The Alpha Enforcer and His Dancing Warrior

Proposal Plan Pt. 3

                I popped to the gym and saw several of the warriors with some new bruises. I raised an eyebrow. Toby walked over, “It’s like they cloned you without fairy powers. Now there are two of you….Bradford is in the hospital…..though I can’t say he didn’t deserve it. Had he managed to get up….everyone in here would’ve put him back down on the ground.” I growled, “And you didn’t link me because…..?” My dad answered, “Because he linked his dad who linked me. I had it under control, son. Rather….your mate did. Your mom wants to make posters for her. I had to explain that those are more for sporting events than training….she’s muttering about having her own rules.” I turned, “Dad...I thought you and my uncles were running early again.” My dad laughed, “Oh, we did.” I sighed, “Angela again?” My dad smirked, “Yes, she told me I’d be busy with other things at six in the morning.” I laughed, “I’m going to have to tell Angela...I want in on the chain of information.” My dad smirked, “You know my two girls…..they have their own mischievous ways. I’m sure this was the most fun and safe path your sister saw. Hence why you were not clued into the sequence of events.” I shrugged, “My way makes me feel better.” 

                My dad laughed, “I don’t know….this way made me feel pretty good. Your mate is impressive to watch.” I joined Melanie in the ring. I smiled, “Are you too tired to spar with me?” Melanie laughed, “I’ve just been warming up.” I heard several scoffs. Melanie and I went at each other for a while. I’d almost pinned her three times, but she always got out of the position. Eventually my dad said, “Alright….that’s long enough. Hit the showers you two.” I laughed, “If you insist.” My dad linked “I do believe you have a plan for the day.” I replied, “I do.” I popped us back to our room. I leaned down and whispered in her ear, “Want to take our first shower together?” She shivered, “Umm I mean...sure...but...like...won’t...we smell worse….or...fall….I feel like we could fall in there together….slippery wet floor and all…because of all the water….” I laughed, “If we were humans, yes. We have different senses though.” Melanie frowned, “A slippery floor….is a slippery floor.” I smack her on the butt as I snapped us naked. I popped into the shower. I turned and teased her by saying, “Unless of course you’re scared.” Her eyes narrowed, “I’m not...I’m just saying….You’d better pop us somewhere soft if we fall.” I laughed, “Deal.” 

            When she stepped into the shower I put her under the water first. I couldn’t resist. I pushed her against the wall. I told her, “Wrap your legs around me.” She giggled, “Ok, but if we fall...it’s really on you.” I lined us up and entered her. I nipped her neck where I’d left hickey’s the night before. I told her, “I’m not going to fall.” I proceeded to prove that to her. When we finished I washed her before she washed me. It still amazed me she managed to blush while she washed me. I chuckled when she lightly nibbled my butt. She quietly said, “I couldn't help it...it was right there...I blame Freya….she encourages me to do dirty things.” I laughed and said, “Freya can encourage those types of things all day long.” Melanie blushed. When we stepped out. I snapped us both dry. Melanie gaped at her hair that was perfectly dry. She snorted, “Who needs a hair dryer? That’s SO cool!” I laughed, “My fingers are at your service anytime Lovebug.” I leaned down and whispered in her ear, “For whatever you desire.” She shivered. I told her, “We have plans today. I’m taking you to lunch.” Melanie smiled and skipped off into the closest. She came back out in a sweater and skintight jeans. She quickly ran into the bathroom and did her make up. She came back out and announced, “I’m ready.” I smiled, “You look amazing.” 

            She smiled and I popped us back to Switzerland. Melanie gaped, “I’m sorry. When you said lunch….you meant lunch in Switzerland?!” I laughed, “Did I forget to mention that?” Melanie giggled, “Yes, but I don’t care.” I quickly took her too into the restaurant we first ate at together. This time though, I’d rented the whole place out. Our cocktails were waiting for us. She looked around, “Why isn’t anyone else here?” I told her, “I rented the place out just for us.” She gaped at me, “Are you serious? I mean of course you are….you can’t lie...this...is...wow...I mean…” I gently kissed her lips. I told her, “You are worth everything to me. This is not a big deal.” She laughed, “Oh my god. You actually believe that. This is just….wow...I mean really...Wow. Renting out a restaurant in any place is like...jeez….but in a different country...” I laughed, “The pack here owns this restaurant. I just made a call and paid. It’s really….” Melanie laughed and kissed me, cutting off my words.” She pulled back and said, “You really are something else. You know that? No one has ever done things like this for me.” I smiled, “From what I understand you were never interested in anyone else but me.” Melanie bit her lip, “It’s not like people were banging down my door for a date. No one ever asked me on a date.” I gaped, “Seriously? Are they blind?” Melanie laughed, “No. I wasn’t nice to assholes.” I titled my head, “Did they not have dances?” Melanie’s sadness shot up from my foot. She sighed, “I have a GED. I didn’t get to go to school.” I could sense she didn’t want to talk about it. So I dropped the subject, but quickly shot Phil an email to remind myself I might be planning a dance for Melanie. She should’ve gotten to get ready with her friends and gone to a dance. I could give that to her too. 

