The Alpha Enforcer and His Dancing Warrior

I do your job Pt. 2

        I laughed, “I’m asking a wolf for answers, and you can’t answer me.” I asked Apollo, “Did you come back yet? Do you have a new human?” Apollo shook his head no. I frowned, “I’ll keep looking for you then.” Apollo looked sad. I swam to the side and put Alexander’s hoodie back on. Ajax came over and sat beside me. I rubbed his fur. I told him, “I’m not mad at you, Ajax. You didn’t do anything. You protect Jason like I do. Kai is a beautiful pup.” Apollo purred. I raised an eyebrow that was weird. Apollo never met Kai. I sighed, “I want to meet him, you know?” Ajax whined. I bumped his shoulder, “I know it’s not your fault that I haven’t. Jason thinks I’m part hunter. Do you think it will be different now? I have Freya. Charmeine….if she can even be trusted said Alexander won’t leave me. Maybe….Maybe Jason changes his mind once he knows…..he’s my full blooded brother.” Both wolves whined. I sighed, “I just don’t know how to be around Jason anymore. There’s so much between us. I’ve always said I’d do anything to change things between us…..I just don’t know if there can be forgiveness between us. Or any of the McAlister’s. None of them have been to see me. They all wrote letters saying I wasn’t their family.” Both wolves howled into the night as if in pain. 

            I wiped away tears. It had hurt me deeply to get those letters. Grandpa Ben and Grandma Esther disowning me along with MaryBeth and Melinda. The aunt I’d know about….my uncles….my cousins….all of them abandoned me. Could I forgive them if they even asked for it at this point? I sighed, “Maybe for T, mom, and dad I can. I just don’t know guys. There’s so much hurt. They turned their backs on me for nothing. I have a wolf. I always had one. Did they know? Do they care? They didn’t even come down to see if I shifted. They took the word of others. Would they be proud if they knew what I’ve done for mom, dad, and T? I fight in their names. I fight for them. The ring took them from us, and I’ve been systematically tearing them apart from the inside. Would they even let me explain? I doubt it. They’d probably hear I was with hunters and they’d say they knew it. I was bad all along. It probably wouldn’t matter that I’ve never killed a werewolf who wasn’t bad. I kill hunters and save wolves. They probably wouldn’t care. They’d see a monster. It’s always what they wanted to see.” 

            Apollo and Ajax nudged me. I hugged them both, “It’s neither of your faults. Apollo...if we cross paths again...I’ll stand by you. Ajax….I may be mad at Jason...but not at you. Ok?” Ajax looked sad but nodded. The white wolf jumped out of the pond and howled. She tilted her head at me. I knew it was time to go. I frowned, “Do I have to? I’m not ready to leave them.” My arms tightened around my brother's wolves. The white wolf walked over. Ajax and Apollo seemed to have some sort of bond with the white wolf. I shook myself. Being here was making me a little loopy. They had no way to know a wolf that was a legend. The white wolf didn’t actually exist. I told Apollo, “Maybe when T joins me here….you can come back. I’m sure he’d love to see you.” Apollo put his forehead on mine. I cried, “I miss you and T.” Apollo whined. He pulled his head back and howled in agony. Ajax was next. I hugged him, “I’ll protect you, always Ajax. You and Jason. Help me keep him safe, ok?” Ajax nodded then howled in a combination of anger and agony. I stood. The white wolf seemed to be talking to both Ajax and Apollo. They looked sad.

             I told them, “Don’t be sad. Maybe we can do this again.” Both wagged their tails. The white wolf nodded. They howled with delight now. I couldn’t help but laugh. I was sure it was easier to get Apollo here if he wasn’t attached to a human. Jason must be taking a nap or something. Or this was Ajax’s consciousness. I slapped myself lightly in the face. I needed to get it together. Apollo and Ajax weren’t actually here. This was just my subconscious. Good gosh. Get it together Melanie McAlister.” I smiled at the name. For the last four years….I wasn't sure if that should be my true last name, but now...I knew it was. I had a wolf. Drake McAlister was my father. In every way that mattered and biologically. Everyone would know that before I was done. No one would wonder. All of Red Run would know they’d turned their backs on me, and I’d never deserved it. The Kyle’s and all the McAlister’s would regret what they’d done. To honor the memory of my parents and my oldest brother….I’d try with Jason. It would not be an easy process. He was my brother though. Despite the fact that he hadn’t had my back all this time….I’d had his. That really wasn’t helping tip the scales in his favor right now. It was making me angry though. 

