Melody ReeseMy mouth dropped, and for the second time, I witnessed Draven in his warlock mode. The difference was that his anger wasn't directed at me but at Nova. Instead of gasps and awe from the pack, grave silence enveloped the pack square as green and red roots wound around Nova, trapping her on the ground."How dare you?" Draven hissed, a prominent vein on his forehead popping. His eyes switched between red and green, a confirmation that his wolf had been pushed back. Nova couldn't talk; it was as if her mouth had been glued shut. Only her eyes were wide, but they remained unblinking as she took in the form the alpha was in. Only a few people in the pack knew about the time he attacked me and had to get locked up. And from the shock on their faces, it was evident."Draven." I took a step and pressed my hand on his right upper arm. I could feel it inside me that he wasn't going to hurt me like last time, that he was there to protect me and keep me safe. He lowered his eyes to mi
Draven FoxI lowered Melody on the bathroom tiled floor in the shower unit enclosed by glass. No words were spoken as I tore her dirty, bloody clothes, threw them across the bathroom, and then took off my sweats. The need to clean her and get rid of any evidence that Nova had dared put her hands on Melody overcame me. I opened the shower, lathered her hair with shampoo, and washed it, rubbing her scalp."Mmmh." She moaned lowly when I rinsed it, lathered the washcloth with body wash, and began washing her shoulders. I took my time, rubbing off any ounce of Nova's disgusting scent on my mate. Step by step, I moved downward, taking my time around her boobs, then massaged them slowly."Perfect." I rasped, ignoring her taut nipples despite the urge to touch them. I wanted to clean her first, and myself then I would make sure she enjoyed the rest of the uneventful day."Yees." She groggily stated, relaxing in my left arm as I guided my right hand between her legs. I tried so hard to contro
Melody ReeseWe ignored the bell and finished cleaning up, dressed up, and went downstairs. Draven decided to prepare something to eat for us, and the stuff about Nova was momentarily forgotten. "Goodness me, this is so sweet." I spoke with food in my mouth, humming after I swallowed the first spoonful."I'm glad it's to your liking; now eat and replace the energy you lost at the square." Instead of replying, I stuffed my mouth with the roasted potatoes and juicy steak. I took turns mixing the meat with gravy and baby spinach and downing them with a glass of cold apple juice. Every spice was well blended—the salt, the oil, everything."Gosh, baby, slow down before you choke." He teased me when I didn't look up or utter a word. Within minutes, my plate and glass were all cleared, looking as clean as they could get without water."Honestly, that was the most tasty meal I've ever had, apart from the one your mom prepared for me." I lowered my voice on the last part, wiping my mouth with
Draven FoxThe moment Mason said that Daisy was an impostor, I saw red. I shot up the seat, my claws extending even before I jumped over the table, knocking down a stunned Daisy. Not even Melody's screams could stop me as I sliced her face, skinning her cheeks in one go. "How fucking dare you after the pity and hospitality my mother has shown you?" I roared, the smell of her disgusting blood invading my nostrils."S-he thr-eatened me." She weakly stammered, trying to cover her face as I lifted my hands again."Liar." I hissed, lifting her off the floor on the broken chair with a choking grip around her neck. I hurled her across the open dining room, sending her into the living room, where she hit the back of the sofa with a bang."You're going to kill her!" Melody screamed in horror, running after me when I walked toward a whimpering Daisy."She was going to kill you!" I bellowed back, my voice laced with my wolf's as he came out, his fury burning through my insides."How will we know
Melody Reese"I have to go. Please go with mom and Nana to mom's home. Dad and Mr. Creed, you're with me." Draven ordered, sparing one last glance at Daisy's bleeding body."No, I'm coming with you." I declined, snaking my arms around his bicep to stop him from taking another step. It was evident he had received information concerning my mom telepathically, and whatever it was, I wanted to be there."Melody, please, I need to know that you're safe. That is the only way I'll be settled out there." He looked at where my arms linked to his bicep, but I shook my head, refusing to let go."I will be the safest with you." I argued."Mom and Nana will keep you safe; have you seen them deal with enemies?" I didn't doubt the women at all, but I wanted to know everything about my mom."She's right, Draven; if there's someone she trusts to keep her safe with everything that's going on, it's you. We will rally the rest of the pack and make sure the pups are safe." Scarlett supported me, making Dr
Draven FoxHours after Melody's father dropped the bombshell on her, she slept soundly in my arms inside the cave. She had refused to go to my parents' place, and ours was a no because it had to be cleaned yet after Daisy bled in the dining and living rooms. I couldn't sleep because I was supposed to be out there searching for Gwen personally, but at the same time I couldn't because I needed to be with Melody.I couldn't settle until I knew that she would not be a threat to us. I remembered my mom and Astra talking about the protection spell being weak. That explained why it was easier for her to sneak in rogues without being noticed. It was time to cast another one, and I wasn't going to wait any longer. So while Melody slept, I spoke to my mother and Astra to cast a spell."M-om?" Melody stirred before she pulled herself off my arms and sat up, frantically looking around the cave."It's just me." I assured her, sitting up and placing her on my lap to hold her comfortingly."I-I saw
Melody ReeseA week after the whole ordeal, things in the pack finally got back to normal, except for Nova's trial and sentencing, which had been postponed. I had groups of men and she-wolves, teens, and pups visiting me in our home to check up on me. Most were mad that they hadn't killed Daisy themselves. The support from them and the love were overwhelming. Truly, they had become the family that I wished for growing up."How are you feeling?" Draven's mom asked as we sat in the trial chambers, awaiting Nova's arrival."I don't know," I sighed. "I just feel like she has been punished enough." I spoke truthfully."I know my son doesn't agree with you on this." She spoke, taking a break of silence in between."He doesn't get why I want her pardoned, despite the fact that she accused him of trying to rape her and later wanted to kill me." I expounded, staring at my hands on my lap."But I do; I understand." She said."You do?" I was genuinely surprised. I thought no one did."Of course.
