Melody
"Melody, is that you?" Mother's voice cracked, bringing tears to my eyes. She was looking so pale. I ran straight into her outstretched arms and wiped the hot tears tripping down her cheek. "It really is you." She smiled and pulled me into her arms.I hugged my mother tightly, putting my pent up emotion into the hug. "Its me, Mother. It's Melody." I confirmed, tears cascading down my cheek. I missed my mother so much and as much as I have made myself strong for my pups. I couldn't help being weak at the moment. I was in my mother's arms after so long."My baby is looking so good," Mother kissed me as if to ward off the evil eyes away from me. "You are all grown up." Mother put a tiny space between us so she could check me out."Of course, she'll grow. She is now a mother herself." Malcolm answered for me, he used the same words I said to him. It only dawned on me then that I had my two joy bags with me.Amidst our sweet reunion, I had completely forgotten that my pups were me."Really?" Mother's eyes became glossy. Her eyes darted to the spot behind me and her expression softened. A smile appeared in her beautiful face, accompanied by tears. "Are they Melody's pups? Are these my grandkids?"I put forth my hand, signalling to the kids to come forward. I tossed them forward slightly and Gio glanced at me. I understood his silent question so I bent forward and squatted between them. "That's my mother. Your grandma." I announced, looking from one to the other."Grandma! Aaron was off in a flash. He jumped into mother's open arms. I had to toss Giovanni forward to make him move. A smile and light nod accompanied the toss before he entered mother's hug."They are so cute," Mother muttered as she rained kisses on her grandkids.I watched with a smile and at the same time, tears trickling down my face. I have always imagined what meeting my family again would be like, I never imagined meeting my mother in such state. She looked like she would wither away at any given moment. However, as soon as Aaron and Giovanni went into her arms, her pale face got some color in it. I guess she finally found a reason to live. My energy boxes had successfully transferred some energy to my mother."Melody..." Malfoy arrived in mother's room. His eyes scanned the room as he called out to me. I had only just stepped out to accompany Gio to the toilet.I took some time to check him out. Malfoy has grown so tall and huge, I could barely recognize him. If It wasn't for his hair that was the same as mine, I could have taken him for someone else. He was so handsome."Malfoy," my voice came out as a whisper, but he heard. He turned and his mouth hung open as he looked at me."Melody..." He repeated as if to be sure that he wasn't hallucinating."Yes, Its me." I replied before crashing into his arms."Oh my, It really is you." He smiled as he brushed his hand through my hair. "I thought you wouldn't come.""Why won't I come?" I raised my head to meet his gaze. "You had called and it was about mother. I couldn't ignore that.""It's so good to have you back." He kissed my hair.I immediately remembered Dorian as soon as he did that. Then I remembered that I haven't informed him of our arrival in Mallory.I made a mental note to call him as soon as I'm done."Where do I keep the luggage?" One of my guards, Lex, came in and bowed. I raised my head and looked at my brothers. I couldn't jump to conclusion. I knew I probably wasn't allowed to use my room anymore, since I don't belong here now."To the south wing, Melody's room is over there." Malcolm replied. He called one of their guards and orered him to help Lex with the luggage and also to show him the way to my room."But father, he... ""He won't object." Malfoy answered befcore I could voice my fear. I can't my father throw a fuss in front of my pups and risk having them hate him."Then Giovanni and Aaron can stay in my wing." Malcolm rubbed Aaron's cheek. Gio shook his head in disagreement and Aaron also followed."Um...they can't sleep without me and....." I paused as soon as I realized what I was about to say. "They can share my room." I announced with a smile and my pups responded with a frantic nod of their head."Oh and I thought I could spend some time with them." Malcolm pouted."Of course you can, after I have taken my time." Mother said sternly."So, all these guards belong to you?" Malfoy's inquisitive self was awakened. He had been watching Lex and the others through the window as the unload our luggage. "What's going on?""Uh...they are not my guards. They are my fiance's and he's asked them to protect us in his absence."Six pair of eyes ran down my body until it landed on my hand. They stared down at my finger."You're engaged?!" Three of them exclaimed."Is he your mate?""What does he look like?""Is he handsome?" They spoke at once, giving no room for me to think."Why didn't he come with you?" Mother held my hand up as she checked the ring."Mama asked him to stay back." Aaron tone was begrudged."Alpha duties," Gio replied. His answer was short but I'm sure the grown ups must have understood because they all stared wide eyed at me before my brothers grabbed my arm and shoulder. They both sounded surprised and happy as they both screamed in unison."You're engaged to an Alpha?!"You will become Luna?!"MelodyAaron told everyone about Dorian and our life In the dark flame pack. Mother was overjoyed to find out how much Dorian loved and cared for us. She couldn't wait to meet him. I went outside to the garden to take a walk, giving mother time to rest. She wouldn't stop chatting with the kids. Malcolm had to steal them away to give her some time to rest and I got some time to myself. I chose to stroll around the garden because it was my favorite part of the manor. It was the only place where I don't feel suffocated.I sat in the middle of the peonies. These flowers were planted by me back when I was here. I had so much time in my hands being the unwanted child. So I spend my time planting flowers and peony happened to be my favorite.I remembered my dream of having my wedding dress adorned with peonies. A sigh escaped my lips as I laid amidst the flowers. I decided to call Dorian since I was free now. I can imagine how worried he'd be as I haven't called him. "Melody!" His voice
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