The Married Alpha and His Arrow

Hear me Roar Pt.2

        Haley’s phone rang. She smiled, “Hello, Eric.” She put him on speaker phone. “Angel, how is your girl’s night going?” Haley winked at me, “We were just discussing the art of a drunk dial…. I’m told that’s what it’s called.” Eric laughed, “Who are we drunk dialing?” Haley said, “Well, first I need your opinion, My Alpha. My badass small girl gang doesn’t think a man would appreciate a drunk dial where the caller is getting themselves off. I myself think any man would f*****g love that phone call. What’s your opinion?” Eric growled, “Angel….” Haley moaned his name, “Errriiccc….” He growled and Ted and I bit back a laugh. She said, “See guys? He’s into it.” Eric said, “Pop home NOW, Angel.” Haley said, “Will you spank me if I don’t?” I choked on my drink. Ted gaped before he started to snicker. Eric growled, “Angel…. not only will I spank you. I think I’ll handcuff you to the bed, and have you conjure my flogger.” Haley didn’t even try to sound seductive when she said, “Maybe if you change that to the one where you cuff my hands by my ankles...I could be enticed to pop my happy f*****g self home.” Eric growled, “The spreader…. Haley, come home. Right. f*****g. now.” Haley said, “Come get me Big Bad Alpha. I have made the game more interesting. I’m hard to f*****g see because I’m in camo.” Eric said, “You weren’t in camo when you left.” Haley giggled, “We needed girls night outfits. Tell you what. I’ll make it fair. I’ll pop to the border. Catch me if you dare.” She hung up. I said, “Hales, it’s catch me if you can.” Haley tilted her head, “But he can catch me…. it’s a dare. THIS REALM! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! Follow my drunk dial phone call guide people.” Ted said, “Lead. Follow my lead.” Haley groaned, “But...I literally gave you a f*****g example!” She hugged me, “Call me anything. Bye guys! This was fun!” Ted laughed, “Her idea of fun would be alcohol, a B&E, and more alcohol.” I said, “It was fun. Are you going to take her advice even though Matt isn’t mad at you?”

            Ted said, “Oh, Matt is NOT happy with me. I lied trying to cover for you. I’m going to open our link and let my dirty talk as I touch myself bring him home to me.” I smiled, “I’ll warm Chase up on the phone. They have to be together. Then you’ll know when to link him.” Ted laughed, “Get on with your bad self then. God somehow between the three of us Haley unlocked the secrets to relationships and men. If you had told me that even a year ago…. I’d have laughed in your damn face.” I nodded and took out my phone. I got distracted by Chase calling me sweetheart. I was so giddily happy. He didn’t sound mad anymore. He said he was scared…. I didn’t want that. I told him I could kick ass. Ted mouthed the word gym. Brilliant! I could show off my skills. He didn’t want me to fight. Well then how would I show him my kick ass skills? Silly man! I told him he’d get all hot and bothered. That would keep his mind off being mad. I was about to start Haley’s advice when Chase said he wasn’t mad. I asked if he was coming home. He said he was on the way and hung up. Ted laughed, “Whipped! He’s whipped. Don’t think I didn’t notice you called this home. You consider him with you here home. That’s so adorable.” I frowned, “I didn’t get to rev him up. He is home to me.” Ted said, “So go upstairs and start without him. He’ll hear it when he gets here.” I kissed him on the cheek, “I love the way you think TeleTed.” Ted said, “Off to work up my own man.” I laughed and went upstairs. 

            I grabbed my vibrator and the lube in my nightstand. I discarded my clothes. I started to play with c**t picturing Chase with me. I was soaking wet thinking of his rock hard abs. I slid the vibrator inside me and turned it on. I was moaning when my door slammed open. I said Chase’s name. It was more of a plea. I needed him. He growled and I could feel my arousal running down my thighs. He took my vibrator and kept working. When his tongue hit my c**t, I left my body and came back. I wanted him inside me. He ignored me. He just kept pushing me over the edge. I barely was aware when he slid the vibrator out of me. I could feel his lips on my body that was somehow still begging him for more. When he slid into me everything felt right. He said he loved me. Maybe it was cowardly to only tell him when I’d been drinking, but I told him I loved him. He said it was our secret. He was tender and loving with me for several hours. I fell asleep once we’d finished feeling loved and like I was home.

