Chapter 11 #4
Once Melanie fell asleep, I got up and opened my door. Elise and Sam were on the other side. Sam whispered, “I’ll stay with her. Drake can tell me all about the plans later. I need to be with Ladybug right now.” I nodded, “Of course you do.”
I moved aside so she could walk in. Sam walked over to the bed and kissed Melanie’s forehead before laying down with her. Elise sniffled, “It was never supposed to be like this with us on the outside of her life.” No, it wasn’t. I grabbed Elise and popped us to the office.
Hastein’s eyes were still blazing. My cousin announced, “I see your Melanie was not exaggerating when she said I missed a lot. Hugo, Louis, and Gabe will be back tomorrow. I will have them come here. I have long since suspected, along with most, that Cayden’s source had an in with the Resistance. I had no idea she was your Melanie.”
I shrugged offering, “None of us did.” Hastein sat back in his chair saying, “I should have.” I argued, “If one of us should’ve known, it should have been me. She’s my mate, H.” I turned to Cassie, “Melanie mentioned your drink tipped her off. What did it smell like?”
Sierra and Phil came into the room with Gage and Abigail.
Cassie frowned and answered, “Just water. It smelled like water.” Sierra chimed in, “Like I said outside, we’ve worked with Hunters.
So, we know the smell of the drug they put in drinks.
It’s subtle and unless you knew it, you’d never be able to tell. It’s kind of the point of it.”
Something broke in our office. I turned and saw Cayden with his hands around Ghiza’s throat.
Cayden asked, “What part of NO ONE touches her was unclear?” Cassie touched her mate’s back and whispered, “It wasn’t his fault, and technically no one did touch me.
” She leant forward and gently removed Cayden’s hands from Ghiza, taking them in her own.
Cassie added, “It was a horrible plan anyway. The second I was drugged Alexander and EJ would’ve popped to me.
We ALL know they are going to be extra sensitive to what they feel from me in the bond right now.
Sierra told us that they knew the smell, but there’s no way we could’ve known. That include Ghiza.”
Hastein asked, “Why would they be extra sensitive to your bond? Wait. ARE YOU PREGNANT, CASS?” Cassie nodded.
Hastein stood and picked up and twirled her around.
He turned to Sierra asking, “Can you get ahold of that scent? I could get it to my men, particularly my cousin and my aunt’s Guard. ” My mom snorted.
Blade said, “Blade wants. Princess trouble. Kill Hunters.” My mom sighed, “Blade, the Hunters are not after me. I’m not a wolf.
” Blade snorted in response. Sierra said, “Melanie could get it to you. She has some of it for reasons. I don’t know if Nate still does, but he obviously had access at one point. ”
Wesley answered, “Nate doesn’t have anything. He gave us the information he had in his interview but did not know he would be staying when he came here.” I sighed, “Great. Naturally, we have to ask Melanie.” My dad sighed.
Jason snorted, “What’s new?” I said, “We have gotten too relaxed with our security, EJ. They would’ve had Emma and MaryBeth for sure.
Cassie would’ve been drugged, but she’s right they wouldn’t have gotten her.
Ghiza and the rest of her Guard were there.
Not to mention if she feels slightly off right now, I will be at her side ready to heal her. ”
Cassie rolled her eyes, “You two are so predictable sometimes.” Elise sighed, “Don’t even say it, EJ.” EJ reasoned, “Elise, we are at war. The no Guards on girls’ night is temporarily suspended. I’m not going to send an army, but we will need to make sure you guys are safe.”
EJ took his mate in his arms saying, “I am FULLY aware you all can take care of yourselves; however, the point of these nights is for you guys to relax. That includes Melanie. I’m guessing neither she nor her friends were relaxed.
Which includes our cousin's mate, who is Alexander’s Beta Female, and our brother’s mate, Valentina. They all deserve to be able to relax.”
Sierra snorted, “Melanie didn’t know the meaning of the word until she met her Xander.” Tristan snorted, “To be fair, she’s always been a busy little thing. We couldn’t get Ladybug to ever take a beat.” I laughed.
My mom asked, “Take a beat? She dances all the damn time.” Tristan smiled saying, “That’s true. I meant to say rest. My sister would never rest.” My mom sighed, “This fucking realm and its damn sayings.” I couldn’t help but smile.
Elise sighed, “I agree with the Guards coming, but only temporarily. We will go back to our regular girl’s night with no guards once this is all resolved.” EJ nodded agreeing, “Eventually, yes.” We began to plan what we were going to do to up our security.
