Never Let Go

Derek

"Melody, you and I need to talk."

Honestly, I had nothing to say to her but to find out what exactly happened to her. Malcolm wouldn't tell me, neither would anyone from the Wayne family.

So I thought I could hear it from the horse's mouth.

"Your majesty."

I didn't realize where I was going until I heard the guards' greetings. Only then did it occur to me that I had brought Melody to the guest chamber. The same place I occupied the night that I....met that woman.

"Why have you brought me here?" She asked, but I chose not to answer.

I do not even know why. I don't know why my legs brought me here when I had Melody in my arms.

Was it because I was thinking about that night? Or is it because Melody was slowly taking that woman's place in my heart?

"I...Uh..." I tried to think of an answer. A king shouldn't stutter.

"This is the place I mostly occupy around here, so, I...." I paused as I noticed how strangely she was staring at the place. So I quickly added, "Besides, this plac