Derek
Listening to all Dorian had to say made me feel extremely guilty. I mean, I was savage and uncaring towards him when he was in Mallory but the man was kind enough to offer me a room in his pack-house.
Even though I knew that he could have done better. It doesn't matter because he is a better man than I am.
I went to the room given to me and I couldn't be more appreciative. It was big and comfy. Dorian was even cool enough to allocate some maids and guards for my personal use.
He didn't get that luxury when he came to Mallory.
I was ushered to the dinner table where I had dinner with only Malcolm.
He seemed surprised just as I was to see the table empty with only the two of us there. I asked the maids and their response stunned me. I was told that Dorian was having his meal in his room with Melody and the kids were eating in their rooms too.
I wonder why he chose to do that when arrangements had been made that we would all have dinner together.
After dinner, I returned to my room and I wasn't surprised to see Malcolm accompanying me.
"Go Mal, get some rest," I discharged him.
"I will...."
I know that Malcolm wouldn't leave me by myself. He won't stay out of my sight for a minute. Especially, now that we're far away in another pack.
"You will go in there and get some rest. That's my order!"
I pointed at the room adjacent to mine.
Malcolm looked at me and back at the door. His mouth opened up to speak but closed back.
"Yes, Majesty." He bowed and turned straight to the room.
I watched him go in and waited to hear him latch the door before going inside my room. I fell straight on the king-size bed as soon as I arrived in my room.
I propped my head with both hands as I tucked them under my head.
Thoughts of Melody invaded my head. I just want her forgiveness. I want her to talk to me again like she used to. I want her to smile at me once again.
I want to erase the loathing look she has on her face every time she sees me. I do not mind grovelling if that will make her forgive me.
I turned on my side and thought of the things I'd do with my pups if they gave me a chance.
Several thoughts crossed my mind and I smiled to myself as the picture of our happy family appeared before me.
I will do anything to make this happen. I vowed before drifting off to slumberland.
The next morning I decided to go see Dorian and thank him for his hospitality. It's the least I could do for the kindness he showed me.
Upon my arrival in Dorian's room. I was told that he wasn't In the room. At my insistence, I got to know that he went to his study with Melody.
Why did they go to his study room so early?
I was directed to the study so I went there without thinking. Since Melody is with Dorian, I'll get to meet her too.
However, I was surprised that instead of finding Melody in the study room as expected, I bumped into her right outside.
She was still in her nightwear. Her beauty seemed to have increased overnight. I couldn't take my hands off her as she fell into my embrace.
I hugged her and she sniffed. My shirt suddenly felt wet and she struggled out of my arms before I could ask what was wrong with her.
Why was Melody crying?
I've had enough of being selfish. Despite everything I do, Malcolm never leaves my side and regardless of what I do.
Didn't she go to the study room with Dorian, then why did she look so hurt?
What happened in there?
As if to answer my question, Dorian also came out running after her.
"What happened?" I asked out of the blue.
Dorian ignored me and kept running after Melody. So I decided to go too.
Something seems wrong.
"Did you two fight?" I demanded but Dorian snarled.
"None of your business!"
Oh dear.
He seems so mad.
What happened in there?
I ignored Dorian too and continued after Melody but she shifted to her wolf and dashed into the forest.
I watched as her wolf trotted at lightning speed and before I knew it she was out of sight.
"Shit!" Dorian cussed.
He seemed bitter and angry.
I bet whatever happened isn't good. Now, I feel worse. I never want to see Melody sad anymore, not after all I did to her. I just want to lay all the tranquillity and bliss at her feet.
"What did you do?"
Dorian turned to look at me and he looked furious like I'd never seen before.
"It's you!" He yelled.
Me?
What did he mean by that?
What has this gotten to do with me?
"Cut the crap, Dorian. Tell me what you did to her!"
Every appreciation I felt for Dorian flew out the window. The tears I saw on Melody triggered some kind of rage that I couldn't explain and to top it up, Dorian is blaming me instead of owning up to his mistake.
"You really want to know what happened to her?" He scoffed. "Then go ask your father!"
What crap is he spouting?
What has this got to do with my father? He hurt Melody and now he is trying to blame me and my father. What an animal.
"She's in pain because your family exists!" Dorian pushed my chest.
He looked like he would get physical.
"You're the reason her life is a mess!"
I hate him.
He is such a coward that he can't accept his wrong and try to make it right. Instead, he is blaming everyone.
"Shut up. You scum!" I pushed his chest too, leaving aside the fact that I am a king and should act accordingly or the fact that I'm in Dorian's pack.
Dorian's paws elongated and he grabbed my shirt.
"You and your father are a curse to the world and everyone around you!"