Derek"Your Majesty," She curtsied. Her head slightly bowed. I stared awestruck at her, totally forgetting that I have to respond to her greeting. I just couldn't believe that this was Melody. I mean, she looks so different and....and... beautiful, even mature. She has this strange aura around her that I can't quite put my head around. "Wow, Melody! It really is you!" Sophia jumped forward before I could speak, thankfully snapping me out of my daze. "How have you been, Your highness," She smiled. Gosh! That smile is....Before I could react or process what was happening around me, Miranda spoke. "So, you are Melody?" Miranda's disdainful voice was enough to bring me back from my reverie. "That's, princess Miranda. She is Derek's fiancee." Sophia said in a not so whispering voice. "Oh, my apologies your highness. I didn't know who you were." She bowed. "So, you're back now or....?" I don't know why Miranda chose to ask that, but I found interest in that question. For some reas
Melody"Where do you think you're going?" Derek caught my hand. I know he is king now and I should address him as such, but I just can't bring myself to accept a heartless man like him as the king. I raised my head to look from his hand to his face as if to confirm if he was sure that he got the right hand. Was he probably mistaking my hand for princess Miranda's? "Where do you think you're going?" He repeated, confirming my doubt. "Back to my quarters," I shrugged. I wanted him to let go of my hand, but he held tightly onto it. "I ordered you to lead the way to the Luna's chambers and you want to run off halfway?"Half way? I wanted to scoff right in his face. Who exactly was his English teacher? We were standing right inside my mother's chamber except that I was at the door. If he takes two steps further with his long legs, he'd come face to face with everyone inside, yet he thinks this is only halfway? He's got to be kidding me."This is mother's quarters, your majesty. In
DerekWhy does Melody's hand feel so strangely familiar? We've never held hands before and I'm only holding onto her right now because I can feel her impatience. She was trying to run away. She didn't want to go into her mother's chamber and I have a strong suspicion that this is related to the reason why she left the pack before. I want to find out what happened and I will stop at nothing to get my answer, even if I have to hold her hand against my wish. I rubbed my hands against hers again and I felt this familiar feeling. It felt as if I have held this hands before now. The warmth and softness of her hand reminds me of the woman I spent the night with those years ago. I know for a fact that it couldn't be Melody, but why does her hand feel so familiar? I tried to figure out why I was having this strange feeling, then her body brushed against mine as she moved to go into her mother's arms. I felt it again the tingles and this isn't from the mate bond. This is something differe
Derek"My sister already found her mate!" At first it felt as if I didn't hear him right. Did he just say that Melody found her mate? Shouldn't that be me? I mean, I know I rejected her a long time ago, but she still hasn't accepted the rejection which means our bond is still there. I'm still connected to her, so who is this new mate she's found? "She's found her mate?" I repeated like it was the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. Well honestly, it is. How can she find her mate when I am standing right here and she hasn't found me?"Yes, he is an Alpha from across the sea." Malcolm replied with pride. He was so proud of the fact that Melody was getting married to this alpha. What's so special about getting married to an alpha, huh?'Her real mate is a king dude, why are you so enthralled by the fact that she is engaged to a mere alpha?' I wanted to shout out loud, but it will only make me sound crazy. Especially after I had rejected her. "Oh, I see." I muttered instead. My
Melody Before I could realise what was happening. The glow in Derek's eyes was gone. It was as if it never appeared there in the first place. I moved to go to him; to check if it was my imagination or did his eyes really twinkle like Aaron's? However, Derek excused himself and went out of the room. I tried to go after him; I needed to be sure. "Melody!" Sophia pulled me into her arms. Hugging me so tight that I almost couldn't breathe. "I've missed you so much!"Honestly, I've missed her too, but what could I do? Her brother wanted me to stay away, so I did. "How are you doing, your highness?" I asked, before getting pulled out of mother's chambers. "I have a lot to say to you." She pulled me back to the garden. "Really?" I smiled seeing the excitement on her face and in her tone. It was obvious that she couldn't wait to tell me all she has kept buried within her all these years. "Yes Mel! A lot!" She exclaimed. We finally stopped and sat down on the garden swing. Sitting on
DerekI wanted to leave. I wanted to go back to the palace and leave that place, but I couldn't. For some damn reason, I felt like seeing Melody one last time. I wanted to speak to her. I didn't know why or what I would talk to her about, but something in me kept pushing to go talk to her. 'Damn you, Jay,' I cursed my wolf. I know that I am feeling this way because of him. It's all him. He is the one that is dying to speak to Melody and I am forced to do it too. I searched everywhere for her, but she was nowhere to be found. Then, I met Malcolm who told me where to look, and behold, she was right there. She seemed to be having some serious discussion with Sofia and they were happy as they spoke to each other. I took my time assessing and checking her out from afar. Those beautiful sparkling eyes. Her long tresses. That lovely smile and those set of pearly white teeth. Everything about her was beautiful. I wonder why I didn't notice all this before. I didn't know how or when my
MelodyHow dare he! How could he do that to me? Who does he think he is? Just because he is king, he thinks he can do anything he wants?First he rejected me and treated me like I was nothing tangible, then he taunted me for not accepting his rejection and when I was about to accept the rejection, he kissed me.I placed my hand on my lips where he kissed me and all I could feel was anger. If I was that young Melody who ran after Derek all her life, then I will probably be jumping with joy. But I am not that naive girl anymore. I am Melody and I'm the mother of two strong young wolves and I am the would-be Luna of the Dark Flame Pack. I refuse to be treated that way. I wish I could slap him some sense, but I couldn't do that just because he is the king. He is the Alpha king and should be respected. However, I can't promise not to slap him the next time he does that to me. Angrily, I marched towards my chambers where I met Sofia waiting outside. "Melody, here, check this out." She
DerekI didn't know how to stop Melody from saying those words. I couldn't let her sever the bond just like that.I mean, I have to find out what is going on with me first. Melody was in a hurry to end it all. Years ago, no matter how many times I shout at her, she wouldn't leave. No matter how many times I push her away, she stuck around, but now, she wants to sever our bond just like that?Did that Alpha bewitch her? Or is she really his mate?That is impossible and I know it. The possibility of a wolf having two mates is slim, very slim. And a wolf can't get a second chance mate when their bond with their previous mate is still intact, so what is going on? Why has Melody let go of her feelings for me?"I Melody Wayne accept your....."No way! I was snapped out of my confused thoughts at her words. She really wanted to accept it, but I wouldn't let that happen. My mind was confused, I didn't know what to do to stop her from saying those words, so I did the only thing that came to