            When I woke up, I watched Chase sleep for a bit. I was really glad he came home. He woke up and told me he’d always come home to me. It was like he was speaking directly to my ovaries. They were ready to explode. They needed to calm down. I told Chase I was sorry I took off. It was a habit. I could at least let them know I was ditching them. He apologized for ignoring me. When did he ignore me? He said He was going to ignore me, but Matt told him to talk to me. Well Matt would get some flowers. Chase didn’t need to apologize for thinking about ignoring me though. He didn’t actually do it. He asked about our girls' night, so I told him everything. Chase took in my story and asked if I ran into Alfred. That was his question? Men. I laughed. I told him the point was not to run into anyone. I sighed. I needed to get ready for our event today. I got out of bed and got into the shower. Chase came in behind me. The second the water had warmed up he was playing with me. It took a little longer to get ready because Chase really liked shower s*x. He walked me outside and opened my car door. He was gone in a second. I frowned. Kincade said, “He has something to deal with in his office.” I nodded, “Well, hop in.”

            We drove in a comfortable silence. I was honestly relieved they didn’t seem to be upset anymore. When we got to the event space, I walked directly to the kitchen. I smiled, “Susanna. I thought we might be seeing you today.” Susanna laughed, “Sally sent me a text. A second chance string. How could I not show up? She deserves it after that shithead she dealt with. I’m a little tired though.” She yawned, “Vampire hours.” I smiled, “Still enjoying him?” Susanna nodded, “I really like him…. he’s…. He’s my string Lex.” I gaped, “WHAT?” Susanna nodded, “I’m scared to tell Heath. I’m still getting us the information, but…. Robert is just giving it to me.” I smiled, “That’s so great Susanna.” She smiled, “He’s such a crazy man. He’s so worried about me all the time. He makes me carry a vial of his blood in my purse just in case something happens to me.” I said, “Do you plan to be turned?” Susanna shrugged, “If it’s an emergency. I’d rather be a vampire than dead. I don’t want to leave him. I do want the option to be open for us to have a child or two.” I smiled, “You have time to decide. It’s not like we age like humans.” Susanna smiled, “I know.” I said, “You know. I met someone recently who was hood, and her vampire was a string. She was turned. I could put you two in contact.” Susanna hugged me, “That would be great!” I gave her Sharon’s contact information and left her to get cooking. I went out to the main area. Ted had arrived.

            I smiled and waved at Mark and Joanie. They waved back. I said, “So... how did it go last night.” Ted said, “Aaammmmaazing! He was so turned on when he got home. He wanted to watch me on my own for a while. He couldn’t stand it after only a few minutes he attacked me. How did it go for you?” I laughed, “Chase definitely did NOT try to watch. He was on me the second he walked in the door.” Ted smiled, “That’s great. Haley f*****g Conners…. teaching us how to work up our men. God I’m so damn proud of that girl.” We got to work. Our clients showed up just as we’d finished set up. Everyone was seated when I looked around and frowned. Susanna hadn't set out the food yet. I suddenly got a bad feeling. I excused myself and went back to the kitchen. I walked in and slipped the second I took a step in the door. I looked down. Not again! I’d slipped in blood. I screamed. Susanna whispered, “It’s not my blood…. Lex…. pigs...blood...help….me…” Susanna had a knife wound on her back. Had they paralyzed her? I got towels and screamed, “SOMEONE HELP ME!” I said, “Susanna hang on!” Two cops burst into the room. One grabbed me, “Ma’am you're under arrest.” I said, “Excuse me! We need to help her!” I looked at the man. He was supernatural. I could tell. Kincade, Kevin, Mark, Joanie, and Ted burst into the room. Ted went to Susanna. I said, “We need an ambulance!” One cop said, “What? Don’t want this to be upgraded to murder? Just attempted murder is as far as you’re willing to go?” I said, “I didn’t stab her!” The cop said, “You’re covered in blood.” I said, “I came in here and slipped! I’ve been out on the floor setting up this event!” Ted said, “She has. She walked in here maybe thirty seconds before us. She didn’t have time to do this.” Kevin, Kincade, Joanie, Mark, and our clients back me up.

