MelodyI opened my eyes slowly and looked around. I was in the infirmary. I sat up immediately and turned to see Malcolm standing beside me. He was worried. How did I get here? I wondered.I was in the dining hall with my parents and brothers, we were having dinner. It was the first we had dinner together and father had nothing to complain about. Usually, he always has a lot to say. Sometimes it's always about my sitting posture. Other times it's about my eating habits. Lately, I've been eating a lot, and I'm sure he must have noticed this too. "What happened?" I asked as I sat up. Malcolm was beside me in a jiffy. He brushed his hand through my hair and rubbed my face. "How do you feel? Are you okay?"His worry-filled tone only scared me further. From the dining hall to the Infirmary. How did that happen? "How did I get here?" I replied with a question of my own. "You fainted." He replied in his usual sweet tone. "I what?!" I screamed in alarm. "I fainted in the dining hall?
Melody"Ready?" Dorian's sweet gruff voice sounded from behind me. He hugged me from behind and kissed my nape."Almost." I moved to arrange the rest of the cakes and cookies. Like an obedient child, Dorian was already working. He sorted the rest of the trays and cleared the tables."Now we're good to go." He raised his hand and huffed."Aww _ You're such a darling." I pulled his cheek and wiped his sweat with my handkerchief."Then do you think I deserve a kiss?" He flapped his eyes and opened his arms expectantly."Of course."I went into his arms and kissed his cheek and the side of his lips. I was out of his arms before he could catch me."Teasing me, huh?"I gasped dramatically and covered it up. "I wouldn't do that.""You naughty little sheep." He moved to catch me, but I moved away and ran towards the counter.Dorian launched forward with his hand outstretched as he tried to catch me, but I slid past him and made for the door. I was caught before I could. He grabbed my waist and
Melody"Do you want me to come?" Dorian engulfed my waist with his hands. I leaned into his chest and let him breathe in my scent. He has asked that question over ten times since the break of dawn. "And abandon the pack?" I shook my head and declined as I've done in the past ten times he' asked the question. "With Thomas on the loose?" I reminded."I won't be abandoning the pack, I'll just.....""As long as it will hamper your duties as the alpha, I won't let you do it." As much as I wanted to have Dorian accompany us back to Shadow pack, I couldn't be selfish to take him along, especially when there's a menace out there threatening to wage a war against the pack. The council and some of Dorian's siblings thinks he's become weak since he lost his mate. Some think I became his weakness too while some thinks he's been derelict in his duties as the alpha. I couldn't prove them right by making him come along with us. Though I know that I won't have it easy by returning to the pack,
MelodyJust four years. I've been away for four years and everything has changed over here. The entire kingdom looked entirely different. From the landscapes to the scenery, to the roads. The kingdom now has several schools and hospitals. There was a park and a Diner at the heart of the Kingdom. I couldn't help but admire the place. The king's reign has been quite fruitful. There has been quite a lot of development since I was here.I smiled as I watched the place where I grew up. The fields where I usually play hide and seek with my brothers. I smiled as I traveled down memory lane. It felt like yesterday when I would be chased and caught by my brothers. We had an interesting childhood even though my father made it difficult. We were now traveling in a cab, so I watched the city through the window. "Mama, are we there yet?" Aaron's voice snapped me out of my thoughts."We're in Mallory now Son, but we aren't home yet.""Wow, Mallory is beautiful!" Aaron exclaimed as he looked
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
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