"You're sure you want to do this? I can go alone if you're not comfortable," I said to Alpha Evan for the umpteenth time that evening as we made our way outside towards his car. "Yes, Melody, I'm sure. Even if I don't act like it, I am their Alpha and I want to introduce you to the pack myself so they know not to mess with you," Alpha Evan explained as he held open the door to his car, motioning for me to take a seat. I did so and he shut the door once I was seated before going over to the driver's side and getting in himself. "They wouldn't dream of messing with their Luna," I replied. Packs held their Alpha and Luna in high regard and everyone knew that they were always supposed to act respectfully towards their leaders. "Just because you think a certain way, doesn't mean everyone would think like that as well, kitten," Alpha Evan muttered, his eyes on the road as he drove. My brows furrowed. What did he mean by that? It wasn't something just I thought, was it? "What do you mea
ELEVEN YEARS LATER"Oliver, get back here!" I screamed at my six year old as he ran out the door taking his older sister's shirt with him. Goddess, I had no idea why this little brat was so obsessed with his sister's clothes. He was always stealing her clothes from the laundry basket and running around the house with them in his hand. Why he did that, I had absolutely no idea. Maybe he liked seeing Serena shout our lungs out. The kids loved each other to death but lived to make each other's lives hell.A chuckling Evan walked in the door with a small black garment in his hand. "Looking for this?" He asked.I snatched Serena's top from his hand, the same one Oliver had run out the door with moments ago. How he had managed to snag the cloth back, I had no idea, but that was just the way it had always been. I could keep shouting at the kids to get things done and they wouldn't do it. But one word from their father and suddenly, they were the most obedient kids in the world. Evan was a na
Melody's POVThe Imperial Ball was here, and this time, it was our pack that was hosting it.Which meant more work for me. "Go keep these cartons in the kitchen downstairs," Richter, one of the gammas barked at me. I sighed, picking up a carton. Thankfully enough, it was light. I wasn't a werewolf, or at least not in the truest sense of the word seeing as I'd never once shifted into my wolf even though I was a good twenty six years old, but one whiff inside and I knew the carton consisted of several condiments. Just as I was about to walk out the door that would lead me outside, Raymond walked in, making me smile. He was pretty much the only person other than my nanny who treated me with some semblance of respect and kindness. In short, he was pretty much my only friend in our entire pack. "I was just coming to get you. We've been told to serve food at the gala tonight," Raymond told me quietly, picking up one of the other cartons and motioning for me to walk out with him.I trail
Murmurs rose all around us as Alpha Evan continued to glare at Nick who was struggling to breathe, clawing at Alpha Evan's hands to get him to put him down. And even though Nick was drawing blood with his sharp nails, Alpha Evan didn't even flinch, let alone loosen his grip. Before anyone could do anything, a heavily bearded man stepped into the quickly forming circle around us, putting a hand on Alpha Evan's arm that was holding Nick up. "Alpha, please put him down," the man pleaded. But Alpha Evan paid him no head, still glaring at Nick as if he was lowest of the low. "Please, Alpha Evan. We're not here to start a war," the man pleaded again. Again, Alpha Evan ignored him, looking about ready to murder Nick. Alpha Adrian was watching the scene unfold and the way he was clenching his jaw was enough indication that he was getting angry.The only reason no one had dared to do anything until now was that Alpha Evan was an Alpha, one who was extremely angry right then. No one wanted
Alpha Adrian looked surprised at Alpha Evan's words if his raised eyebrows were anything to go by. "She is not for sale," he finally said. I knew I wasn't. They hated me too much to let me go. Let alone to a pack where slaves were treated nicely from what I could gather. "Why not?" "She simply isn't. Now, I believe this nonsense has gone on for long enough. Let's all get back to partying," Alpha Adrian announced, pretty much ending the discussion. Alpha Evan clenched his jaw. He looked like he wanted to say more, an emotion flashing on his face, but it was gone too quickly for me to pin point what it was. In the end, he nodded stoically at Alpha Adrian, letting it go. I sighed quietly to myself, spying Raymond at the edges of the circle of people that had formed around us. The moment his eyes met mine, he gave me a 'what the hell happened?' face which I returned with a 'I have no idea' face. And I truly didn't. I had no idea why someone like Alpha Evan had come to my rescue li
"I, uh, I was just, um, going back?" I said, but it ended up being more of a question than anything else. I was extremely nervous and could feel my hands begin to sweat. Within seconds, Alpha Evan had crossed the clearing using the log of wood which connected the two sides and was standing in front of me. "Not anymore, kitten," he said, his voice smooth as ever and his intoxicating scent surrounding me like a blanket. I fought to keep my thoughts grounded and not drown in his scent. "Why not?" He smirked and somehow, it made him look hotter than he already was. "You're too naíve if you think I'll let you go just like that now that you've seen what you have."I titled my head at him. "And what did I see, Alpha Evan? How are you an Alpha when you're clearly a witch as well?" I asked, my curiosity overpowering any nervousness I'd felt seconds ago. "That's because I'm both, a witch and a werewolf. A hybrid, so to speak," he stated calmly, as if it was something completely normal. It
"What were you doing here so late at night, though, Melody? It doesn't seem safe to be out here alone, specially given how weak you are," Alpha Evan said once he'd put his shirt on and ran a hand through his hair, making it perfectly disheveled. I cringed at his casual comment. Sure, I knew I was weak but he did not have to throw that in my face like that. "I come here to swim at nights. It's calming to me. And I am weak, but you don't have to go around pointing it out to me," I grumbled. His gaze softened as he stepped closer again. "I just don't want you getting hurt, kitten. I'll make sure you're no longer weak when I take you with me. I'll train you myself." Something warm bloomed in my chest at his words. No one other than Raymond and my nanny had shown me so much kindness. Overwhelmed with too much emotion, I felt like crying. But for pretty much the first time in my life, they would be tears of joy. Clearing my throat, I whispered, "Thank you, Alpha Evan," my voice cracki
"You either come with me silently, or I drag you out of here kicking and screaming with no one to help you. Take your pick," Alpha Evan muttered low, so only I could hear, still holding my arms in a vice like grip. I looked up at him, knowing he was right. No one would come and help me even if I screamed bloody murder while he took me away from here. There was no point trying to run when I had no where safe to run to. This was my fate. And I had to accept it. "I'll go with you quietly." My voice didn't sound like my own. It sounded broken, defeated. That was what this man had reduced me to in the span of a few minutes- a defeated mess. And I hated him for it. I let him say his goodbyes to Alpha Adrian before he dragged me behind him, much like he had done moments ago, probably taking me to one of the many guest rooms he was staying at. I kept my gaze down as I walked behind him, not bothering to look up. His hand was holding mine. I still felt the shock of having his skin in direc