            Kincade and Kevin were exchanging looks. Kincade stepped out. Ted was trying to stop the bleeding. I said, “Look, you NEED to call an ambulance! Arrest me or whatever but get her help!” Ted said, “They do need to call an ambulance. Get on your f*****g radio! My phone has no service. No one is taking you out of her Lexi.” Ted gave me a pointed look. Oh s**t…. I looked back at the cops who were grinning at me. They’d messed with the phone. I looked at the werewolves. Kincade had left because they couldn’t link. That meant…. these cops...They were warlocks. One leaned in close, “If you don’t want your friend to die, you will come with us. Quietly. I bet you look delectable in cuffs.” I looked at Susanna. She was blinking rapidly at me. I looked away. Then it hit me. Morse code. Susanna was blinking words to me. I thought about her blinks. Her purse! Her string’s blood was in her damn purse! The kitchen doors burst open and Haley stepped through with Kincade on her heels. I shot Ted a look. Heath knew. If Haley was here…. somehow Heath knew. Haley said, “What the f**k is going on? OH GOOD! f*****g Warlocks. Who the f**k gave you two a damn badge?” They both tensed, “Lower your voice. The humans will hear you!” Haley said, “What f*****g humans? This is a supernatural event.” I got Ted's attention and tapped out Susanna’s purse on my thigh. He nodded and motioned to Joanie. She grabbed Susanna’s purse off the counter and slid it to him. Meanwhile Haley yelled at the warlocks. “I repeat. What is going on here? What the f**k is wrong with you two idiots?!” They said, “Ma’am watch your language, or you will be arrested along with your friend.” I bit back a laugh. I saw Ted hold up the blood for Susanna to drink. Relief hit me so hard I had to reach out a hand to steady myself. 

            Haley said, “DID YOU JUST MA’AM ME? LEXI SCOTT! HE JUST MA’AM’ d me! Oh that’s f*****g it. Arrest me for cursing? Are you two serious?! That’s not a f*****g arrestable offense. MORONS! NO MORE! Haley is DONE being nice! I’m so f*****g tired of being nice!” Haley threw both of them into the wall. My eyes went wide. “Haley….” One warlock said, “That’s assault. You just assaulted two officers of the law.” Haley said, “Oh did I? Well, might as well go all f*****g out then.” She popped and punched both of them in the face. Susanna stood up, “Lex….is this not event where we were doing a murder mystery lunch? This is all getting a little too real if it is.” Both cops whirled, “You were stabbed.” Susanna said, “Fake blood. Fake stabbing. Murder Mystery lunch.” Ted said, “That’s next weekend Susanna.” Susanna groaned, “I ruined a fabulous top for no reason.” I said, “I’ll reimburse you for the confusion Susanna.” Our client breathed a sigh of relief, “Well, that’s…. you girls certainly know who to put on a show. I’ll remember this murder mystery option for next month.” She left. Eric walked into the kitchen as our client walked out. The warlocks advanced on Haley. She raised an eyebrow, “f*****g try it.” They kept coming. Joanie had Ted behind her as well as Susanna. Eric growled, “I’ll rip you to f*****g pieces.” Both startled and stopped. Haley used that to slam one’s face into the counter and grabbed another by the pressure point on his neck. She said, “Who the hell are you? You’re not a f*****g real cop. A cop would’ve called for an ambulance. Even a defective stupid f*****g warlock cop.” I blurred over and grabbed the other warlock by the neck. The one I had grabbed said, “We are cops, and you’ll go to jail for this!” Haley said, “Hear that Lexi? I’m shaking in fear over the warlock’s threats.” Eric knew she was being sarcastic but growled menacingly anyway. She looked at the man in her hands in the eyes. 

            “Who are you? And why are you here?” She asked the warlock. The warlock said, “I’m Decan. I’m here to abduct Lexi Scott. I don’t know who the girl that got stabbed. That’s not the girl from the picture. They said she was the caterer, but that’s not her.” The other man said, “WHAT THE HELL DUDE?!” Haley rolled her eyes. I pushed the other warlock against the back on the counter, “Did you stab Susanna?” The guys said, “No.” I looked at Haley. She nodded and conjured me a knife. I stabbed the warlock. In the back where Susanna had been stabbed. Then I stabbed him in the chest. “No one hurts one of my people.” Susanna came over and snapped his neck. She said, “Ass.” Alpha Jackson and Alpha Darrin burst into the room. Alpha Jackson wordlessly took the warlock from Haley and out of the other side of the kitchen entrance. Eric said, “We will get to the bottom of this, Angel.”

