The Alpha Enforcer and His Dancing Warrior

Have Some Fun Pt. 2

            Xander referred to our email where I’d said he was hot. Dang it….He had to read that? Freya laughed but didn’t say anything. She told me, “I’m actually a little tired. I need to rest. It was exhausting working through that barrier. I’ll be around though. I won’t leave you again.” I sighed in relief. I focused on Xander. He had to know he was hot. He was like photoshopped or something. He kissed me again. All thoughts left my head. He told me I was beautiful. I blushed. That usually followed a guy saying they wanted to have s*x with me. Lux was respectful and playful about it, but that was the closet I’d gotten to flirting. I just only ever wanted Xander. He asked again what was going on. I didn't know what he was talking about, but I knew I had no dang clue. I knew I wanted to just be here with him, and forget the real world. I wanted to forget why as Melanie McAlister I couldn’t be with my Xander. I wanted to be in this bubble….with him. He answered simply. If that’s what I wanted, he was fine with it. I was stunned. What I wanted? I couldn’t remember the last time an Alpha had said that to me. I couldn’t stop myself from kissing him. He was perfect. 

            Xander pulled back all too soon. I frowned then smelled other people in the room. Sierra linked me, “Nice….I like it. Went from never being kissed to making out. I’m so here for this Melanie.” I blushed and Sierra asked out loud if I was ok. I told her I knew I was safe with Xander. She pointed out we weren’t packed for chillier weather. I sighed. I did actually have money, but what I had went to my experiments and the resistance. We could buy ourselves some coats though. We could swing that. Xander wanted to take us shopping. I told him he didn’t have to do that. He kissed me then said he’d snap it or we’d go to the town. He didn’t understand. Once he found out who I was….he’d think I was taking advantage of him. I didn’t want his money. Sierra told me he wanted to. I looked at her and linked, “He doesn’t know who I am! He could be upset later. I won’t take advantage of him.” Sierra linked back, “He wants to do it. You don’t know he doesn’t know who you are. I’ve seen pictures of you when you were younger…..You filled out, but you looked the same.” I frowned. He couldn't know. 

            I told him that I’d pay him back. He refused. I tried to explain, but none of them were having any of it. He got me by saying it would make him happy. He popped us out with Sierra and Phil. He kissed me again. I needed to get a handle on this because when he kissed me….the earth stopped moving. Everything stopped. I was screwed. Eventually he stopped and told me Sierra would steal me to shop. I didn’t want to leave him. My feet felt like lead. I don't know how long this could all last. We were in Switzerland so we’d probably make it the full two weeks without someone outing my real name. I just didn’t want to spend a second apart from him. 

            Sierra linked me, “The faster we get done….the faster we are back in their arms.” I turned and walked away. I let her fill my arms up with clothes. I frowned, “We don’t need all this.” Sierra snorted, “Phil told me what your Xander would likely have us doing. We do need this.” She touched my hand and linked, “Are you ok? You were right all along….he’s yours.” I shook myself, “I knew that.” Sierra nodded. I added, “Things could be different….I do actually have a wolf.” She hugged me, “We are together….you and me...forever with our mates.” I nodded, “I’ll challenge your dad when we get back….then you can go. You run to Phil and you don’t look back. Promise me Si.” Sierra frowned, “We can go together.” I shook my head, “I’ll meet up with Xander and explain after his mission. Then it will be his choice.” Sierra nodded, “Then we will be together….for centuries. That’s the rumors with fairies.” I snorted, “It’s not a rumor. It’s true.” I was destined to live a long life. At least that’s what Paige’s coven had told me. Even though I was banished, I was born into a pack where a fairy shared their light and joined the pack. Apparently, the oldest lady in the coven dated a fairy once upon a time. They traded in trade secrets of witches and fairies. Lucky me. 

            Sierra ran us back to the dressing room. I tried on all the things Sierra had. I liked it. Especially the red dress...Xander would...die. I sighed. Sierra frowned, “Let’s get it all! You looked amazing.” I shook my head, “We can get the coats and some sweats...we don’t need the rest.” Sierra snorted and left the dressing room. I was putting everything back when it vanished except my red coat and Sierra’s purple one. I ran out then realized it wasn’t like magic. It was magic. I looked at Sierra. She shrugged and linked, “He WANTED to get them for you. Stop thinking you don’t deserve nice things. He’s a good guy. Phil told me he’s been waiting for his mate. Let him spoil you. You deserve it, Mel.” I didn’t.  I started ranting about how we didn’t need all that. Then Xander kissed me again. Every argument, every single one of them... just melted from my brain and off my tongue. When he pulled back I’d forgotten what I was going on about. 

