All Chapters of The Orphan Luna's Rejection: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

42 Chapters

Chapter Thirty-One

Chapter Thirty-OneMelody’s POV I don’t find it easy to just stay in bed all day and do nothing, but with Arthur as my warden and with the nurse popping in and out, I had no choice. The day dragged, but my leg does feel much better. The other scratches and bruising are almost fully healed and when the doctor arrives, I’m hopeful that he will finally let me leave.“You are more fidgety than usual. Are you alright?” Arthur is far too perceptive for my liking right now. Yes, I’m fidgety, but only because my bladder feels like it’s about to burst and I’m itchy from all the dried on dirt. The second the doc gives me the green light I’ll be going for a pee and jumping in the shower. I haven’t seen myself, but from how my hair and skin feel, I know I must look like I’ve wandered in here right out of a Halloween haunted house.“I’m fine.” I huff. “I just want to get out of here and use the bathroom. What’s taking him so long?” I stare at the door as if I can manifest the doctor into existe

Chapter Thirty-Two

Chapter Thirty-TwoArthur’s POV I tilt her head forwards so our eyes meet in the mirror above the sink. Her wolf is shining in hers and my wolf comes forward too.“Don’t fuck this up Arthur.” My wolf warns me as I move my hand to cup Melody’s warm pussy. She had told me to stop, and given me her bullshit excuse of not wanting to be distracted, but her body is telling me something entirely.“I’m not pent up.” She whines as I move my hand away from her pussy, giving her a moment to feel the loss.“Really? Because it seems to me like you are wound so tight that the right touch could make you come undone in minutes.” I squeeze the sides of her throat only slightly. Enough to remind her that she is mine, even if she is delaying the inevitable.“You think highly of yourself. I can’t even make myself cum in minutes.” She scoffs, her eyes finding mine in the mirror again.“That sounds dangerously like a challenge baby girl.” I whisper in her ear and cup one of her breasts in my hand, ro

Chapter Thirty-Three

Chapter Thirty-ThreeMelody’s POV The doctor finally came and released me. It’s late and I’m tired and hungry. I’m desperate for a shower, but I just want to get back to my room and clean up there, so I’ll ignore my hunger for now.“Get yourself settled and comfy, I’ll be back shortly with dinner. Is there anything else you would like me to pick up for you, baby?” Arthur pulls me close and kisses my matted, grubby hair when we get to my room.“Something really big and really cold to drink please.” I am more thirsty than hungry, which probably shouldn’t be possible considering I’m hungry enough to eat a horse.“No problem. I won’t be long.” He squeezes my waist gently and his lips linger on mine as he kisses me before he leaves. My body’s reaction to him isn’t a surprise anymore, but I need a little space. He has been by my side all day, fussing and hovering, and it’s a lot. I’m used to space. Quiet. Being left pretty much to my own devices.The nurse gave me some scrubs to leav

Chapter Thirty-Four

Chapter Thirty-FourArthur’s POV “When you were asleep earlier I got a call from my dad. Apparently he knows your grandfather better than I realised.” I start telling her, then a thought occurs to me. Did my dad know where Melody was this whole time?I had asked, begged and pleaded with him to reach out to our allies to help me find her, but he was beyond livid with me for my actions, and I don’t blame him for that, not anymore anyway. Mother didn’t talk to me for weeks when she found out what I had done. Neither of my parents hid their disappointment in me and they both missed having Melody around. I think deep down they also felt they had failed their friends and not kept their promise to look after their daughter, and it stung even more that it was my fault.“Really? I mean, I suppose it makes sense, his daughter did live in Sliver Moon for pretty much her whole adult life. He must have visited her, or at least spoken to her often. I remember visiting New Moon, but I don’t rec

Chapter Thirty-Five

Chapter Thirty-Five Melody’s POV It’s the day of the final and to be honest I’m just ready to be done with the tournament now. Between everything that has happened with Arthur, the tension between Thomas and myself, the news that I have essentially been ordered to Silver Moon, and my cousins pouting about not being allowed to accompany me, especially Bobby, I’m ready for some peace. Or at least less drama to deal with. The air feels colder than usual today. Stepping out of the double doors , it feels like icy fingers wrap around the exposed skin of my thighs and arms. I could have chosen to wear more. I imagine most competitors will be wearing at least a hoodie and trousers for warmth, but I don’t want to give them anything to use against me. Baggy fabric and hoods are far too easy to grab hold of and the extra material limits range and ease of motion. I don’t mind being cold, in fact I rather enjoy it. The field is frosted and glints a calming, muted green in the light of t