I was upping our training sessions and increasing our border patrol. Gage said, “I’ve got a tentative thought on that already. Phil and I were busy bees.” Abigail purred at him, “You’re so sexy when you’re going all Gamma male.” Gage tilted her head in for a kiss.
Yellow Hills called next because Emmett and Malachi were furious. Blue Moon called too, and Finn was irate. Which was always odd since he was a lot like his dad. It was always mildly weird and concerning when either Dylan, or Finn, were ready to throw down and fight in an angry way.
I couldn’t blame them though. We all felt useless and unprepared. If something like this could happen, with drugs that we couldn’t even SMELL… what else could happen despite our vigilance? Oden said, “Well, with mate on our side we’ve got the best shot we’ve ever had.” That was true.
After several hours of re-working everything I went upstairs to sleep beside Melanie.
I brought Drake with me since Sam had been in there when I left.
Sam had fallen asleep right alongside Melanie.
My father in law gently picked his wife up.
I popped them to their room here and then popped back to Melanie’s side.
When I woke up, I was surprised to find Melanie beside me. I smiled and waited for her to wake up. My mate yawned a few moments later. I rolled on top of her greeting, “Good morning.” Melanie replied, “Good morning, Xander. What are you doing?” I kissed her and pulled back.
I whispered in her ear, “Showing you what happens when we actually wake up together before I have to go on my run.” I kissed her neck and sucked on her mark. My fiancée shivered beneath me and moaned. I snapped her naked and slid my hand down the front of her body.
I gently palmed Melanie’s breast and slid my thumb across her nipple. I continued down her body and slid my finger inside her. My mate gripped my arm and gasped. I chuckled, “You’re so wet for me, Lovebug.” Her hips jerked under me.
I smirked as I slowly slid my finger in and out. Melanie tried to increase my pace, but I wasn’t having that. Right before she came, I slid my finger out. My mate whimpered in protest until I lined us up and slid into her.
Melanie whispered, “Xander.” I thrust gently into her. Towards the end I went onto my palms and sped up. Melanie gripped my arms and shuddered, and I groaned her name, “Mel.” Then emptied myself into her as her walls clamped around me.
My mate eventually came back to herself. Melanie looked at me admitting, “I understand your case.” I laughed, “Good.” I leaned down and kissed her. I looked at the clock, “I’ve got to get to my run.” Melanie nodded and I slowly pulled out of her.
To my surprise, she just laid there. I asked, “Are you staying in bed?” Melanie shrugged, “For a little bit.” I laughed, “I could run you a bath.” Melanie gasped, “I… really? I haven’t had a bath in… gosh… I don’t even know.”
I snapped my fingers and told her, “Your bath awaits whenever you are ready.” Melanie laughed, “You are too much.” My mate got onto her knees and kissed me. My hands instantly went to her sides. I groaned, “I mean, who needs to run? You’re just too tempting.”
EJ linked me, “Are you coming to run, little brother? Our cousins want to see you.” I sighed, “But I guess they are waiting for me.” Melanie laughed, “I have a bath to get to anyway.” I kissed her again before saying, “I’ll see you later.”
I popped outside and shifted. I easily beat everyone and was waiting with clothes on when they got back.
Max snorted, “Ok, this whole you get to be lightning fast because your mate is the white wolf thing is bullshit. Let’s all just say it.
” I laughed, “I didn’t make up the rules on this, little brother. ”
My cousin, Hugo, clapped me on the back. Hugo told me, “I will have to start doing cardio with you, Alexander. I sense there is a challenge to beat you now.” I laughed, “It’s not a challenge, cousin.” Hastein laughed, “Oh, but it is.”
Gabe commented, “I was filled in, and I must say I want to meet your mate’s friends. To me it sounded like she’s just the key to people getting their mates.” I snorted, “Come on inside.” Louis and Hugo both punched me in both my arms.
I asked, “What the hell?” Gabe snorted, “I don’t get a text from you? After hearing about this girl for such a long time, I don’t get a ‘hey man, I met her and she’s mine. So, you were right.’ text?! Is that too much to ask?”
Hastein wryly said, “Apparently it is.” I snorted, “It’s been one thing after another with my mate.
” Hugo said, “I blame literally everyone else. All you assholes couldn’t tell any of us that he found her.
Even though you knew we knew he met his mate because we SHARE A BOND.
Hell, I’d have come home for a ‘Hey, Alexander popped his cherry with his dream girl’ text. ” I rolled my eyes.