All Chapters of The Orphan Luna's Rejection: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

42 Chapters

Capter Twenty-One

Chapter Twenty-OneMelody’s POVIt has been easy to avoid Arthur and Thomas for the last few days, but Dane keeps turning up at my door with food, and updates on each day’s events. The petty side of me only let him in the first time he turned up because he stood with a foot in the door and told me in vivid, step by step detail, how Regina got taken down a peg or ten within minutes of stepping onto the field. Since then, Dane has become an unexpected ally. Reconnecting with him has been a blessing and a curse. It has showed me that I can leave the past in the past and forgive his role in the things that happened in school. His explanation of why Arthur acted the way he did made sense, I guess. I had pushed everyone away. I didn’t think about how my isolation would affect the people who cared about me. To be honest it felt like I had lost the only two people who really cared.“He knew you were his mate, Melody. From the morning he woke up with his wolf, he knew. But you looked past

Chapter Twenty-Two

Chapter Twenty-TwoArthur’s POV “Oh shit.” Llewellyn curses under his breath before not so subtly trying to hide around the side of the breakfast truck Dane and I have become addicted to since being here. “Who the fuck are you hiding from?” Dane’s laugh attracts the attention of the other hungry competitors milling around the different food trucks. It’s absolutely freezing today, well below zero, and by the looks of it we will be getting snow soon. Hopefully it will hold off long enough for the tournament to finish. Today is the last round of eliminations before the final. Melody, Dane, Llewellyn and I are all in the top spots on the leader board, along with Rudy, Ralph and a handful of others. It hasn’t gone without notice that Melody and one other are the only females to place in the top ten so far. Melody has quite the following and even though I haven’t seen her since that night, I’m glad she has locked herself away because there have been far too many men sniffing and aski

Chapter Twenty-Three

Chapter Twenty-ThreeMelody’s POV I can’t have him in my room. I’ve only just managed to get his scent out of there.“Thank you.” Is all I can say when he tells me he will do whatever makes me comfortable. I’m loathe to admit, more out of pride than anything, but I am starting to feel comfortable around him. It’s probably because the heat feels like my skin is trying to split open and being even this close to him helps to calm my body which feels like an exposed nerve.His smile falters ever so slightly for a second when I make it clear I don’t want to be marked or go further than before, but he doesn’t try to persuade me otherwise. I know I need to talk to him like Dane said, but my head is not in control now, my hormones are, and my wolf, who it turns out is a bit of a hussy.“You are delaying the inevitable. I know you, I feel everything you do. You might not be able to face what you feel, but I feel it too. You won’t reject him, Melody. Which leaves only one option. But I do u

Chapter Twenty-Four

Chapter Twenty-FourArthur’s POV I see the tears in her eyes, and I don’t push her any further, yet. When she accepts me and allows me to mark her, she will find out how much she can take. What’s more, she will want it, need it. And I will be more than happy to give her everything.My inner battle on how far to go, how much control to take, was hard fought. I don’t want to push her away. She has no experience, and my tastes and needs are a bit more intense than most. I can be demanding, controlling, overwhelming even, but she will always be safe with me.I don’t want to give her a false sense of what she would be getting with me. I can be soft, gentle, take my time and get her there with tender touches, but more often than not I will take her beyond what she thinks her limits are. It’s best that she knows that from the very beginning.She is doing well. When I told her she isn’t allowed to cum without permission she looked pissed, but she didn’t argue. Her submission will be hard

Chapter Twenty-Five

Chapter Twenty-FiveMelody’s POV I have foolishly been telling myself that my wolf has been influencing my thoughts and emotions, and that gave me a false sense of control. She has been quiet this whole time, leaving me feeling exposed. What I’m feeling now, that’s all me.The heat has receded. I should be done here. He fulfilled his promise and I have a tournament to get ready for, we both do. So why can’t I bring myself to utter one single, simple word, ‘Stop’?My wolf is right. I won’t reject him. Despite everything, I have always believed in the moon goddess and that her will shouldn’t be undone, but I have tried to ignore it for so long, now look at where I am. It turns out that people are right when they say you can’t run away from your problems. Goddess knows I tried.“I can see your inner battle, Melody. It doesn’t need to be this hard. I won’t rush you to mark or even mate. All I’m asking right now is if you want me to stop. We can talk about what’s going on in that beaut

