I froze

Melissa's POV.

Anabelle slowly let go of my hands, she rested on her chair, her gaze not leaving me as my words rang through ears.

"I am quite aware of this Melissa"

My eyes flung open in shock, "You do?"

Anabelle nodded, "Yes I do , they are indeed having an affair" she revealed, this time, a sad expression plastered on her face.

I felt dumbfounded that instance, for Anabelle to have knowledge about this, then I guess everyone knows too.

"Melissa"

I looked up at Anabelle who held my hands, "You shouldn't let that border you"

"It's not possible Anabella, I don't think that won't border me" I admitted feeling like a hole has been drilled in my heart.

Anabelle nodded, still holding my hands, "I know Melissa, things like this aren't easy to just let go. The truth is that Nelson and Viviana have always been lovers, everyone thought that they were destined to be together, their love was so strong to the point that my brother was in a hurry to have her mated to him but when the moon goddess revealed that Nelson will have to get married to a human. He lost it, he swore to have nothing to do with the prophecy but stay with Viviana, it got so bad that my father had to put his guards over Nelson when he figured out his plan to run away from the pack with Viviana. Knowing that their plan won't come through, they decide to continue In secret…." Anabella paused staring at me, "Everyone in the pack thinks that their affair is over ever since you came into the pack but I know it isn't, I have caught them severally making out, Nelson spending nights in her bed, it's sad that he is doing this to you but you just have to let go and act like you know nothing Melissa"

I couldn't say a word, Anabelle's words rang through my head non stop and I couldn't believe that I got into such a mess.

"I never imagined my love life would fall out in such a way, I never knew that things would play out this way. But…" I paused looking up at Anabelle, "Why won't your father let them be together? Why was I dragged into such a mess, into such a disgusting love triangle. I don't want this! I never planned my life to be like this, clearly, they sti have something together and that should have been avoided if they were being let to be together"

"Melissa, the words of the moon goddess is final, no werewolf can go against her plan"

Hearing the moon goddess from Anabelle only made me more confused than ever.

"How did you find out about this Melissa?" Anabelle implored, breaking through my thoughts.

"I caught them kissing down the hallway leading to the chamber I share with Nelson"

"Ouch! That's shitty, I am sorry about this"

I gazed up at her taking a deep breath, "It's fine, I feel bad enough that my life has been ruined already but that won't stop me from knowing all that I have to know. They can continue with their affair, after all, his heart belongs to her not me. It's best I let nature take it course on it all"

"Yeah, that's right" Anabelle rubbed my hands with hers.

I decided to spend the rest of the day with Anabelle. Soon, it was time for dinner. Together, we both walked into the dining room. Nelson and Viviana were present and I did my best to avoid them, especially Viviana who couldn't help but continue throwing glances at me. Nelson didn't say a word to me, he acted like I didn't exit and after dinner, he walked out faster than anyone else.

I didn't want to return back to the room, I needed some time out, a time to be on my own for a few minutes, just me and my thoughts.

The sun had already set, only the stars in the sky made it easy for me to see through but I was less bored about it. I needed breathing air and that's what I am about to get.

I walked to the field which was empty, there was no sign of any maids and that gave me the privacy I needed. Sighting a good spot, I sat on the ground with my eyes fixed to the sky.

Why is my life messed up?

What am I going to do now knowing that my husband, my mate are cheaters?

Is he really a cheater?

Or is this all my fault?

He loves Viviana and wants absolutely nothing to do with me. Most nights he spent with me, Nelson hasn't laid his finger on me, no intimacy even though that's nothing but a relief to me.

I couldn't stop thinking, so many questions ran through my mind and I was about to lose it.

"Is this the end?" I muttered to myself as the cold night breeze passed through me swingin my hair into different directions.

I gazed up at the sky, there was no sign of the moon. Although my heart was bittered, all I wanted to know is why the moon goddess chose to ruin my life into a loveless marriage.

"Why didn't you just let Nelson mate the girl of his dreams?"

Why did you push him to me?

My life is much better off without him.

Maybe I should have found a man I love, get married and have beautiful babies with him.

The thought of me having any intimacy with Nelson made my body cringe. No doubt, he is dead handsome, the most handsome man I have ever laid my eyes on and I don't blame Viviana for still wanting him and giving me deadly stares at the dining.

But still, I couldn't understand why she lives and dines with the royal family.

She must be special, so special that she is being treated as a royal, she is a part of Nelson's life that I can never overtake and I don't plan on doing so because I don't even love him, I just wish my life could go back to the way it is.

