Alphas United: The Battle Before the War

Chapter 10

 Alpha Jack Lavard Point of View

I pull into my driveway, and head inside quickly. I was at a business meeting when Zac called to tell me about the guys pouring into Red Riverview. He suspects that Hogan has his entire army on the way, so I need to assemble mine and head down.

When I open the front door, I hear music playing and the smell of baked goods fills my nose. I head into the kitchen, and there I see my woman. Our youngest son is in her arms, as she dances around the kitchen. When she dips him, sweet giggles spill from him. Here, she’s at her most beautiful, and even in her sweats and messy bun, she’s perfect. 

“Daddy,” Eli calls, and Lexi’s head snaps to the side quickly.

“Hey,” she greets me with a warm smile and is immediately moving towards me. “You weren’t supposed to be home until dinner. It’s just after 1 pm, what’s going on?” she asks, and leans in for a kiss before even waiting for my answer. 

“Yucky,” Eli says and I grab him from Lexi’s arms, and start to tickle his ribs. “Not you too,” I tease. He squirms in my arms, and deep belly laughs fill my ears. When I ease up and stop tickling, I pull him tight into my arms, holding his head to my chest. 

“I love you, buddy,” I place a kiss on his head. “Let’s go, I’ll put on some Cocomelon for you,” I say and meet Lexi’s eye’s and she knows it’s something serious. 

“Mama? A cookie?” he frowns and points to the 2 racks of peanut butter chocolate chunk cookies cooling. 

“I’ll get you some milk, and bring you some,” Lex smiles, and nods reassuringly, and his frown is gone instantly. 

When we’re both back in the kitchen and Eli is distracted with his cartoon, I tell her about the phone call I received from Zac. 

“Wow, I didn’t think this was going to turn into anything. So what’s the plan?” She presses eagerly. This is the one thing I was worried about. She’s not pregnant, she’s not nursing a newborn baby. She’s going to want to come. 

“Lex, babe… Don’t do this to me,” I beg, looking up to the ceiling with a sigh. We’re not the same couple we used to be. I know her better than I did when we had to fight Tim Johnson years ago. She’s more secure with her role as Luna now, and she knows I can’t do s**t when she puts her foot down. She’s fair. She lets me have a lot of ‘wins’. She lets me do things the way I want until it’s important to her, then she puts her foot down. I know her. She still trains hard in the morning with the pack, and I know she’s going to want to go.

“We have four kids, Lexi,” I state, and her head tilts to the side, her brows raise, and her arms cross. Ah f**k.

“Jack, darling. Did you think I forgot how many children we have?” She says with just a smidge of attitude. I have to admit, even though she’s being a pain in the ass, I always find it sexy as f**k when she gets all Alpha mode.

“Don’t,” she warns.

“Don't what?” 

“Don’t start to look at me like that. Wipe that sexy smirk off your face,” she warns, and I see her lips twitch and her body language softens a little. 

“Sorry,” I say, raising my hands, surrendering.

“You’re not sorry one bit, you perv,” she says, biting her lips, trying to bite back her smile.

“I’m not sorry,” I smile mischievously, and I take the 2 steps closing the gap between us, and pull her into my arms. Her hands wrap around my neck, and I back her up to the counter. I lift her up, seating her on top of it, and I stand between her legs. My lips slowly move to find hers, but she slowly moves her lips away. Our foreheads are still touching and a broad smile plays on her lips. She’s displaying her dominance, and she knows that’s my weak spot.

“Say it,” she whispers. 

“No, uh-uh,” I whisper, and I’m hungry for her. She knows what she’s doing to me. I move in to kiss her again, and when she evades my kiss again, a small chuckle falls from her lips. 

“Say it,” she says quietly.

“No,” I add firmly. I move in again, but this time she pulls her head back.

“Ah Ah Ah, Alpha. Say it,” she warns, narrowing her eyes at me. She wants me to say she can come, and I’m not giving in so easily. I know she’ll end up winning, but I still need to put up a fight. I’d be lost without her. The kids, they need her. I need her. The pack needs her. I just want her to be safe. She’s f*****g badass, and I honestly think she’d be fine… but there’s always a what if. 

“I love you, baby,” I add softly. 

“I love you.”

 I move in to kiss her again, and she pulls back with a small laugh.

“Say it,” she states with full alpha authority, and I feel the blood rushing to my c**k. f**k. 

“Fine, you can come,” I huff.

"I know," she smiles and when I move in to kiss her she doesn’t pull away. She kisses me with as much hunger as I have for her. Her body is pulled into mine firmly. She’s pulling my hair with one hand, and she moans into my mouth as she starts grinding into me. Then she bites my lip and pulls.

“Take me to your office for a quickie, Alpha,” she whispers, and it’s music to my ears. My office is opposite the family room, so we’d be close enough to Eli, so could hear him if he cries or even leaves the living room.

When we pass the living room, I see Eli is conked out on the couch. Perfect.