            Xander told me that he would buy me things. That I needed that stuff. He left the coats so we could walk around town. He led me outside. Sierra linked me, “The others will NEVER believe that this whole time….we just needed him. He holds the key to stopping the Melanie rant.” I linked back, “Oh just...shut up.” Sierra snorted, “Uh huh. I’m right.” I looked back and she was wrapped up in Phil. I smiled, “I’m so glad you’ve got a great guy. I knew you would.” Sierra linked back, “I knew you had one too.” I just hoped he wanted me when all was said and done. I shoved it all from my find and looked around. I’d never been out of the country. I wanted to enjoy this. I wanted to enjoy everything about being with Xander….on a trip. A vacation. I hadn’t been on a vacation since I was thirteen with my family. Pain threatened to overtake me, but I didn’t let it. I told Xander how amazing this was. He told me he planned to dazzle me. He didn’t have to try. I was dazzled. He was dazzling. He told me I was sweet. There was a large group of people that would disagree with him. A lot of men in Black Path despised me while simultaneously wanting to have s*x with me. They hated my ideas. They hated that I changed things. Even though they were for the best. They did not like me. I used to be sweet. I used to be nice. They’d beaten that out of me a long time ago….At least I thought they had. I could be nice to certain people. 

            Xander told me anyone who said I wasn’t nice wouldn’t meet a nice side of him. Sierra linked me, “Rings and Black Path beware.” I smiled. She wasn’t wrong. The Rings didn’t know who I was….but they certainly didn’t like the leader of the ring resistance. Xander’s lips were on mine again. Eventually Xander led us all through the town. It was amazing. I loved everything about it. When they took us into a cookie shop it hit me….They knew. Xander had heard me talking about licking and biting a sugar cookie….and it was him. Embarrassment flooded me. Sierra laughed and said I’d been planning to do that to Xander anyway. She linked me, “You’ve been fantasizing about you two together for YEARS. It’s always him.” I slapped her arm. Phil wanted her to say it out loud. I linked her, “Don’t you dare tell him that!” Sierra smirked and linked back, “One day….he will find it….interesting.” I rolled my eyes. 

            Xander seductively whispered in my ear that I could bite and lick him whenever I wanted. Oh god. That wasn’t fair. That tone...that voice. Sierra linked me, “Ok….arousal smell...through the roof.” I blushed hard and Xander told me to go get my cookie. I practically jumped up to the counter. It was another she wolf. She winked at me. Oh good lord. Sierra linked me, “Nothing to be embarrassed about Mel. Our mates are hot.” I ordered a sugar cookie. Sierra snorted, “Why bother? The best smelling one is over there.” I stuck my tongue out at her and walked back over to Xander. He popped us to some restaurant he liked. I couldn’t believe this was my life right now. This was happening. I bit my lip. Sierra and Elise. I was always meant to be by their sides with our mates. I hoped….it could all work out. 

            Xander asked if I’d had wine before. I hadn’t. I had gotten pretty drunk before. In a few days…..I’d see if I could dull the pain of the memories of my family dying with alcohol. Or maybe I wouldn’t do that this year. Normally I put on music and drank. Not exactly the best way to cope….but it’s what I had. I was usually punished on that day too. Every year. This would be the first year I wasn’t there. I’m sure it was waiting for me when I got back. Xander had noticed I liked red. Red was my favorite color. Purple was a close second. Once we finished eating Xander asked if I wanted to leave. I had to laugh. Sierra wouldn’t be done eating for at least a half hour. Sierra told me to go. I linked her, “Are you sure?” Sierra snorted, “Hey...I’m getting some from my mate when we get home. Go get you some of that man. You’ve been crushing on him since you were three. I mean seriously….the UNIVERSE threw you together. He wasn’t supposed to be at the show.” She was right. I’d have known if he was, and I would not have been there. Sierra linked, “It’s past time you had some fun Melanie. You haven’t had any fun since I’ve met you. You train, you experiment, you create, you dance, but you don’t have fun. You’ve had fun tonight. Go. Be with him. Trust yourself. Your heart is telling you he wants you. Don’t listen to your head.” I nodded to her. 

