Chapter 91 Melody “He is here for you.” I stared at Malcolm for a while. I was speechless, as well as confused. I tried to digest the news but I just couldn’t understand at all. He is here for me? I mean why? Why would Derek come all the way leaving Mallory just for me? “He loves you, Mel.” My head turned and I looked at the person who just spoke. I just couldn’t accept that it was Malcolm. After everything that Derek has done to me. Malcolm wants me to believe that he loves me. Does anyone do all that to the person they love? “It's hard to believe. It's hard to accept but it's true, Mel. Derek truly loves you.” I sighed and tried to digest my brother's words. Even if I agree that Derek loves me, that doesn’t change anything. He didn’t love me when I loved him. Why should he love me now that I’m in love with someone else? “But in the end,” Malcolm continued, snapping me out of my thoughts. “The entire decision is yours to make.” Now that’s deep. What decision is Malcolm ta
Melody "Not when I know that you're still in love with him."My head whipped in Dorian's direction. I couldn't believe that he just said that. Like, did he just say that I'm still in love with Derek?How on earth did he come up with that thought? How could he say that I'm still in love with Derek?I was dumbfounded. I stared at Dorian in awe. What has come over him?I wanted so badly to believe that he was joking But the look on his face said otherwise. He was serious."Dorian?" I called him again to be sure that someone wasn't impersonating him. "Hm?" His eyes were bitter and despondent. "What did you just say?" I asked again for clarity. "You heard me, Mel," he paused and looked away. "We returned from Mallory ten days ago but it's obvious that you left a part of you there."Oh, goddess. How on earth have I acted to make Dorian feel this way? I mean, he wouldn't say this if he didn't notice something, would he? Did I probably say something in my sleep? No. I shook my head.
Melody"It all started in Mallory."Huh?I poked my ears with my fingers to be sure that I heard him right. He just said that it all started in Mallory.He did. Is he mistaken? Or is there probably another Kingdom called Mallory? Last I checked, there's only one place called Mallory in the whole world and it used to be my home. Dorian had only visited Mallory recently when he came to see me, didn't he? Then how could this supposed secret start in Mallory? How on earth is that possible? Even though I had several questions swimming in my head, I chose silence and let Dorian go on with the tale. "I know you find it surprising that this has to do with your motherland."Dorian could probably read the confusion on my face. "Believe me, Mel, it is," he said, confirming my thoughts. "Mallory is the root of all these."I'm lost. But still, I stayed calm and listened. "My grandmother is a native of Mallory," Dorian began. His words left me stunned, but I chose to listen. His mother h
MelodyAs much as I am trying to understand all of this. I still can't. I mean, it just doesn't make sense. My father was drugged and he had kids with another woman. I understand if I'm not aware of this because I'm not close to him but I'm sure that this secret has been kept from the others as well because if Malcolm was aware he would have told me about it. So, this is a secret that the father has kept from his whole family. As much as I wouldn't want to blame my father for cheating since it wasn't intentional, I still do. I know that I'm in no place to blame him as I am also a victim of being taken advantage of but I never kept mine a secret. Um, well I did but the truth came out in the end. It always does. However, I wouldn't have kept it a secret if or was married or in a relationship. I know that my father must have his reasons for keeping the truth just as I did back then when getting praised by my father was my priority. I wonder what father's priorities were and why he c
"You are the child sent to Mallory. You are Maximus' illegitimate child."No! I am my mother's daughter. My mother's name is Stella, not some imposter! I shook my head in denial and stared at Dorian as tears ran down my cheek. This is a dream. All of this is a bad dream. I want to wake up. I want to wake up from this terrible nightmare. Please, goddess. I want to wake up from this dream! "So... You knew who I was when... when I first came here?" As much as I dread the answer to that question I knew I had to ask. "Yes."Dorian's reply struck a painful chord in my heart and my heart sank. He knew me. He knew who I was and that was why he took me in. Would he have helped me if he didn't know who I was?"Melody, I ...""No. Don't say anything," I shook my head and waved my finger. "Just answer my questions."I have to know how much I have been fooled. "You took me in to relieve your father's debt. To correct your uncle's mistakes. Is that it?"Say no. Please say no. "Yes."
