The Alpha Enforcer and His Dancing Warrior

Dark Feelings Pt. 4

                Freya linked, “Move.” I quickly jumped next to King Bjourn. I gaped as Sierra threw two eggs and hit Amy square in the face. She linked me, “A Fairy Hackura Princess told me to...who am I to ignore such things?” I started laughing. King Bjourn chuckled beside me too. Haley popped next to Amy. She hissed, “You’re so f*****g dead b***h. HE’S MINE!” I bit my lip as King Bjourn opened a portal. He cleared his throat, “Little one….maybe the Hackura realm is better suited for this.” Haley and Eric stepped through as Xander popped me away. His lust was undeniable. I’d been a little worried he’d be upset with me. Freya linked, “So he’s definitely at the opposite side of the scale on that Mel.” No kidding. He was driving me insane with his touches. He was being just the right amount of rough. Apparently defending his parents and pack got his motor running. Freya snickered, “Given the amount of speeches you give like this…..I’m on board for this reaction.” No kidding. I panicked when he mentioned taking off my dress but he didn’t push me. He just accepted it. He drove me over the edge so many times I’d lost count. Freya was purring contentedly in my head. When he finally slid into me we declared our love. I was stunned when he shared his light with me again. A euphoric sense took over me. We lost ourselves in each other until we literally faded to sleep. 

            I woke up and looked at Xander. He looked so happy and peaceful. I smiled and lightly traced my fingers on his face before I got up. I looked at the clock. It was two in the morning. To be fair….I’d gotten four hours of sleep. That was impressive. I quickly threw on Xander’s hoodie and some leggings. I grabbed my phone and slipped out. I jogged to the other side of the lake and played music and started to dance. When I stopped Freya yawned, “Hey non sleeping weirdo….you’re surrounded.” I stiffened and whirled around. Several wolves were around me. I wasn’t worried though. I just knew they meant no harm. One shifted back. He grabbed shorts and spoke, “Hi Muffin Luna Melanie. I’m Cory Henderson.” I nodded, “I know. You’re Xander’s cousin. Well, one of them….he has a lot. You’re Male Lead Warrior Liam and Duchess Bexley’s son….one of them anyway.” Cory laughed, “Yes. You’re up early. We were patrolling and heard the music. You are a beautiful dancer.” I smiled, “Thanks. How long is your patrol?” Cory smiled, “We get off around six in the morning.” I nodded, “I’m going to make my chocolate muffins around later, so be sure to be in the pack house. I’ll drop some off.” The other wolves yipped in delight. Cory laughed, “I’ll be sure to be there. I’ve heard a lot about these muffins.” I smiled, “I hope you like them.” 

            I took off back towards the house. It was now three in the morning. I pulled everything out I needed to bake, and plugged in my headphones. I spun and danced around as I made several batches. I was going to need all the ovens. I turned them all on and waited. While I made more batches. I chuckled to myself. I’d never made this many batches. I should probably calm down. I was just so happy. I nearly tripped over Zoe when I went to the pantry to see if there were more muffin tins. I frowned. Why was she sleeping down here? I carefully picked her up and put her on the couch and found what I was looking for. I pulled the first batch out when Zoe ran back into the kitchen. She gaped, “Oh my god! What time do you get up?” I shrugged, “Depends on when I go to sleep. Why were you asleep in the kitchen? I put you on the couch. I figured it would be comfier.” Zoe frowned, “I wanted to see you make these muffins.” I laughed, “You’re in luck. I’m mixing up a batch now.” Zoe eyed the muffins out that were cooling. I told her, “Go ahead and grab one.” She snatched it and moaned as she ate it. She stood and hovered over me as I made the next batch. She was writing notes down. Eventually she frowned and sat down. She asked, “How did you come up with this?” I smiled, “I just started adding little bits of this and that. I’d tested a few before I settled on this recipe and everyone loved it.” My words died on my lips when my dad walked in yawning. 

