Melody
What is Derek doing here? I wondered as I saw him. How could he come into my chamber?
Agreed that the place was his territory. His home. But his father has asked me to stay here till the time that I stay in the palace.
He has no right to invade my private space.
"I want to see you, Mel."
Mel?
Did he call me Mel?
With what right did he dare to call me that?
"I want to talk to you," he smiled.
His smile disgusts me so much that my stomach churns. I felt the need to puke.
"I only want to see you and explain....."
"I don't want to see your face!" I yelled before he could finish what he was about to say.
He kept coming closer like he was about to touch me. I stepped back, but he came further.
"Do not touch me!" I screamed and tried to push him away, but my hands hung in the air as my wolf suddenly cried, 'Mate'
Mate?
I looked around in search of my supposed mate, but there was no one there except Derek and me.
What is this?
Why is Joanne referring to Derek as my mate?
There was this strange feeling welling up in me. I was confused and bitter.
Derek halted and looked at me with his eyes full of surprise. He touched his chest and looked at me again.
'Mate.'
Hearing Joanne's cry again made it clear that I heard right the first time.
Derek? I called again just to be sure that I wasn't hallucinating. I wanted to be sure that I was seeing the right person and that my eyes weren't playing games with me.
Derek can never be my mate. I mean he was once my mate, but our bond was broken.
'Mate,' Derek howled out loud.
What is going on?
I have heard of wolves getting second-chance mates. But two Mates? I've never heard that before.
How can I be Derek's mate as well as Dorian's?
"Do you feel that?" Derek asked as he stepped closer.
I touched my chest as I suddenly felt strange. Anger welled up in me and everything seemed like it was going in circles.
I stood still and stood my ground. However, I felt something big grow up in me like I was stronger. Everything felt different.
"Don't come closer," I screamed.
He paused, his excited gaze looking at me thoroughly as if he could see my soul.
"I will come close. I should come closer, Mel," he smirked. "Don't you feel the bond?"
Honestly I do feel the bond, but I just can't get over the surprise. How did it resurrect?
I wonder what Derek has done to bring back our bond.
'It's not Derek, it's you,' Joanne finally spoke.
I was starting to wonder why she suddenly went quiet after putting me in such a dilemma. She called two men our mates in just one night.
Me? How?
'Derek has hurt you so much that you keep wishing that you could get back at him.'
Yes, that's right.
Every time I think about Derek and all he's done to me. I feel nothing but anger and all I want to do is pay him back. Make him feel as much pain as I did. But I still do not understand how that is related to our rekindled bond.
"We're meant for each other, Mel."
My head banged as he said that.
Meant for each other? No way!
"Come to me Mel, let's fulfill the will of the goddess."
Will of goddess my foot!
I trust the goddess enough to know that she wouldn't make Derek my mate. Not after all he did to me before.
"I'm sorry, Mel. Let's just start afresh."
Even his pleas sound irritating to me. I can't stand him. How am I to live with this rekindled bond?
What happens to Dorian?
There were so many questions swimming in my head, but I had no answer.
'Let things unfold according to the goddess' plan. I'm sure it is all for good.' Joanne's reassuring words made me relax, but I couldn't help but think of the negative side.
I mean, what if this isn't for a good cause? What if I'm just being punished?
'Relax Mel, the last laugh is yours.'
I nod in affirmation at her words.
I was so lost in the conversation with Joanne that I didn't notice Derek come so close to me until his sandalwood scent wafted through my nostrils, sending a wave of pure hatred to me and anger.
If my bond is rekindled shouldn't the feeling be affectionate? Why do I feel hatred towards him?
The feeling heightened when he held my hand.
"Let go!" I yelled and Derek suddenly flew backwards.
He hit the wall violently and he let out a low growl.
Did I do that?
No, I couldn't have. I didn't touch him.
"Melody," he called and I couldn't help the strong fury that erupted in me like a volcano.
"Do not say my name!" I screamed and this time all the metallic objects in the room went straight to Derek.
He hid his face behind his elbow and protected himself.
Did I just do that?
'Yes dear, you just did,' Joanne replied swiftly.
I staggered backwards in disbelief. I couldn't believe that I just did that.
How is that possible? How could I possibly attack Derek without lifting a finger?
"Melody, it is me Derek," he announced as if that could change anything. "I'm your real mate." He emphasized.
Urghh!
Will someone stop him?
Listening to him ignited more fury in me.
"I want you in....."
"Keep quiet!" I yelled and this time Derek was sent flying towards the door. His weight was so strong that he broke the door and fell outside.
"Majesty!" The guards rushed to hold him and they all looked in my direction.
As if on cue my father and Dorian also came along with Gio and Aaron behind them.
As if the fury in me wasn't strong enough. My father's voice only fueled it as he marched forward and stopped before me.
"What the hell did you do!"