            Ajax and Apollo disappeared from  my sight. I cringed. My heart hurt. The white wolf ran in the opposite direction. I sighed and took off after her. We eventually were back at the creek. It was how I first got here. I laid down in the water and felt like I was floating. I felt arms around me. I smelled Xander. I opened my eyes. We were intertwined together. He was perfect. Maybe Charmeine was telling the truth. Maybe….he really wouldn’t reject me. Freya whispered, “He won’t.” I hoped she was right. I slowly extricated myself from him. I need to work off some energy. I went outside and put on my music. I danced. I lost myself in the music. It was healing to me. Most people would probably be worried if they’d told a goddess off and been rude. I wasn’t one of those people. 

        I wasn’t worried at all. They sucked at their jobs. They couldn’t smite someone for telling the truth. That would require them to do work….if there’s something I knew...it was that the goddesses couldn’t get off their butts to do anything. More people could tell them off. All they’d do was cry about it. Maybe even complain about how it wasn’t fair that someone was mad at them for being bad at their jobs. One thing I knew about not being good at your job….was you could get hurt for that. I’d been hurt. Sierra had been hurt. So had Addison. Everyone in Black Path who didn’t do a good job got hurt until I took over as Female lead warrior. The goddesses never so much as batted an eyelash at their mistakes because people were afraid to upset them. I’d lost that a long time ago. What else could they do to me? They took my family. They ripped my home and everyone I knew away from me. They basically took my Xander from me. I’d known he was my mate, and they’d let rejection be thrown in my face. They let my wolf be taken from me. They’d made her grow weaker. They took my family from me. Maybe not directly, but they could’ve stopped it all. They chose to do nothing. They were weak.

            I visualized the moves in my head before I made them.  I didn’t know how long it had been...I did know that I’d seen the sun rise. It was well over my head. Eventually I heard Sierra say, “Are you gonna stop angry dancing anytime soon? The guys are worried.” I shook my head. I heard Phil say, “Don’t you need food? Shouldn’t she be hungry?” I didn’t bother answering. There were some days I only got to eat once. I didn’t like it but I could handle not eating. I tried not to make it a habit though. Arms came around me, and I felt tingles. What surprised me was that his arms weren’t stopping me. He was dancing with me. It was more of a freestyle dance, but it could work with two people. We were connected in some type of way. He was anticipating my moves somehow. We were completely in sync. When the song ended he dipped me and pulled me back up an inch from his lips. My eyes zeroed in on them. My playlist had apparently reached the end. I cringed internally. That meant I’d been dancing for around five hours. Xander lowered his lips to mine. I was positive I tasted like sweat and salt. He didn’t pull back though. Eventually someone’s throat cleared. Xander growled. 

            Phil sighed, “Not to be that guy….but she does need to eat...something.” Xander asked, “What kind of pizza do you like?” I shrugged, “I like meat lovers.” Xander snapped several pizza boxes. I sighed, “I’ll just go shower….” Xander grabbed me, “I don’t think so. Eating takes a much higher precedence than showering.” Phil added, “Plus there’s a pool we haven’t used. I’m just saying is all. We could just all go change into our suits and jump into the pool. The indoor or outdoor one.” I smiled. Sierra squealed, “A POOL DAY! YES! Say yes Ash!” I laughed, “Fine Samantha. A pool day would be fun.” She winked at me. I ate almost a full pizza before I was satisfied. Sierra snorted, “You see what happens when you miss breakfast and lunch….this is almost dinner.” I rolled my eyes, “You all must have missed lunch too then.” Sierra smirked, “We ate a late breakfast. Your Xander offered to snap us all food, but I wanted to show off my cooking skills to my man.” I smiled. Every girl in Black Path could cook. Men there tended to hammer it home with the women all they were good for was cooking and s*x. I’d correct that….quite possibly harshly….it needed to be done though. Women could do more and neither of those things made anyone stand out when everyone did it. I believed everyone had something about themselves that made them stand out. We all had something unique inside us. The men of the pack were just scared for the women to discover their power. 