Chapter Thirty-Six

Chapter Thirty-SixArthur’s POV I see now why that dick calls Melody ‘Little Savage’. It pisses me off to no end that he has a pet name for her, but I must admit it is very fitting.I watch in awe, with pride blooming in my chest as she takes down four men in quick succession. I could hear the gut wrenching sound of the first one’s femur breaking when she stomped it into the ground. Her fist hit the second man in the gut with such force that he doubled over. Her knee came up, never breaking her stride, but breaking the poor bastard’s nose. Her hands on the back of his head pull him down again, and again, until his face is unrecognisable.The third man sees her heading for him, and he visibly pales, which amuses my wolf as much as me.“She is a force to be reckoned with. You realise what she is doing, don’t you?” he muses in my mind.“Yeah, winning. Changing tactics, catching them off guard.” I smile inside and out. I never wanted a decorative Luna. I always wanted someone who w

Chapter Thirty-Seven

Chapter Thirty-Seven Melody’s POV Everything hurts. Not just physically, but my mind too. I can’t fathom how much has changed or will change in the coming days, weeks, months... years even.I won. My wolf and I actually did it. The first woman to ever win the spirit cup.I can taste the metallic tang of blood and my skin itches from the dirt drying on my arms and legs. Arthur is holding me so close I can’t feel the biting cold anymore. If anything all I feel is safe. That’s something I haven’t truly felt in such a long time, not since my parents were killed. I know I was physically safe with grandpa and New Moon, but this isn’t only physical. It’s something deeper, something I don’t trust entirely, but I’m content to lose myself in his embrace for now. “Close your eyes love. Rest. I’ll look after you. You will always be safe with me.” Arthur whispers reassuringly as he carries me towards his room. His voice is soft and gentle, like a balm for my weary mind.He walks straigh

Chapter Thirty-Eight

Chapter Thirty-EightRegina’s POVMy phone thuds as it drops from my shaking hand and lands on the floor at my feet. This can’t be happening. I can’t go back, not to how it was, how it’s been since mum died. I really thought these couple of weeks would change my life, but all I’ve done is alienate Arthur, make an enemy of my future Luna and if my mate is here I haven’t found him.That’s what my heart was holding onto. The hope that I would find my fated mate amongst the men here. He would have been my escape, my saviour, the one to take me away from my father and his messes that I always end up cleaning up.It’s clear to me now, that Arthur will only accept his fated mate, and if I’m honest with myself, she is perfect for him. I’ve let go of my childish fantasy that he was meant to be mine, but now I’m lost, without direction or protection. “We can run. They won’t notice we have gone until they get back. We could be far, far away by then.” My wolf has been telling me to run for ye

Chapter Thirty-Nine

Chapter Thirty-Nine Arthur’s POV “We can’t find her anywhere. Llewellyn hadn’t seen her in the last couple of days either. It doesn’t look like much is gone from her room, and this was on her pillow. She wouldn’t leave without her things, not by choice.” Dane thrusts a piece of paper into my hand.I only sent him to tell Regina she would be travelling back with the other competitors from our pack, not Dane, Melody and I, and to be ready to leave in two hours. I admit I sent him because I was hoping to avoid a drama, but in hindsight, Regina hasn’t been herself since she hurt Melody almost a week ago. I’ve barely seen her, and when I have caught a glimpse of her, she has been all over Llewellyn like white on rice.“Let me see this.” I unfold the paper and scan the loopy script once, then read it properly again, letting every word sink in. This has to be a joke, payback for not giving in to her relentless pursuit. “Do you think it’s legit?” Dane whispers, trying not to draw the at

Chapter Forty

Chapter FortyMelody’s POV Pulling up at Silver Moon pack house is like a dream, or maybe a nightmare. I don’t know what to expect from Alpha Luther, Luna Raine, or the rest of the pack. I left without word in the middle of the night and have had nothing to do with any of them since.Being back here is weird, but also kind of nice. I feel a connection to the memories of my parents and this is the land I grew up on and called home for eighteen years. I honestly didn’t think wild horses would be able to drag me back here, but grandpa and Alpha Luther seem to have been scheming behind my back. Something Arthur isn’t very happy about. Now, rather than being here to train and help with the rogue problem, we have something much more pressing to deal with.“Take him to the cells, I’ll be down when I’ve cleaned up.” A familiar voice booms close by. Arthur gives my hand a squeeze and opens his door, stepping out to greet his dad who had been oblivious to our arrival. Craning my neck to

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