As soon as I get to my office, I place Lex on my desk. She drops her pants, and panties, and flings off her top. I stand there, enjoying the show. 

“Pants,” she demands, and I get to it. She isn’t always so demanding in bed, but when she is, it drives me wild. She pushes me into my chair as soon as I’m undressed, and she’s climbing on top of me. She’s in charge, and she’s taking what she wants. Her eyes are black, and the aroma of her arousal is strong and intoxicating. The second her thighs slide past mine as she straddles me, the sparks from the mate bond ignite my entire body with uncontrollable need and fire. She slides me inside of her and f**k. It’s euphoric. She’s moaning, and panting as she rides me. My lips are on hers, then her neck, her t**s. I devour any bit of her I can. 

“Mm, you’re soaked, baby. You’re going to make me c*m, you feel so good,” I rasp quietly, after a little while.

“Yeah? Come,” she says with a nod. Her brows pull together, and our eyes lock. She’s primal with need. I feel her legs starting to shake, and I know she’s there. I grasp her hips and help her thrust. 

“Jack, yes!” She cries out and just like that we’re both falling apart together. 

“f**k, Lex. f**k,” I grunt as I spill inside of her. f**k, she feels so good!

She wraps her arms around me, holding me close as we come down and catch our breath. After a few minutes, she pulls away with a mischievous smirk.

“What?” I ask, brows furrowed. She breaks into a full chuckle. 

“What?” I press.

“I’m not going with you to fight this time,” she smirks.

“Huh?” I question, one brow raised. Is she pregnant? I had a vasectomy. We should be safe. What the f**k?

“I didn’t plan on pretending I was going, but you were so cute getting all worried and annoyed with me. Plus, I wanted to make sure you’d hear me, and not try and make these decisions for me. But this isn’t my fight. I agree with it, but it isn’t mine. Plus, I don’t know if this guy knows that you and Zac are allies. If we took most of our warriors with us, and we were attacked here… and they got to the kids… I just couldn't… I need to stay with them for this one,” she says and I sigh in relief.

“Thank f**k,” I growl, and she giggles.

“I like you so much right now, though. If that makes you feel better about the whole thing,” she smirks.

I chuckle, and my smile consumes. “It does,” I admit, and lean in to kiss her. 

*Ding*

*Ding”

My phone goes off, signalling 2 texts. She reaches behind my desk, and we both look to see it’s Zac.

Zac: Warlocks are guessing 800 so far with more coming. 

Zac: I think we attack tonight, at dusk. I want to get them before they get too familiar and comfortable with their surroundings. They aren't going to expect it. 

She looks at me and nods with approval. “It’s a good idea.”

Me: Okay. Why don’t you tell all your vulnerable to come to my pack for protection, in case your pack gets attacked while we’re out?

Zac: Sounds perfect. Thanks, man.

We get up and get ready. Lexi calls my Dad to come by and watch Eli, so she can still come with me to gather the pack and be present to address them. I love her by my side, always. Except for in battle. 

I mind link my warriors to meet me in the warriors building. I mentioned the possibility of battle after Zac told me the other day, so they all had a good idea why they were being called there. They all agree that this is the right thing to do. Zac has 450 warriors, and I have around 1100 at this point, although my pack has close to 1650 members total. I’m going to bring 800, and leave 300 here to protect my pack house.

We spend the next hour and a half getting everyone ready to go, and the ballroom set up for all the vulnerable. 

Finally, when it’s 4 pm, my warriors are ready to leave, and the warriors that are being left behind are surrounding my borders, and are on guard. We head home so I can say goodbye to the kids. 

As soon as we walk in, the kids are swarming us. All the kids are back from school now, and they’re excited to see us, except Molly. She suspects something, and she’s studying us with her little brows furrowed as she nibbles her lower lip. She knows something is up. 

“Hey, my clever girl. Did you have a good day?” I smile and pull her into my arms. 

“What’s going on?” she presses, pulling back. She’s 7, but she’s got a knack for seeing through people. I bend down to her level.

“I have some business I need to take care of. Mom’s staying home. I’ll be back, probably before you wake up in the morning,” I assure her with a smile. I’m not nervous about the possibility of not coming home, so I mean it when I say I’ll be back. She frowns, and her cute little button nose scrunches. Her little hands rest on my cheeks, and she narrows her eyes.

“Is it dangerous pack business?” she presses.

“Not for me. You know I’m strong. I’ll be fine, I promise,” I add. She nods slowly, and her little hands stroke my cheeks. 

“You’ll be safe,” she says with confidence, and I nod. 

“I will. I promise. I love you, bunny,” I say and pull her in for another hug.

“I love you too, Dad.” 

“I hug and kiss each of my children, and Lexi walks me out. 

“Be safe. Call me when it’s over with,” she whispers, and I nod. I pull her into my arms, and she kisses me. f**k, does she kiss me.

“Ewww,” we hear from behind the door, and we can see little noses pushed against the glass of the front door.