Dwane's POV.
I was reluctant in leaving for the hunt and checking the borders of the pack, I sent my beta already and few of my warriors, but somehow something drove me out of the training room, I rushed into my room showering immediately, I didn't know why I suddenly felt like going out, but I decided to join them in what they were doing.
My wolf was hyper today, overly excited for some reason I didn't seem to understand, it wasn't this excited even while I had sex as a form to tame it's madness, but it got really happy, jumping around when I said I was going out.
"Why are you so happy?" I asked my wolf.
"I don't know, I have a feeling that something good will happen." It replied, still jumping around.
"You're excited over a feeling?" I asked shockingly.
"Yes, I feel good for whatever good is coming." It said and I scoffed while walking ahead, I wanted to find out whatever it was that made my wolf this excited,I was getting excited too, and I didn't see anything that deserved this happiness I felt.
It was such a long walk to the border of my pack, so I decided to run quickly and get this over with, I heard a scuffle when I walked close to the border.
"What is..?" I was about to ask, when a scent suddenly filled me. I've always heard that the scent of a mate was top notch.
I walked closer inhaling the scent, my wolf was also alert, it danced happily,I looked around at first, then I saw my beta hold the hands of a woman and I paused.
My eyes met hers and her scent, the delicious scent that had me going crazy hit me harder than ever, my eyes widened, I couldn't believe this, my nostrils flared and my wolf jumped.
"Mate, mate, mate, mate." My wolf danced happily.
"Mate." I said and my beta left her hands and stepped back immediately, my warriors turned to me in surprise, I stared at her as her eyes widened, I'm sure she also felt what I felt.
I took in her appearance, her strawberry blonde hair that was very long, she had it braided into pigtails, her freckles, her lips, her curvy body, which showed very well, due to her coming out from the water, her nipples were visible and I growled because the others saw that, she was drenched, and she also looked messy and hurt as well, I wondered where she came from.
"Alpha are you sure?" Aren my beta asked.
"Yes I am." I replied and he nodded.
I understood why I was asked that question, I was also shocked to discover that I have a mate after all, I wasn't mate-less as I thought, my warriors looked at me with surprise as they realized I was being serious.
"Wow, I never thought this day would come." Dean said and I smiled.
He was one of my best warriors. I faced her and she looked at me wearingly ,she clutched her bag tightly.
"Alpha, we still need to have her questioned." Aren said and I smiled, he always wanted my best interest.
"She may be a rogue." He added and I sighed, if she was a rogue, then it'll be a big problem,but that didn't matter to me, she is my mate and I'll work my way around it, all I needed to know is the pack she came from.
"Take her, let's go." I replied and Aren nodded.
She followed them, still looking at me wearingly, I wondered why she was so guarded around me.
She looked so innocent and vulnerable as well, it felt like someone would break her anytime soon, I would break down anyone who does, that's the realization I settled on, I didn't even know much about her, but the need to protect from whoever made her this skittish enveloped me.
We reached the pack's house ten minutes later.
I took her into one of the spare rooms that was close to my room, no one stayed there anyways.
"What's your name?" I asked her and she eyed me for a few seconds then sighed.
"Melina Williams." She replied softly.
"Thank you." I said writing her name on a piece of paper.
"Find out information about her." I said to Aren and he nodded leaving immediately.
I came back and sat close to her, she didn't shift this time, she looked at me directly, I felt like she could stare at my soul, her hazel eyes vibrant, it was like she was speaking to me.
"Won't you reject me?" She asked and I stilled.
"Why will I reject you, you're my mate." I said and she sighed.
"Oh." She replied.
"Alpha, I'm back." Aren said and I stood up.
"I'll be with you soon." I told her leaving to meet Aren outside.
Our hacker and computer operator found information about others easily.
"What did you find?" I asked.
"She's kinda a rogue, but not really." Aren replied.
"Explain." I said.
"She was the daughter of the former beta of the Crescent pack, her pack was overthrown and they had a new alpha named Alpha Rick, the alpha that has been really disturbing at times to us." He said and I swallowed, wondering what he did to her.
"He made her parents slaves and she was born a slave too, he also rejected her, I heard they were mates and he tortured her, I think she escaped from him." Aren added and I gripped the handle I was holding.
"Now I get why she asked me if I wasn't rejecting her." I muttered.
"So I don't think she's harmful or anything." Aren added and I nodded.
I was raging, I felt like going to the Crescent pack to kill the Alpha, I don't know all he did to her, but I understood why she was weary around others and why she thought I was going to reject her.
"Thanks for the info." I told Aren leaving him, I went inside to meet her.
