Melina's POV.
After that beatings I got from him, I finally came to the decision that I'll be leaving the pack, I couldn't heal myself quickly so he wouldn't find out I was a healer.
My plan was sleek,all I needed was for it to fall through, I made sure no one know my plans, I carried two clothes and tucked into the small sling bag I had, I sneaked into the kitchen taking five loaves of bread, on a normal day, I won't eat any bread, all I could get sometimes were crumbs and leftovers.
Looking around, I saw no one, Alpha Rick had something to do outside the pack, and everyone else were either in their rooms, or doing something else. This was the best chance to leave. If he was around it would've been hard, I wouldn't succeed with his constant watchful eyes.
I slipped past the gate when the guard turned away.I rushed out, running away. I ran into the bush, making sure I didn't look back. It seemed as if someone was pursuing me, but I didn't know who it was.
"Melina." I gasped when I heard the voice, it was Alpha Rick. I heard footsteps and I ran away quickly. I winced as I stepped on a nail. I hissed, removing the nail from my leg, I ran away quickly.
"Come back here you bitch." He yelled and I kept running, I didn't watch where I was going, I was brushing every plant and every tree, I kept scratching myself, but I didn't look back.
I ran with all the strength I had, I could hear gunshots and this made me more scared, I knew that he used silver bullets, and that if it hits me, it'll hurt so much.
I kept dodging the bullets, without even knowing I was dodging them.
I've never known my way around the pack, or outside it, but all I did was run, my goal was to escape him, I didn't care if I ran into a ditch.
"You can't escape me, there's no way out of our pack lands." He said, and I swallowed.
I suddenly paused when I reached the edge, I realized that there was no way out like he said.
I paused my heart beating fast, this was the end for me, I either needed to turn back and let him catch or fall into the river I was staring at.
"Like I said sweetheart, you can't escape me." He sneered.
I turned and watched him laugh, and his men stood with their guns, I knew what I had to do.
I didn't care if I got eaten by a fish, all I cared about was escaping him.
"You're going to pay for trifling with me." He said as he walked closer.
I turned back to the edge, and I sighed, it was better than being tortured in his hands, I gripped my sling bag.
"Don't you fucking dare." He screamed and I jumped into the water.
"Shoot her, make sure she doesn't survive." I heard him say above the water.
I held my breath in the water, covering my mouth, his constant water torture, made me used to being in the water, I heard gunshots,and I could see the bullets fall into the water, one brushed my arm and I opened my mouth, the water rushed in and I started coughing, I was sure my hiding place wasn't safe anymore, the bubbles could show at the surface and they'll figure out where I was hiding, I swam forward and I could hear gunshots and I saw the bullets in the water, I leaned close to a branch I saw in the water and I held my breath, it was getting difficult as they didn't stop shooting.
He shot for five minutes, "I'm sure the bitch is dead, let's go." He said and I heaved a sigh of relief.
I started swimming, I didn't know my direction, but I kept swimming ahead, I couldn't see anymore as it suddenly became dark, I figured that it was late, I kept swimming without knowing my direction, when I reached the river bank, I swimmed out and I turned around meeting three men standing at the bank,my heart beat quickly and I started thinking if they were Alpha Rick's men and I didn't know them.
They looked so gorgeous, I wondered where they came from.
"Why are you trespassing on our pack lands?" The brown haired one asked,his deep voice booming and I shivered due to the fear.
"I'm sorry, I'll just swim back." I said clutching my wet sling bag.
I started to move but I stopped when I felt a large hand grip me, "stop right there." It was the brown haired one again, his eyes narrowed as he stared at me.
Suddenly I smelt such a delicious scent that to sniffed him trying to see if it was from him, but it wasn't, I knew what this scent meant, and it scared me and delighted me as well, I was scared that he would reject me just like Alpha Rick did, and I was delighted to know the moon goddess gave me another mate.
I looked around and my eyes fell on a very tall, and handsome male coming from the bush track, his eyes were deep blue, I felt like it can see anyone's soul, his hair was light brown and neck lengthy, he looked around and his eyes settled on me, his eyes widened and his nostrils flared, he inhaled, and walked closer.
"Alpha, we found a rogue." I wanted to argue with him that I wasn't a rogue, that all I did was escape from a wicked alpha, but I knew leaving the pack made me a rogue as I had nowhere I belonged.
"Mate." He said and I shivered from the sudden arousal that hit me from how deep his voice was.
The brown haired one that held me let me go immediately, he stepped back as my mate came into view, I wondered if he would reject me.
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