Draven FoxI woke up to Melody scampering off the bed, running toward the bathroom. As my eyes adjusted to the morning light and before she disappeared behind the door, I caught a glimpse of one hand covering her mouth. Without wasting time, I jumped off, then padded on the area rug, following her. She had left the door half-way open, enough for me to see her bending over the toilet bowl, heaving.The acrid smell of her stomach contents hit my nostrils as she made gagging sounds. "Melody?" I pushed the door open and rushed to her side, listening to the sounds of her vomit hitting the water in the bowl. I helped her up when she was done, flashed the toilet, and then led her to the sink. I held her as she rinsed her mouth and then brushed her teeth without saying a word to me. My brows seemed to furrow permanently as she stumbled forward when she bent to wash her face."Please talk to me. How are you feeling?" I literally begged, snaking my arm around her waist to her lower belly to kee
MelodyI sat on the porch, watching as trees swayed in the wind on the far end of our compound. I was feeling nauseous after taking lunch and decided to get out and enjoy fresh air, hoping it would help. Draven had refused to go to the office, insisting that I wasn't okay. When I refused to go see the doctor, he suggested I talk to his mother instead. Needing answers of my own too, I agreed.I didn't know what exactly was wrong with me, but deep down I knew it wasn't something that needed a doctor's examination. I leaned on the Valentina rocking chair and closed my eyes as I rocked, slowly being pulled into thoughts. Lost in my mind, I allowed the cold breeze to caress my exposed skin, dressed in a crop top and shorts."She didn't lie." Scarlett's voice drifted to my ears, making me slowly open my eyes. Her voice only made the jumble of ideations in my mind dissolve instantly. With her presence came the usual peace she brought anytime she was around."Mom?" It came out as a question a
Draven Fox"Pregnant." I whispered, my voice barely coming out as a barrage of emotions bombarded my system and our bond. It started as soon as I read the results—a tingle on my fingers and toes that was growing so fast. I held Melody in my arms as I let everything sink into my bones. In that moment, I closed my eyes while I savored the moment but never loosened my hold on Mel's warm body. She was literally trembling, her shoulders shaking as she cried on my shoulder.We stayed that way for a while, just basking in the news, with Mel letting tears of happiness flow freely and soak my shirt. I hadn't anticipated such amazing, wonderful news when my parents invited us over, especially when it was my father who did it. "No wonder your moods are all over the place." I knew that pregnancy came with mood swings, but I couldn't have guessed that my mate was expectant."I can't believe it." She whispered back, her voice muffled against my body."You better do babe; we are going to be parents.
MelodyAfter so much lovemaking almost the whole day, we finally settled in bed, showered and tired. I struggled to keep my eyes open as sleep quickly knocked. Even so, nobody could wipe the smile that was on my face or the glimmer in my half-closed eyes. "What do you want to eat?" Draven asked softly, burying his face in the part between my neck and shoulder.His arms wound out around me, joining his hands under my uncovered boobs. "I already ate." I answered, then licked my lips, remembering the taste of his cum in my mouth."Naughty." He chuckled before delivering an open-mouth kiss on my neck that sent sparks flying. I shifted impossibly closer to him as we spooned, enjoying each other's warmth and company."But seriously, I will get something to eat when I feel hungry; don't worry, I feel fine for now." I spoke, closing my eyes."I'll get a good house manager for you, someone to cook for you, and do all sorts of chores." Draven said, unlinking his hands. My breath hitched when he
Draven Fox"I need a detailed update on where you've reached with Mercy." I leaned on my chair in my study room inside my office, watching at him closely, seated on the other side of the table. "She is still adamant that she was harassing luna because she feels like she was the one responsible for Nancy's death." He replied and clearly that is not what I wanted to hear."Does she know that you're the one who finished Nancy off in the dungeons?" I asked, tapping my index finger on my chin."No, otherwise she wouldn't even be talking to me." He knew at that moment that he was addressing his alpha and not his friend. "Get me answers Jones. Or I will begin to think that you're not fit for this job." As much as our plan for the attack on Nathan was set, we needed to first know what he was planning and only Mercy could provide that piece of information."I will not disappoint you alpha." He kept his jokes aside whenever duty called, so I trusted him to get the job done."It's five minutes
Melody Reese"You're not wearing that." I rolled my eyes when Draven pointed at my outfit, disapproval written in his eyes."Why not?" I shrugged my shoulders, then smoothed my white crop t-shirt that reached a little above my navel. I paired it with blue ripped jeans and flip flops, and as for my hair, I let it loose, falling on my back in waves."Baby, as much as they are our friends, they are still men and..." He trailed off when his eyes landed on my chest and stayed there without moving."What?" I waved a hand in front of his face when his eyes remained unblinking."You're not even wearing a bra!" He exclaimed, making me drop my eyes to my chest."Babe, you're overreacting. It's just Mason, Holden, Caleb Jones, and maybe Davis. What could those five possibly want with my breasts?" I curved my mouth downward."I can literally see your hard nipples right now, pressing that skimpy cloth, and I just told you that they are men." He couldn't keep his voice down as he expressed his frus
Draven FoxAfter so many congratulations and happy dances, everyone settled down, all of them admiring Melody. It was one thing to be a luna and another to give the pack an heir to the alpha position. According to my mother, it came naturally for the members to love the alpha's child and to want to protect it. Looking at Melody as she relished in all the compliments and admiration just brought an honest smile to my face."I don't mean to spoil this, but there's something we are forgetting." It was Mason who spoke. He had drowned almost half a crate of beer alone and was minutes away from getting scotch instead."Don't you dare ruin this happy moment, you bastard." Jones had spiked his drink with achenka, the herb, to get drunk a bit. It was working well because he could barely sit straight."Shut up." Mason hissed playfully at him, earning an eye roll from Jones."Jones is right, and I can tell from your tone that you are about to shift from the joy right now, man." Caleb added, with
MelodyI was quite excited when Draven announced that there would be a barbecue for the entire pack, pups included. The warriors in training would graduate that day, and the new recruits would also be chosen in front of everyone. I missed fresh deer meat and was looking forward to having as much as my stomach would let me. The thought had me salivating and yearning for some at that moment."What has got you so restless?" I was at Draven's office, waiting for him to wrap up his paperwork before we stepped out for the barbecue. I didn't realize I was tapping my foot on the floor until he talked to me."Deer meat." I answered straight to the point, swallowing hard.He laughed, then stopped abruptly when I scowled. "Why did you stop laughing? You seem to be enjoying my frustrations." I huffed, then curved my mouth downward, wanting nothing but to leave his office."Calm down; you're overreacting, babe. I just laughed innocently." He reasoned, trying so hard to stop another laugh from comi
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