Chapter Twenty-Six

Chapter Twenty-SixArthur’s POV I let Melody sleep for half an hour then reluctantly woke her. We are due out on the field in an hour and I don’t doubt that she has a million and one things going through her mind right now, so she will need some time to get her head on straight.When she opened her eyes, she looked up at me with something that was almost affection, then she leapt off my bed, stumbled around like a fawn trying to get her feet into her leggings and rushed out of my room before she even got her top on properly.Smash and dash is Dane’s MO, not Melody’s, and watching her flee like the flames of hell were licking her heels, hurt. I didn’t expect a kiss, or a hug, but ... fuck, I’m so fucking whipped already and she has no idea.I need to think. Pulling off my damp shirt and sticky joggers I head towards the cramped but functional bathroom and step into the shower. The ice-cold water rains down on me, the stinging shock helps clear my head a little.I had come here t

Chapter Twenty-Seven

Chapter Twenty-SevenMelody’s POV “So you care about him now?” Thomas’ voice comes from behind me and I can’t help flinching as he takes hold of my shoulders and turns me to face him.“it... it’s complicated.” I do. I care. More than I care to admit out loud right now. My head is a mess, and after what just happened, I feel like I’ve stepped into another world. That wolf was after me. The crowd was chanting my name. What have I missed whilst I’ve been hiding out in my room?I’ve avoided Thomas just as much as Arthur. I was so disappointed in him for what he did, I didn’t know what to say to him, so I stayed away. I don’t want to hurt him. I care about Thomas too. He has been my rock, my safety, my friend. “He isn’t our mate.” My wolf sounds just as conflicted as I feel. She has only ever wanted Arthur, but she cares about Thomas too, for all the support he gave me when I needed it most. He has seen me at my worst and never made me feel like less.“Melody, I thought... well I.

Chapter Twenty-Eight

Chapter Twenty-EightArthur’s POV “Where is she?” the double doors swing behind me as I burst through them and into the small hospital wing on the other side of the arena. The officials who led us to the holding cells had been chatting about Melody and how she had managed to keep hold of second place. I paced my cell, listening to the gossip, my heart happy for my mate. I knew she could do it. She always liked to prove people wrong when they underestimated her, and this whole tournament has historically been biased towards males. The last tournament, two years ago, was the first time females were allowed to compete, and the fact that they were judged and scored by the same standards as the men caused a bit of an uproar. Gender equality is a double edged sword and something I know Melody feels passionate about.“She will turn our pack upside down when she becomes our Luna.” My wolf thought with amusement. I have to agree, and I can’t wait to see the changes she will make.When t

Chapter Twenty-Nine

Chapter Twenty-NineMelody’s POV I’m aware of Arthur before I even open my eyes. I don’t know how long he has been here, but his comforting, woodsy scent fills the room and wraps around me.“He makes us stronger. Your leg is healing faster already, just by having him here.” My wolf is still trying to convince me that giving him a chance is what we need. I don’t need a mate for that. Yeah, the faster healing and stronger wolf is a great benefit. But I want more. I want to be loved. Cherished. Needed and cared for. I want a bond that goes beyond the physical.“Arthur has already showed us that he wants that too. He has been watching over us since he knew we were here. Always in the background. Waiting and watching, giving you time.” My wolf tells me what I already know. He has no idea that I knew about his guard keeping watch over me from day one. At first, I let it slide because I didn’t want to confront him, then I kind of forgot he was even there. Now it gives me a warm little

Chapter Thirty

Chapter ThirtyArthur’s POV Seeing the tears in her eyes and hearing her moans made me feel sick to my stomach. I watched with eagle eyes and little control as the nurse checked Melody’s wound. She poked and prodded, checked with the back of her hand, I think to see if it was hot, and asked Melody about her pain.She put on a brave face and told the nurse it only hurt a bit, mainly when she tried to move or sit up. She didn’t look impressed when the nurse told her she had to stay in bed for at least the rest of the day. I could practically see her biting her tongue, itching to argue that she would be fine. Like me, she has probably already realised this nurse means business and arguing would get her nowhere.“Don’t worry love. I’ll be here to help with anything you need. Are you hungry? I could go and get you something to eat. Dane said you like the tacos from the food truck. I’ll get you tacos.” I don’t even give her a chance to answer. Seeing her like this is making me crazy. I w

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