MelodyNathan recovered quickly after managing to control the damage the protection spell Draven had cast upon me caused. I couldn't help but wish him death for kidnapping Mason and me. Nathan realized quickly that my fear and the thought of being in danger were the ones activating the spell, so he threatened again to kill Mason if I didn't try as much as I could to avoid triggering the spell. In order to save Mason's life, I had no choice but to push down my fear, masking it with worry and the urge to see my mate. When I did as he asked, he finally gave me a shot of achenka, lulling me into a comma."This is the best gift you could ever give me." I could make out Nova's voice just as water splashed over my head, making the scratches on my exposed skin sting. I was suspended by my hands on bars that were attached to the ceiling by chains. My toes were barely touching the creaky wooden floor of Nathan's basement. Any movement made the silver chains rub on my already broken and burned w
Draven FoxMy lips stretched into a full grin when I felt as if a light beam was directed at my soul, warming it up. It was unexplainable—the feeling of my heart soaring and my chest stirring as I listened to the two heartbeats. They were steady, fast, and so emotionally evocative that everyone found themselves lost in them.Melody let my arms go around her as she laughed in tears, shaking her head repeatedly. She was simply on cloud nine, floating all the way through as she experienced the first audible heartbeat of our child. "You are just perfect for me." I didn't know what appropriate thing to say at that moment; I just said what crossed my mind."As you are." She replied, snaking her arms around my neck. A tap on my shoulder had me growling, but my parents didn't move back. They wanted to hug Melody too, and as much as I didn't want to let go of her, I knew they would keep bugging me. Holden sat beside Mason, handing him a bottle of water that even I had no idea where he had gott
Melody Reese"I never imagined I would sit in Nathan's dining room, eating without looking around, worried for my life." I said, shifting closer to Draven when he twirled a fork around spaghetti for me. He insisted on feeding me after Scarlett had prepared spaghetti and meatballs, courtesy of Nathan's pantry and freezer."Weren't you allowed to?" Draven asked in a hiss, urging me to open my mouth. The flavors exploded in my mouth, making me close my eyes as I savored the hearty meal."Nathan didn't like finding me seated here. I was required to be in our bedroom at all times, either positioned around the dance pole or on the bed, dressed skimpily. If he found me, I would be punished by getting bound on the dance pole and getting whipped." The sound of a fork falling on the plate with a clang had me lifting my eyes across the table.The former alpha had his face set into a scowl while his hands clenched into fists on top of the table. "How long?" He hissed."Not long." I answered, my c
Draven Fox"It is time, Mason." I told him when my parents brought him downstairs. Nothing about our short fuck session was spoken about by either Mason or my parents, and I was glad."Surely you must want to avenge the kidnapping." He mumbled, hanging his head.Oh, I do, but a deal is a deal, Mason. And as your alpha, I intend to keep it that way." I assured.Look, Mason, it really doesn't matter who takes his life, as long as we get rid of him and live peacefully." Melody said, pressing her petite body to my side with her arms hooked around my bicep. The blush from our quickie was still evident on her face, reminding me of how hot she felt inside."Melody is going to miss her appointment with the doctor back at the pack if you don't hurry up." My father chimed in, clapping his hands to get us to move out of the house."That can wait," Melody said.No, it can't. We need to make sure you are okay, and so is the life inside of you." He argued back, ushering us out.God, he's literally
Melody ReeseI stood unmoving, my hand subconsciously rubbing my chest. Even as Nathan and the rest were brought in front of his entire pack and our warriors, I didn't stir or spare him a glance. The same wooden structure designed for beheading that Nathan purposed to use on me before Draven saved me was placed right on the stage of the common grounds.Whispers started spreading amongst the people present, probably wondering what was going on even though I knew they had a clue. "Starfall Pack." Draven addressed the audience, his tone dripping with unquestionable authority.The whispers died out at the power he was exuding. I knew they had never experienced such raw command because Nathan was nowhere close to Draven's level. "I'm sure you all remember my mate and your former beta's daughter, Melody Reese." He stretched out his hand for me to take, which I did, and then he pulled me closer to him."Nathan decided to take her as his chosen mate, and instead of treating her like a mate no
Draven FoxOut of nowhere and fast, that is how everything happened. Just a single glance at Melody was all it took for the warrior holding Nathan to draw out a knife and lodge it inside my mate's stomach. I didn't know which came out first—the growl, the whimper, or the pure red sparks on my finger tips. In slow motion, I watched as Melody opened her mouth to scream, her hands going to the handle of the knife as she bent."Melody!" Someone screamed her name, but I couldn't tell who because all I wanted was to pull out that knife and heal her. I never got to place even my hand on it because a green light, similar to the one back at Nathan's basement, formed around Melody. When I tried getting through to her, a bubble formed as she sank onto her knees. Trying to get to her was like hitting a wall made of pure rock. The bubble only thickened, and I could hear gasps and awe."Please let me in." If I wasn't convinced earlier that none of that was due to my protection spell, that changed.
Draven Fox"Calm the fuck down and let the doctor do his job." My father reprimanded me, holding me by my elbow when I stood to head to the private infirmary room where Melody was."Are you kidding me?" I pulled my arm off his grip, turning to look at him."He has been there for close to half an hour!" I exclaimed, throwing my hands in the air."Which clearly means he's not done yet." He responded, his voice rising a notch."Exactly! He should have been done by now." I let my hands drop to my side, looking at my father as he shook his head."Do you want him to examine and find out what is wrong with Melody or not?" He asked, pinching his nose with his index finger and thumb. I was about to respond when the door opened and the main pack doctor stepped out. He had a file in his hand and some equipment, but I didn't have any idea what they were."Alpha, sir." He acknowledged my father and me, respectively."Talk." I wasn't in the mood for pleasantries. All I wanted was a detailed explana
Melody Reese"Two hybrids." I heard Astra's voice from afar and the unmistakable touch of Draven as I opened my eyes."Two hybrids?" I repeated in a groggy moan, making everyone snap their eyes towards me."Babe?" Draven called, standing from the chair he sat on to gently embrace me."You scared us, honey." Jaxon's father cheerfully stated."They didn't even tell me you weren't okay!" Astra exclaimed, glaring hard at Draven, then softened her gaze when she looked at me."You said two hybrid babies." I repeated, looking at Astra and then at Draven, who sat down again and squeezed my hand. His eyes were shiny with moisture, and his lips stretched into the biggest smile I had ever seen. He looked so handsome and carefree, genuinely elated."Yes baby. You are carrying twins." He nodded. A soft cry passed between my open mouth. I couldn't control the sudden surge of warmth in my chest or the trigger of my own set of tears. My lips trembled while my heartbeat accelerated, and my mind took i