                He looked around, “Damn ladybug. What time do you wake up?” I whispered, “Depends when I go to sleep.” He snorted, “You used to be a bear to wake up in the morning.” I turned and winced. That had actually been beaten out of me. The oven timer went off and grabbed muffins from all the ovens and put more in. My dad laughed, “Are you feeding an army, Ladybug?” I blushed, “No...I just make them when I’m happy.” My dad snorted, “Got it.” Zoe smiled, “You and Alexander are twice light bound…..aren’t you? I thought that’s what Angela meant yesterday.” I blushed harder, “Yes.” My dad smiled. I got him a plate and put a muffin on it. He smiled, “Thanks Ladybug. Your mom will be down here later. She didn’t think you’d get up this early. Neither did I actually. I wanted to meet you on your way in here.” I put all the muffins in as my dad gasped, “Oh my god. This is the best muffin….is there fudge on the inside?” I whispered, “Yes. It’s ok if you don’t like it.” My dad laughed, “Like it? I’m going to buy you a bakery so you can make these muffins and I will buy them in bulk every day.” I laughed, “I don’t know that I have time.” Zoe snorted, “I know she does….she gets up really early.” I gathered up the muffins and said, “I’ll be back. I told some border patrol guys I’d put these in the pack house.” My dad frowned, “How did you see a border patrol?” I shrugged, “I was dancing and they stopped by.” My dad asked, “You danced? Before making what appears to be somewhere around one hundred plus muffins....” I nodded, “And took a run. Be right back.” 

            I ran to the pack house. Cory was waiting with the others. I put the muffins down. Their group grabbed them first as people literally descended from everywhere. As I left the warriors started chanting, “Muffin Luna! Muffin Luna!” I laughed and took off back to the house. Zoe helped me get the next batch out of the oven. Xander, his brothers, cousins, uncles and dad filed into the kitchen. Xander walked over and kissed me lovingly. He touched my nose, “One of these days….I’ll wake up with you in bed.” I blushed, “Good luck with that.” He growled playful, “That sounded like a challenge.” I smirked, “Maybe.” T groaned, “God, it’s too early for this.” Kai yelled, “AUNT LADYBUG!” I knelt down, “Hi Kai!” He smiled, “I have my necklace on.” I smiled, “So you do.” T gasped, “THAT’S WHERE YOU GOT THE NECKLACE?!” Kai nodded, “YUP!” He ran off. Everly laughed and chased him, “He’s going to play with his friends here.” She smiled at me. I nodded back. I should just get over it. Her letters weren’t from here either, but she….no not her…..deep breaths.

            TJ stepped up, “I’m TJ Conners. Alexander’s little brother.” I smiled, “I know.” He nodded, “My mate’s birthday is Thursday. I was hoping your band could play. She’s been sad ever since she found out there’s a supernatural band she didn’t know about. I think it’s because her mom is sad, but I’d like her to be happy.” I laughed, “We can play. I’ll text Mason and Hendrick and see if they come for practice Wednesday. We could play Thursday night.” TJ grinned broadly, “Thanks sis!” I smiled, “You’re welcome.” I took out my phone and texted my Rebels group about the party. Everyone agreed. Mason and Hendrick were going to use a holoport to go back and forth. They’d still planned to move up Friday. Which worked out because apparently Jason and Addison were having their mating Ceremony Saturday. 

            My mom walked into the kitchen. She sighed, “So not even your dad got in here on time?” I shrugged, “Nope. Do you want a muffin?” I handed her one and everyone literally grabbed for the muffins. Eric said, “Oh my god.” Haley popped in and grabbed a muffin. She snorted, “These really are f*****g good. We are going to have the BEST f*****g cherry pie this year.” I blushed. Eric kissed her, “I already have the best cherry pie every year, Angel. Because you made it.” Haley snorted, “Yes, well now…..no b***h will make you a better f*****g pie than I do because my daughter in law, niece in law, and I are going to make the most kick ass pie of all time.” I bit my lip. Zoe bumped my hip, “Everyone will talk about our food.” Xander squeezed my waist lightly. My mom asked, “Will you teach me how to make those eggs you cooked up yesterday? Your dad loved them.” I nodded, “Oh sure.” My mom smiled, “Maybe we could go home and you could come over…..” Her words faded. Xander’s grip tightened around me. Xander linked me, “Lovebug?” I linked back, “Water...I need water.” He snapped me a cup and I quickly drank it. My voice shook, “I could show you here….here is good….you’re here….I’m here….so yeah….here is good.” My mom instantly said, “Of course. There’s lots of space too.” I nodded, “Yeah….space...so much space, and lots of supplies and ovens. So many ovens.” Xander kissed me. 

