Jaxon's POVAs I stand in the kitchen discussing the dinner menu with Bonnie, Melanie comes downstairs. She's wearing a red dress that hugs every single one of her curves. Her medium-length hair lay in soft curls around her shoulders with a single one hanging over the right side of her forehead. She looks so fucking sexy. She shouldn't be dressed like this going out with another man, but this is what I wanted, right?"You look beautiful," I breathe, looking her up and down.Heat seeps into her cheeks. "Thanks," she mumbles. Her expression turns serious. "Why are you okay with this?"That's a good ass question. There are many reasons, but I let one honest answer fall out of my mouth."The Mating Ball is in a week. In case you do end up keeping your mate-""I won't," she cut in.My jaw tenses, but I continue. "But if you do, I think you should experience everything you want to before then. You obviously like this guy, go out with him."She's silent for a moment like she's contemplating s
Jaxon's POVI suck her juices off my fingers as I walk over to answer the door. Malcom is dressed in a black suit with his eyes bright with excitement. He looks me in the eye for the first time today. "Good evening, Alpha. Is Melanie ready?"I nod. "I think I saw her somewhere around here."He frowns, most likely smelling her fresh scent on me. "Oh well, I'll just mind-link her that I'm here."Once his amber eyes return to normal, I decide I want to continue conversing with him. Besides the fact that she is beautiful and amazing in every way, why is he so interested in Melanie?I tilt my head to the side, eyeing the yellow tulips in his hand. "You know, if there is a next time, she won't even admit she likes flowers, but she secretly loves sunflowers and roses."His jaw twitches. "Well, when the next time comes, I'll take that into consideration."I smell fear exuding from him as Shadow surges forward. I would consider letting him kill him, but I would be losing one of our best recruit
Mel’s POV"So, where are we going?" I ask, gazing out the window. We have been driving for at least thirty minutes now and our surroundings have become unfamiliar. If I didn't know any better, I would think he's attempting to kidnap me. I can only imagine Jaxon's wrath if that were the case."Have you never been outside pack lands?" Malcom asks astonishingly. It almost sounds like he's making fun of me, but I could just be extra defensive due to the topic.I can't help but grind my teeth together anyway. "No. Being the Alpha's daughter, I wasn't allowed to in order to prevent other packs from kidnapping and using me for ransom.""Oh, so he wasn't a complete monster. That means he cared at least a little bit, right?" he mumbles.Alpha Damon care about me? Yeah right. I scoff. "More like cared about not losing any of his money or territory."We finally pull up at a large, fancy building. Through the windows, I can see people dining. I immediately notice that majority of them have scents
Mel's POV"Has there never been an accident?" I inquire."I've heard maybe once or twice, but the Alpha Council came and cleaned it up. Wiped all of the humans memories that were here. That's why we try to maintain a low-stress environment."I'm surprised he knows who the Council are, but his dad was a higher-ranked wolf after all.We eat in silence for a while, listening to the live jazz music being played on the stage. The food tastes amazing, but I expect nothing less after peeping the prices on the menu. I doubt Malcom is even going to pay since his father is the owner. Who knows how many girls he has brought here, and there's no doubt he'll be expecting this date to lead somewhere else. I've already made up my mind though, I'm not having sex with anyone else but Jaxon...at least not until our time together is up."Miller told me your favorite flowers are roses and sunflowers. Just to make sure he just wasn't fucking with me, is that true?"My eyes widen. "Wow, I guess that is true
Mel's POVHe grabs my hand and leads me to the dance floor. The band begins playing "Best Part" by Daniel Caesar ft. H.E.R. I try to relax as he wraps his arm around my waist and pulls me close. I rest my arms loosely on his shoulders, laying my head against his taut chest as we sway back and forth.My body is screaming for me to push him away like I'm committing the biggest sin by letting him touch me, even if it's for an innocent dance.What is wrong with me? Here I am with this attractive guy, but all I can think about is him. As much as I know it will only lead to heartbreak, I can't fight this feeling anymore. I'm throwing in the white flag. He's won, he's torn down the walls to my guarded heart. Congratulations, universe! I guess I should get ready for it to be torn right out of my damn chest in a week. On my birthday, by the way. Fan-fucking-tastic!!!Silent tears roll down my face. I'm pressed so closely to Malcom, I'm glad he can't see them. That’ll be a strange thing to expla
Mel's POV"Alpha, I didn't mean to," Malcom chokes out. He's clawing at his hands, but Jaxon only squeezes harder.His nostrils flare. "What? You didn't mean to get intoxicated? You didn't mean to follow her into the bathroom? You didn't mean to try to force yourself onto her?"I suddenly have flashbacks of Dad doing that same thing to me, and it makes me shudder in fear. I won't let Jaxon become corrupted, even on my behalf.I grab his arm, and he treks his gaze to me. His eyes are raging with silver. "Jaxon, don't kill him. I have everything under control now," I try to say soothingly.He searches my eyes for a long moment before releasing Malcom. He falls to the floor, gasping and coughing. He sputters. "I'm. So. Sorry.""Well, I don't forgive you. You almost marked my-," he stops to correct himself and I wonder what he was about to say. "Beta Melanie tonight. She's the one you should be apologizing to. On your fucking knees, may I add."Malcom bares his neck to us. "I'm sorry again
Mel's POVJaxon takes the oddly shaped spoon and sticks it in his mouth. My thighs clench together as I watch his long, thick tongue wrap around it.He smirks when he notices me watching him, but he points to the cup in my hand with his spoon. "Eat your ice cream before it melts."Heat creeps up my cheeks as I gracefully place the spoon in my mouth. The cold dessert explodes on my tongue. "Wow, this is amazing!" I exclaim."I knew you would think so," he says, his smirk widening.I frown thoughtfully as I take another bite. "You know, I can't believe I've never left the territory before. I feel so...sheltered and inexperienced. It fucking sucks.""It's not your fault, your dad is a controlling asshole," he points out. Then, his face fills with unmistakable concern and torment. "When I heard your voice in my head earlier, I was so afraid I wouldn't get to you in time. You know...like the last time you were in danger," he trails off. His jaw tenses as if he's reliving the moment all over
Mel's POVThe car suddenly skids to a stop, and I wonder if we really have gotten into an accident. I lift my head to see that he has parked on the side of the road. Furrowing my brows, I glance up at him. His eyes are dark and hooded and he's looking at me like I'm prey, prey he's about to devour in one way or another.Leaning the seat back, he grabs my hair again. He uses it to guide my head down his length again. Not being prepared for it this time, I gag. "Open your throat for me again, baby," he purrs.I obey and relax my tongue against his length. He runs his long fingers across my throat, and I can feel the goosebumps rising on my skin. "Good girl." He reaches underneath me to touch my pussy with a hum. "She's crying out for me. She must miss her Alpha."I pull my head up, his dick popping out of my mouth. "She doesn't," I sneer playfully.He growls. "Oh really?"Grabbing my arm, he pulls me into his lap. I begin to slide my panties to the side, but he grabs my hand with a tsk.