            Xander asked again if I wanted to leave. I told him I did. We raced outside. Several people chucked at us. When we got outside. Alexander started dancing. I couldn’t help my smile. Fairies were good dancers, and Alexander was no exception. I taught him some moves so we could do flips. He picked it up in a flash. He kissed me again. I swear this time I heard fireworks. Eventually we parted and took off again. He popped us closer to the house. He wanted to race. Freya laughed sleepily, “He’s in for it.” I took off. He wasn’t going to catch me. He might be able to be right behind if he hadn’t been so surprised. I teased him when he caught me asking if he did his own routine. Then I wanted to slap myself. He just kissed me again. I was ok if that’s how he wanted to stop me from ranting. It was nicer than the things people usually said to try to get me to stop. Not that their way worked. My heart hurt when he said I was perfect. I wasn’t. I was going to be a problem for him. 

            We walked inside and he asked about having a wolf. It was amazing. Weird because I couldn't answer out loud. I’d never had someone in my head. Xander asked if I was the smart one in my class. Before I’d left Red Run I was. I guess I was still smart after that...just not in a classroom. He asked why I had a GED. I explained. He seemed upset. Then he said He could arrange for the pack of Black Path to eat lard. I couldn't stop laughing. I’d pay him….so much money to see that. He asked if I’d move to Black Mountain when he came back from his mission. He said I could challenge to be their female lead warrior. That he couldn’t come to Black Path. No he couldn't, they'd never let him in. Nor could he see what happened there. I was trying to explain it all to him but it wasn’t coming out right. He told me he wanted me with him. I was trying to keep my tears from falling. I desperately wanted that to be true. I told him once he knew….that might not be the case. Freya whispered, “It will be. He already loves us.” She didn’t know that. She didn’t understand. Freya sighed, “I have all your memories Melanie. No one should have blamed you. They were the ones who were wrong. Any family would’ve done the same to protect their pups. The warriors should’ve helped. Hunters shouldn’t have been in the heart of the pack. Someone had to help them.” She was right. Someone had to let them in. Was Jason in danger? 

            I’d have to figure it out. Xander told me that he would be patient waiting with me. That he could wait for me to tell him my story. I’d have to tell him when he got back. If we went to Black Mountain together….Elise and EJ would recognize me in a second. I didn’t know what either of them knew about my situation. I was certain Xander’s dad, Alpha Eric Conners would put it together too. I told him we’d have a lot to figure out if he wanted me. I had baggage. A lot of it. He said he could move things. I snorted. He told me he knew I meant emotionally, and that he meant what he said. He’d be there for me. Always. My heart was gone. It had been his for seventeen years. When he said he was proud of me, I nearly jumped him. I’d been working to make everyone from my past proud of me for almost seven years. No one besides Mason and Hendrick ever said they were proud of me anymore. I held onto him when he said I wasn’t alone now. I wasn’t really. I had my friends, but….without Freya...without him...without my family….I had holes….big ones that had finally begun to fill back up. I didn't even know if Jason and I could have a relationship at this point. Maybe….we could get over the hurt between us one day. We’d never be like we were though. 

            I broached the subject of marking. He couldn't do that until he knew everything. It had to be his choice. I wouldn’t take that from him. Freya sighed in discontent. I knew the feeling. I wanted him to mark me, but he needed the full picture. Freya told me, “So tell him.” I linked back, “I want this time with him. Don’t you?” Freya didn’t say anything. I knew she agreed though. She wasn’t as scared as I was that he would reject me. The words had haunted me for four years. I’d sat in my car outside the diner for five hours on my eighteenth birthday trying to decide if I should just go to Xander. Ultimately, I knew the people of Black Path needed me. I didn’t know what would happen once Xander rejected me. I knew that even strong wolves went down for at least a week. I didn’t have a wolf at the time. His rejection could’ve literally killed me. 

            Xander said he’d mark me when I was ready. That wasn’t the problem. The problem was whether or not he wanted to. He told me he might have to bite a pillow. Seriously? With that smirk at that voice? Was he TRYING to make me combust? He told me we could take our time. No...NO! I definitely wanted that. Freya linked, “Thank god.” I just….he looks like a god and I’m….inexperienced. I nearly fell over when he said he’d never done this before either. I linked Freya, “What does he mean by this?” Freya laughed, “You’re cute.” I growled when Xander said a girl kissed him when he was drunk. Taking advantage of my man? That b***h! I could wring her neck! Freya was in complete agreement. I was stunned when he told me that’s all he’d ever done. One kiss. I had to ask him if he’d regret this later. I had to. He said he knew exactly who I was. Freya said, “I told you so.” I sighed, “I’m sure he thinks he knows all about Ashley Griffen. You’ve seen my memories. He doesn’t know that. He doesn’t know I’m Red One, Bravo One, Swiffer….he doesn’t know what’s happened to me.” Freya told me gently, “He will avenge it. He won’t judge you. It will hurt him, but we will get through it.” It wouldn’t hurt him...because he wasn’t going to find out….Red One, Bravo One….he had to if we were going to be together...eventually he’d have to know...the rest of it. He never had to know. That was what I deserved. It was my cross to bear. Not his. Freya disagreed, “You didn’t deserve it. Not once. Not ever.” 

