DerekDorian!I watched as they ran towards the gate to meet the man. They were extremely happy. What surprised me was how they were able to tell that it was him. I guess they can smell him. Or maybe they were so close that they could recognize him anywhere. "Dorian?" Melody also turned. Her lips became round as she gasped, leaving her mouth open as she stared at the gate. Her eyes were immediately laced with tears as she saw the man. She placed her hand on her chest and covered her mouth with the other. "Are you okay?" I asked, but she didn't seem to be listening. She was slowly moving towards the gate. I followed her, much to my surprise. I mean, I should leave, right? I wouldn't want to witness their reunion, would I?However, I couldn't stop my feet from moving. I followed Melody. "Dorian," She kept repeating the name. 'Mate,' Jay called out in my head. He was enraged and wanted to jump out. I've always known that Jay was possessive of Melody, I just didn't expect him
DerekDorian, I repeated scanning the man from head to toe. I felt anger rush through as I saw them holding hands. "Your majesty," he muttered, bowing slightly. Immediately returning his gaze to Melody as if he was afraid that she might disappear. There was something about the way he looked at her. He was definitely in love with her. This silly alpha is in love with my mate. "I see," I replied, still looking intently at their hands. "So, you are Dorian?"I kept my feet moving until I was closer to them, giving me a closer look at the man's face. Indeed, he has nice features. He was handsome. "I've heard a lot about you," I clenched my fist as my eyes again darted to his hand. Dorian now had his hand on Melody's waist. "I hope they are all good things?" He smiled. Good things? All he has done in the past few minutes since his arrival was piss me off and he's asking if I've heard good things about him. No. I haven't heard but seen him do bad things. And he chose to mess with my
Derek"Is something going on between you and Melody?" "Huh?" I took another glass of drink and sipped the contents, my eyes staring at the couples on the dance floor. I was particularly staring at the ones at the far end of the hall. Dorian had his hand around Melody's waist and she placed her head on his chest. They swayed to the music and didn't seem to care about the others in the room. They were lost in their world. "Are you in...."Before mother could finish whatever she wanted to say, I stood up. I can't watch it anymore. "Excuse me," I left the banquet hall and returned to my chambers to change my robe. However, I had lost all interest in the celebration. How did it get to this? Why have I lost my peace? Where is it lost?What do I do with this strange feeling building up in me? How do I tell this tale? Everything seemed so confusing. I didn't even know what to do. I can't stake my claim on Melody because I already rejected her. I can't claim my pups either because I n
MelodyDorian's presence lit up my dark world. I would never have thought that he would come find me. Even though he had said that many times before, I never thought that he would actually do it. His presence gave me solitude. Even Aaron and Giovanni were super excited to see him. Dorian wouldn't let go of me. He kept holding me as if he was afraid that he wouldn't see me again if his hold loosened. Dorian didn't find anything suspicious in Derek's fussy questions. I was boiling with rage as Derek kept asking Dorian all kinds of annoying questions. He was staring down at Dorian as if he wanted to attack him. Everyone was happy to meet Dorian and he was elated to finally meet my family. It felt as if they had known him for a long time. In fact, his presence spiced up the party. Malcolm made us dance too. I have never had so much fun since I became an adult. My pups enjoyed the party too. I watched them dance with my brothers and Sophia. Seeing all of them made me forget my sorro
Melody "Your entire family is here, why don't we get married here?"Though I know that my wedding with Dorian was given, I never expected him to ask the wedding venue to be moved. Agreed that my entire family is over here, I don't know if I want my wedding to happen here, because even though I spent most of my life here, this place also holds so many painful memories. "Have our wedding over here?" I repeated with dismay. Having my wedding here in shadow pack was a desire I couldn't dare to harbor."You promised me, Mel, you can't change your mind." Listening to Dorian's fear-filled voice snatched me out of my thought. I raised my head and met his gaze. His eyes were hopeful and pleading as he looked at me. Did he think that I'm about to decline the proposal?I shook my head and cupped his cheek. "I am not about to change my mind." He opened his mouth and closed it like a fish, his eyes widening in surprise. "Really?""Trust me, Dorian, I won't call off this wedding," I ascert
Derek"You love Melody?"It's confession time and since I have finally come t terms with my feelings for Melody, I think it's time I own up to it. I already admitted to myself that I love melody, why not say it to my mother as well? "Yes Mother, I do," I admitted. She squinted her eyes and stared at me for a while before speaking again. "Did you sleep with her?"I clenched my fist as I debated within myself. It was an internal war as I decided if I should tell my mother the whole truth or just keep the secret. "Mother, I.... ""Don't lie to me, Derek," Mother said sternly. I was tongue-tied. My mother definitely would not take shit from me. "Mother....""It is no coincidence that Melody's pups look exactly like you. So don't give me that crap that you didn't sleep with her."I had nothing to say but to open up to my mother."Mother, I didn't know how it happened, but I think I did sleep with her."Mother gaped at me, her eyes filled with surprise as she listened on. "How is tha
Derek "Do you know who you were about to mark?"Dorian looked beside him and a smile crept up on his lips as he saw Melody. "You mean, her?" I followed his gaze and my eyes darkened as I saw her. She was standing right there even though I ordered her to leave. Although she didn't come closer, she stayed back. Her disobedience irked me so much that I tightened my hold on Dorian. Her eyes were filled with so much worry that I couldn't help getting pissed. The fact that she cares so much about him and not me got me so angry that my whole body trembled."You're getting this wrong, your majesty, Melody is my fiancee. My love." Did he just say, love?If Melody is his love, then what am I? "Keep quiet!" I yelled, clawing down at his arm."Don't hurt him, Derek!" I raised my head and darted my eyes in her direction. Did she just ask me not to hurt him? Melody just asked me not to hurt Dorian. She asked me not to hurt the man daring enough to come into my kingdom and is about to mark
Melody"Because I love you." He said, kissing the tears from my eyes.Is Derek sick? Is something wrong with his brain? Did he probably hit his head during the fight?He seems to have lost it completely. What the hell is he talking about? Did he just say he loves me?No. That must be a joke. Yes. It has to be. Because the Derek I know would never say such a thing. He even kissed my tears. Is he the same Derek who despises me so much? Is he the same man that can't stand me at all? The same man who never wanted to see my face at all? The same man that rejected me without asking what I wanted.Is this the same Derek, that shoos me off every time I tried to go close to him?No, this definitely can't be Derek. He is different from the man I have come to know. "You what?" I asked alarmed."Yes Melody, you heard me right the first time. I'm in love with you."I scoffed unbelievably and shook my head. "Are you sure you're okay?" I asked out loud. Forgetting that I shouldn't ask such a
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