The Statue #7
Alpha Sail gulped, “Your mate assaulted me.” Melanie muttered, “Cry babies. Each and every one of you.” Trenton couldn’t hold his laughter back this time.
I said, “Just so you know, my wife wouldn’t have let you hit her either.
Just like your daughters and mate didn’t manage to land a single hand on her, when they attacked her together. ”
Alpha Sail went red in the face sputtering, “I’m an Alpha and they aren’t.” Melanie said, “They should still know basic self-defense. It’s sad they don’t… but if you think you can do better against me… fight me then.” I whirled around to face my wife in shock.
Oden was snickering in my head. Alpha Sail questioned, “Excuse me?” Melanie slowly repeated, “You think you can beat me in a fight. So… fight me.” Alpha Sail questioned, “Is that a challenge?” Melanie shrugged, “If you want to call it one. I’m simply saying …
.you think you can beat me so it shouldn’t be a problem for you to fight me. ”
My mate paused then said, “If you were smart, you’d learn from the errors of your father’s ways.
The Black Path leadership talked about your dad and his friends…
ummm I guess to be nice we call it a fight…
. with Yellow Hills and laughed about it…
A lot. Which is kind of crazy when you think about it.
Because not one of them could have taken any of the people… that your dad fought that day.”
Alpha Sail agreed, “Let’s fight then.” Oden snarled, “Let’s kill him.
” I replied, “I’m not saying no.” Gage linked, “No killing just yet.” I replied, “Let’s go ahead and start up a plan to accomplish that.
” Phil linked, “Why did Gage say you wanted a plan worked up to kill Alpha Sail?” I retorted, “Are you really asking?” Phil groaned.
Melanie shrugged, “It’s your funeral… hurt feelings… pride… on the line here… but ok.” Trenton said, “Dad, wait.” Alpha Sail pushed his son’s hands off his shoulder. Melanie asked me, “Can you snap me into fighting attire? This dress is not the easiest to fight in.”
Dylan squealed, “I love her! I just do.” Dad growled, “You’re ruining the fun by speaking, Dylan.
” Dylan warned, “Then prepare to have no fun whatsoever.” I snapped Melanie into shorts and a t-shirt.
My mate kissed my cheek then turned to fight.
I grabbed her arm pulling her back to me to kiss her hard.
When I pulled away, I told her, “You better kick his ass, and not have a single hit land from his end on you.” I linked her, “Or I’ll punish you.” My wife flushed red. Melanie replied, “I mean… one hit? Two, max. That would be fair.”
I growled, “No.” Gage linked, “That’s not really reasonable.” I asked, “Why should I be reasonable?” Melanie argued, “But….” I interrupted, “No.” Melanie tried to continue, “I need to…” I pulled her flush against me growling, “No.” My mate huffed in annoyance, so I kissed her again then let go.
I popped over to my family. EJ said, “So, we should’ve kept Ladybug in our meetings.
” Dylan squealed, “Oh my god, yes! Yes, to that idea. It will be better. Those meetings are so dreadfully boring. Here I thought you all didn't have your mother’s DNA in you. Yet Lead Alpha Mini Prick is coming through for me. I am so proud of you.” EJ rolled his eyes.
My eyes were locked on the fight about to start.
Melanie was studying Alpha Sail. Trenton walked over to me apologizing, “Alpha Alexander, I’d like to apologize for my dad, mom, and sisters.
I’m not sure what my mom and sisters did, but they are spoiled rotten brats.
I’m one hundred percent certain they deserved it. ”
I replied, “It’s not your fault, and it appears you are friends with my mate.” Trenton flushed, “Umm, yeah.” Dylan clapped, “Let’s expand on that. Are you more than friends?” Trenton gasped, “What? No! Of course not.”
Dylan gleefully said, “I’m picking up what you’re throwing down.
Someone in your group wanted to be. Who was it?
” Trenton cleared his throat, “Anyway, I’ll be going.
” Dylan warned, “You can scurry away future Alpha Trenton, but I’m getting on the ground floor.
” Trenton asked, “Huh?” Dylan explained, “There are too many Alpha Sail’s, be a trendsetter.
Go by Alpha Trenton.” Several people laughed.
Dylan continued, “I’ll figure out who wanted to be more, because MelAshley has no filter or poker face. We love this about her. Imma coming for the drama you’re going to bring to my show. It’s going to be great!” Trenton walked to the other side of the room.