DerekListening to all Dorian had to say made me feel extremely guilty. I mean, I was savage and uncaring towards him when he was in Mallory but the man was kind enough to offer me a room in his pack-house.Even though I knew that he could have done better. It doesn't matter because he is a better man than I am. I went to the room given to me and I couldn't be more appreciative. It was big and comfy. Dorian was even cool enough to allocate some maids and guards for my personal use. He didn't get that luxury when he came to Mallory. I was ushered to the dinner table where I had dinner with only Malcolm. He seemed surprised just as I was to see the table empty with only the two of us there. I asked the maids and their response stunned me. I was told that Dorian was having his meal in his room with Melody and the kids were eating in their rooms too. I wonder why he chose to do that when arrangements had been made that we would all have dinner together.After dinner, I returned to my
Derek"You and your father are a curse to the world and everyone around you!" What nonsense! How dare he bring my father into this? It's his fault that Melody is sad. It's his fault that she is hurt. It's his fault that Melody is hurt and he blames me. I wasn't even there neither was my father so how is this my family's fault?"You bunch of selfish low lives. You ruined us all!"Dorian's paws scratched my arm before I realised what was happening. My eyes turned dark but I still tried to stay calm. I wanted to act reasonably and not on impulse. I was pissed that's for sure but for Melody, I was trying to be the better man. "Calm down and tell me what really happened."I tried to sound calm and nice but I don't know how it sounded to Dorian because instead of being calm he was the opposite. He attempted to scratch my face but I ducked. However, my chin couldn't escape. "Shit. Dorian will you just calm down!" I yelled as I pushed him backwards so that he wouldn't be able to attack
Derek "She found out about her identity."What shit is he ranting?Who doesn't know Melody's identity? We all know her identity and so does she. So, why would she run off despondently just because of her identity?"Her identity?" Malcolm frowned. "What are you talking about?""Let's go back to my study and talk about this." Dorian offered. Malcolm fixed his eyes on the forest and didn't want to leave. "Don't worry, Malcolm, Melody can take care of herself." He sounds like he knew all about Melody. Well, in a way he does. But does he have to rub it on our faces?"Really?" Malcom's tone was full of sarcasm."She'll come back. She's just angry and confused." Dorian added.Confused?Why would Melody be confused? I understand if she's angry. It's normal to be angry after an argument but confused. I haven't heard of that. "Confused about what?" Malcolm asked as we arrived at Dorian's study. "What has made Melody so confused that she ran straight to the forest?""Actually, Malcolm ther
Didn't like how it ended? Well, guess what? It has only just begun. The Journey continues.To know what happened to Estrella and also follow Darya's life with Giovanni and Aaron then follow the sequel of the book which is titled, Pregnant And Rejected; His Exclusive Mate. I would like to thank you all for the love and support you gave me as we all journeyed with Melody, Derek And Dorian in this lovely book. However, there's more thrill and excitement coming your way in the next series.Pregnant And Rejected; His Exclusive Mate. Special gratitude goes to everyone who ignored my flaws and continued to shower love to the book regardless of the typos and grammatical errors. Also, thanks to the critics who kept pointing out the errors. Y'all made me improvise and I can't thank you all enough for this. As we arrive at the end of His Wolfless Mate and Journey to the première of His Exclusive Mate. Follow me for more amazing content.
MelodySeveral months went by and it was the twins' birthday. They were turning eight. Derek wanted to throw them a royal party since it was their first birthday in Mallory. He wanted to introduce them to the people as the crown Prince. Dorian and I arrived two months earlier for the preparations. The kids would often spend some time with us in Dark Flame Pack before returning to Mallory.This time we decided to stay with them till their birthday is due, and the date is two days away. Everyone was happy to be a part of the kids' big day.I wasn't of much help as I sat on a throne-like chair. I watched everyone prepare for the D-day. "Are you okay?" Dorian asked for the hundredth time that day. He's been asking the same question with a five-minute interval since the break of dawn. He placed his hand on my big belly and made an invisible circle as he spoke. "I'm fine," I replied with a smile."Are you sure?" He looked into my eyes for any sign of discomfort. "I'm fine, Dorian," I s
Melody"Aren't you so beautiful?" I was sitting in front of the mirror in my special chamber in the palace. I checked myself out and couldn't help but admire the reflection before me. The chamber was allocated to me by Derek for days when I chose to visit the pups in the Palace. The room was heavily decorated with gold and other rare and expensive stones. "Miss Melody, you're beautiful," Alice muttered with a proud smile on her face. "Thank you," I smiled, trying as much as I could to avoid staring continuously at the reflection in the mirror. I was afraid that my world would turn upside down if I basked too much in the joy of the moment. Ever since our return to Mallory, everything has been different and surreal. I find it hard to believe that I was finally living the life that I wanted. A sweet and love-filled life with my family.Derek kept his word and has been good to Estrella. They look like they've known each other for a long time."I've never seen a bride as beautiful
