Her Burning Desire
Chapter 22

Melony

As Mark and I made our way to the Alphas office for the meeting we stayed in character the entire time. I was enjoying our little banter with each other and was calming my nerves a lot, if I admit. We walked with our arms laced around each other and our heads held high like royalty. As we approached the thick, dark oak door, Mark pushed it open and we stepped inside. I released his arm as he bowed again, "Good day, ma'lady."

I turned and gave him a curtsey again. "I bid thee farewell my lord." As I stood up I heard a growl from behind me, in warning. My eyes popped a little bit in shock. Then I just smirked at Mark as he gave me a playful wink and took his leave. When I turned around, Theodore was sitting behind his desk glaring at where Mark had stood. I could feel his jealousy release through our mate bond. I hate to say it, but I actually enjoyed it. I wandered over to Theo and moved next to him behind his desk. I placed my hands on his shoulders and bent over to rub my nose along his jaw line. "Mark may be my lord, but you will always be my king." I whispered in his ear, giving him a light kiss on his cheek.

When I took my seat next to him I could have sworn I saw a quick blush on his cheeks, it appeared and disappeared so quickly you could have missed it. I looked around the room and made eye contact with Thedore's father and he gave me an encouraging nod and wore a big smile on his face, taking the sight before him in. Theodore quickly shook his head, moving past the events and cleared his throat to speak. "Now that everyone is in attendance for the meeting, I will make our quick introductions. Melony, these are our Elders." Theodore gestured to his sofa that he had moved in front of his desk for more seating. He started with the oldest looking one of them all. He had salt and pepper hair, with a short beard that was completely gray, who I learned was Elder John. The man sitting in the middle looked to be about Theodore's father's age. Maybe in the late 40's? He had dark brown hair that was cut in a military high and tight style. All of his features were very stern, making me move just a tad bit closer to Theo. That lovely creature's name was Michael. Elder Alexander, who preferred to go by Zander, was the last to be introduced and he was the lively one out of the 3 for sure. He wore a big smile on his face and nodded toward us as his name was spoken. He had dirty blonde hair that was a little longer in the front and, on top, he was clean shaven but he had some very pretty hazel eyes. "Now that you know who all the Elders are here with us. This would be Melony, my lovely mate and soon to be Luna. Also, the reason we are all here today." Theodore finished, pulling me to his side and kissing the top of my head. Before we sat back down, I peered up at him to show him the uneasiness I was feeling about this meeting. He got my hint very well and actually moved us around the desk to sit in the circle with everyone else. He had placed us on a love seat so we could be closer together during all this, which made me relax more and I felt a little more comfortable about moving forward.

Elder Zander was the first to talk. "Well, now that we have all the formalities out of the way, let's get down to business. Melony, if you would be a dear and go ahead and tell us exactly what brings us all together today."

I let out a deep, shaky breath I didn't realize I was holding and started from the beginning. Theodore

We all sat and listened to Melony talk. She started from the beginning when she had noticed a difference in herself. She talked about mine and her encounter in her bedroom when I had first noticed her eyes. When she told the Elders about the meeting we had with her parents, she became a little more tense. I put my arm behind her back and rubbed small circles to help give her reassurance. I know she says that she forgives her parents, but I know deep down she is still upset over the fact they had hidden all this from her even when she turned of age to understand what was going on. What shocked me most during Melony's talk was when she talked about her wolf. She explained Harper and her have been in communication about what has been happening and that Harper has told Melony they are in fact different and special. Harper told her not to worry though, because the moon goddess had spoken directly with Harper, telling her that everything is the way it is supposed to be and not to worry. She wouldn't give Harper exact details but managed to bring calmness to her and Melony at least. All this time I had never thought about Melony's wolf. That Harper would be able to give Melony some sort of answer even if it wasn't extremely informational. I pushed the thought out of my mind when Melony had finished talking and leaned back against the sofa. All the Elders seemed a little surprised at this revelation, that Melony was in fact the Desired White Wolf. Well, except for Elder Michael, I don't think the man understands he is capable of moving his face to a different emotion at all, he just keeps his lips in a tight line with a crease between his eyebrows.