Susanna spoke as Heath stormed inside. Haley snapped and the body of the warlock Susanna and I’d killed was gone. Heath ran over and hugged me. I said, “I’m fine. I wasn't hurt. Susanna was. Quick thinking with the murder mystery bit, Susanna.” Susanna said, “Thanks for getting me my purse with the life saving juice in it.” Heath said, “Who did this Susanna?” Susanna said, “Noah.” I gaped. Eric said, “The venue has been searched. He’s not here.” Susanna said, “He entered and left by hollo port. He said I was supposed to be Sally, but I’d do. I didn’t even hear him until he’d stabbed me. He stayed to talk for a minute. He poured pig's blood at the entrance by the door. He said Lexi would have a panic attack. He told me He didn’t hit anything vital when he stabbed me. He just needed his fake cops to get Lexi out of here.” Heath said, “Where did the other warlock go? We need to meet where they were going to take Lexi.” Alpha Jackson walked back in. “He killed himself. He had a damn cyanide cap in his mouth.” Heath groaned. Haley snapped and wallets appeared in Heath's hands. She smiled, “There’s both their wallets, Heath. They had to have a car somewhere, probably outside.” Heath kissed the top of her head to all our surprise. Eric growled as Heath blurred out of the room. Alpha Jackson and Darrin sighed. Eric was on Haley. He kissed her, “MINE!” Haley said, “Yours.” I was just proud she wasn’t on the damn floor from Heath’s actions. What was he thinking? 

            I said, “Haley…. Are you ok?” Haley nodded, “I’m doing better about stuff like that. I know him, and it was hair. It’s ok. Are you two ok?” I nodded. Susanna shook herself, “We need to get this food out.” She and Ted left with trays of food. Haley said, “Lex, are you ok?” I closed my eyes, “Noah was trying for Sally. How the HELL did he know she’d be back?” Haley said, “The hood leak. Heath knew she was coming back.” I closed my eyes, “Great! It’s not enough he f****d up my head. NOW he wants to f**k up my business and hurt my friends!” Eric said, “Why is your friend walking around with vampire blood on her person? I ask because we are currently at peace with the vampires. I’d rather not have someone holding vampire blood that shouldn’t have it in my territory.” I said, “She’s dating a vampire. He gave it to her in case of emergencies.” Eric nodded, “Thank god.” I took a deep breath. “I need to get back out there.” Haley came and gave me a hug. “It will be ok. I can come charm the space of your events beforehand. It will ruin the f*****g troll’s day.” I nodded, “I might have to have you do that. I can’t have him attack my friends or clients.” I looked at her and saw her concern. I smiled, “I’m really ok.” She nodded, “Call if you need me Lex.” Eric walked over to her. “Pop us all home.” Alpha Jackson and Darrin grabbed onto Eric. Haley grabbed Eric and popped away. 

Kevin said, “Your brother is going to get punched in the face by Alpha Eric Conners.” I said, “He knows that.” Kevin held out a phone, “Once the warlock’s died, our link started working. Along with the phones. Kincade had to use a landline to get a hold of the Alpha. Chase is on the phone.” My hands shook, “Chase…” Chase said, “Lexi, I’m on the way. Are you alright?” I said, “I’m ok. You have work, you don’t have to come.” Chase said, “I don’t give a s**t. You are more important. Are you ok?” I looked down. I wasn’t covered in blood anymore, and neither was the floor. “I slipped in blood again Chase. I’m…. trying…” Chase said, “Sweetheart. I’m coming. It’s ok.” I nodded but couldn’t say anything. Ted came back in. He took one look at me and took out his phone. Things were happening around me. Arms pulled me to them. It wasn’t Chase though. It was Heath. “I’ve got you Lexi. It wasn’t Susanna’s blood. Susanna is fine. She’s up and walking around.” I said, “I’m so tired of slipping in blood. He knows all my fears Chase. He’s trying to trip me up so he can take me.” Heath pulled back, “You held it together until you could let yourself feel. That’s who you are, and he doesn’t see it. He’s counting on something that’s not going to happen. He doesn’t know you anymore.” Heath looked over, “Your string is here.” I said, “Thank you Heath.” He kissed my forehead, “I’m always here if you need me Lexi.” I said, “Eric is going to punch you.” Heath laughed, “Worth it.” He nodded to someone.