            I smiled, “Then I’m sure they had a good breakfast.” Sierra nudged my shoulder, “Not your crepes and muffins good, but I do alright.” Phil snorted, “Alright? You guys are the queens of breakfast. You’ll have to teach classes. The pack will be jealous. The Conners boys will LINE up for your guys food….the Hackura….they are going to try to steal you two...though apparently they’ve been trying to steal Shley already.” I flushed red. Xander growled. Phil smiled, “Care to share shely? We already know you were offered a spot in the army. As someone who lost a fight to you...I understand why. Who pray tell offered a spot to you?” I blushed, “Umm...weren’t we doing a pool day? I feel like someone said that...I should go find my swimsuit. Samantha...we should go find our swimsuits...they're probably buried in all the things you had Xander conjure home for us...it could take a while and I’ve already spent a lot of the day dancing and…” Xander kissed me. I melted into him. When he pulled back Sierra clapped, “Gosh he’s so handy.” I rolled my eyes. Sierra said, “I already told them who offered. You can just say his name.” I linked her, “Are you insane?! They could ask Cayden about me!” Sierra linked back, “Seriously?!….I love you Melanie….but you are so dense about yourself. They will ask him eventually anyway.” My heart began to beat faster.

         Xander kissed my neck. He whispered, “Calm down Lovebug. I’m moderately annoyed my brother in law met you before me, but I’m happy he knows talent when he sees it. That’s his job.” I really did not want Xander talking to Cayden about me. There were things Cayden wouldn’t be able to say and Xander would figure it out. Sierra grabbed my hand, “Come on….Phil mentioned the possibility of a swim day. I have your swimsuit and mine ready in our room. We will be back!” She grabbed me and dragged me to her room with Phil. I jumped into the shower just to rinse off. Sierra held out my swimsuit. I smiled. It was a black with red sleeves swim shirt that clung to my skin. The bottoms came up to my hips with sheer material up the sides. I put it on quickly. Sierra had her tie dye bikini on with a wrap that matched. 

        She asked, “What was with the angry dancing?” I sighed, “I met the angel goddess. She sucked. Not as bad, but she’s a goddess so….She said she was going to answer my questions….proceeded to basically answer her own questions that she asked….not mine. She showed me the tattoo I was given….Somehow.” Sierra gaped, “You have a tattoo?” I lifted up my foot. Sierra smiled, “That’s actually kind of pretty.” I nodded, “It is...who gets a white tattoo though?” Sierra snorted, “You do. Obviously.” I rolled my eyes, “Yeah...apparently...I’m special.” Sierra smiled, “You are.” I snorted, “They don’t have the right to say that. Anyway...I got to play with my brother's wolves.” Sierra fanned her face, “That’s so sweet.” I cringed, “I mean…” Sierra said, “The angel goddess can’t be that bad then.” I told her, “She didn’t bring them.” Sierra asked, “Who did then?” I sighed, “You’ll think I’m crazy.” Sierra crossed her fingers over her heart, “I swear I won’t.” I cringed, “The white wolf brought them.” Sierra bit her lip, “Hmm….interesting. That’s….interesting.” I snorted, “It’s crazy.” Sierra shrugged, “I mean….maybe the moon goddess chose the white wolf legend to see you since you’d cut her.” I laughed, “That makes sense.” Sierra smiled, “That’s what I’m here for.” I whispered, “The Angel goddess said my family could come there soon.” Sierra touched my arm, “If she’s messing with you….I’ll hunt an angel down and give them hell.” I laughed, “Thanks Si.” 

            Sierra told me, “I really hope that happens. Your parents and T would tell you that you don’t deserve this. The stupid moon goddess should’ve sent you the legend wolf MUCH sooner. You’ve deserved that for so long.” I hugged her, “I really hope it’s true.” I could feel some tears stream down my cheeks. I told her, “I miss them, Si. I don’t care if I see them in some weird forest/meadow place that a legend visits. Seeing Ajax and Apollo….it was amazing. If the Angel goddess hadn’t ruined it...I probably would’ve made sixteen dozen chocolate muffins this morning.” Sierra hissed, “That b***h! I now loathe her too! How dare she take that from us all….I could’ve hoarded them.” I laughed, “We should get back outside.” Sierra hugged me, “I’m sorry the angel goddess ruined your visit with your brother's wolves. I know before I shifted….I had a lot of fun with Dax’s wolf.” I wiped my tears, “I had fun with their wolves. They were always so playful.” I tried to wipe the tears away as fast as they fell. I whispered, “Ajax was so protective of me. He still was even in that place. Apollo always was….but T isn’t around anymore. He said he didn’t have a new human yet. Couldn’t Selene just send him to someone I know so I could have him around? Having him around was close to T.” 

