Mel's POVOne inhale in his direction and I grow weak in the knees. It shouldn't be possible, but his slutty breakfast scent has increased times ten. It's overwhelming but exactly enough at the same time. My heart clenches so hard, I feel like I can't breathe."Y-You?" I stutter.Okay, that was a dumb first response, but in my defense, I'm in shock.Is this a fucking dream? "Sorry I had you waiting so long, baby girl."His voice sends a shiver of pleasure down my spine. If I thought his voice was hot before, Goddess was I wrong. Every word drips with pure sex.He walks closer to me. "Happy Birthday, Mel." He pulls a little black box out of his pocket and opens it to reveal a gold glass pendant with a sunflower and rose encased in it. It's the most gorgeous piece of jewelry I've ever seen."Turn around," he orders gently.I force my body to obey, still completely under his spell.He silently clasps the necklace around my neck. His fingers graze my skin and I have to stifle a moan from
Mel's POVA beautiful, brilliant smile spreads across his face; one that I've never seen before. If I wasn't in love with him before, I sure am now."How does that feel to say?""Good," I murmur, blinking away fresh tears, "so fucking good."His fingers brush against my cheek."I love you too, Melanie. Forever."He leans down and captures my lips in the same commanding way he has managed to capture my heart. His kiss is soft, tender, but filled with so much longing and desire. I've kissed him plenty of times before, but it never felt like this."I...I need you inside me now," I demand.His eyes blaze like he needs it just as badly as I do. "Where?" he rasps."We're not fucking in one of those rooms, I'm telling you that now," I shudder in disgust.He chuckles. "What about my car?"I nod eagerly and grab his hand as he leads us past the crowd of wolves towards the grand front doors.Suddenly, the Council appears in front of us, blocking the door. "Going somewhere Alpha Jaxon and Beta Me
Mel's POVI stand up and saunter over to him. His dark eyes watch me as I slip his jacket off. Then, I quickly but carefully unbutton his shirt. It's taking all of my patience not to tear everything off, but I manage to undress him without any harm to the tux.My eyes trail up and down his gorgeous, perfect body. Adoring it. Burning it into my memory. I pepper small kisses all over his taut shoulders and chest before swirling my tongue around his nipple."Fuck Mel," he growls softly.My eyes flicker to his, a mischievous smirk spreading across my face. "What's wrong, Alpha? You don't like being teased?""Turn around," he orders. When I don't move, he spins me around himself."Impatient, are we?" I murmur. He only grunts in response.He zips down my dress, careful not to rip it. With the same caution, he yanks down the fabric until the dress pools at my feet. I gasp as I feel his bare erection nestled between my ass cheeks as his fingertips trail up my body, every touch igniting my skin
Mel's POV"Would it be easier if I turned around?" As soon as the question leaves my lips, he pulls out and whips me around, pulling me up to my knees. "Holy-"He spears me with his dick again. Tightening his hold on the nape of my neck, his strokes quicken. "Who do you belong to, Melanie?" he growls.I'm too engulfed in the pleasure tingling through every nerve in my body. The pressure in my core is building up fast.A little too fast. Suddenly, he grabs a handful of hair and yanks my head back, still somehow maintaining the punishing pace. "I need to hear it. Now. Who do you belong to?" His voice mixes with his wolf, and I whip my head around to make sure he's not about to mark me. Thankfully, his eyes are still green, but dark and hooded. I can tell his control is on its last thread."I'm yours," I rush out and he instantly loosens his hold."Good girl."He sounds more in control now, like it's his wolf who really needed that reassurance. Will sex be like this from now on?I pull a
Jaxon’s POV"Ayla, I need to speak with you," my mate demands through clenched teeth. Her furious aura is whipping around her, drawing the attention of everyone around us. I stand close behind her, scowling at the Alpha patrol.Amusement glistens in Ayla's eyes at the discomfort Melanie has created in the room. "Of course, let's talk in private."She elegantly stands up and starts towards the grand staircase with Dusk and Rubeus following behind her.My mate shoots me a concerned glance, but I nod towards them, encouraging her to follow. Ayla leads us into a large office with chairs scattered neatly throughout the room. I was expecting a throne room or something, but it feels more like the principal's office. Ayla sits down in the golden arm chair with Dusk and Rubeus standing beside her. I lean against the door while Melanie stands on the other side of the desk."Now, what would you like to discuss, Beta or shall I now call you, Luna Melanie?" Ayla begins.Fuck, that has a nice ring t
Jaxon's POV"I don't get it," Melanie murmurs, starting to pace back and forth in the little path she has created for herself. "You seem against the mate bond, but you mandate these Mating Balls?"Ayla deadpans. "That is one of the Moon Goddess' wishes. The only way our race will survive is if pups are produced by true mates. The mate bond only imprisons us. Our purpose is different than theirs. We must serve the Moon Goddess and oversee the werewolf world.""Then why give us a mate in the first place?""I wonder that myself, it's a waste of time. Just know that when you reject him, it will make you stronger. If you can handle that kind of pain, you'll be able to handle anything."Melanie balls her fist and lifts her face to look Ayla right in the eyes. "I won't be rejecting him, and what makes you think I want to be a puppet of the Moon Goddess?" she thunders.Ayla crosses her legs on the desk, completely unfazed by her tone. "Well, you won't be tied down by a pack. You can go anywher
Jaxon's POVAs soon as I feel the tingles shoot up my arm, the burning hatred instantly dies back down. My mate wraps her arms around my bicep. "It's okay, Jaxon," she whispers. I nod my head as I take deep, steadying breaths. She turns back to Ayla. "Stop pissing off my mate and tell me what you need from us.""There's been a rogue sighting. I would like you to handle it. Tomorrow night will do." She smirks at me. "Does that sound innocent enough for your Princess, Alpha?""Don't patronize me, Ayla," I growl, shooting another glare in her direction. "By the way...tell me, did he kill my dad?"My question seems to take her by surprise. "When we investigated his death, we could only smell rogues on his remains.""But did you search his memories?" I bite out."No."Fucking liar. "So, when you searched his memories that day, you didn't think to confirm that?"“I don't just see every memory when I touch someone. I only see the ones I'm looking for," she explains quietly.I didn't trust th
Jaxon's POVI feign a smile. "Alpha Philip, how nice to see you again." I want to tell him to fuck off, so I can watch Melanie, but I have better manners than that.I've met Alpha Philip a few times. My pack has an alliance with him and every time I've gone to his pack for meetings with Alpha Damon, he seemed like a good guy. Still looks can be deceiving, and I refuse to let my guard down around someone who was close with him."Have you found your mate?" he asks, poorly sneaking a swig out of the silver flask in his gray dress-jacket. By the smell on his breath, this isn't his first drink.With this being my third year going to the Mating Ball, I can quickly spot who's drunk and who's painfully sober, silently wishing for someone to kill them so they don't have to be here anymore.My throat grows tight. "Unfortunately, not tonight. Maybe I'll have better luck next year."A brick forms in my stomach from the lie and Shadow's growing irritation. It feels wrong not being able to claim her