Mel's POVAs they both charge towards me, I slice one's throat open with my claws while kicking away the other. His eyes turn crimson as he looks down at his deceased pack mate. "You'll pay for that with your life!" he snarls, his voice sounding more wolf than man. I watch as his body trembles violently and patches of fur sprout on his ebony skin.I don't give him the chance to shift. Sweeping my leg behind his, I knock him on his ass before straddling him and extending my claws.He grabs my wrists and pins them behind my back as he flings me towards the ground. I can feel his weight on my back, but before he can trap me underneath him, I lift my knee and spin my body around, kicking him square in the jaw with all my strength.He loses his grip as he staggers away from me. "You bitch!" he hisses. His nostrils flare as he growls in frustration, snapping his jaw back into place. "I'm done playing around, it's time to die!""I agree." I kick up from the ground, panting for breath as I ru
Mel's POVMy body is clammy with blood and sweat. I continue trying to dodge his attacks while countering with some of my own. In my human form, I'm not doing any damage to him.Without any warning, a hard fist flies into my cheek. I cry out, but quickly retreat."Such a shame to destroy a pretty face, but you're not giving me much of a choice, Princess," Carter snickers.I spit a mouthful of blood onto the ground. "Fuck you."He springs forward again, but I dodge his flying fist and elbow him in the face. He stammers back, but I yelp as I feel a sharp pain in my arm. I look down to see an empty syringe sticking in my skin and yank it out. My eyes widen as I glance back up at him. "W-What was that?" I choke out.He snickers with a cruel smirk. "Wolfsbane. You'll be dead in ten minutes tops."Before I can respond, his body contorts, bones breaking and arranging as brown fur grows on his skin. In an instant, his wolf is standing in his place. His teeth are bared and his eyes are dark an
Jaxon’s POV"Where the fuck is Melanie?" I growl, sending the doors flying of the hinges as I storm into the training building. Everyone bares their neck to me. I can see many of them shivering from my dangerous aura now filling every crevice of the room."Everyone's dismissed for the day. Get out of here now," Charlotte orders in such a stern voice, I'm not even sure is hers.Once the building is empty, she rushes over to me. "Alpha, what's going on?"Another wave of pain comes, and I crumble to my knees, digging my claws into the floor. I can feel myself on the verge of losing control and shifting. "Stay back, I-I don't want to hurt you. Go...get...Ameer," I manage to bite out.She keeps her distance but doesn't leave. "I just mind-linked him. He's on his way. Alpha, is there anything I can do to help?"I groan, squeezing my eyes shut tightly. "Someone's hurting her.""Melanie," I hear her whisper.My head snaps up in her direction. "Do you know where she is?"She averts her gaze. "
Jaxon's POVMy legs give out and I fall to the ground on my knees. My heart hurts so badly, I feel like I can't breathe anymore. I'm almost sure I'm dying myself.Suddenly, a white light appears, and the Council comes out of it. Rubeus is holding my mate's lifeless body in his arms with an apologetic look on his face. Melanie is wrapped in a black and purple cloak covered in blood from head to toe with large gashes all over her chest and face that haven't even began to heal.I snatch her from him, cradling her small body in my arms. Tears spring to my eyes as I feel those familiar sparks from the mate bond. "Mel, wake up for me baby," I beg, cradling her face in my hands.But she doesn't.Her eyes remain closed, but I can hear her heartbeat flutter at the sound of my voice.Thank Goddess she is alive and somewhat responsive to me."She'll live. I gave her the antidote for the wolfsbane," Ayla says casually.Wolfsbane?My jaw tenses. "How did wolfsbane get into her system?""Seems Alph
Ameer follows me to the back of the building again where the Alpha Patrol remains standing. He keeps his distance, his gaze locked on the people who put his Luna in danger.I really want him to stay, but with the information I learned last night, I know Ayla won't talk until we're alone."Ameer, please meet them at the hospital. Notify me the second she wakes up," I say without looking his way.You sure you don't need backup? he asks telepathically.I don't plan to start a war with them.At least not today.I turn around to nod at him.Yeah, I'll be fine. Now go watch over your Luna. He looks conflicted but bares his neck. In an instant, he is gone and all that remains is his masculine scent.Now...where was I?I turn back to the Alpha Patrol. "What the fuck were you thinking?" I growl, glaring at Ayla, "you nearly got her killed!"Her glowing eyes meet mine and she frowns. "You should have more faith in your mate, Alpha Jaxon. The way she fought today proves her strength and resilie
Jaxon's POV"What the fuck is going on right now, Ayla?" Rubeus demands this time.Dusk still hasn't said a word, but I can sense that he's having an internal battle with himself."We'll discuss this in private," she replies calmly."No," he growls, "tell me now."The aggression in his tone seems to take her by surprise. She tosses her hair behind her shoulder and leans against a tree, folding her arms. Her face remains emotionless. "Centuries ago, the Moon Goddess created the first werewolves. We began as one kingdom, it was strong, prosperous, and peaceful. I ruled alongside my true mate, and we had seven daughters together. He wanted an heir, but it never happened. One day he was unfaithful and while I was withering in pain in bed, our higher-ranked wolves were ordered to murder my daughters. I too was supposed to die that day, but I fought each and every one of them and killed them all, saving my mate for last. After burying my girls, I realized my wolf and I craved more vengeance
His slutty breakfast scent greets me before I even open my eyes. I find myself in a hospital room with strong, protective arms around me. I twist around so I'm facing him, and gently stroke the stubble on his face as he sleeps.I wonder how long he's been here. I'm guessing he couldn't sleep in our bed without me, and his wolf wanted me nearby.I suddenly notice that my mind feels spacious. Where the hell is Nina? She's usually purring now when we’re around our mate.Nina, you there?No answer.Events from the mission come flooding back and I panic, jumping out of the bed. Pain that must have been suppressed by the mate bond comes rushing back and I groan too loudly, slamming a hand on the bed to steady myself.In a flash, Jaxon is awake and towering over me. I gaze up into his dark, angry eyes. "Mel, what are you doing?" he demands, "get back in the bed now.""How long have I been out?" I ask, my mouth parted in shock as I try to piece together how he even got up that fast when he wa
Mel's POV"Jaxon, I'm okay," I say with a reassuring smile.His expression softens a little, but his wolf continues to watch intently as Doc works on me.Surprisingly, Doc ignores it like this is something that has happened before. Wait, has it? I've been out for two days, who knows how often my bandages have been changed in front of Jaxon."That doesn't bother you?" I ask in low voice, still watching my furious mate."I know Alpha will keep his wolf under control. After all, he's only ensuring I'm not causing any harm to his mate," he winks, smearing some ointment on the large wound and picking up a roll of gauze.My eyes widen, but Doc just chuckles. "It's not hard to tell. There's no way your wounds would've healed this fast without the mate bond."He quickly rewraps my arm and chest and applies more ointment to the less severe wounds, including on my face. I try very hard not to wince again, so I don't set off Shadow.After Doc is done, I watch as he disposes everything he used in