Elder John was the one who decided to speak next. "So... well... Um..." he shook his head, clearly taken back by all the information given to him and his colleagues. He cleared his throat and started again. "I'm sorry, I am just a little shocked by all of this if I am being honest. I have heard the legend for years about the white wolf. I have heard it in every way you could think of. The prophecy, though, is way different than the legend. It actually isn't too far off from what your parents have explained. All of that is very true. There are some... things.. you may need to know though." He shared a sympathetic glance at the others. Then he turned toward Melony again. "You are a direct descendant of the moon goddess herself. When the wolf was created, it was out of love. The white wolf was what represents all of the mate bonds in our history. The white wolf was the first creature to ever have a mate specifically chosen for them by the moon goddess herself. Every wolf from that moment on would have one. As we all know, Vampires aren't very fond of us werewolves. Vice versa. They aren't fond of mates. When they found out that their superior was actually considering making Vampires have mates, that is when the plan was put in motion for them to kill the White Wolf's mate, hoping that would put an end to all mates. Eventually, the white wolf went crazy, losing her mind because her love had been removed from her life. She started to reek havoc everywhere after that. It caused many issues that Selene herself had to help clean up. The council of the gods came together and wanted to get rid of the white wolf altogether. Selene was able to convince them all that she truly believed having a mate was in the best interest of the werewolves, and getting rid of the white wolf would mean the end of the mate bonds forever. They came to terms with putting the wolf to sleep and when her presence was needed, then she would awaken and be brought back to earth. The wolf who possesses the power of the White Wolf is the most loving soul of our kind. It would be the strongest next to their mate, and has the power to bring peace to all of our kind. You will notice that you heal faster then most, you are stronger than most, your aura could bring some of the most powerful to submit. All werewolves are tainted by silver to the point it is deadly to us. Melony, not you. You can withstand the power that silver has over us."

I heard almost a whisper leave Melony's mouth. "But....I've been burned by silver before...maybe I'm not.." she said in confusion, but she was interrupted by Michael this time.

"Obviously. You aren't mated or marked." He said matter of factly.

Me and Melony shared a very confused look. When Zander interrupted, giving Michael a very firm scowl. "What, he meant to say," shooting Michael another disapproving look. "Was that, since you aren't mated or marked by your mate, you have not received your full powers yet. I am assuming you two are destined mates?" he moved his finger between both of us. We nodded in agreement. "Well then, once you have completed the mating and marking process, Melony will come into her full powers. With that being said, Theodore, you will notice little changes amongst yourself also. You may seem stronger and faster. You may become a little more possessive of your mate than usual."

Melony let out a deep sigh, "Great. I can't wait for that. He already wont let me walk to my room unless I am wrapped up in a snow suit." I snapped my head at her and crutched my face up. "Says the woman who almost raped me by my desk to prove to another that I was yours." I countered back.

"Okay, okay fair enough, she smiled." She reached up and bopped my nose with her finger. "besides, I kinda like it when you go all possessive Alpha male on me. Its pretty sexy." she smirked

I took my arm around her tighter and moved her into my chest, kissing the top of her head. This woman makes me so happy.

"So now that we know the prophecy correctly, exactly how much danger is my mate in?"

The Elders shared glances with each other. John spoke first. "Well, that depends. You could hide Melony away from the rest of the world forever, because once the Vamps replace out, the white wolf is back. I am sure they wont be happy. Although times have changed and it really won't be affecting them any longer. There could be other dangers though outside of the vamps. Once the knowledge of Melony gets out, if no one knows she exists already, they could try taking her for her powers, to mate with her. They would want an heir that would be so much more powerful than they could create with their own mate. Producing a child with Melony and mating with her would give them power also."

"So... ummm... if Theodore and I finish the mating and marking, would that stop those people from coming after me?" She wore a cute little blush on her face from having to discuss our mating with the others. I tried not to focus on how adorable she looked, as I was curious about that also. If mating and marking her meant the dangers for her went away, then I would do it right now.

"Unfortunately, just because you mate and mark with each other doesn't fully put you out of the risk. You can be mated and marked by Theodore, but you could still carry the offspring of someone else. I am afraid the danger is still there.

It was my turn to speak up. "Well then we will keep it hidden. We will make sure no one replaces out about you, and we will just make sure that when we shift it will be away from everyone else. We can even keep this from our own pack if need be. We can't take a chance of it getting leaked."

"Theo, you know I won't do that. Ugh," she let out a sigh, "I will not spend my life tucked away and hidden. That is not a life I would ever choose to live. I have already had that life for the last 19 years. At some point, someone will see us and they will know. We can just take extra precautions and ensure safety as you see fit. I will agree with that. I will not, however, agree to be hidden." She said with finality.

We have to protect our mate and keep her safe. I will rip the throats out of anyone that tries to take her from us. We must keep her a secret!! Jackson was growling, angry, with all of this information.

I know Jackson. We will protect her, but we can't make her miserable either. She might leave us if we go against her wishes, or reject us.

I knew what Melony had said was correct. I couldn't expect her to hide, not when she has already been kept hidden her entire life. Forced to live a certain way out of the fear her parents had. Besides, hiding wouldn't do much good when someone was already after her. Someone who we don't know yet. I still have to tell her about the note that was left for her. "Okay, fine. No hiding. BUT, we will up our security on our boarders, you will not leave the pack house without me or at the very least taking 4 warriors with you. I have to keep you safe Mel. That is the only way my mind will ever let me rest." I decided I would tell her later about the threat we already have. Right now, we just need to let all this other information soak in first.