Draven FoxMy wolf panted, saliva dripping as my gums tingled the more I envisioned sinking my teeth into Nathan's throat. My wolf and I accelerated our speed, twisting in between the trees and the rest of the vegetation. Even though my wolf took charge, we thought as one; we were after one thing—Nathan's blood.He had no idea what he had coming—a live wire that had just been dipped under water. I imagined tearing him apart, finger by finger, toe by toe. My wolf barked at the idea of piercing his hideous eyes with one of my claws. Small and big animals scattered as our paws came into contact with the ground.He was going to pay for it, and we would make sure of it. Minutes passed by as we followed the map, and I was glad I had memorized the location of each pack and the directions. I knew I was in neutral territory, half way closer to the Starfall pack. It all happened very fast. One minute we were listening to Melody talk, and the next, my wolf just took over. The thirst for blood an
Melody Reese"As you all know, Draven will be coronated as our new alpha at the end of this week." Alpha Jaxon boomed over the pack field filled with hundreds of pack members. Cheers erupted, showing just how much the entire pack adored my mate. I looked at him as he stood on the podium behind his father and beside his mother. His face was blank of any emotion; his hands were crossed behind his back, and his eyes seemed a little distant."Some werewolves find their mates immediately after becoming of age; some take some time, and unfortunately for others, they die without experiencing the bond." A silence reigned as I chewed on my lips, creating a distraction for what was coming.The idea of standing in front of an entire pack of strangers didn't appeal to me. People that I would have to gain their trust in order to try and fit among them. "Fortunately for Draven, the moon goddess has given him his mate even before his coronation." Murmurs filled the open grounds, spreading from one pe
Draven FoxI looked at Melody as she curled up on the guestroom bed, her eyes fixed on one spot. She didn't even move as I entered, nor did she spare me a glance. Whatever was going on in her head must have been heavy and mind-boggling."Have you been sitting there since I left an hour ago?" Melody didn't even stir, making my forehead crease."Melody?" I closed the distance between us and shook her gently."Dra-ven?" She blinked, shaking her head a few times."What is it, Mel? I have been trying to talk to you for the last minute, but you didn't even notice my arrival." I sat on the bed beside her, snaking my arm around her waist as we leaned on the headboard."I'm sorry about that, I just have a lot going on in my mind." Her voice had no liveliness; it was flat, without any emotion. It was like she was numb, and I couldn't help but feel her state had something to do with Mason."You know you can talk to me, right? I know I scared you yesterday, but I swear I didn't mean to hurt you."
Melody ReeseI held my breath as Draven shifted on the bed and leaned on the headboard. As if I weighed nothing, he lifted me up and placed me on his lap, my legs going on either side of his hips. Thick tension filled the room as he openly looked at my lips."Does it scare you?" He suddenly asked, squeezing my waist."What?" I asked, my eyes failing to look at anything other than his pink lips—the same ones I had wanted since the first day I saw him. They were simply inviting, and all I could wonder about at that moment was how they tasted."Being mated to a stranger?" He lowered his voice, gazing at me intently. My face heated up under his fierce eyes, a warmth caressing my cheeks."It doesn't." I truthfully answered, placing my hands on his firm shoulders. I alternated between looking at his eyes and gazing at his lips. I felt his eyes on me as I snaked my tongue out and slowly licked my lower lip. It was a bait, and I was almost certain that he would take it."Fuck it." He said swi
Melody ReeseMinutes after Draven left, I decided to go out and familiarize myself with the pack members. After all, I needed to try and establish a relationship with them. Luna Scarlett had offered to walk me around, but I wanted to do it alone first. So many things were happening at the same time, and I could feel myself getting lost in them. Talking a walk in the fresh air, under the warm sun rays, and meeting new people was what I needed.When I stepped out on the porch, Mason was casually coming up the steps, and he wasn't alone. It seemed Draven had kept his word after all. "Are you leaving? Alpha Draven asked me to come keep you company." He spoke."Oh, this is the roommate I told you about." He added when he noticed my eyes lingering on his friend. He was a head shorter than him, but more muscular, and he appeared to be a bit reserved."I'm Davis; it's nice to meet you in person, luna." He bowed before extending his arm cautiously toward me."Please call me Melody; I'm not the
Draven Fox"Finally, he remembers I exist." My closest friend, Holden, taunted me without turning to look at me. He stood in a wide stance, arms crossed, eyes fixed on the warriors as they ran laps on the track field."Don't be like that." I punched him playfully on the side of his arm, earning a quick glare."Trouble in Paradise?" He curved his mouth downward briefly before returning his attention to the trainees."Who said there was trouble?" I raised a brow."I can read you like an open book, Draven. We are friends for a reason." He shrugged."I mean, since you found your mate, you went missing in action on me and failed to call or show up for the usual parties and games. You literally forgot about us, your friends, and then suddenly you show up?" It was the truth. I was so caught up in wanting to know more about my mate and the mate bond that I ended up abandoning my friends.I sighed. "Look, Holden," I paused. "I know I shouldn't have gone silent on you people, but I had a lot to
Draven Fox"I need something stronger than a beer." I muttered, standing up to head to the cabin for whiskey."And pussy." Jones added, making me stop in my tracks."When will you ever grow up, Jones?" I could detect a tone of disapproval from Holden."Draven has a mate; he cannot fuck another girl." Caleb's tone was no different as I shook my head."I need to get drunk and not think about it now." I finally spoke, heading inside the cabin. I leaned on the inside of the backdoor the moment I closed it, taking some seconds to momentarily digest Holden's words.Could the bleeding have been due to a miscarriage? I thought, shutting my eyes tightly."No." I whispered to myself before walking through the hallway to the kitchen. Once I picked up one whole full bottle of Johnnie Walker from the refrigerator, I headed back to the yard. The three of them were speaking in hushed tones when I emerged, making my brows shoot up."Are you gossiping about me now?" I asked boringly, opening the bottl
Melody"Why does my life have to be this problematic?" I sniffed, muttering to myself in a shaky voice. I was seated under a huge, gnarled tree beside a stream, rocking back and forth. I had stumbled upon it when I left the house for a run, desperate to clear my mind and get some fresh air. Thoughts about Nova and my mate didn't stop plaguing my mind. It appeared as though the distance between Draven and wasn't working like I had hoped it would."First I had to be chosen by Nathan." I whispered, staring at the sparkling water and the pebbles on the floor of the stream. Rays of the soft light that managed to penetrate the canopy bathing the water's surface in a beautiful gold color."Then I denied myself the chance of ever being a mo-ther." I belched, stomach acid rising up my throat fast. I could feel my stomach churning and rumbling as I relived the very day I changed my own life forever."Of ever holding a pup of my own..." I added, tilting my body as my throat opened up forcefully,