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
Melody ReeseAfter making sure Draven had left, I stepped out of the bathroom, a very strong ache between my legs consuming me. He had hurt me, and I wanted him to feel the pain of being ignored. Minutes after dressing, I invited Mason, Davis, Caleb, and Jones over. Those four had become my closest friends; after all, I had no interest in befriending unmated she-wolves in the pack.Small talks were enough; rarely did I engage in a long conversation with any of them. I still performed my duties as their Luna diligently, though; it was a repeat of what happened with Nova, which I was avoiding. "Are you okay?" That was the first thing Mason asked when he arrived to find me seated in the backyard, a glass of red wine in my hand."Of course, where are the others?" I tried to avert attention from myself."Somewhere on their way. Seriously, Mel, is the issue about Gwen still troubling you?" He didn't know when to stop, especially not when I was struggling to offer a genuine smile."What do y
"What took you so long?" My mother questioned me after greeting me the moment I arrived at Astra's compound, heading straight for the backyard."I have duties, mom." I snapped, earning a raised and questioning brow from my grandma, who sat down on the ground. Her eyes were directed at mine, scrutinizing me and reading me like she always did."Trouble in paradise?" She asked. I shifted my eye contact and shook my head. "No." I pocketed my hands, looking at a medium container filled with soil, four red strings, and charcoal. "What are these?" I asked, looking at the items again."These are the materials that we use when performing a protection spell." Astra explained, pointing at an empty spot for me to take. I copied their cross-legged sitting posture, but my mom instructed me to kneel instead. She then handed the charcoal to me."What do I do?" I waited for an answer, excitement taking the better part of me. It would be the first time I would summon the magic within me without dependi