Draven Fox"67," I spoke breathlessly, counting my press-ups in the gym, "68." I added, stopping when Melody walked in, carrying a sisal basket."I said I wanted to be left alone." I muttered, picking up water from one of the benches."I will, after you eat." She defied, setting the basket on a small table where the gym trainers mostly sat during gym sessions for pups."I'm not hungry." I stated, shifting to the bench for barbell exercise."But you left this morning without breakfast; I'm told you didn't show up for brunch either. You cannot continue being mad at me simply because I chose to forgive." She complained, fishing out two lunch boxes from the basket."And I just said I don't want food!" I shouted, my rising voice making her drop the spoon on the table. A silence ensued after that, while I chastised myself internally for yelling at Melody. I wasn't okay with her decision to let Nova go, and mostly with the way the elders sided with her as if I wasn't the alpha. I felt disres
Third POVTwo Years LaterDraven and Melody heaved consecutive sighs of relief after their twins finally fell asleep. They had tried everything for hours to get Astra Mae Fox and her brother Knox to sleep, including massage, swaying, and singing lullabies. Only when they contacted Scarlett did they get a complete guide, which worked within minutes. Now they had to tiptoe around and make little to no noise, so the twins couldn't wake up."Stubborn babies." Draven whined in a low voice, sleeping on his back on their bed, eyes tightly closed."I almost cried." Melody confessed, making Draven chuckle lightly, before he got a slap on his arm."Lower your voice. If you wake them up, I swear I will run out of this house and leave you alone with them." Melody sternly stated in a low voice, glaring at Draven as she lied beside him."I didn't think putting a baby to sleep would be so haard." Draven exaggerated the word 'hard' making Melody roll her eyes even though she knew so well what he was
Melody Reese"Mmh." Draven swallowed my low moan in the kiss, deepening it and making my heart beat fiercely. His lips were salty sweet, moving against my cold ones, warming them as the intensity increased. It felt like days since we had a true slow kiss without any worry of lurking enemies or evil plans being plotted against us. His fingers combed through my hair, his touch completely pulling me into a pool of desire."Goddess, you taste so good." He rasped against my lips when he pulled away, his eyes roaming over my face."And you look so inviting right now." He added in an evident rasp, using his other hand to swipe a thumb gently over my lower lip. I was at a loss for words, just drinking in his riveting features and wanting more of him."I would have loved to fuck you right here right now, but..." He trailed off."But?" I raised an eyebrow, almost challengingly, as I shifted on the hospital bed."We are in the infirmary, in one of the check-up rooms." He clarified, looking aroun
Draven FoxI couldn't count how many handshakes and condolences I received from my pack members after the ceremony. My mother had whisked Melody away the moment it was all over, leaving me to interact on their behalf, citing that stress wasn't good for Melody. There was still a part of me that didn't want to accept that nana was gone and that it could have been prevented. Had I listened to Melody from the start about not trusting Jones with Mercy, Astra would still be alive."You cannot blame yourself when fate happens." My father's voice invaded my mind, snapping me back to reality. It looked like I had greeted the last few pack members absentmindedly."I am not blaming myself." I replied in a harsh tone, pocketing my hands in my slacks."I know you, son; I can see it written on your face." He insisted.I sighed, "Fine. But can you judge me, though? I was supposed to know something wasn't right with Jones the moment he started conniving against us." I pulled out my hand from my pocke
Melody ReeseDespite every attempt to keep Draven off my mind, the state of his mom, and Jones all together, I still found myself pacing around in the sitting room. My eyes kept darting toward the front door, praying for my mate to push it open. As if the goddess had decided to respond to my prayers instantly, the door knob moved. I halted, folding my hands together as if saying thank you, and looked as the oaken door was pushed open."Draven!" I squealed, running toward him when he finally stepped in, a very large, telling smile gracing his handsome face. He spread his arms, but before I threw myself on him, a scent, even though weaker than his usual masculine one, hit my nostrils. I put on breaks, standing just a few steps from him as my eyes roamed around his body, inspecting him for any injuries."Melody?" His brows shot up, his shoulders rising up in question."Is he..." I trailed off after the realization that it wasn't his blood dawned on me. A relief washed over me as I exhale