            I pulled out her chair and sat her down. She smiled, “Can you order for me? I haven’t learned German yet.” I laughed, “Of course. What are you in the mood for?” Melanie smiled, “Surprise me.” I nodded and ordered us both Köttbullar. It was meatballs that came with mashed potatoes. I felt a little nervous, but not really. It was easier because we were mates. I felt a lot of sympathy for humans who proposed. The whole entire thing had to be nerve wracking. Melanie was sipping on her drink. I asked, “Are you excited about tomorrow?” Melanie smiled, “Yeah. I’m just not sure….someone is going to have the dress I want.” I laughed, “Well, have fun with your friends, and if you can’t find what you want….My mom, Cass, or any member of my family including myself would snap it for you. My mom would just be an advocate of me not seeing it. She found on google that the groom cannot see the dress.” Melanie laughed, “I did know that. I think it will be fun. I’m just hoping there’s no tension.” I asked, “Because you invited your mom?” Melanie nodded, “Yup….I feel good about inviting her, but I know that my Aunt’s and grandma’s are probably upset I didn’t invite them.” I told her honestly, “Maybe, but this is about you. Not them. I want our mating ceremony to be about us. I want you to be happy, not uncomfortable. I don’t care what that looks like or means. I don’t want you doing everything for everyone else. You tend to do that. You can be selfish about our mating ceremony. Hell, it’s not even selfish really. It’s about us. No one else.” 

            Melanie smiled, “I do things for me.” I raised an eyebrow, “Like dance? Everything else I've seen….you do for others. Even Jason and Addison’s mating ceremony. You tried to go….even though I don’t think you were ready.” Melanie sighed, “Maybe not. I did go though.” I raised an eyebrow. She didn’t elaborate so I didn’t push. Once we finished our meal, I took her on another walk through the town. We stopped at a little shop and grabbed some cake for dessert. I smiled when she got chocolate frosting on her upper lip. I leaned over and licked it off, then kissed her. She blushed. Once we finished I grabbed her hand and walked her back to our house here. This time, we came in through the front door so I put in the code. I asked, “Do you want to go for a swim?” Melanie laughed, “Sure...I don’t have a swimsuit here.” I asked, “What do you want?” Melanie started to talk then paused. She grinned broadly and pulled out her phone, “Can you conjure this?” I wiggled my eyebrows, “Of course I can.” It was a crisscrossed halter top red top with swim bottoms. I conjured it into her hands and she took off for the bathroom. I snapped myself into my swim trunks. 

            Melanie came running back in. I groaned, “Dear god.” She looked amazing. She giggled and grabbed my hand. My swim trunks were impossibly tight. Once we made it outside she started running. We both jumped in holding hands. When we surfaced she smiled, “Race ya!” She started swimming laps. I groaned, “You’re killing me Lovebug.” I started to swim laps with her. When I stopped she swam over to me and wrapped her legs around me. I smirked, “I’m very close to taking you right here.” Melanie smiled, “So take me.” I growled and snapped both our bottoms off. I sat her on the edge of the pool and started to lick her. She moaned, “Xander….” It only spurred me further. When she came I pulled her back into the pool, and slid into her. When we were both satisfied she clung to me. She breathlessly asked, “How the hell did we not drown? I feel like we just defied the laws of physics.” I laughed, “I’d never let you drown.” She smiled, “Do we have to get back?” I shook my head, “No, we are going to get ready to have dinner.” Melanie laughed, “I don’t have anything to wear to dinner.” I smiled, “My mom conjured a dress for you here. I’m sure it comes with a note and everything.” Melanie smiled, “I really like her.” I kissed her cheek and carried her upstairs. I set her down in the bathroom. I told her, “Me too. I’ll have to let you shower alone….or we’d be VERY late.” Melanie laughed and quickly got in the shower. God...I needed to leave. 

            When the water turned off I snapped her and her dry. I heard her laugh and felt her amusement. She came out in a towel. I told her, “Whatever my mom snapped is in the closet. I’m jumping in the shower.” A very cold damn shower. I quickly snapped my suit on and walked out and did a double take. Melanie was in a stunning red dress with a v neck and slit up the front. A very high slit that gave me ideas. My mom and her slits. I’d never appreciated them more than in this exact moment. Melanie asked timidly, “Does it look ok? Your mom gave me options, but I only looked at the first one….” She turned around and I did another double take. I bit my lip. The front matched the back so there was a V that showed off her back. I told her honestly, “You’re the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen.” She blushed deeply. I popped us to the helicopter pad. Melanie gaped, “A helicopter?” I smiled “Have you ever been on one?” Melanie snorted, “Uhh no.” I laughed, “Well, I thought you might enjoy it.” She was beaming. We climbed into the back of the helicopter and I nodded to the pilot. Once we took over I pointed out all the sights to Melanie. Her excitement made my smile even broader. We landed near a lodge on a mountain. We took a gondola ride up to the top. A car was waiting to take us to our table. I’d rented out the restaurant overlooking the view. Melanie gaped and asked, “You really just do things….all out don’t you? This is like on some other kind of level.” I smiled, “For you...yes.” 