            I lost myself in the feeling of kissing Xander. It was escalating. He went to take off my shirt. Oh god. We were in the light. Even if we were in the dark he’d be able to see the scars. I’d never been ashamed of them. I didn’t inflict them on myself. It had been done to me, but I didn’t want Xander to see them. I told him I wanted to keep my shirt on. He was clearly confused. Freya linked, “How long can  you keep that up?” I didn’t know. At least two weeks. The swimsuit Sierra had picked was biking bottoms with more of a skintight shirt than a bikini. She’d been thinking ahead on that one. I had a bikini at home, but everyone there knew I had the scars. Most just didn’t know why. They assumed it was the Alpha. They were seriously wrong. The Alpha had never done damage that would leave the scars I had. He was just the pansy ass coward who let it happen.

            Xander popped with me then apologized. I couldn't stop my laugh. He’d popped me multiple times at this point. Plus…My first popping experience had been with Luna Emmaline Lyons in my house. It didn’t bother me then….and he hadn’t bothered me any time he’d done it. I took his shirt off. OH MY LANTA! You have GOT to be kidding me. Freya linked, “He’s yummy. Go with your first plan...lick and bite him.” She might have a point. His work in the gym showed. He didn’t answer me, he just put his lips back on mine. He started nipping at my marking spot. Thankfully, he didn't ask if he could mark me at that moment; because I’d have blurted out the whole dang story so that he’d keep doing that. He settled between my thighs and said I smelled amazing. Well….that couldn't’ be true. I had sweat at the show and then there had been that whole writing in pain then...OH MY GOD! WHY DIDN’T I SHOWER?! How could I let him anywhere near me without showering?! My train of thought left when I felt his tongue on my c**t. It felt better than anything I’d done to myself. When his finger entered me I was panting with need. He could ask me anything he wanted. I’d tell him everything. I was so beyond screwed.

            He made me come several times before he climbed up. That was after I begged him to claim me. We could at least do that. Then I saw his….my books called it his manhood. My books were liars. Manhood….pshhh…..that was a weapon…..Of course it hurt when girls had s*x for the first time. LOOK at that giant...hard…..weapon...it was definitely a weapon. Xander assured me it would fit. He looked so confident. He told me I could trust him. The biggest problem right now was...I did. I did trust him. I was screwed. He said it would hurt. I snorted. Girls in the pack talked about a pinch. Heaven knows I could handle a pinch. I’d taken much worse than that. He slid in then this peaceful euphoria took over me. I am pretty sure Freya was purring. When I looked up Xander had stopped moving. I looked down. Son of a gun….he did fit. That must be magic. Was I magic? Or rather...my body parts? Xander told me he’d used his healing light so he wouldn’t hurt me. I was touched on a level I didn’t understand. He cared for me. I could see it in his eyes. Maybe everything would be ok. 

            He claimed me. I embarrassingly came after he’d stopped moving. Seriously magic v****a? You don’t come just because he’s still inside us….you have great stretching powers that possibly extend to my belly button….just chill. When Xander slid out of me...I wanted him to come back. Maybe we could just stay here in Switzerland….or meet here every so often...I just needed him to stay in my world. He was suddenly my air. I couldn’t keep my eyes open. It had been a really long strange...but wonderful day. 

            I woke up and looked at the time. I gaped at the time. I’d been asleep for four hours. That...was a record since I’d left Red Run. I was usually up cleaning and making breakfast for everyone….but I’d had to clean up the pack hall and kitchen after dinner. I didn’t often get to bed until two in the morning. Then I had to get up at five. I grabbed some yoga pants and a t-shirt out of my bag. I needed to dance. I went outside and put a timer on my phone. I played music and lost myself in the beat. I danced away all my feelings. When the timer went off I quickly turned it off. I knew everyone here had super hearing. Hopefully I didn’t disturb anyone. 

