All Chapters of Rogues and Royals: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Teddy’s POV “Push Melody! You’ve got this!” My wife was in front of me on the bed, the pack doctor and his staff scurrying around as the pup made it difficult for Melody. “That’s it Misses Bells… One more big push!” The doctor had ahold of the pup’s head, ready to catch the baby when Melody’s done pushing. “Ahhh!” Melody screamed as she finally pushed one last time, the pup coming free. The doctor passed the pup onto Melody’s chest, a cry ringing out from the small newborn. “Time of birth, October thirty first, twelve a.m. on the nose.” Nurse Jude wrote it down, others starting to clean everything up as the pup nuzzled onto Melody. “Congratulations, my King and Queen. It’s a healthy female!” “A female?!” I looked at the small pup and Melody, grinning ear to ear. “We have a female.” Melody smiled as the pup began to mew and nuzzle at her already. There was a shocking amount of hair already on the little head, my color of black. Nurse Jude reached out for the baby from Melo

Teddy’s POV ‘Melody! Melody!’ I couldn’t get through to her through the link, making my insides knot in worry as I fought my way to the hospital. The rogues were starting to thin out now, someone having torn through ahead of me and leaving behind a trail of viscera. ‘My King; Melody’s in a critical state right now, the Doctor is rushing her to operation.’ Jude linked, the worry in her voice making burst on more speed. ‘What happened?! Did the rogue’s get her?!’ I ripped the throat out of the last one, shifting into my human side just as I reached the hospital door. Thank Goddess my father had a safe room in the house. My mother had gotten all the women and children in there as soon as Axel raised the Alarm, and I could hear her through the family link calming all the children and mothers. ‘Hemorrhaging, sir. She was moved too soon after giving birth. Working on her now; but I’m closing the link to focus.’ I was glad we had brought along

Teddy’s POV Melody’s took our delicate little bundle into her arms, her chest still shaking slightly as she nuzzled the baby close to her chest to eat. “There, there… mommy’s here. It’s gonna be okay.” Her voice was breaking slightly as she spoke to her, tears still falling as she caressed the baby’s soft locks of black hair. “Two’s okay, right?” She wouldn’t look at me when saying it, talking more to the baby than anything. “You’ll just have to get into twice as much trouble as your brother.” “I-I need to go talk to Axel and make arrangements for things.” The room was feeling too stuffy, the air stagnant to me. They had been through and melted bodies and disinfected everything while Melody was out, leaving the halls smelling like bleach and copper. “Teddy..” Melody’s voice stopped me in the door, my shoulders tensing as I felt the walls creeping in closer. “Nothing is your fault. We couldn’t have predicted any of this happening. We-we just need to figure out why this is happeni

Melody’s POV “I was wondering… What do you think of the idea of having a census amongst the rogues and the pack?” Teddy leaned against the bed and rested his head atop my hand, his soft curls brushing against my skin. “I think that is a good idea.” I said after a moment, still gathering my thoughts from my short nap. I had a disturbing dream that had awakened me, the feeling of fire and the sound of screaming still vivid in my mind. Nix’s glade had been on fire, smoke billowing in the air as wolves ran this way and that. I could still smell the scorched earth as Nix shouted something at me, her voice drowned out by the baying of dying wolves. “… I think Nix did try to send me a message just now, but I’m not too sure.” I gripped the necklace in my hand more tightly, the warm stone thrumming against my fingers. “Everything was on fire, and she was in distress… and to be honest, I think it has to do with the Rogue’s. The sooner we can at least tamper them down, the safer we can be.”

Jude’s POV “And I should know, raising four hellions is shit on your own.” I softly laughed as I shook my head. “You have an amazing partner to help you as well, ya know? You’re not alone, and you’re doing great. Just trust that someone would speak up if you weren’t. And if someone does, come get me so I can kick their ass.” Melody smiled a little at me, but her eyes still seemed hollow. Fuck; Teddy’s right. This wasn’t Melody’s normal self, her outgoing and strong nature changed since the attack. We’re all gonna be on our toes for a while, I shook my head as we just sat there in silence for a bit as the baby nursed. “Here, Mel… let me clean her up, and you go get some more sleep with Teddy.” “I can do it, just let me get up and-“ I put my hand on Melody’s shoulder to stop her, giving her a soft smile. “Melody, rest. You’re going to need to be strong to even begin to get better. I promise I’ll check on you and the baby throughout my shift; scout’s honor.” I was finally able to