            I’d ordered ahead. We were just having steak and a baked potato with a side of green beans. I’d ordered champagne which was already chilling. I popped it and poured our glasses. I toasted, “Here’s to many more days like today.” Melanie laughed, “Sometimes I can’t believe this is real.” I smiled, “It is. I was raised to treat my mate like a queen, and that’s what I intend to do. You deserve to be pampered and I intend to do that.” Melanie blushed, “I just never thought….I thought once you knew we’d have to talk...and you’d have to reject me because you promised. I mean my hope was that Jason would take it back because I had a wolf. I just….this is all so surreal. Sometimes I think I’m going to wake up and it’s all been a dream. I stood up and pulled her into a hug. I whispered, “I promise you it’s not a dream. You’re here with me. There is no reality where I won’t love you. There is no reality where I won’t want you. I have always wanted you. My biggest regrets involve not trusting Oden about you being ours and insisting we meet. I let the fear of being a possessive asshole keep us apart. Then on your birthday all my instincts screamed at me that you needed help, but I let myself be talked into the fact that you were ok.” Melanie shrugged, “It’s ok.” I kissed her forehead, “I’m glad you think so, but I don’t.” Melanie sighed, “I think there’s enough guilt about me to deal with. I hope once I shift….some of that goes away.” I smiled. Oden purred, “I can’t wait to run with mate.” I told Melanie, “I’m excited for you to shift. Oden and Freya can run together, and I honestly can’t wait to see your wolf.” Melanie smiled, “Neither can I. She doesn’t think it will be very long….then we can mark each other.” I smiled, “If you’re not too exhausted from your shift….” Melanie interrupted, “I want you to mark me after I shift. I want to mark you after I shift….it’s all been a very long drawn out process and I want to be marked by you. I want my mark on you so that when bitches stare I can claw their eyes out.” 

            I laughed, “My fierce little Lovebug.” Melanie winked, “You know it. They’d better watch it. At this point, I’d imagine they are all on notice the way werewolves and supernatural’s gossip. I can take them if I want.” I snorted, “Since it’s common knowledge you take on Alpha’s and win….they’d better be duly warned. Just as all the men after you had better be warned…..I am an excellent fighter.” Melanie snorted, “Everyone knows that.” I smirked, “Yes, and they’d better remember that when they look into your gorgeous eyes….because you are mine. Not theirs.” She laughed and we sat back down because our food came out. Melanie said, “There is a difference in the women that want you and the men that want me. Most men admit they can’t really handle me as a person.” I snarled, “I don’t like either way, but if that’s true….I’ll rip their hearts out for making you feel that way.” Melanie bit her lip, “You’d be busy.” I shrugged, “I’m efficient.” She laughed again. 

            Once we finished the waiter handed me a note. Saying everything I planned was in place along with the photographer. I took Melanie’s hand, “Let’s go for a quick walk.” She smiled and nodded. We didn’t have to go very far. I pointed, “Do you see that mountain over there?” I’d paid people to put up lights that spelled out Marry Me Lovebug? Melanie said, “Oh yeah I….oh my gosh!” When she turned back around I was already down on one knee. I opened the ring box and said, “You have intrigued me since I heard your name. When I smelled your hoodie at fourteen, my wolf told me you were ours. I wished I’d listened. On the countless number of events we should’ve met at...I changed my shirt an embarrassingly high number of times in preparation of meeting you. I even bought a shirt the color of your eyes as Jase had described them. I had Micah put a backdoor on Jase’s computer so I could watch you dance. You took my breath away. You do every time I see you dance. The first time I saw you, I wanted to reach through the screen, and bring you home. I was trying not to be selfish with you and let you live your dream. I bought you presents for your birthday every year. Then I spoke to you as Ashley. It was the highlight of my whole day when I would get your emails. I didn’t understand that then, but I do now. I love how you keep typing while telling yourself to stop. I love how you didn’t just give up and let anyone break you when you thought you didn’t have a wolf. I’m damn glad Angela got us together when she did. I’d been missing you as the other half of my soul for over a decade. I love you Melanie McAlister. Will you make me the happiest werewolf alive and marry me?” Tears filled her eyes and she nodded, “Yes, of course I’ll marry you.” I slid the ring on her finger and pulled her in for a kiss then a hug. Everything was falling into a place.