At first, Nelson didn't move but scanned me with that intense stare of his. I know damn well that he is surprised at my words.Not saying a word, I heard the door open and he walked out.Alone, I took a deep breath with closed eyes. The dreams I had kept playing non stop in my head. First, it was the appearance of a wolf who chased me down into a pit and my encounter with a very beautiful woman who looked like she needed help. And now, another strange dream of a small house deep in the woods with there's individuals planning for the death of Alissia, a name the stranger called me.What is my connection with these dreams?I don't know all these peopleI am Melissa, not Alissia!There is something going on that I have no knowledge of, it is so clear but I wonder why all of these didn't manifest when I was living back then in the human world. Why now that I am mated to an Alpha, what has my life become now that I just couldn't think straight.I tossed, unable to rest, the stranger words
Nelson's PovThe room fell dead silent, my eyes leaving my sister and falling on her surprised face of Melissa."Alright" Anabelle muttered getting up to her feet, she placed a hand on Melissa's lap, her face filled with a soft smile, "I will be back later" she noted, gave the maid a sign, "Clean this up once she is done with her tea, for now, let's go, you will have to come back later"Saying this, together with the maid, I watched Anabelle walk out of the room leaving me and Melissa alone. Melissa didn't look pleased that I cut short their discussion but the thoughts I had buried in my head ever since her attack couldn't get off my mind."You shouldn't have done that, '' Melissa said, breaking the silence between us."I need us to talk""Why can't it wait for later? I and your sister were having a good time and you just decided to ruin it with your presence" she muttered looking so displeased."My presence ruined it?""Of course Nelson, I don't know what you want to discuss with me
Melissa's POV"Now I am done," I said, breaking the silence between us.I got on my feet with the bowl of warm water held tightly, my gaze not letting go of Nelson who said nothing but stared at the wound which stopped bleeding profusely."Now wait" I said walking towards a nearby table. I could feel his eyes following every step I took. I couldn't help but become so uncomfortable about it, but at the same time, I didn't dare show it, a tough expression still plastered on my face.Seeing him fall to his feet really took me unaware, I have never seen him this vulnerable and stubborn at the same time. The look in his eyes when I held him felt so strange in a way I have never experienced."Nelson!" I found myself screaming as I threw the book aside and ran towards where he laid, his face overwhelmed with deep pain.The moment my eyes sighted the blood that emitted from his arm, deep fear gripped me and I felt my pulse stop.I have never been so scared right before me and it felt like the
Melissa's POVThe next day came pretty fast, I woke up only to find the other side of the bed empty, there was no grave of Nelson in the room and I couldn't help but feel very relieved about it.Patricia came in, helped me with my bath and a few minutes later, I found myself staring at my reflection in the mirror as Patricia gently brushed my hair down."You look very beautiful" she complimented as I couldn't help but smile at her words. I was already used to Patricia compliments, she doesn't hesitate to compliment me in any situation she finds herself, something I appreciate a lot."Thanks" I replied with a fixed smile on my face."You look beautiful too," I admitted."No Ma'am, I don't" she shook her head in disapproval, "Most werewolves in the pack think that I am very unattractive" she replies, a look of sadness buried in her eyes.I couldn't help but turn around with wonder," Why will they think like that? You are indeed beautiful and you have to believe me when I say it" I admit
Melissa's POVAnabelle nodded, she glanced at our hands fixed together and raised her head up to me."Melissa" she called out softly.I nodded, giving her permission to go ahead to speak."Melissa, the truth is Jeremy isn't a member of the pack" she revealed.Confused, I furrowed my brows, "He isn't?""Yes he isn't"I remembered Conri words stating that there are other werewolves packs present and not just theirs."Is that a problem?" I was confused to know where the sadness might be coming from, "After all, he isn't human, what can be worse than that?""Everything Melissa! Everything!" She pointed out with sadness subduing her."But how? It's clear that you love him and he is a werewolf, why are you so bothered, Anabelle?" I implored trying to know what she feared."I am bothered because he is a member of the hunters pack. The pack whose member attacked you deep in the woods,the rival pack of our pack" she confessed, tears welled up in her eyes.For a moment, I couldn't utter a word.
Melissa's POVGently, Anabelle let go of her arms around me, her face brightened up a bit and to my surprise, a chuckle escaped her lips."Alright, enough about me…" she paused scanning around the room."It's the early hours of the day, where is my brother?" She asked, giving me a soft smile.I sighed deeply with rolled eyes, "You know that I am not in the best position to answer any question relating to your brother, you know how things are between us and I will be the last person your brother will inform about his whereabouts" I noted giving her a firm look.Anabelle shook her head, her eyes still scanning around, "It's so surprising how you two relate while talking nicely to each other. Well, I overheard some guards saying that my brother and Conri went on a mission the previous evening to rescue some of our captured guard"I turned to her very surprised, immediately, the incident that transpired between me and Nelson flashed through my mind."I guess that's where your brother got
Melissa's POVNelson chuckled, "I don't care if you hate me Melissa. The truth is that the feeling is mutual and I don't think I ever want to be close to you" he said harshly, the smile on his face vanishing.I didn't care, I was already used to his harsh words and I wasn't ready to be ridiculed by it."Then it's best you let me be and not just come in like you own the place" I said technically knowing that he indeed owns the place.Nelson laughed at my words, at once, the smile on his face vanished, replaced by a cold stare."We need to talk!" He announced strongly."I am not in the mood Nelson" I stood up and walked towards the open window."You better listen to me. This is something I have to talk about. Right now, I have a lot of things to do. Clearly, I have no time for games or to waste my time here with you. It's better if you sit your ass down and listen to me!" He let out so arrogantly that I couldn't help but let loose the anger in me."Watch your tone big guy" I wanted and
Nelson's POVI walked down the hallway with so many emotions. At first, I couldn't believe that I just did that to Melissa. The look on her face made me really restless.What have I just done?Why did I do that?I am not like thisI am not a beast!I let out a deep breath, very angry at myself, I walked towards my office unable to assert what just occurred. I never had the intention to do to her what I did, initially, All I planned was to have a talk with her, to convince her into agreeing into the plan of pretending to the elders that we are now together so that I can have my position as Alpha.I never stopped the discussion she was having with my sister all for my selfish need.I am not a rapist!I will never be!But I just couldn't explain how I felt the moment I pinned her to the wall. It was like a whole new Spirit took control of me wanting me to claim her that moment.Phoenix growls at my thoughts.Yes she is mine, Melissa is mine. We are both legally married and ever since she