15 years laterSetting: Starfall PackDraven Fox (Scarlett and Jaxon's son)"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Alpha Nathan Grant and the mate of his choosing, Melody Reese." I snapped my eyes toward the stage, putting my phone away."Mate of his choosing?" I raised my brows, turning to look at my mother, who was seated beside me, and my father on my other side. We had been invited to attend the introduction ceremony of alpha Nathan of the Starfall pack and his mate."Yes, Nathan hasn't had any luck in finding his fated mate, so he chose a girl in his pack to become the luna." My mother explained in a whisper, staring right ahead."What if the girl has a mate? What happens when she finally finds him?" My curiosity was piqued, and for some reason, my wolf started becoming jittery. He pushed, wanting to go out for a run."Nothing son." My father, Alpha Jax, chimed in. "Once Nathan marks her, then he will own her, and not even her own mate will be able to take her away from him." I did
Setting: Starfall PackMelody ReeseMy trembling hands were cuffed on the steel dance pole, which was fixed in the middle of the room. I could feel alpha Nathan behind me, approaching in slow, almost calculated steps—like a predator. Then I heard it—the loud crack of the whip he held in his hand as he lashed it in the air. I had heard the sound multiple times, and yet I still flinched in reflex every time."Something wrong, Melody? Don't tell me you're afraid of the whip now..." He finally broke the tense silence with his malicious voice, which had an undertone of mockery. I could hear the slow, dragging beat of my heart as he leaned over, his warm breath fanning my exposed neck. My hair was tied neatly in a bun as an order from him. He hated it when the strands got in his way, and when they did, he would pull them and leave my scalp burning."Look at you, trembling like a leaf, yet you disobeyed me by talking to that sorry alpha." He trailed his hand along my neck before moving along
Setting: Yellow Moon PackLater that night DravenI watched as Nova, my female beta, and my fuckmate gave me a strip show, swaying her hips. Seated in my father's swivel chair in his office, I couldn't wait to forget about my so called fated mate after that brief encounter. What better way to do that than by fucking the hottest she-wolf in the pack?Nova walked around the table after she was left in her lingerie, biting her lip. I was already hard for her; I had to shift on the chair to adjust my cock. "You came so fast." I spoke in a low voice, beckoning her closer to me with my index finger."You called, and I missed feeling you inside of me." She whispered in a sensual voice, buttoning my white shirt. I put my hand on hers to stop her; I couldn't wait any longer. She stood beside the chair, her eyebrows furrowing as she withdrew her hands."Bend over." I instructed, standing up while I unbuckled my belt. I caught a glimpse of her face as it lit up before she turned and did as I as
Setting: Starfall PackMelody ReeseI put on a phony smile for the pack members I met on the way as I headed to the healers' place. Every time I took a step, I groaned several times and gulped while trying to play it cool. Despite the fact that the wounds had already closed up, my back was still hurting. I healed more quickly than typical werewolves, which I found difficult to wrap my mind around. To avoid running into Alpha Nathan or any of his whores, I walked the long way.The last thing I wanted was to deal with jealous she-wolves for something that I didn't even ask for in the first place. "Where are you going unguarded, so early in the morning?" My friend Mason jumped me, catching me off guard as I took the last corner towards the healer's house."Jeez Mace, you just can't jump on someone like that!" I put my hand on my chest, feeling my heart palpitate a little bit faster."Why not? I'm an excellent tracker. The first lesson I was taught was to make sure I couldn't be detected
Setting: Starfall PackMelody ReeseThe moment Lilith presented a small, clear bottle of a boiled, deep brownish liquid, my whole body froze. That was it—my goodbye to any hope of ever breastfeeding. I didn't want to admit that it was a rushed decision, a path that I was forced to take to preserve my sanity."Are you sure about this?" We were in her basement, where she hid her most dangerous herbs. Despite it being dark, I could see everything clearly. There were stacks of boxes everywhere, small bottles arranged on dusty shelves, and so many other things I had no idea what they were. I finally looked at the older woman, wiping my wet cheeks with the back of my shaky hand."I have to." My voice was thick with emotion and barely a whisper, even though I had tried to make it as firm as I could. With a single nod from Lilith, I said thank you before exiting her basement. I took the first sip the moment I got to the living room, clearing my throat when it burned. I couldn't stop the sputt
Setting: Yellow Moon PackDraven FoxI paced in my parents' living room, waiting for my mother to come down the stairs. I needed clarity on the issue my father had told me since I hadn't slept a wink. "You don't look so good, honey. You didn't get any sleep, did you?" My mother had already analyzed me even before she got closer to me.I breathed out loudly, refusing to break down when I was going to be the alpha in 12 days. "I'm fine." I lied, pocketing my hands to avoid running them through my hair."Talk to me, Draven. Is it about what your father told me?" I looked at her briefly before fixing my gaze on my grandfather's portrait on the opposite wall."Don't give me that look; of course he told me. There are little to no secrets between mates, my son—something you would know if you had just accepted her. You would understand what I am talking about." She chastised, pulling me down for a hug. Her short stature wasn't to be joked around with though; she became vicious when the need a
Setting: Starfall packMelody ReeseAs the stage for my beheading was being set, I remained handcuffed in the middle of the square. Insults were being hurled at me, especially by my competitors, who wanted to take my place and be with Nathan. My mother sobbed hysterically while my father just stood there, staring into space.I should have been crying or saying goodbye to my friends, but I welcomed it. The feeling of nothingness that came with death consumed me and pulled me in. I craved it—the freedom from Nathan and his monstrosities. an escape from the pain of wanting a mate who refused to hear me out."It will be okay, mother." I whispered to her, making her kneel before me. I was tempted to give her a piece of my mind for pushing me into Nathan's arms, but I refrained. She held me tightly, weeping into my shirt. Her gut-wrenching cries invoked my own tears, even though I blamed her for everything."How can it be okay and you... you, god my baby." She couldn't make a complete sente
Starfall PackDraven Fox"How dare you infiltrate my pack and make demands?" Nathan sized me up and down, but I could sense his fear even though he was trying to mask it."We came as allies, just as the treaty states and allows." I approached, my wolf out and on alert in case any of the guards decided to attack. My own warriors were behind me, vigilant and looking at the Starfall's guards' every move."My mate." I demanded, my face blank of any emotions. Nathan was a tall man, born an alpha, and trained as one, but I was taller and more muscular, and I had trained since I was a child. There was no doubt in my mind that I could beat him up at any time. He also knew that because his Adam's apple bobbed up and down as he looked at my clenched fists."She is my mate." He pushed his chest forward and raised his head, trying to man up in front of his pack."I am not your fucking mate." Melody spat, her shaky voice making me and my wolf let out a low, appreciative growl. It didn't matter tha