Derek As I watched the siblings reconcile, I couldn't help but fear my loss. I witnessed Dorian rejecting Estrella and she accepted the rejection. Which means that I remain the only obstacle in the story of Melody and Dorian's love. However, one question stands. Am I willing to let go of the woman I love? Sacrifices are made in love, but leaving Melody is a sacrifice I'm unwilling to make. I searched for her for a long time, hoping to find the woman of my dreams. Never could I have imagined that she wouldn't belong to me when I finally found her. The moon goddess gave her to me but I threw her away with my hands and now that she belongs to someone else, I just can't let go. What will become of me if she leaves? If only Melody would give me a chance, then I would prove to her how sorry I am for all the things I said and did to her. I know that I have hurt her so much in the past and she probably won't forgive me, but I wish she would give me a chance to show her how sorry I am
Dorian"I thought so too after Malia's death but Melody's arrival changed that." Estrella stared at me as I spoke. She was hurt by my words but I couldn't help saying that. Melody's arrival changed so many things in me. I thought I was lost, that I was locked in a barrel of darkness and pain. After Malia's death, I thought that life wasn't worth living, but Melody's arrival changed everything. At first, it started as my way of redeeming my family's deeds and as my way of avenging my parents' suffering, but as time went by, I became attached to her simplicity. I became attached to her and slowly fell in love with her. I even received the goddess' blessing and she became my second-chance mate. I was overjoyed. I wanted nothing more. Even though I was madly in love with her, Melody couldn't forget her first love. The man who broke her. The mate who rejected her. She kept stalling my proposal for years before she finally accepted it. I thought she would leave me to be with Derek w
Derek"Give Dorian to me and I'll accept you as my sister."Estrella isn't entirely wrong. She is right in a way. If you're in love with someone, you want them by all means. No boundary is visible nor is it recognised. Love is selfish. I love Melody and I want her only for myself. I don't care who she chooses for herself nor do I care who the goddess has paired her with. I also do not care who the goddess has brought for me as a second chance mate. All I want is Melody and I don't care if the skies have to fall down just to help me get her, I just want her and my kids and I will not be at rest until it happens. Everyone might judge Estrella for being selfish, but I can relate with her reasoning. True love makes you selfish. Now I know why I was temporarily attached to Estrella when we first met. It's all because we have several similarities. We are selfish in love. I am selfishly in love with Melody and I'm not ashamed. In fact, I'm proud. I know that I have wronged and hurt he
Melody "If we're not related, then that's a good opportunity to be together," Estrella muttered and moved towards Dorian as if what she just said made the most sense. Dorian's eyes widened and he stepped away, making Estrella's hand fall before she could touch him. "No way!" He replied, almost screaming. "You were my little sister and that's what you'll always be."I stood on the sidelines just like Derek and I watched the scene in front of me. Estrella wasn't bothered about the entire story that was narrated to her. All she cared about was Dorian. She wants him. She thinks they can be together just because they aren't related. But what about love? If he doesn't love her, how does she expect things to work out for them? She doesn't seem to care about love, she just wants him for herself."I don't want to be your sister!" She yelled, seemingly frustrated. "I want to be more than that!" She went towards Dorian with determination. "I want to be the only one you care about, just lik
MelodyI could find no other reasonable explanation for both of us loving the same man. Derek was my mate but when he rejected me, he became bonded with Estrella. I probably felt the bond again because Estrella and I shared the same blood. Estrella loved Dorian but he loves me.... Or could he have loved her too? PpIt all seems like a puzzle and solving it seems like a difficult task. I don't know what to think anymore. "It's settled then," Derek finally spoke after staying quiet the whole time. We all turned our attention to him, hoping to hear what he had the say."...Since Estrella loves Dorian and they've been together all their lives, I think she deserves him and you....." he raised his head and met my gaze. "....You should be with me. We can raise our kids together."Really? That's his solution to all this. I shook my head and stepped away from him. Derek's delusions just keep increasing by the day. Why would he even think that I'd go back to him after all he's done to me?
Melody“I left because I was in love with you.” My jaw dropped as I heard her say that. I wasn’t expecting that at all. I know that love knows no bounds, but being in love with her brother? Yes. Dorian and Estrella aren’t related, but Estrella doesn’t know this. Even now. So, how could she be in love with her supposed brother?“What?” Dorian exclaimed. He looked surprised just as I am.“Yes, Dorian. I was madly in love with you,” She affirmed, meeting Dorian’s eyes. “I still am.”What? Is she still in love with Dorian? No way!“You’ve got to be kidding,” Dorian scoffed. His brows, furrowed in confusion. “You can’t be serious.”He looked around as if to be sure that he was standing in the right place with the right people. He probably can’t believe his ears too.I can’t believe it either.“I know that it was wrong of me to harbor such feelings for you and that was why I was eager to find my mate. I felt the tingling sensation with the old Alpha and thought he was my mate, so I gave