            When we broke apart everyone had left the kitchen. I frowned, “Where did everyone go? Did they eat all the muffins already?” Xander snorted, “Max conjured them to the office. Are you ok?” I whispered, “I can’t…..I can’t go in that house Xander.” He squeezed me, “Hey...you don’t have to. Ok?” I nodded against his chest and we just stood there for a while. I pushed myself back, “You have a meeting, don’t you?” Xander shrugged, “EJ can handle it.” I frowned, “I’m supposed to be one of your solutions, not one of your problems.” Xander grabbed my chin, “Hey, you will never be a problem. I’m your mate. If you need me I’m here.” I nodded, “Ok, I do have something I need...no want….no need...I want to go talk to Edward.” Xander raised an eyebrow, “Why?” I told him, “I want to know if he knows where Booker would go...and Trevor.” Xander growled and wrapped around me possessively.

             He picked me up and put me on the counter. He buried his face into my neck. He nipped at my one day marking spot. I whimpered. He snapped my pants off and slid his finger inside me. He whispered, “You are so wet. You have to be quiet, Lovebug.” I trembled in his arms. I bit my lip as he began to increase his pace. I moaned. He chuckled, “Shhh….we don’t want anyone to walk in.” My eyes widened. I definitely did not want that. I gripped his shoulders tightly as I felt the tightening in my stomach. His lips descended on mine as I came. He pulled back, “We’ll work on that.” I frowned, “Hey….I’m pretty sure I was fairly quiet.” Xander laughed, “The whole house would’ve heard that scream if I didn’t kiss you.” I tapped his nose, “But you did….so…” I stuck my tongue out at him. He just crashed his lips to mine. 

            He snapped my pants back on and someone said, “Oh gosh...sorry!” I pulled back blushing. Xander smiled, “You are mine.” I nodded, “Yours.” He sighed, “The dungeons are open to you. If you find out where either one of those pieces of s**t are…..come to me.” I nodded, “That’s fair.” Xander snorted, “I’m glad you think so.” I kissed him lightly, “Have a good meeting.” He walked me to the door then took off jogging for his office. I sighed. A warrior walked up, “Muffin Luna….the Alpha wanted me to show you where the dungeons are.” I smiled, “It has occurred to me I don’t know where they are. I probably could have found them....eventually. I’m Melanie.” The warrior smiled, “Oh, I know Muffin Luna. I’m Fowler.” I nodded, “Hi Fowler.” He led me to the dungeons and stood outside. I walked down. One girl cried when she saw me, “Please….it was just a job!” I raised an eyebrow, “Ok...what was? I literally have no idea who you are.” She cringed, “I….was pretending to be you.” I snorted, “Yeah….I have nothing to do with you. That’s my mate and family's territory.” I looked at the next cell then turned away. Stephanie snorted, “You aren’t going to say anything? That’s new.” I turned, “I hope they torture you for decades you bitter old lying hag.” I walked away and found Edward and Jean. Both evaluated me.

            I asked, “What happened to your arm?” Edward told me, “Your mate.” I laughed, “I would advise you to not upset him. I thought you were smart enough to know that.” Edward snarled, “How am I supposed to help what he sees when he pushes at me?” I told him, “By having mental defenses of some kind. He could still hear, but he might now have seen anything. I wouldn’t expect you to know that because you don’t bother to take your head out of your ass and learn about other supernatural’s like fairies. Anyway, I didn’t come here to talk about that. I came here to ask you where Booker and Trevor would go hide. I’m GOING to find them, but I’d rather do it sooner as opposed to later. I know despite the fact that he’s sniveling backstabbing weasel, you two look up to him. It’s better if I find him before anyone here does. You KNOW that’s true. I may be deadly, but these people…..they have skills I couldn’t dream of having.” Edward snorted, “Since I’m missing an arm that was cauterized by a fire hands fairy I’ll agree. They know how to do things you don’t.” I laughed, “I’d address the King of the fairies with more respect if I was you. From what I know King Aiden is well liked here.” Jean paled, “That was King Aiden?” I nodded, “Seriously, learn about other supernatural's while you are here since you have NOTHING but time until you die. What happened to you Jean?” Jean snorted, “Ask your dad.” 

