Derek's Feeling

Melody

"Are you okay, Mel?"

Dorian set me on the bed as we arrived in my chamber.

"I'm fine," I lied.

I was far from fine. There is a constant knot in my belly which comes with a strange pain. I purse my lips to stop myself from screaming everytime it hits.

"Are you sure?" Gio was holding my hand immediately.

My distress never goes unnoticed by him.

"You don't look fine. What's up with your belly?"

"I don't know. I....."

I paused as the pain suddenly hit me once again, leaving me breathless.

"Melody!" Dorian grabbed me and placed my head on his lap.

"Dorian, I can't.... I can't breathe."

I was panting. My hands and legs trembled and I could feel anger building up in me.

"Look at me, Mel, you're going to be fine."

His voice sounded from a distance even though he was so close to me. There was a strange voice in my head.

"Go away," I gritted my teeth to keep my anger at Bay. Dorian has done nothing to annoy me. Why am I mad at him?

"Mel," he called unbelievably,