            Sierra hugged me, “It’s honestly the least she could do.” I whispered, “The angel goddess said Xander won’t reject me.” Sierra pulled back, “Oh Mel...he won’t. He loves you so much. It’s in his eyes….if you’d just look...there so much in those eyes.” I frowned, “Like what?” Sierra sighed, “Just look.” I had no idea what that meant. I knew at this point I had an unhealthy idea about Xander not rejecting me. I needed to get it together. Freya linked, “It’s not unhealthy. Unhealthy is letting someone beat the ever loving snot out of you for something that’s not your fault. Unhealthy is letting people punish you because you think you deserve it...not for what they are punishing you for but for the deaths of your family members. It’s not your fault. There’s something off about all of this.” I sighed, “It might not be healthy, but I do deserve it.” Freya sighed, “You really don’t.” I wished she was right. I could hear the sounds of T’s labored breath as he dove in front of me. Of my mom’s scream...my dad’s anguish and labored breath as he joined them in death. Like a reel in my mind.

            Sierra shook me, “Hey...you ok?” I nodded, “Let’s go.” Sierra sighed, “You are still the worst liar.” I shrugged, “Freya agrees with you about Xander. She doesn't like how I deal with my family's death.” Sierra snorted, “You don’t deal with it. You let people hurt you. There are times they have hurt you that….you didn’t let them, but there are times you do. You’ve been punishing yourself because of notes that pop up. Jason is being emotionally abusive, Mel. I don’t even know if they are his words at this point. They match the tone of Alpha Kyle’s notes. I feel like he got into Jason’s ear….Jason is an adult though and he’s made choices. The wrong ones.” I sighed, “I know he did….he should’ve picked me. Ajax would’ve.” Sierra nodded, “At least you got to see him. Maybe when you see your family….they can straighten you out on what you deserve. Your parents would not have wanted that for you Mel. Neither would T from everything you told me about him.” She was right. T would be furious. My dad would kill a lot of people….so would my mom. Jason used to be in that group. Until that fateful night when he turned on me. 

            We walked back outside. Xander turned and drank me in. Something flickered in his eyes too fast for me to decipher. He was in his swim trunks...shirtless. I had to make sure I wasn’t drooling. He popped to me then smirked. He popped us into the water. I laughed. It might be cold to humans, but as werewolves...we were fine. I wrapped my legs around him. He leaned down and kissed me. We were splashed. I looked over. Sierra and Phil had cannoned balled into the pool. Phil surfaced, “Let’s play chicken with the girls on our shoulders.” Sierra snorted, “Hell no. We’d lose. Ash is vicious.” I snorted, “You are a sore loser….I mean really...the name of the game is to knock people off the other’s shoulders.” Xander growled, “You’ve played before?” I nodded, “Oh yeah. Caine is usually my partner.” Xander snarled, “MINE!” He slammed his lips on mine in a searing claiming kiss. I bit my lip when we pulled back. His eyes were blazing. I smiled, “Your eyes look very pretty that way.” Phil snorted, “It’s good you think that….his eyes are often gold. Something tells me...it might turn into a permanent state of being soon.” I had no idea why….but they were pretty.  

            I shook that thought off and I laughed, “Caine is like a brother. He sees me as a little sister.” Xander studied me then relaxed. Sierra said, “That’s true. Dax and Caine see Ash like a little sister.” Phil yelled, “Say hallelujah the pool day is saved. Snap us a net Alpha cousin of mine.” Xander laughed and snapped a volleyball net in the pool. Sierra sighed, “You just want to lose at something? She is VERY competitive….and freakishly good at things.” I frowned, “It’s not freakish….I mean...it’s just...I’m not a volleyball star or anything...I know the basics and…” Xander kissed me again. He pulled back, “I’m sure we will do just fine.” We killed them. Xander laughed on game point. He threw me onto his shoulders. I laughed as he yelled, “Dream team!” Phil snorted, “I say it’s hot tub inside time.” Xander popped us inside. He yelled, “Walking is for losers!” 

        Phil rolled his eyes and opened a portal beside us. He stepped through with Sierra. He looked around, “Well...looks like there are no losers here.” Xander laughed, “Some sore losers.” Sierra shrugged, “Next time I’ll pick the teams...I’m on Ashley’s team. The girl doesn't lose.” I blushed. Phil asked, “Ever?” Sierra shook her head, “Nope. Not since I’ve known her.” I rolled my eyes. I’d lost plenty in the game called life. I lost my family, my pack, and my Xander. Now I had him for the time being. Freya coughed, “Forever.” Maybe. I was really starting to hope that she was right. Freya told me, “You can trust me Melanie. I know people have let you down, but I promise….I’m not one of those people.” I told her, “I don’t think you would. I’m worried I’ll let you down. Oden wants you….if Xander doesn’t want me that’s not your fault.” Freya told me, “He will. He does. Trust me.” I decided to lean into that feeling. I could be the glass half full instead of empty girl with Xander. I’d used to be that girl all the time. Now, I generally knew that the glass was definitely half empty. 

