Her Burning Desire
Chapter 24

Melony

"Muahhh! My masterpiece is complete!" Olive kissed her fingers and threw them in the air. "If this doesn't get you marked and mated to tonight, then that Alpha is a lost cause Mel." Olive walked away putting her shoes on, giving me time to look myself over in the mirror. I couldn't help but gasp as I looked at myself. I looked...sexy. "Olive....are you...are you sure I look okay for going out like this?"

"Yes, of course you do! You even look modest to the other woman we will see there, I am sure of it. You look great, now relax. I am heading down to meet with the guys. Try not to kill yourself coming down the stairs. I really want to go out tonight." Olive winked and headed out.

I turned to the mirror again. Olive had curled my hair very loosely, most of it was worn down except the left side was pinned tightly back behind my ear. The white dress I was wearing was very form fitting, it had spaghetti straps on both shoulders and cut straight across my chest, showing off all my cleveage. The hem of the dress reaches about mid thigh. I have on my black, thin strapped heels. My makeup was done perfectly. I had a cat eyeliner, black mascara, and a deep red lip that was matte. I just can't even believe I am looking at myself. After shaking off my jitters, I really wanted to go and see my mate.

I walked out of the room and headed for the stairs. As I was descending them, I got to see him before he saw me. He took my breath away. He stood there with his perfect hair gelled back and styled. He had a black button up with his sleeves rolled up his forearms, showing off his muscles. He had light washed jeans that were distressed in some areas. He looked perfect. As Theodore turned around, our eyes locked on each other. His eyes held so much lust, I am sure mine looked the same. I watched as his eyes roamed over my body taking in my attire for the evening. Thankfully, I was able to roam over him before he spotted me. As I finished the rest of the way down the stairs, I was in my waiting mate's arms finally. I heard a cat call aimed in my direction. When I turned to look at the group, Mark was caught red-handed with his hands cupped around his mouth. Theodore shot him a disapproving look and gripped me tighter to his side. "MINE."

Mark put his arms up in the air in mock surrender. "Hey man, just boosting the confidence of our lovely Luna.. besides, she called me handsome earlier, figured I would return the favor." Mark smirked, clearly trying to tease his Alpha. Theodore turned back toward me and I swear I saw a flash of pain across his face. I felt so guilty.

"Actually, Mark," I gave him my best angry face, "I believe it was not I that called you handsome. I was just in the room with the both of you." I nuzzled into my mate's side and saw relief in his eyes now.

Mark decided it was now his Beta's turn to get all worked up. "Oh yeah..." Looking at Todd, "my mistake, it was actually your mate." He chuckled. Todd's jaw dropped in disbelief. Olive turned toward Mark with her face ablaze with anger, and let out a little growl. I decided I should probably intervene now. In my most authoritative voice I could muster, "Alright, enough. Todd, stop acting like your mate doesn't love you, she does. She bears your mark for heavensake. Olive, you were the one who started all the banter just 3 hours ago. You are not killing anyone. We are going to go have an amazing night. Now, Mark. Knock it off with petty antics, or I will let her come over and handle you. If you think I was kidding when I said she would castrate you, I most definitely wasn't. If you want precious little Mark babies running around in the future, I suggest you leave her alone. Everyone understand?!" I looked between the 3 and I realized, they all had their heads hanging in submission to me. They all lifted back up to look at me and nodded with big saucer-like eyes. Theodore stepped up behind me, wrapping his arms around my front.

"You heard your Luna. Let's get a move on." One by one they flowed out the front door. It was my turn to step out, but Theo kept me close to him and whispered in my ear. "I think that was by far the hottest thing I have ever seen, my Luna. Plus you looked absolutely divine doing it." With a kiss next to my ear, he pulled me out the door.

As we pulled up out front of the club, I saw the long line that was waiting to be let in. I could hear the thud of music from outside on the sidewalk. I could smell all the different perfumes and colugunes mixing together with the smell of alcohol. I was a little nervous as we walked through the front door, the perks of walking in with the owner. We just got right in. As we approached the VIP section that was roped off for us, we all took our seats. Theodore could feel my nervousness.