            The wind blew and I smelled sugar cookies. I whirled around. How did Xander do that? I was normally very aware of people around me. Freya told me, “You trust him. You feel safe with him. You are alert about danger. He’s different. He’s mate.” She was right about that. I never felt unsafe with EJ...or my brothers, but I knew when they were around. Xander was different though. We were different. Xander wondered why no one talked about how good a dancer I was. Because it would’ve been too obvious. I dance in the fields around the pack. Everyone knows where my spot is. Most leave me alone. Most don’t want people to see me dance because then they wouldn’t just see me as the person who shakes up the status quo of their pack. They might see a person instead of the devil. Xander wasn’t happy about that. Xander cut off my next rant with a kiss. He even commented on being a fan of kissing me. I was a fan of that too. He took me back inside. He popped us to his room, and we fell back asleep. I woke up two hours later. He was really going for a record with my sleep. I should make us all breakfast. 

            I quickly got up. Someone had stocked the kitchen. I put on the coffee first, and drank several cups. I had to look around for everything I needed. I set to work and played music on my phone. I could smell Xander and then Phil behind me. I had no idea how long Xander had been there this time. I told them they should help themselves. Freya linked, “Mate looks ready to devour us...we should let him.” I frowned, “I need to clean up the kitchen, and wait for the muffins.” Xander kissed me good morning. When we pulled apart I told Phil there was coffee. Us Beta bloods needed our coffee. Warmth filled me. I was officially a Beta blood again. Xander asked how many cups of coffee I’d had. I told him some. Sierra outed me telling him that one to two pots. It was just the one pot today. I’d slept amazingly well. Sierra started to talk about the time Xander emailed me the first time. I told her not to. She did anyway. I threw a dish towel at her. Sierra linked, “He doesn’t care Mel.” I linked, “He could figure out who I am.” Sierra linked, “Oh sweetie….I think they both know.” I shook my head. 

            Xander wrapped his arms around me and told me he’d agonized over our emails too. Phil jumped in adding humor to the situation. He told me Xander was mean teasingly. I don’t think Xander could be mean. He was my big teddy bear. He’d said so. Phil asked where I’d learned to cook. Breakfast food, I’d learned from Hendrick. He took pity on me after Aunt Stephanie burned my hand on the stove because of the runny eggs I’d made for the pack for breakfast. It had been my first try at cooking. She’d locked me in a storage closet. It probably started my fear of small spaces. I shook myself. Lunch and Dinner...I learned how to cook from Mason. My heart felt heavy. If things worked out between Xander and me...I’d be leaving them behind. I couldn't think about that. Xander told me they were both welcome to come to Black Mountain with me. Tears filled my eyes. I knew the only thing keeping them there was me. Maybe….maybe this new life could really work out for us. I locked eyes with Sierra. For the first time in a long time I had hope. 

            I kissed Xander. The timer on the oven for the muffins went off. I went and grabbed them. Xander handed me a plate. I looked over. Did he need me to carry this to the table? I was stunned when he told me it was for me. I didn’t get to eat with ranked wolves...or even unranked. I usually ate after everything was cleaned up. I made sure nothing was still on then went to sit by Xander. Sierra smiled at me. Xander snapped me cranberry juice with champagne. I couldn’t help but smile. We all ate together. Other than at the diner….this never happened. Cayden and Micah would eat with me….my friends would too….this was an actual Alpha and a Beta eating with me. Not the future leadership. Not my friends. It was weird. Then it hit me. The kitchen was a mess. My mind flashed to being locked in the storage room. The dark damp storage room that locked from the outside and had an additional deadbolt so I couldn’t get out. It was triple reinforced. I’d dislocated my shoulder trying to get out. I couldn’t be in a small space. My mind flashed to the hole. The hole I’d been put in after not shifting. I ran into the kitchen. I couldn’t go back there. I should’ve soaked the pan. I began to scrub the first pan I found. 

            Sierra linked me, “Mel….they don’t care. We aren't at home...no one’s going to lock you away.” She was probably right. I heard a snap and my hands hit the sink. I winced. All the pans were clean now though. I turned and told Xander I was sorry. He looked sad. He was probably disappointed in me. I’d ruined this already. Freya linked, “He’s worried about you. He doesn’t care about the pans. Those rat bastards shouldn’t have done that to you. You were a teenager….you’d never cooked before. You didn’t know those things.” Xander told me it was fine. He said that he appreciated the breakfast. Maybe he wasn’t mad about the mess then. He could snap it all up. Sierra linked me, “It’s really ok. We aren’t at home.” I was being pathetic. I was a female lead warrior. I could beat up Alpha’s...Beta’s….Gamma’s….the list went on. I was losing it over dirty dishes. Freya linked, “You’ve been physically and emotionally abused. Just because you are a badass doesn’t mean that doesn’t have an impact on you.” She was very wise for a wolf who had never had a human before. Freya snickered, “I told you….I’ve been around for a while. I was just waiting for you.” Still had no clue what that meant.