Melissa's POV
I sat on the bed unable to move, my eyes fixed on my torn dress with tears soaked face. As I sniffed really hard with deep pain in my heart, I couldn't believe that Nelson was almost at the point of taking advantage of me.
The look in his eyes was so fierce, his strength way stronger than mine that no matter how hard I struggled to let go, it couldn't work, the more I struggled, the more he held me trying to stop me from escaping.
At that point, I lost all hope and the moment he ripped my dress apart, my heart leaped so high that I couldn't believe what was about to happen, my head spinning around so many thoughts.
"Please let me go!" I screamed trying to gain my freedom but it was no use. No matter how hard I struggled, the more he proved how weak I was, nothing compared to his strength.
My whole body shook in fright, but to my shock, the moment I felt his kiss on my neck, it felt so good that I couldn't help but moan in pleasure, my body shook so much that I was about to lose it in the worst possible ways.
Even though I was scared and had no idea what he wanted to do to me by all means, I couldn't help but feel entitled to have him touch me the most. His lips on my neck felt so good that I was about to lose it, my head spinned around with so many thoughts.
To my shock, I felt a feeling of desire arise in me, the feeling was so good that it shook my body greatly, making me wear my eyes in ecstasy. I was scared, lost in my ocean of dismay but at the same time, the pleasure that I felt was nothing compared to the pain.
Slowly, I raised my head only to stare back at my reflection, the mirror next to me showed me so much of myself, more than I can ever think about in a way that really surprised me.
What is wrong with me?
Why these mixed feelings?
I couldn't deny the fact that I am very angry at him at the moment, he almost raped me against my decision, his decision of me being his mate lingered so hard in his words.
"I hate you Nelson! I do!" I screamed as I pressed my hands to my ears, my eyes tightly closed with tears rolling down faster than I could stop them.
His image flashed through my mind and not just that, but the look in his eyes the moment he stopped, got down from the bed and without waiting for a second, he walked out of the room with a disgusted look on his face.
As much as the confusion in me was fierce, I knew that something was up, something more than I can explain.
Not wanting to dwell longer in my pain, I got out of bed, undressed and dug myself into the bathtub. The emotional pain that was raging in my heart was so strong but I tried as much as possible to keep it to myself.
I shut my eyes so tight and wonder why the tears couldn't stop flowing. They flowed endless, so hot on my cheeks that I could feel it without any hesitation.
A few minutes passed by, I got out, dressed and sat on a chair, my eyes fixed on the open window as I continued to dwell in my thoughts.
Slowly, I got up, my eyes scanned around and at that moment, I realized that the bed was undone and the scenero kept playing non stop in my head.
I need to get out
Yes I do.
I just can't take this.
No I can't!
I emphasized and without thinking twice, I walked out of the room heading towards the garden .
Getting there, Anabelle was out of sight, although there were maids around, all I wanted at that moment was my privacy, just to think more of the possibility of what might happen next.
"Melissa" I heard someone call out to me.
I averted my gaze to the direction the voice came from only to find Conri walking towards me. Although he had a friendly look on his face, it was clear indeed that something was bordering him, his eyes said it all.
"Good to see you, Conri, I didn't expect that you would find me here," I said to him.
"I am glad that you are here Melissa…" he took some steps closer to where I sat. A sad look appeared on his face and at that moment, I knew that something wasn't right.
"You don't look good Conri, is anything the problem?" I asked, staring at him.
Conri shook his head as he bit his lower lip.
"You know that I can't lie to you Melissa. To be honest, nothing is going on fine, nothing for now"
Worried, I narrowed my gaze with wonders.
"Why would you say such a thing? Are you hurt? Or is there something going on in the pack that I am not aware of?"
"You don't understand Melissa" he pointed out, this time, the worried expression became so clear that at that moment, I knew that indeed, something isn't right.
"Then make me understand Conri. Aside from the fact that you are my teacher and helper, I also see you as a friend. If there is anything bordering on you and you need to let it off your chest, you can let me know and I will be willing to help no matter how demanding or difficult it might be" I said, trying to assure him in the best possible way that I could.
Conri looked up at me, "It's the issues concerning the pack, the whole situation is getting very serious and out of hand"
"What issues Conri? What are you talking about?"
Conri scanned around, it looked like he wanted no one to have any idea of what he was about to tell me.
"Melissa…" he called out and continued with his words, "It was discovered that there is a traitor among us, a traitor informing the Hunters pack things going on in our pack"
My eyes flew wide open in shock, "A traitor?"
"Yes, a traitor, some of the men who were rescued yesterday confirmed that they heard some of the werewolves who captured them about someone leaking out information to them"
I stood still finding it difficult to believe that indeed there is a traitor among us all. I glanced down at a tree not far away from where we stood and back at Conri who watched me.
"So what is Nelson is going to do about it"
Conri took a deep breath, "This is why I am here to see you Melissa"
"To see me? Why?" I implored.
"Melissa, you are his mate. You two were bound together by the moon goddess and there is nothing that can change it. You know this and I do too. After hearing the men revelation, Nelson has decided to go alone deep in the woods just to find out who this person is''
Still puzzled, my heart leaped at the sound of his words, in a way that I couldn't believe.
"Will he go alone? But how will he find the person in the woods? I don't understand Conri, the whole explanation just doesn't seem fit"
Conri took a step closer to me, "What I am saying in essence is that, the men who were rescued heard the men saying that they will be meeting up with this stranger tomorrow at the crossroad that links all the werewolves packs together. And Nelson decides to go alone knowing fully well how dangerous it is. He is trying to put his life at risk, he is the next Alpha, he hasn't even been made the Alpha because of the elders decision that was why I advised you to please play along with him. All these attacks will keep on happening as long as our rival packs still know that we don't have an Alpha present here. And now, Nelson is trying to put his life at risk even before he commenced his title"
I stared at Conri watching him talk. Deep fear gripped me and a friend rested on my face.
"Is he crazy? Why does he want to go on something like this all by himself? Doesn't he know the implications? Why can't he go with you or the other guards present, what on Earth is Nelson trying to prove by going alone" I said all at once realizing how deeply scared I am to hear about this. Something should be done because this is way too risky.
"You don't know Nelson too well. It's very hard to convince him into doing what he doesn't want to. He is far stubborn than you can think of, that's why I think you are in a better position to stop him into doing so"
At first, I couldn't believe Conri would utter something like this knowing fully well how my relationship with Conri is, super out of the line and the hatred we have for each other continues to grow with each breath we both inhale.