Draven FoxAfter cutting the mind link with an overly excited Melody after hearing the news of where Jones was, we spread out. We planned to approach Mercy's home from different directions so that if Jones escaped, we would have extremely high chances of catching him. It was a solid plan, one that we kept just between the three of us, Holden, Mason, and me. I wasn't about to tell my warriors and risk Jones getting wind of it. At that moment, he was an enemy—a dangerous, traitorous one that needed to be tamed."How come Mercy's parents just let him stay there?" Mason asked via the mind link, positioned a few meters north of the two-story house."They are not there. They left the pack the moment they heard what their daughter had done," I answered, crouching low behind tall grass a few steps after the tree line on the back of the house. The lights were off, and except for sounds made by small animals, it was extremely silent. That meant that we had to be extra stealthy; otherwise, Jones
Melody ReeseI threw the covers off and sat up, putting my hands above my head. Time seemed to have stagnated; the howls subsided, and uncomfortable silence reigned. I didn't know how long I had slept, but there was still daylight streaming through the window. My heart was still heavy, and I could feel the puffiness around my eyes without even touching or looking. It was still surreal how so much chaos could take place in just one day.Throwing my legs over the edge of the bed, palms on the mattress, and forearm facing forward, I sat there for a few seconds, finding some bearing. The ache Draven had caused between my legs was still there. My clit was still throbbing, begging to be relieved, but I attempted to ignore that and let my feet finally touch the area rug on the floor."When will this be over?" I talked out loud, heaving a prolonged low sigh as I thought about going downstairs to the kitchen. I was craving cocoa since I hadn't taken it earlier. I couldn't feel Draven's emotion
Draven Fox"Any report?" I asked Holden when I joined him in the search minutes later. My heart constricted at the thought of leaving Melody alone, but it had to be done that way."None; it's like he disappeared into thin air." There must be somewhere he was hiding and something he was using to hide his scent. Without a scent, it was almost impossible to track and locate him."He knows this pack like the back of his hand. He must have a hideout; we just have to figure out where." Holden added when I remained silent. I was trying to come up with a way to smoke him out, but it was proving hard because my mind was a mess with nana's passing and Melody's state."He told me he did it for power." I suddenly said, trying to let my mind cool down."I know; he told me the same. You said I was your favorite, and that's why you chose me to be your beta when you demoted Nova." The tone of his voice didn't change. It remained even, barely depicting an emotion."You don't seem affected." I pressed.
Melody Reese"I can help you catch him." I blurted it out once we got inside the house, after Draven pulled me in while looking around."Absolutely not!" He replied instantly, looking at me as if I had become mad."He wants me; why don't you let him think he can get me?" I insisted, crossing my fingers that he would agree."You are nuts if you think I am letting you out of this compound. Nothing will make me break that spell unless it is Jone's headless body." He stated, throwing me over his shoulder, then began walking towards the stairs."What was that for?" I complained when he slapped my ass, sending shivers down my spine, but I wasn't about to admit that I loved it."For daring to risk your life and our babies." He nonchalantly answered before adding another one that stung but soon was replaced by sparks of pleasure when he began rubbing the spot."But it will work, I know." I argued, biting my lower lip, when he spanked me two times without any pause in between. They were fast a
Draven FoxI stood in nana's backyard, looking at her lifeless body, as my mother cradled her head in her lap. She wasn't crying; no, she was staring at space, rocking back and forth as if her mind was slowly processing everything. Then she began mumbling the healing spell; it was almost as if she was slowly losing her mind without knowing it."Let go, mom." I said in a broken voice, my Adam's apple forcefully bobbing up and down over the lump that had formed."No, no, no." She whispered, then threw her head backwards and, in human form, let out an extremely loud howl that carried with it the pain of losing someone so special to her. Almost after that, dad howled behind me, and the elders that he seemed to have gathered joined him too, and they howled to the moon goddess together.As I listened to them and looked at my nana, it almost felt like I was in a frozen state. My mind was still processing what my eyes were seeing and my ears were hearing. Then, with a slight push inside of me