                My anger fired on all cylinders, “My dad who you KNEW was my biological father the ENTIRE time! My dad who you let me watch die in an illusion, and BLAMED me for? That dad? Is that who you mean? You piece of s**t!” Jean sighed, “Yes. That one.” My hands were shaking. I hissed, “Give me where Booker would run. That is the LEAST you can do for me. You owe me.” Stephanie yelled, “Don’t tell her!” I snorted, “Hey bitter hag….you do realize they knew everything was going topsy Turvey and they left you in the dust. Your loyalty to them is unfounded. They cut and ran. They left you. Use what is left of your brain cells to recognize that. They won’t have gone anywhere you’d know about because you’d be the first to turn on them.”

             I turned to Edward and Jean, “I know thinking isn’t your strong suit either, but they left you too. They spelled you Edward. Find an ounce of decency in that pinky toe of yours and tell me.” Edward sighed, “I don't know. I heard your little speech that got that woman killed last night.” I snorted, “You of all people know I don’t like people like that. Just because Eric has more integrity in one of his hair follicles that you do in your entire body doesn’t mean you get to pout about it. That’s a personal choice. You threw away your soul mate, and he protects his with his life.” Edward snorted, “What about people like you?” I gaped, “Last I checked, you were the asshole who tried to have s*x with me a week after I arrived in your pack not the other way around. I was the one who turned you down for almost seven years now because you refuse to take no for an answer. You were the one who drugged me to try and r**e me. What do you mean by that? What about people like me? People who don’t lay down and accept your worthless ass as an Alpha? People who challenge you for being gutless and spineless? Or people who refuse to have s*x with you? Or people you can’t even beat drugged to force yourself on them? Exactly which one of those things do you mean?” 

            I heard a snarl of anger….several and jumped six feet. I whirled and came face to face with my dad, Alpha Kyle, Grandpa Ben, Levi, Eric, and T. I gaped, “Since when do you walk quietly Tristan?” I linked, “Freya! Why didn’t you tell me they were coming?” Freya linked, “Sleeping...tired….need more strength.” I sighed. T growled, “What the HELL were you just talking about?” I said, “I asked my wolf where she was at with you all coming. I have become VERY lax since getting here. I am normally FAR more attuned to my surroundings. I mean….I know how Levi snuck on me. He’s a Hackura and stealthy. Did the rest of you get silent shoes? That’s an interesting concept….i should work on that…” My dad spoke in a commanding tone, “Melanie Jane McAlister…..did you just say that the Alpha of the pack you were staying in, who is mated, tried to have s*x with you when you were fourteen years old? And when you declined he DRUGGED you? FOR THE LAST SEVEN YEARS?!” I kicked the ground with my foot, “I mean that was mostly a conversation between Edward and myself...I didn’t hear you coming or I wouldn’t have said it. My wolf just needs to get stronger and….” My dad yelled, “SO IT’S TRUE?! HE DRUGGED YOU TO TRY TO r**e YOU BECAUSE YOU REFUSED TO SLEEP WITH HIM?” I frowned, “To be fair…..a lot of people did that….it was a popular pastime in Black Path….he was just one of many…I even think there was a game….made out of it...I don’t know that for sure….I’m somewhat positive though….” My grandpa yelled, “To quote people in this pack...EXFUCKINGCUSE ME?!” 

            Jean sighed, “Will you stop ranting Melanie? Jesus Christ.” I frowned, “What? They already heard it….if any of you could’ve warned me….I’d have gone with one of the other million insults I could toss your way….like someone who stands and fights while you hide in your damn office crying for you mommies to come save you. The irony is...NOT EVEN YOUR MOTHERS LIKE YOU ANYMORE! Crying for them does you no good because they’d probably unlock the door and tell someone to take you away because you treat them like dirt! You treat all women like dirt.” T growled, “Melanie Jane…..” I turned, “Seriously…..you used to stomp around like an elephant….what happened to that? Hi Levi….long time no see…..” No one spoke. I bit my lip, “SO…..this is awkward and I’m going to go…. yeah….go….going is good….” I quickly walked past them when my grandpa grabbed me. Stephanie snickered. I felt something snap inside me. I pushed him away, “NO! Don’t touch me! You don’t GET to care! You didn’t care for the last seven year! Yes….a lot of freaking men wanted to have s*x with me….most said possess because chivalry is dead apparently. Yes, a lot of people have drugged me, but I’m a freak and it doesn't work. In case anyone was curious….Xander is the only guy I’ve been with. No matter their tricks or their drugs…..I came out on top. Part of that is honestly thanks to Cayden for protecting me while I was unconscious. So thank him because while you couldn’t be bothered to be there for me….He and Micah were! You ABANDONED ME! You left me there to suffer and I did! You don’t get to be upset that I did actually suffer. You talk to some fake me who doesn't even sound like me and just accept it! You all sat up here with your perfect lives while everything that was me crumbled to dust! You don’t even love me!” 

