MelodyI was basking in the joy of the moment as I discovered that my long-time crush, the prince of Mallory kingdom is my mate. I couldn't wait to tell him. I ran for hours, from my father's pack to the palace; just to give the news to my supposed mate.Derek would often avoid me every time I tried to speak to him. I don't know why, but he seems to hate me. My teenage mind was overwhelmed by the news that I didn't stop to think of what would happen if I told him. I was too happy. I thought the mate bond would just make him love me regardless of how he felt before. I arrived at the palace, panting like a dog. I was allowed entrance since that wasn't the first time I visit the Princess. But this time, instead of the Princess's chamber, I went straight to the Prince's. I was blushing like a fool as I opened the door, just like I used to whenever I accompany Sophia. He raised his head slightly but reverts his gaze as soon as he saw me."What Is it? Tell Sophia I'm too busy, I don't

MelodyI opened my eyes slowly and looked around. I was in the infirmary. I sat up immediately and turned to see Malcolm standing beside me. He was worried. How did I get here? I wondered.I was in the dining hall with my parents and brothers, we were having dinner. It was the first we had dinner together and father had nothing to complain about. Usually, he always has a lot to say. Sometimes it's always about my sitting posture. Other times it's about my eating habits. Lately, I've been eating a lot, and I'm sure he must have noticed this too. "What happened?" I asked as I sat up. Malcolm was beside me in a jiffy. He brushed his hand through my hair and rubbed my face. "How do you feel? Are you okay?"His worry-filled tone only scared me further. From the dining hall to the Infirmary. How did that happen? "How did I get here?" I replied with a question of my own. "You fainted." He replied in his usual sweet tone. "I what?!" I screamed in alarm. "I fainted in the dining hall?

Melody"Do you want me to come?" Dorian engulfed my waist with his hands. I leaned into his chest and let him breathe in my scent. He has asked that question over ten times since the break of dawn. "And abandon the pack?" I shook my head and declined as I've done in the past ten times he' asked the question. "With Thomas on the loose?" I reminded."I won't be abandoning the pack, I'll just.....""As long as it will hamper your duties as the alpha, I won't let you do it." As much as I wanted to have Dorian accompany us back to Shadow pack, I couldn't be selfish to take him along, especially when there's a menace out there threatening to wage a war against the pack. The council and some of Dorian's siblings thinks he's become weak since he lost his mate. Some think I became his weakness too while some thinks he's been derelict in his duties as the alpha. I couldn't prove them right by making him come along with us. Though I know that I won't have it easy by returning to the pack,

Melody"Melody, is that you?" Mother's voice cracked, bringing tears to my eyes. She was looking so pale. I ran straight into her outstretched arms and wiped the hot tears tripping down her cheek. "It really is you." She smiled and pulled me into her arms.I hugged my mother tightly, putting my pent up emotion into the hug. "Its me, Mother. It's Melody." I confirmed, tears cascading down my cheek. I missed my mother so much and as much as I have made myself strong for my pups. I couldn't help being weak at the moment. I was in my mother's arms after so long. "My baby is looking so good," Mother kissed me as if to ward off the evil eyes away from me. "You are all grown up." Mother put a tiny space between us so she could check me out. "Of course, she'll grow. She is now a mother herself." Malcolm answered for me, he used the same words I said to him. It only dawned on me then that I had my two joy bags with me.Amidst our sweet reunion, I had completely forgotten that my pups were me

Derek"Your Majesty," She curtsied. Her head slightly bowed. I stared awestruck at her, totally forgetting that I have to respond to her greeting. I just couldn't believe that this was Melody. I mean, she looks so different and....and... beautiful, even mature. She has this strange aura around her that I can't quite put my head around. "Wow, Melody! It really is you!" Sophia jumped forward before I could speak, thankfully snapping me out of my daze. "How have you been, Your highness," She smiled. Gosh! That smile is....Before I could react or process what was happening around me, Miranda spoke. "So, you are Melody?" Miranda's disdainful voice was enough to bring me back from my reverie. "That's, princess Miranda. She is Derek's fiancee." Sophia said in a not so whispering voice. "Oh, my apologies your highness. I didn't know who you were." She bowed. "So, you're back now or....?" I don't know why Miranda chose to ask that, but I found interest in that question. For some reas