Her Burning Desire
Chapter 41

Theodore

Our evening was coming to an end. Although Melony and I had a really good day together, I couldn't help the dread feeling washing over me as we made our way up to our room to get ready for the battle. We separated from the group and all went our separate ways. Mark left to get the warriors to their 'hiding' spots and take the potion to mask their scents. Todd walked Olive to the safe house and helped gather all the elderly, children, and woman that wouldn't be fighting. Melony and I needed to go change and prepare for her walk to the cottage. I changed into my black basketball shorts and black t-shirt, and sat in our chair waiting for her to finish. She put on a pair of black leggings, a black sports bra, a white tank top, and her combat boots. She looks sexy as hell, but I rein in my wolf, because right now was not the time to get full of l**t. I continued to go over a few things with her as she finished pulling her hair up into a high pony tail.

"Mark will be waiting near your get away exit for you. He will follow you back here and help protect you until the battle is finished. When you arrive at the cottage, I will be the closest to you in case they decide to make a move before you can get out. Now, as soon as you meet up with them, you figure out which one is the leader and when they decide it is time to go, you run Melony, right? Your going to get out of there and get to safety?"

She finished her hair and walked over to me. She held her hand out to make me stand up in front of her. Her arms slid around my waist to hold me tight while she craned her neck to look into my eyes. "Yes Theodore, I will find out who the leader is and I will escape. I will find Mark and I come back here to our room and wait for you to return. You will return, right? You don't get to tell me to leave and then throw yourself into the flames. You protect our pack, kill their leader, and you come back to me. You find me as soon as possible."

I bent down, kissing her forehead and pulled her tight against my chest, hugging her. "I will always find you my love." I felt Melony reaching behind me for something. When she pulled away, she handed me the small bottle of potion.

"Here, take this, It's time. We have to head out now." I watched her hesitation as she turned to head toward our door. The thing is, she wasn't even scared of herself. She was putting herself in the direct line of fire and the only thing that was flowing through her mind was myself, and the pack. She really is the perfect Luna. I gulped down the potion in one quick swig and we made our way out the door. \r\

As we approached where I would be hiding with a direct view of the cottage and Melony, I stopped her before she could continue forward. I pulled her by the arm, spinning her around to collide against my chest. Her hand instinctively moved up, gripping my shirt. I had one hand around her waist and another holding the back of her neck. When our eyes connected, I could see the unshed tears she was holding back, and my heart immediately broke into a million pieces. I felt her emotions and how worried she was about everyone she loved. Me, Mark, Olive, Todd, our warriors, and something else or someone else, but she was blocking me out of our link to each other. I couldn't tell who the other person or thing was. I will have to ask her about it later. Right now wasn't the time. "Please keep yourself safe Melony, and stick to the plan." I bent down to give her the most passionate kiss I could. Our lips made fireworks as they touched and danced with each other. I pulled back and rested my forehead on hers. A single tear had fallen down her cheek and I used my thumb to wipe it away. "I love you baby, always."

She gave me a meek smile, kissed my lips quickly with one last kiss and pulled away. She turned around once she was a few steps away. "Forever Theodore, I love you, Forever." Then she walked off.

We were here early so no one would see us all reach our hiding spots. I was crouched down behind the bushes closest to Melony. She stood pacing back and forth. I could feel her heart beating quickly as the meeting time approached.

About 30 minutes later, I smelt them.. rotting garbage, and the filth of rouges. I moved a little so I could get a better view and I watched as Melony froze. Turning to face her stalker and his cronies. It didn't take a genius to know who the leader was, he must of been born of Alpha blood. His aura was strong, but mine was stronger. Melony's was even stronger. He was gross. His hair was shoulder length and pulled back into a low greasy pony tail. His teeth were stained yellow from lack of hygiene. He had the start of wrinkles in the corner of his eyes, and I would have to guess he was probably in the late 30's or early 40's. He was the first to speak.

"Well, well, she did show up. I was sure we were coming to meet wolves for a battle instead. Here she stands before us though, in all her glory, my future Luna and mate. I suppose I won't be needing all of" He snapped his fingers, "them." and about 180 rouge wolves appeared behind him. Sh*t, I talked to myself. I quickly linked up, Todd and Mark.

Me - They have about 180 rouge wolves to fight. More than we were prepared for.

Todd - "I see them. We still out number them. We have 200 warriors."

Mark - "Let's not forget we are stronger. Rouges have nothing on our fighters."

I mind linked all our warriors now, "Alright you guys, were close to battle. Be ready. They have about 180 fighters with them on their side. But leave the scum bag for me. He's mine."

I turned my attention back to Melony now, just in time to hear her speak. She crossed her arms across her chest. Her 'I don't give a f**k' attitude was on full display. I loved it when she was in this mood, it was hot. "So I guess your the creep that likes to take advantage of young girls in closets and stalk them." I watched as his lips turned up in a smirk at her bitterness. He had another thing coming if he truly thought she would be easy going about this.

"I would hardly call that taking advantage of sweetness. I mean, if you're into that sort of thing, I'm sure we could play a little." I had to do everything in my power to hold Jackson back from letting out a growl at that.

"I don't play with strangers. I guess my parents taught me correctly, unlike yours." Melony responded.

"Excuse me, where are my manners? I am Rafael, The Rouge King. Everyone knows, a king is nothing without his queen. Which will be you, Melony. You are my queen. I have searched high and low for the perfect mate for years, and one day I stumbled upon a pack land a little ways from here. When I approached the boarders, I saw the most magnificent sight before me. A white wolf, training with their father deep in the forest. I have been keeping an eye on you for some time. Making my pack bigger, recruiting as many people as I could to one day make sure I would have you for myself. Now I rule over all the rouges, and I need an heir. I need a mate, but with the silly mark on your shoulder, I will only be able to bind with you from our mating. I promise, though, I will make sure you are thoroughly satisfied, my sweet lady."

Melony released a threatening growl. Harper was pissed. "In your dreams! No one would ever satisfy me like Theodrore does. I am HIS MATE. I will only EVER bare his PUPS. You think I am going to leave with you?! You are insane. You're nothing compared to my Alpha, my mate. I will kill you thoroughly for even thinking about touching me. If I don't, I know my mate, my pack will! The fact you think you would ever be able to succeed in all of this is honestly a joke! You want me?" She spat, getting angrier by the second. "Then go ahead, if you dare to f**king take me!!"

This wasn't part of the plan. I watched as Rafael instantly was furious with Melony's threat. In one swift motion, I watched as he lunged forward to Melony, "MEL! RUN!". I linked her and watched as she turned to leave. My warriors all came out of hiding and ran into battle. I moved from my spot once I saw Melony run into the mix of our warriors, knowing she would be with Mark soon, and turned my attention back to the cabin, searching for my prey. My target, RK. Rouge King. Rafael.