Mel's POVOnce we're alone again, I turn to Ayla. "So, what is my gift? Seeing if people are good and bad?" I ask sarcastically.She scowls at me. "I think it's subjective. It's not as simple as saying someone is good or evil. It depends on their character, actions, and intentions. I think maybe it can even change." She tilts her head to the side. "I wonder...can you feel my aura?"I immediately shake my head and she frowns. "I know we can't use our powers on each other, but I was hoping you could see we're no threat to you."I guess only time will tell. "I thought it was just Alphas, but I could feel his poor mate's and daughter's energies," I whisper, my voice quivering in horror. "You can’t help them?""We don't interfere in pack relations unless it poses a threat to our world," she states firmly."But they could end up like-" I stop to swallow the lump in my throat.That's why I'm so bothered. I can see me and my mom in them. His mate can't escape, she'll just endure until she ult
Mel's POV"Should I be dancing with my Beta?" Jaxon asks in a low, velvety voice."Probably not, but I couldn't help myself."It's the truth. I need him. It has been too long since we touched, and my body is craving him again like a drug.He smirks devilishly, "I'm not complaining.""Well, I think I ran off your fan club," I mutter, looking over his shoulder at the now empty space. All of the girls seem to have gone back to their tables, but I can still feel eyes on us."Not complaining about that either. There's only one person I need to be a member of my fan club."My heart flutters along with my pussy. "You sure know how to talk your way into a girls panties."He hums, leaning close to my ear. "I've already been there once tonight. I can take you to Poundtown again if you'd like," he murmurs.I can't help but laugh. "Never mind, I'm turned off now."His nostrils flare as my arousal invades them, making his eyes darken with lust. "Tell your pussy that. She's dripping for me."Actual
Mel's POV"Look, I'm sorry!" I exclaim desperately.What for? I don't know. He peeks up from his arms. My heart breaks seeing the tears welling in his eyes, intense agony clouding his perfect features. I've never seen him so vulnerable. "What are you apologizing for? You didn't kill him," he chuckles humorlessly.I don't know what to say, but I just want to take his pain away. I can feel it, whether that be from the mate bond or my gift, and it is fucking suffocating.I sit down beside him and run my fingers in his hair. He instantly leans into my touch, sighing deeply. With my heart hammering in my chest, I quietly ask, "Do you want to talk about it?""No.""Well, do you want to go home?" I don't know why I can't just shut up, but I guess I just want him to keep talking, hoping eventually he'll open to me."How are your ribs doing?" he asks suddenly.Damn. I nearly forgot about that. I wiggle the top half of my body, looking for any pain. There's a little pain, but not enough to be
Mel's POVJaxon's grip becomes tighter, nearly cutting off my air supply completely. I feel my pussy clench, the juices that gush out coating his dick. He growls in appreciation.I want him to know he's the only person I would trust to do this with. The only person I'd let hold my life in his hands. The only person I'd give control to after a life of being controlled by my father.Jaxon rolls on top of me, his hips thrusting against mine as he glides in and out of me hard and fast, piercing me repetitively with pleasure.I can feel that he's close and so am I. His eyes are hooded and dark and the deep groans escaping from his lips only add to my arousal.Panic sets in as my fight or flight instincts are activated. Panic that intertwines with pleasure for a perilous dance that quickly drives me to the edge. As soon as I start to see little black spots in my vision, I tap on his arm three times. He instantly removes his hand. "Breathe," he demands.I gasp loudly, taking deep breaths. Th
Jaxon’s POV"Jaxon, help!" I barrel through the misty forest, trying to find the distressed voice of my father. "Dad? Dad! Where are you?" I shout, panic seeping in my voice. I discover a trail of blood and follow it. I finally find him standing defensively. He's covered in blood and sweat and one of the lenses of his glasses are cracked.It has been so long since I've seen him, even in my dreams. But of course, this has to be a fucking nightmare. "Dad, are you okay?" I try to ask, but nothing comes out. I want him to look at me, but his eyes are focused on something behind us. I quickly turn around and find a huge black wolf with red eyes glaring straight at my father. Alpha Damon suddenly walks into view with a wicked smirk on his face. "Kill him," he orders in a calm voice. "No!" I run towards my father, but it's like my feet can't move fast enough to save him before the wolf jumps over me and breaks his neck before ripping out his throat. His blood begins to pool around my
Jaxon's POVMelanie stands at the bottom of the stairs. She's fully dressed wearing jeans shorts and a floral tank top. Her pendant is missing from her neck. I should be relieved that she loves my gifts enough not to risk losing them in case we need to shift, but there's no trace of my scent on her now. Nobody will know she belongs to me and that's on purpose."How the hell did you get up and dressed so fast?" I ask astonishingly.I've only been done here for like five minutes. She must have gotten up the second I walked out of the room.She snorts. "I just thought I'd go ahead and get the day started since we have such an eventful evening."My entire body tenses up. "I haven't forgotten," I grit out."Good, let's go then."As she walks past me, Charlotte nervously approaches her. "Luna...I mean, Beta Melanie it's so nice to meet you. I'm Charlotte, Ameer's mate," she says, extending a hand to her.Melanie shakes it firmly. "Charlotte, please don't slip up like that again. Someone cou
Jaxon's POV"I thought you weren't coming until tonight?" I asked, clenching my jaw so hard, I'm surprised I don't break a molar."Change of plans," Rubeus responds.I narrow my eyes. "What changed?"Melanie slides past me to greet them. "Jaxon, stop asking so much questions. Who cares, let's just get this done.""Smart girl," Dusk chuckles. Rubeus creates another portal with his finger and motions for us to walk through it.Melanie steps forward, but I grab her arm and yank her beside me. I wrap my arm firmly around her waist. "Jaxon," she protests."First, tell us where the hell we are going," I demand. Shadow peers at them through my eyes. He agrees that we can't trust them at all not to put our mate in danger. So, there's no fucking way we're blindly going anywhere with them.Dusk smirks, amusement dancing in his icy blue eyes. "You still don't trust us, Alpha?"Did he expect my answer to change? Because it never will.Melanie tries to wiggle out of my grip, but I hold her tighter
Jaxon's POVAfter tonight, I swear I won't ever let them near Melanie again. Dusk and Rubeus are dangerous. They can't be trusted, none of them. They are too loyal to Ayla.Rubeus proceeds to tell us how Ayla came to him when he was freshly eighteen years old. How he had found his mate but didn't want to be his pack's Alpha or be tied to the mate bond, but he was too much of a coward to reject her. So, Ayla erased her memory of him, and he willingly handed over his pack to his future Beta so he could run off with her."So, you guys don't regret leaving your packs? Like you're...happy with how things are?" Melanie asks.I could've broken my neck with how fast my head snaps in her direction.Why the hell is she asking that?Rubeus shrugs. "Nothing to complain about. I'm three hundred years old. I've seen and done everything I've ever wanted. I have all the riches anyone could dream of, and I can still come and go as I please."Melanie simply nods. "What about love? You don't desire that