Chapter 15

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Alexis

Its been a month since Aiden came to my pack and war was declared. We haven't heard from the spy sitting in Jack's pack since the news of his allies leaving him. We think he was found out and killed. The wolf, Abe, we found a week ago has been getting along well with the pack and he apologizes for how we met when ever he gets the chance.

His brother, Chance, is on his way here with some friends to help us in the war. The more we grow though, the more Jack does too. Rogues are reckless enough to help him because they're fueled by rage and that rage is directed towards me.

Xander has been staying at my house because having him near keeps the nightmares away, not that either of us are complaining. Both of our wolves are happy with my choice to move him in. We haven't really been able to do more then kiss and tease each other because of Blake's mark and that's making Xander mad.

He's been searching non stop for a way to remove it. He even suggested I talk to the Moon Goddess, but the last time I did that was when I was 16 and afterwards I didn't wake up for three days. It's too much of a risk right now, especially since Jack is preparing to attack any day now.

"Josh?" I spot Josh walking with his mate near the pack house. "Yes Alpha Alexis?" He stops and turns to me. "I'm sorry to interrupt your time with your mate, but I need you to gather the pack for a meeting."

"Ok, when do you need to speak with them?" He asks. I'm guessing he wants some more time with his mate. "You can have an hour with Christie, then you need to gather every one in the backyard." He thanks me before heading off with his mate. They make a good couple.

An hour later I'm in the backyard on a small little stage while everyone sits in fold out chairs. "Good afternoon everyone, I have some news. We've come up with a plan and we're gonna start practice drills. When I'm done talking, you're all going to continue on with your day. "

"When you hear me howl then woman and children will head to my private bunker with Sam. The royal guards and men of the pack will get in fighting positions around the area of our pack."

"Trackers will be sent to hide out in trees for surprise attacks. I hate to do this but teens 17 and older need to fight. They will head to the back of the pack house and grab a weapon they're best at using."

"Remember, you do not have to fight if you don't want to. I will not force you to risk your life."

A group of men stand to speak. "Alpha, we will all happily fight for the pack and kingdom." I say a quick "thank you" and dismiss everyone.

After a few hours I decide to surprise everyone with the signal and howl. It goes through the whole pack and everyone starts moving with grace and ease. The woman and children do as they're told along with the males and teens. People hide out in trees and I take hold of the royal bow passed down through the generation's of my family.

It's a silver and gold encrusted bow with wolves carved in howling at the moon. I had it sharpened at the end and laced with real silver so if I run out of arrows, it doubles as a weapon itself.

We get into battle stations and practice defense and attack moves. We go on like this for a few hours until dinner, Xander being by my side the whole time.

Henry had to go home two weeks ago to take care of Xander's pack while he stayed with me so I feel a little bad for having him here, but he insisted.

Currently we're sitting at the couch, Xander watching tv while I fill out papers. "Wanna go on a date?" I look up from the papers in my hand with my eyebrow raised. "What?"

"I think we should go on a date. We hardly get to talk about anything besides attack strategies." He crosses his arms and pouts. "You're such a child." I laugh a little and set my papers down next to me, turning my body to face him.

"So? Do you wanna?" He asks excitedly. "Sure, we can Saturday." He perks up a little and gives me a peck on the cheek before standing up. "Im gonna go plan something special." He makes his way to the stairs but I call after him.

"You have three days, don't leave me all alone down here." He freezes, his foot on the first step before making his way back to the couch. "Fine, I'll just plan in my head." I smirk triumphantly and scoot closer while he's deep in thought.

"Hmm, I wonder what would happen if I did this?" I kiss his shoulder where I will have to mark him. He doesn't snap from his thoughts so I bite gently on his sweet spot, earning me a warning growl. "Oh so I finally got your attention."

"I'm trying to think Alexis." I smile against his skin and begin to kiss up his neck. "Stop." I keep going.

"Aleeeexis, stooop." He groans and I giggle against his skin. He trys moving me but I just adjust myself so my legs are wrapped around him. Which was probably a bad idea.

He growls more possessively and moves us so we're laying down with him on top of me. His eye's have gone black so I know his wolf is in control.

"Shit." He laughs as I try to wiggle free like a worm but have no success. "Come on Xander I was just messing around. Shouldn't you be planning our date?" I ask nervously. "Xander isn't here, please leave a message after the beep."

My eye's widen at the deeper voice. "Oh hey there Zayne, can I talk to Xander?" I ask sweetly. "Nope." He connects his lips to mine and for a second my thoughts fly out the window and I kiss back, but only for a second.

"Hey Zayne, what's that?" I point behind him and he follows my finger. When he turns away I roll off the couch and run as fast as I can up the stairs.

"Alexis, I'm coming for you." My steps falter for a second, that's what Blake says in my nightmares. While I'm trapped in my thoughts, I hear Xander, or should I say Zayne, heading up the steps and I run towards my bedroom.

I shut and lock the door behind me, knowing that won't hold him for long, I devise a plan. Since my scent is all over this room, it'll be harder to find me.

I quickly shut my bathroom door and lock it with my key, then I make my way to my bedroom window. I open it quickly when I hear pounding on my bedroom door.

I climb onto my roof and shut the window behind me. I duck out of sight when I see Zayne come in through the door. Just as I suspected, he headed for the bathroom door. "Ha, I am a genius."

"Not really." I shriek when I feel giant hands pull my body inside the house. I'm tossed onto the bed with Xander climbing on top of me quickly. "Wanna have some fun Kitten?"

"You know I would just love to have some of this "fun" you speak of but I have stuff to do." I shrug and try to get up but he stops me. "No you're not going anywhere."

"Zayne, let me speak to Xander, just for a minute, then we can have fun." He stops and thinks for a minute before speaking. "No." He makes kisses down my jaw and neck when my phone goes off. Hallelujah, saved by the bell.

He groans as I shove him off me and grab my phone. "Pack stuff. Gotta go, bye bye." I run out of the room before he can stop me. Oh thank god, I'm safe for another day.

•A/N•

Thank you to one of my closest friends who helped me write this chapter because I suck at writing cute little romantic scenes😂

- Alien

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