Oden was furious. My wolf linked me, “Everyone always wants mate and I’m tired of it!” Dad linked me, “It wasn’t Trenton at least.” I snorted, “Trenton thinks she’s pretty and good at fighting.” Dad reasoned, “She is.” I glared at him.
Dad argued, “Accepting these things helps. I accept that your mother is beautiful and a good fighter.” I retorted, “I’ve seen you punch people for saying it.
” Dad disagreed, “Not for saying it. If they flirt with your mother, I do. If they say it, I look for ways and reasons to be able to punch them in the face.” I could do that.
Gage linked, “We’ll find out who it was.” Phil sighed, “I think I already know.” Good. Alpha Sail finally came at Melanie, but she dodged him with a punch to his kidney. I watched his movements because he wasn’t a bad fighter.
Tristan McAlister was edging towards the mat, looking furious. Alpha Sail landed a hit on Melanie she allowed so she could pin him. The fight was over in less than seven minutes. My mate might not think I was serious about punishing her for getting hit, but I was deadly serious.
Oden was feeling very predatory and dominant at the moment. Alpha Sail left with what could only be described as his tail between his legs. Mom popped to Melanie then said, “I fucking love you. It really was ok though. People say shit like that a lot.”
Melanie raised her voice looking around at the crowd, “It’s not ok, and anyone who says anything derogatory about any of my in law’s…
well, you will deal with me. The spiteful whispering and cutting comment will stop because I can hear you.
In case this didn’t make it clear…. let me be blunt.
I can also kick your butt…. Every… single… one of you.”
“I don’t want to hear one bad word said about our group. Be normal people and complain to your mates in your room… or talk crap with your friends in their rooms. I find it odd you don’t, considering social situations aren’t my forte…. and even I know that’s the common thing to do.”
“Your blatant disrespect to the mates of the Conners family, and your little reign of terror, is coming to an abrupt halt… and now you’re on notice. Because I’m here…. and I don’t deal with that crap. So, if I were you… I’d cut it out.”
“Do yourselves a favor and go with my advice since it’s not bragging to say I easily have the highest I.Q. out of this group. I will get you in ways… you will never see coming. Grow up and be adults. No one has to like everyone to be respectful.”
“Even pups are told if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing. Pups. It’s just pathetic you all are so bitter and jealous.
Powerful families to protect our larger group…
is a good thing. The fact that someone has to tell you that…
is a bit pathetic. A pack survives because of the pack…
so… be two percent smarter… should you want to survive.
” Lexi Daniels started clapping then several others joined.
Dylan was munching on popcorn. He spoke with his mouth full, “The Alpha meetings will be the best meetings ever.” Elise quickly said, “Melanie can stay with us.” I laughed, “It might be best if we take the winner of the fighting with us.” Oden purred, “Mate is a winner.”
Cayden laughed, “Then I’m coming with you guys.” Micah chimed in, “Me too.” Elise sighed, “Can I come?” EJ kissed her then answered, “Of course.” All our mates ended up at our next meeting. We were trying to reach a deal that would benefit both packs.
The Alpha before us had a business he wanted to start in our area. His pack members working with him passed out their business plan and proposal. I was reviewing it until I noticed that Cayden was studying Melanie.
Melanie linked me, “Can you snap me back into my dress and conjure my laptop?” I replied, “Of course.” I snapped her back into her original outfit and conjured her laptop to her. I watched as my wife grabbed it out of the bag and started typing away while the Alpha presented.
Oden snickered, “You’re not prepared.” I asked my wolf, “Why does Melanie feel confused and annoyed?” Oden admitted, “I was only told by Freya that it’s about to get interesting.” My mate sat back and crossed her arms with a stubborn look on her face.
Cayden linked me, “That does not bode well for this Alpha. Who is he again?” I answered, “Alpha Roguer.” Cayden warned, “Well, Melanie isn’t going to have something nice to say here either.
” EJ linked me, “Why is Ladybug mad? Elise said she’s about to be more bug than lady.
This isn’t the best deal, but it’s not a bad one.
I plan to make amendments.” I replied, “I’m guessing we will find out. ”
Once the Alpha finished his presentation Melanie asked him, “Did you come up with this plan and figures?” Alpha Roguer answered, “I helped.” Melanie prodded, “How much?” Alpha Roguer frowned, “It’s my business.”
Melanie bobbed her head replying, “Then you are aware these numbers are…. grossly overestimated. You also failed to include that you’ve made this same deal with Alphas in three other states…
. who not only lost their capital in their investment…
but lost their reputation at the banks that provided the loans.
” My eyes widened as I stared at my mate.