Melody"I just want you to come back to me as soon as you can." I spoke to Draven, who stood behind me, placing my hands on his arms that crossed over my upper abdomen, right under my boobs."I will. I'm just going to choose an alpha and make sure the Starfall pack understands that I am in no need for a new pack on top of mine." He responded, trailing his nose along my throbbing vein on my neck."So you decided to keep the next alpha a secret, even to me?" I asked, swaying my hips to the side and rubbing on him innocently. We were standing on the porch, spending our last few minutes together before Draven left for my former pack."It won't be a surprise if you find out beforehand." He responded, delivering an open-mouth kiss on the spot under my ear. I visibly shivered, closing my eyes as I tried to get my feelings under control."Fine," I huffed. "Be like that." I added, shrugging my shoulders."Come on, babe. Don't be like this." His tone sounded pleading when he spoke."Is it Holde
Draven FoxThe distinctive metallic smell of blood hit my nostrils as I approached the pack square. My father walked beside me, with Caleb in front of us, leading the way. The Starfall members had already been assembled by Holden minutes before our arrival. Except for the smell, racing hearts, and the sound of scampering animals in the woods near the square, it was oddly quiet."I take it from the silence that Nathan's people are still shook?" I asked Caleb."On the contrary." His answer only raised another question, but my father beat me to it."Do you mean they feel free?" He asked."Yes, some of his warriors were even asking why it's taken us so long to get rid of him." That was unexpected, but given his monstrous actions, maybe he was never a good alpha to them."I didn't know we were doing them a favor." I chuckled, folding my long sleeved shirt, ready to get right into business."That is, well, surprising, to put it simply." My father added as we took the last corner and came to
Melody ReeseEvery adult in the pack except those who were on various duties gathered inside the pack lands, right in front of the pack entrance, awaiting the return of our alpha. I wanted everyone to witness their leader come back victorious, having gotten rid of the pack's enemy inside his own pack. As the luna, I stood at the front of the gathering with Scarlett by my side, the elders on the line behind us, and then the rest of the pack."I can't believe Nathan is no more." I stated, feeling the peace I had so much desired when he was alive already taking control."You better, honey; finally you can breathe." She responded, rubbing the spot between my shoulders, her eyes focused on the gates as they opened. We watched as SUVs were driven in, piling up neatly on the right side of the entrance. My toes curled on the flipflops I was wearing while I swallowed hard."Relax, Mel; there's no reason for your nerves to act up." Mom whispered in my ear while I watched as Holden hopped out, r
Draven FoxA smile spread on my face as Mason and Melody hugged. My father scoffed beside me, while my mom gave Melody a thumbs up when she pulled away."Stop sulking; you can't choose friends for her." My mother elbowed my father gently on his side, making him soften his gaze, which had been a glare directed at Mason."He hurt her." He complained."He apologized, and she forgave him; now shut up." My mother scolded."I'll leave you two to banter while I go to the dungeons." I excused myself from the cheerful pack members after saying hi to nana, ordered Nathan's head to be spiked on a pole, and then left with Caleb and Holden."Oh, I forgot that Jones was locked up." My father spoke while pulling my mother to where my nana was and the rest of the elders. They had steered me away from my business, allowing me to work without disruptions or meaningless meetings to question my work."What are you going to do to him?" Caleb asked as we piled up in my SUV, deciding to drive there."Where
Melody Reese"I must admit that was genius." Caleb stated, rubbing his chin. Whoever came up with that plan for Mercy to mark Jones so she'd access Jones thoughts without knowing was genius."Was it? The stupid bitch marked Jones clearly as her chosen mate, knowing she could lose her own mate if she met him." Mason argued, shaking his head. We'd driven Jones to Caleb's place, fixed him something to eat, and after he cleaned up, we came down the stairs for a chat, just like old times. Draven had loosened up and allowed it to slide because clearly it wasn't Jone's fault."Well, if you put it that way," Caleb trailed off."But, how come you didn't see the mark sooner?" I asked, getting comfortable on Draven's lap. He was quiet and a bit distant, and instead of probing, I decided to give him time until he was comfortable talking about it. I knew he was feeling bad because he almost killed his friend without listening to the other side of his story."I saw it when I woke up, and when I ask
Draven FoxWe headed straight home instead of the office, like I had told my friends. After soaking in the bathtub with Mel between my legs, she ended up dozing off. I had to carry her, dry her up, and dress her before I put her to bed. Knowing she had gone through a hard time waiting for me to come back, I let her enjoy her sleep while I fixed myself something to eat. After eating to my fill, I slipped inside the duvet beside her, my thoughts drifting back to Jones."Mmmh." I hummed, snaking her arm over her waist as I pulled her closer to me. Her scent had changed; it smelled more sweet and had become even more alluring. As I smelled her hair, I couldn't help but picture our twins inheriting the hot mess on their heads. Her previously levelled heartbeat started increasing, indicating that she was waking up."Why aren't you asleep?" She asked grogilly, pressing her body into mine and making me bite a groan."I was eating." I stated."Talk to me, Draven, what is it?" She suddenly aske
Melody ReeseI awoke to find myself alone in our bedroom. The spot beside me was cold, indicating that Draven hadn't left the bed recently. I thought about calling him but decided to check downstairs first; maybe he was still around. As I took a hoodie to throw over my nightgown, my stomach growled. I remembered I hadn't awoken in the middle of the night like I usually did to have what I called a mid-night snack. That was how much appetite the pregnancy had bestowed upon me."Babe!" I shouted as I descended the stairs in socks-covered feet, supporting my hands on the wooden railings, which I had painted white from the previous black that Draven had."Draveeen!" I called louder, but I was only met with silence."Well, this is odd." I mumbled to myself, heading to the kitchen to prepare a hearty meal for myself. I didn't know what the exact time was, but given the happy chirps of the birds outside, it was sometime in the morning. By then, I was used to finding mom in the residence anyti
Draven FoxI found Melody seated on one of the porch stairs, a cup of cocoa in her hands, her head hanging as if she were meditating. Knowing she was safe brought a sense of relief, even though I knew there was no way Jones would have gotten past the protective barrier I raised. But then again, I wasn't ready to risk Melody being taken away again."Good morning, babe?" I greeted but was met with silence."I'm sorry, something came up after you slept and I had to take care of it." I added, sitting down beside her. She, however, stood without a word, distanced herself from me, and got back inside the house, the cup still in her hands."Come on, babe, I know I should have said something, but I left in a hurry. Plus, you were sleeping so peacefully, I didn't want to wake you up." I followed her to the kitchen, where she poured the cocoa inside the sink, put the cup on the counter, and then passed beside me without sparing me a glance."Shit." I swore, watching as she climbed the stairs qu