"What would you like to drink? I know you haven't drunk alcohol before, but it might help calm you down." I just stared at him and shrugged my shoulders, not knowing what to get. "How about I just go order and I will bring you something back. If you don't like it, then we can try again?" I nodded. I looked around the club as I was sitting alone in the booth while everyone was getting their drinks. I watched all the people dancing and laughing and having a great time. I saw all the people that were lined up around the walls with their drinks just people watching. All of a sudden, I felt goosebumps line up and down my back, giving me the shivers. I felt like I was being watched. I made glances around the club and didn't see anyone specifically looking at me. I couldn't tell where it was coming from. I knew I didn't like it though.

Theodore returned with a beer in his hand for him and a reddish drink in his hand for me that he said was vodka and cranberry. I took a sip and the taste actually wasn't terrible. It was a little sweet with an edge of bitterness from the alcohol. I couldn't shake the feeling of unease though from feeling eyes on me. I quickly gulped the drink down, hoping if I drank a few more I would loosen up a little. Maybe I was just tense because I was in a new place. I asked the waiter to bring me more. Theodore glanced at me, but I knew he was asking if I was okay. I just nodded and squeezed his thigh in reassurance. After I gulped the other two drinks down, I finally relaxed a little bit. Olive clearly took advantage of that, dragging me out onto the dance floor. Theo and Todd were a little reluctant about letting us go alone. Olive promised to keep us in their eyesight though.

As the music flowed through us, Olive and I just swayed our hips and followed the beat. We were singing along with the song and twirling each other and laughing. I lost track of time as we were out there. Todd ventured out of the booth and joined us. He and Olive were enjoying having each other's company, so I didn't want to interrupt them by telling them I had to use the restroom. I figured I would be able to be back before they even knew I was missing. As I made my way to the bathroom, the feeling from earlier returned. I just sensed the eyes on me from somewhere unknown. It didn't help that the hallway was poorly lit and kind of creepy. I entered the restroom and once I was finished, I took a look in the mirror and adjusted myself before exiting. I pushed the door open, turned to my left to make my way back to the dance floor. Out of no where, I felt a hand wrap around my arm and yank me behind a door. My heart rate sped up and I tried to gather my surroundings, but it was just too dark.

Then I smelled it, decayed garbage, and filth. The smell of rouge. I tried to slow my heart rate down so I didn't show the fear I had. I was shoved up against a wall in this tiny room. I shuddered when I felt the dirty hand reach out and touch my face. I wanted to focus on my wolf's eyesight so I could hopefully get a look at the guy in the dark, but I could feel Harper resisting me from bringing her forward.

Harper, stop fighting me! I need to see!

I'm sorry Melony, but I can't come forward. If I come forward, it will put you in danger. Your eyes will become purple and we don't know who this is with us here.

I knew she was right so I stopped fighting her. All the goose bumps from earlier had returned. I was still shuddering with this man's hand placed on my face, running his fingers down the side of my neck. That's not what made me sick though. When I heard his voice, I had to hold the bile back from projecting it all over both of us.

"My sweet, sweet Melony. You are more beautiful in person, now screaming isn't going to help you, they can't hear you out there so don't even do it." I felt his fingers glide across my marking spot, I was pushing myself back into the wall as far as I could to try to keep a distance between us. "You have no idea how happy I am to see this spot still bear. Very soon, my love, I will come for you, and you will be mine." I could feel his breath smack the side of my face, making me cringe as he kissed the side of my cheek. My eyes had welled up with tears and I was trying so hard not to let them fall. He pushed away from me and just as he was stepping away, "and Melony, thank you for not bringing your wolf forward, you made this much easier, but, I know who you are. See you soon." Then he was gone. Gone as if he was never there. No scent left behind, he didn't even open the door to go.

Coming to my senses, I took off. I opened the door to make a run for it when I smacked into the familiar hard chest of my mate. I could sense his distress, but being in his arms I couldn't help it, all those tears I was holding back rushed down my face instantly, and I couldn't stop. His chest soaked up every tear my body was offering.