        Arms wrapped around me again. This time I felt the sparks. I turned into Chase’s chest and allowed myself just a moment to cry. When I pulled back Chase looked murderous. “I WILL kill him Lexi.” Ted said, “Get in line. I’ve hated him since I was fourteen. I’m not a violent person but…. that piece of s**t needs to go.” I said, “He’s like a cockroach.” Ted said, “Then I’ll empty a clip of bullets into him. Not even a horror villain could survive that many shots to the heart and brain.” I snorted, “If someone could, it would be him.” Chase and Heath said simultaneously, “He won’t.” Chase continued, “He will NOT survive what we do to him, Lexi.” I nodded and wiped my face. “I need to get back out there.” Chase frowned, “I can take you home. Ted can handle this.” I shook my head, “No, Ted and I will do it together. Like we planned. I won’t go home and hide, and let Noah think he got to me. I will do my damn job because I can, and he doesn’t get to take one more thing from me.” Chase nodded. Susanna said, “She is woman, hear her roar!” Heath said, “Susanna, I think it’s time you shared about your vampire. I’ve pretended and waited long enough for you to tell me on your own.” My jaw dropped. Susanna rolled her eyes. She said, “Is there anything you don’t know? Is there a point to keeping a secret from you?” Heath said, “No. There is not.”

        Susanna said, “Robert is my string. That’s how I’m getting all the information you asked for.” Heath said, “Was that so hard?” Susanna stuck her tongue out at him. Heath raised an eyebrow and Susanna flushed, “I think I will wait awhile, but I’ll be turned. We are both discussing kids.” Heath nodded, “Keep me in the loop.” Susanna nodded, “I will.” Heath hugged me, “I’ll find him Lexi.” I said, “I know.” I believed he would. I was just worried this plan could’ve been in the works since my mom turned eighteen years old. We were not prepared to take on that type of plan. I smoothed my outfit. Ted took my hand. Chase squeezed my other one, and I took a deep breath. Ted and I walked backed out. Everyone looked at me. I plastered a fake smile on my face, “So sorry. We got our wires crossed with our caterer. She thought it was our murder mystery lunch week, and I panicked thinking she was truly hurt.” Everyone laughed, “I want a murder mystery luncheon! That would be marvelous!” Everyone was a buzz. Ted and I made the rounds making sure everyone was ok. We ended up booking five murder mystery lunches. When everyone left Ted looked over at me. “Well, we branched into a new venue. We NEED someone to leak that to Noah. Like f**k you d**k! We turned your s**t murder attempt into more business.” I laughed, “He’d be so pissed.” We started to tear everything down. 

        As soon as it was dark outside a man zoomed into the building. He had Susanna in his arms. “What happened?” Robert said. “I woke up to your pain this afternoon. It was distressing! I cursed the sun.” Ted and I shot each other a look. Ted whispered, “They are bonded?” The man turned around, “Yes, Susanna is my bonded. I would never dishonor her by just having others call her a pet. She is much more. She is mine! Who hurt you my Susanna?” Susanna said, “I don’t…. know how to answer that.” I said, “The former lieutenant of the Hood, Noah Calver. He was after his string who rejected him. His ultimate goal was to have me taken to him.” Robert hissed. Chase came barreling into the room along with Matt. I rolled my eyes. We did not need a supernatural pissing match. I said, “Chase, Matt, he’s not upset with us. He’s not going to hurt us. His bonded, Susanna, was hurt. He’s rightfully upset.” Chase said, “Bonded?” Robert hissed, “Yes, Alpha wolf. She’s my bonded.” Susanna said, “Ohh these werewolves are friends Robert. Alpha Eric Conners even made sure I wasn’t some vampire blood trafficker. They had your back.” Robert said, “I don’t care about my back. I care about yours.” He turned to me, “Thank you for getting her my blood. It was you, right?” I said, “Susanna used her eyes to communicate morse code to me. I communicated to Ted. Joanie, Ted’s guard, got the purse. Ted got your blood out, and into Susanna while we distracted the warlocks. It was a group effort.” Robert hissed, “Warlocks?!”