As Emma was escorted away in custody, her threats echoed back at Dwayne and Melina as stood together.Emma screamed in defiance "You'll pay for this! Both of you!"The officer that was escorting her away replied her sternly "Save your threats for the wolf court council"Melina, holding the baby close "She won't harm us anymore"As Emma was escorted away a sense of relief washed over them, knowing that a major part of their problem had been solved. The authorities assured them that justice would be served.As Melina and Dwayne apprached the mansion Anna came running towards them closely followed by ArenAnna with deep concern all over her face " Melina, you can't just disappear like that. We were all worried about you and the baby."" I'm sorry, Anna. It all happened so fast, and the safety of my child was at stake"Aren chipped "They're back home now Anna, and everyone is safe.i think that's what's important"She took the baby from Anna and with a very inquisitive tone asked "who was
Emma's bitterness spilled forth as she recounted the path that had led her to that vengeful moment."I was meant to be the Luna, destined to stand by Dwayne's side. I devised a plan to frame you for betraying him, but even then, he forgave you. It was infuriating. My rightful place was snatched away by your mere presence.""All this time, you've been plotting against me for something as trivial as being with Dwayne?"Emma's eyes glinted with resentment. "Trivial? It was everything to me! I couldn't let a blind girl be preferred over me, the rightful Luna. I thought blinding you would make you insignificant, but you still found a way to worm your way into his heart."Melina's mind raced, "And now you're using my son to get back at me? What do you gain from all this cruelty?"Emma leaned forward, a venomous smile on her lips. "I gain satisfaction, revenge, and the position I rightfully deserve""Dwayne married me, and nothing you do will change that. You can't erase the bond we share, n
After the banquet Melina and Dwayne bade some of the guests goodnight and soon they were on their way home.Dwayne took a look at her and found her fully staring at him with those sexy eyes " You know if you keep staring at me that way I doubt if I would be able to concentrate on driving" he said with sincerity" Alright then " muttered Melina before leaning her head backwards to the headrest.They got home and Pulling up in front of the house they noticed it looked a bit too quiet Dwayne turned almost whispering to Melina "did you tell the servants to leave a window open or something?Melina replied anxiously "No, everything was locked up when we left. What could have happened?""Let's check on the baby first."She nodded softly "Something's not right."He slowly opened the door, revealing a room that should have been filled with the warmth of their child. Instead, they were met with a scene that shattered their peace – the nanny lifeless on the floor, and the baby's crib empty.Me
Dwayne held open the car door for Melina as she entered the car before going to the other side of the car and getting in himself , the driver turned on the ignition and soon they were their way to the banquet hall.Dwayne held out his arm to Melina as they stepped out of the car in front of the banquet hall, Melina leisurely placed her arm in his giving him a look that screamed the words " I trust you " and with that both of them walked towards the gigantic doors of the hall , by the door were a couple of guards who bowed to them as they walked through the doors.Melina turned to Dwayne almost whispering "I still feel uneasy about the idea of being bowed to"Dwayne replied her in the same manner "You'd better start getting used to it as you'll be getting a lot of bows from now"Both of them couldn't help giggling at their childishness but the lovely moment was soon interrupted by a masculine voice that erupted behind them."Who else if not the latest couple in town " said Aren with a
It was almost time for the banquet so Melina took a dip in the tub which was full of herbs that helped rejuvenate the skin , after taking her bath she could feel her skin was smoother and a lot softer , she went to her dressing table and applied some essential oils and scented oils all over her body, by the time she was done the sweet scents filled the room.She proceeded to wear the dress she had picked , thinking the event was going to be a simple one like the wedding ceremony Melina picked out a knee length blue halter neck dress . Just as she was about to slip into the dress she heard a knock on her door The voice said from behind the door "My lady , may I come in?"Melina quickly put her robe back on before answering "come in"The door opened and Nina who was a servant in the mansion came in holding a rather big box."Alpha Dwayne asked me to bring this to you my lady " she said while placing the box down on the bed."Thank you , where is he ?" Asked Melina Nina answered court
Dwayne and Melina got married almost immediately after the official announcement. it was a simple wedding ceremony with just a few representative of each clan in attendance . The sacred ceremony was held at the temple of the moon goddess and officiated by the shaman.The duo knelt before the statute of the moon goddess while the shaman performed the rites , he handed them two cups with drinks in it " you may now say your vows " he said motioning to Dwayne to take his vows first " I Dwayne Alpha of the dark Moon pack hereby take Melina as my Luna and vow to protect her with my life , holding her hands through thick and thin , never to be apart from her in life and in death " said Dwayne as he smiled at Melina."I Melina of the crescent pack hereby take Alpha Dwayne as my husband and vow to stay by his side through thick and thin protecting him with my life, never to be apart from him in Life and in death " said Melina with a huge smile on her face. The shamman nodded "You will take