            I turned and ran outside. Fowler frowned when he saw me, “Muffin Luna? Are you alright?” I turned and ran. He’d never be able to keep up with me. I was so angry. How dare they act like they cared. They never cared! Freya linked, “Melanie….what’s going on? You know they care.” I linked, “No, they don't! They abandoned me, and now they want to act like they give a crap. So what I was drugged? I was almost r***d countless times. They don’t get to care about that. It HARDLY scratches the surface of the hell they left me in.” Freya linked, “Something is off Melanie.” I knew she was right, but I kept running. Eventually I stopped knowing I was close to the border of the territory. I sank to my knees and started crying. I pulled my parents' wedding rings out from under my shirt and rubbed them. I was only there a few minutes before I felt arms around me. Xander whispered, “It will be ok Lovebug.” I cried, “What’s wrong with me?” Xander said, “You’re hurt and that’s ok. Feeling how you feel is ok.” I whispered, “I don’t know if it’s how I feel. I just got so angry.” Xander hugged me, “You didn’t do anything bad. You just said how you felt. Later, I’m going to want a list of my own.” I frowned, “List?” Xander nodded, “Yes. Like your brother, Dalton, and Dakota’s list. I want the name of anyone who has ever hurt or drugged you.” I snorted, “You’ll be very busy.” Xander whispered, “I have all the time in the world to avenge the wrongs done to you.” So did I, and I had several I wanted to cross off myself.

            We stood and he grabbed me. He asked, “What did you mean you didn’t feel like that's how you felt?” I shrugged, “It felt like when my grandpa touched me….something dark just took over. Freya said it didn’t feel right either.” Xander frowned, “We will figure it out.” He grabbed my hand and popped me back into the main house. Everyone was sitting there. Great. This was just what you want to happen when you go all dramatic and throw it in your family's face; they weren’t there for you when you needed them. A room full of people that know what happened. Just great. Corbin, Princess Katie, Spencer, and two other of her children stood. Corbin slowly walked towards us. I frowned at him. Xander raised an eyebrow. Corbin spoke softly, “Melanie….can I see those rings? Just slowly take them off over your head.” I frowned, “Why?” I instantly touched my parents' wedding rings. Then I looked at their hands. They were wearing theirs. The ones I’d teared with care and wore everywhere weren’t even theirs. Anger filled me. Princess Katie spoke, “Melanie….can you please hand them to me? I just want to see them.” I stepped back into Xander, “They are mine. I never take them off.” Corbin pushed, “Why not?” I didn’t answer him. Sierra said, “Because Luna Chelsea sent them to her and told her to always wear them in honor of her parents. That she’d taken a serious risk to get them to Melanie and she owed her that at least.” 

        Luna Chelsea stood, “Melanie, I never sent you their rings. They have theirs” I closed my eyes, “Yes….you did. I know what your handwriting looks like. Why does everyone keep saying they didn't do things they did?!” Xander whispered, “Lovebug….take a deep breath.” My dad stood and showed me his hand, “Melanie….this is my ring. I don’t know whose ring that is, but it’s not mine.” I frowned, “You know what? Fine! They aren’t even real.” I reached up to the chain and yanked on it. Corbin, Princess Katie, and Spencer yelled, “NO!” The chain snapped and a force hit me square in the chest. Suddenly, breathing was really hard. I sank to the ground. I could hear Xander snarling and yelling. I was seeing everything that had always been blurry to me. I saw my mom and I’s car accident. I saw the truth of the illusion I was in. It had always been so clear, but now it looked like they were holograms around the house. I remembered the night I was supposed to shift. I remembered every repressed memory I’d sheltered myself from about what followed in those next two weeks at the hands of Trevor. Then I remembered everything that happened the night Trevor tried to mark me. I finally got a breath and screamed before everything faded from view. I knew several things….I knew who the traitor in Red Run was…..and I knew something about him I’d never recognized before. He had his biological father’s eyes.