For a moment, I regretted filling in for Sophia, she should be the one facing this and not me.

This pack is shitty except for Anabelle and Conri who want nothing but to make me feel comfortable.

There must be more to Nelson and Viviana's story, more that I am yet to know and I am certain that with time, I will get the answers I deserve.

Time went faster than I expected and soon, I realized that it was almost late. Quickly, I got to my feet and began to head back to the chamber.

For a moment, I wish I could spend the night under the guidance of the sky but that is quite impossible for me right now.

I strolled down the hallway, got closer to the chamber and as I walked in, to my surprise, I found Nelson inside already, he stood next to the open window, a glass of wine in his hand.

As soon as he heard the door open, he turned around to me, said nothing and averted his gaze back to the open window.

"Ignore him Melissa '' I said to myself as I walked away from the door and got into the bathroom. As I laid in the tub with eyes closed, the touch of the water on my skin made me feel so alive in a way I have always yearned for. I didn't want to get out, at least, maybe if I can spend some minutes here, Nelson might leave or be in bed already.

Several minutes passed by and I concluded that it was time to get out, Nelson must be asleep by now.

With a white towel wrapped around my body, water dripped slowly out of my hair. I got out of the bathroom and just like I expected, Nelson laid on the bed with his eyes closed.

I let out a sigh of relief, walked towards the wardrobe which had my nighrope laid.

Although it felt like his eyes were fixed on me, I didn't turn back at him but I felt very insecure to let go of the towel and get dressed in case he wasn't asleep.

I turned to him, his eyes were still shut.

I looked away but the feeling of him watching me was very strong.

I averted my gaze to him again and his eyes were closed.

"This is just part of your imagination Melissa" I said to myself shaking my head and without a second thought, I let go of the towel which fell to the ground as I stood Stark naked, my back facing the sleeping Nelson.

Quickly, I put on my bed and retired to bed. As I laid, I tried my best not to do anything that might get him paranoid. All I wanted at that moment was to lay on my head and gratefully, I did that within minutes.

"Prince Nelson!" A loud voice called out from the outside.

Startled, I woke up very confused. At first, the images before me were so blurry. I quickly rubbed my eyes and the whole thing became clear.

Next to the door was Nelson who looked dressed already. Quickly, he opened the door and a young man walked into the room with a troubled face.

"What is the problem Nicholas?" I heard Nelson ask in a very harsh tone.

"Prince Nelson" the young man bowed, "It's the Alpha, your father"

"What's wrong with him?!" Nelson quickly asked with great concern, a tone that really surprised me because I have always known him to be cold.

"You have to come with me to his chamber" Nicholas responded and without a reply, Nelson dashed out of the room along with the young man.

Deep inside me, I knew that something must have happened.

I got out of bed, had my bath and fully dressed with my hair brushed down, I stood next to the open window, my eyes fixed to the outside world.

Within minutes, the news of the Alpha's death spread through the pack. As I walked towards the library, the maids who passed by me murmured as the news of the Alpha's death was in the mouth of all werewolves.

I couldn't help but feel a bit sad knowing the fact that the dead Alpha was rude to me on my first day here.

I got to the library without Conri, minutes passed by but still no sign of him. I guess he must have heard about the news too and this must have got him occupied.

I decided to spend the remaining hours reading through some books, after, I got out, locked it and returned to the chamber with no one to talk to.

"I am sorry about the death of your father" I said looking at Anabelle who stood next to me.

I decided to visit her in her room and together ,we stood at the balcony watching the servants on the field.

"It's nothing new, I was expecting it, '' Anabelle responded coldly.

I didn't know what to say, all I could do at that moment was to wonder why she hated her father so much, it was so clear with the way she spoke and surely, there must be a story involved in this hatred of hers.

To my surprise, a soft chuckle escaped her lips, "He should have been dead a long time ago, I wonder why the moon goddess gave him enough time to live"

I froze, shocked by her words.

"Why do you say so?"

Anabelle smirked, she let out a scoff, looked away at the open view and returned into her room. Her room was as beautiful as ever, the interior was painted purple with so many flower designs on the walls making it the perfect room for a princess.

"My father wasn't a saint"

I didn't say a word but stared at her.

"Melissa, you won't understand it all. I am just glad that he is gone and gone for good. Now, you have to fully prepare yourself because the period has arrived." She said to me, her face filled with so many smiles.

"What period are you talking about Anabelle?" I implored.

She smirked more deeper, "The period of you becoming the first human Luna of the Fridolf pack"