            Xander pulled me to sit between his legs. He snapped us drinks. I smirked at the drink in my hand. It was a vodka cranberry. Phil and Xander had beers. Sierra had a Cosmo. We sat there talking and laughing. I was really beginning to picture life this way. It was scary and exciting. I linked Freya, “Will we really shift?” To run….to run as a wolf as I was always meant to. T and Jason always said it was a liberating and freeing experience. I wanted Freya to be able to run with Oden. It was fun when I was in human form with Oden. I knew she’d love it. Freya linked, “Eventually it will be fun. I just need to get stronger.” I winced. That was probably really going to hurt since it would be a late shift. Freya just laughed. I had no idea why my pain would be funny to her. Freya told me, “You’ll see.” Maybe Selene was going to try to suck up to me by not making my shift so painful. She could shove it. I could more than handle pain. I didn’t need her help. 

            Xander and I got out of the hot tub. He snapped and we were in dry clothes. I was wearing his hoodie and my leggings. I smiled. Sierra jumped out, “Me next.” Phil laughed and got out too. Xander snapped both of them into clothes. Then he popped us all into the living room. Sierra made us more drinks. I snuggled into Xander as we watched a movie together. It was called The Other Woman. Xander chuckled, “My mom would like these women. She’d be more in your face though.” I laughed. I liked the girls in this movie too. Once it was over we went our separate ways for the night. Xander picked me up and carried me up the stairs.

            I teased him, “I thought walking was for losers.” Xander kissed me then said, “I’ll be a loser any day to have you in my arms.” I smiled, “You’re too much.” Xander told me, “I’m all yours.” I smiled. I was really starting to believe that. Xander said, “You should.” I looked at him, “Ummm...I did not say that out loud. Wait...what? I should what? You can’t hear my thoughts...that’s not a thing. Is that a thing? I’m pretty sure it’s not.” Xander kissed me. He sat me down on our bed then said, “You’ve been mind linking me.” He closed his mouth and I heard him clear as day in my head, “I can do it too.” I gaped, “But...how?” Xander shrugged, “I’ve been thinking about it...maybe it’s because we mated. Your wolf is newer….My parents could link after they mated before my dad marked her. Much as I tried not to pay attention to that story...I do know it.” I thought about it, “That’s crazy….We aren’t supposed to link until we are marked.” Oh god….what else had he heard? Xander snorted, “Nothing bad. It’s not all the time either.” I studied him. Then nodded. I trusted him. He’d talk to me if he’d heard something weird...probably. He’d definitely know if it was bad. 

            He put his arms on both sides of me. He kissed my neck. He asked, “Are we done talking about this?” He trailed kisses down my neck. I snickered, “Is this why You didn’t snap me a bra?” Xander chuckled against my neck, “Did I not? How forward thinking of me.” He kissed my lips and laid me back down on the bed. His hand snaked up the hoodie I was wearing. I moaned when his thumb gently slid across my n****e. He snapped and I had no pants on, and neither did he. He started rubbing my c**t at the same time. I whimpered, “Xander….” He whispered against my lips, “I love the way you say my name. I love everything you do. You’re intoxicating to me. You’re a beautiful dancer.” I flushed. He continued, “I love having you in my arms. I love the way you rant...I love how I have to stop you. I love that when I touch you your heartbeat picks up. I love your blush. I’m addicted to you Lovebug. I’ll never let you go.” I gasped when his finger slid into my wet folds. I whimpered, “Please don’t Xander….never let go.” He growled, “Never. You’re mine. Always. MINE!” 

            He began to suck on my marking spot. I dug my nails into his back. He purred and continued working his fingers inside me. I felt the familiar tightening. He growled against my neck, “Say you’re mine.” I screamed my release, “I’m yours Xander!” he growled and replaced his fingers with his hard length. My back arched off the bed. Xander and I locked eyes. I forced myself not to cry at the love I saw in his eyes. He slowly lowered his lips to mine. He slowly moved inside me. He rested his forehead on mine. Freya was purring in my head. He built me to a slow release. I flipped us. He smirked, “I love that you can do that.” I smiled. And rocked my hips back and forth. I found an angle that was good for both of us and sped up. He gripped my hips, “Oh god….jesus...FUCK LOVEBUG!” He conjured a pillow and ripped it apart. I could Freya try to push forward. I felt a stinging pain on my lip as I came.