOU KEPT HER FROM ME!” Phil sighed, “Oh god. I’m just going to collect all the clothes Melanie has ever worn and throw them at him. What are you going to do Mav? I have a plan….what’s yours?” Maverick sighed.

            I growled, “I just started listing s**t he’s done, Phil.” Phil yelled, “STARTED? Oh f**k no. Come on Robert! Melanie hasn’t been here that long. I don’t have enough clothes for that to be the opener of things you’ve done. That’s pretty bad. Like on a scale….it’s tipping towards evil….borderline Sociopathic.” I snarled, “He was there the night she was shot. You had to use a holoport to get here….or a fairy that is in the ring...or a demon. You LAUGHED at her! You watched as they took her. How did they get her out of Red Run’s territory Robert? Answer or I’ll use my pushing power on you.” Robert flinched, “Not that again. They used a car. They put her in the trunk of a car.” I snarled, “WHILE SHE WAS BLEEDING?!” Robert shrugged, “I was hoping she would bleed out. Stupid elitist bitch.” Phil sighed, “I’m going to need the real Melanie to come back...clothes won’t do.” I snarled, “She’s with her friends. Leave her alone.” Ethan was deadly quiet. I hissed, “You were there when they suppressed her wolf.” Robert smirked, “Best night of my life. She was in pain for hours. She cried out for you. Both times. When she was shot and when her wolf was being suppressed.” Mav spoke, “Alexander…..” I grabbed Robert and threw him through the wall of the hospital. He landed out on the lawn. Phil sighed, “Who needs a door? Not my Alpha Cousin. He makes them by throwing useless wolves through cement. We should sign him up for the majors...he’s got an arm…..don’t mind me while I go collect Melanie smelling things. I’ll use the new hole door because it’s a straight shot to the main. Mav…..call for backup. Bye now.” 

            I snarled, “SHE CRIED OUT FOR ME?!” EJ popped outside to me, “Alexander? What the f**k?” Maverick said, “Umm….so….not good things were said….I don’t think we can stop him.” That wasn’t true. EJ could order me to stop and I would. My dad ran outside, “Son?” I threw Robert, “YOU LET HER f*****g CRY AND FIGHT AND CALL OUT FOR ME AND YOU LAUGHED AT HER! YOU LET THEM TOSS YOUR BETA’S DAUGHTER INTO A CAR BLEEDING AND KIDNAP HER FROM HER HOME! YOU STOPPED US FROM MEETING! YOU CRASHED INTO THEIR CAR! YOU KEPT HER FROM ME!” EJ sighed, “Mav?” Cassie popped in with Cayden. T growled, “WHAT?! He was there? Car accident? Mom and Ladybug’s car wreck?” Maverick said, “I guess….he was. He admitted it…..both of them. He was there when her wolf was suppressed and he ran them off the road the night of EJ and Elise’s ceremony.”

             My eyes had long since been blazing. I told Robert, “Get the f**k up you traitorous BASTARD!” Robert stood and I attacked him. Oden took over and pinned him, “Show me your wolf, NOW!” His wolf came forward. Oden growled, “HOW DARE YOU KEEP MY MATE FROM ME!” His wolf instantly submitted, “I don’t know how you got him to let me out. I’ve tried to help the girl. I tried to take over so many times. I feel protective of her, but my human just wants her. I’ve told him she’s not ours but he’s determined to have two women who aren’t his. Well….three technically...the omega is not ours either.” Oden growled, “The other two are Elise and Melanie.” The wolf nodded, “Yes. I’ve tried to tell him to let the poor omega go….to release her from the spells binding her. She’s a nice girl and so is her wolf. He’s using her….in more than one way.” EJ was snarling. Robert’s wolf lost the hold he had and Robert came back. I punched him in the face. 

            I heard a pop, “THAT IS EFUCKINGNOUGH!” I turned to my mom, surprised. She looked at me, “Your driving emotion is guilt. Cut that the f**k out right now!” She turned, “All of you cut it the f**k out. Melanie doesn’t need your guilt. Shitty things happen to people. She needs a lot of things from us, but she does NOT need a f*****g reason to feel even worse about this s**t. Alexander, you had NO way of knowing she cried out for you and….” She held out her hands and Robert’s foot exploded off his body. He screamed. My mom hissed, “f**k you Robuffoon and your tattle telling f*****g mouth! You’re hateful, spiteful, and full of f*****g hate you son of a b***h. The ONLY thing you have to gain by telling my son that is to hurt him. I’m done with that shit.” She turned to me, “You feel guilty, hell….everyone here does. It doesn’t help us to move forward. You KNOW Melanie doesn’t want you to feel f*****g guilty. She wants to understand what happened, why and how. I speak from experience when I say….people feeling guilty over s**t you went through is painful. It’s part of why people keep things to themfuckingselves. Because people feeling guilty over your circumstances isn’t what you want. You would’ve been there for her if you could, and she knows that, Alexander. She loves you. It’s plain as day for anyone to see. All the things she’s done line up to that.” 

            Roberts snorted, “The hell they have. Your precious Melanie is a f*****g hunter. She kills defenseless omega’s.” A girl stepped up, “Like me Robert?” I frowned. The girl who had spoken was Talia. Robert gaped, “No! You….no!” Talia snarled, “Melanie didn’t kill anyone who didn’t deserve it. Don’t you talk about her like that. You aren’t worthy to say her name. You have NO idea the things Melanie does for people, so just shut up with your hatefulness.” I frowned, “How do you know him?” Talia stared at Robert and answered me, “He spends a lot of time around the forgotten packs, Alpha. He likes watching people’s pain. If you want to talk about someone who has killed defenseless omega’s….he has.” I was not alone in my growl. Robert snarled, “SHUT UP WENCH!” I punched him in the face, “You don’t talk to our pack members like that Robert.” Robert hissed, “How is she even here?” Talia rolled her eyes, “The answer is obvious. Then again….you never were one for the obvious. You’re just a little marching solider who is too dumb to realize that no one in charge cares about you. You’ve been blinded by anger and other’s agendas. You threw your life away. You tried to beat Melanie down, but you didn’t succeed. She is easily one hundred times the person you could ever be. She had more of a right than you to be angry. She could’ve turned a blind eye to things she saw, but she never did. You joined the evil deeds. You reveled in it, whereas Melanie fought against it. I hope they torture you for decades. I told you that last day karma eventually comes around. Here’s yours.” She spat in his face and walked away.