[-In the Golden Moon Mansion-]

Right after the visit of Selene from the Golden Moon Hospital, both Selene and King Alcyd headed to the main office.

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Both were heard arguing.

"I don't need to explain myself to you!!" Selene was heard raising her voice.

At the same time, King Alcyd was nagging Selene with her behavior towards Booth.

The staff members were nervous and worried hearing their two leaders arguing.

Beta Garrett made everyone to mind their own tasks rather than paying attention with the situation going around with their Alpha King and Luna.

He gave orders to vacate the entire second floor so that no one could eavesdrop with the argument between Selene and King Alcyd.

Making them all do something else to occupy most of their time rather than paying attention with the things they should not be meddling with.

On the other hand, if Selene and the Alpha King were arguing.

Melody and Lucas were bonding together.

Just like Selene, Melody had some interest in gardening.

Flowers were one of the things that calms her mind.

Lucas volunteered in helping Melody in the garden.

"Why won't you let others help me? Are you sure you can handle it on your own? Having more people can make things easier for you." Melody pointed out to Lucas.

"Nah, I can do it! No need for a battalion of servants if there is a man who is capable as me that can do the job." Lucas trying to impress Melody.

Rolling her eyes after hearing the words of Lucas.

"Fine, you say so!"

Immediately, Melody re-arranged some of the orders of the flowers in the garden of the mansion.

Since the absence of Selene, the maintenance for the garden has been less prioritized by the staff members.

Ordering Lucas around with her requests.

From arrangements to landscaping and planting of new flowers, Melody was immersed in beautifying the garden of the mansion.

Time passed and the two spent more time together.

…

Removing his shirt and wiping his sweat with it.

Melody was surprised at the sight in front of her.

Seeing Lucas reveal his body.

His long torso …

Sturdy body …

Well-defined muscles …

Not too bulky and not too lean …

In addition to that, Melody realized how handsome Lucas was compared to the other men she knew.

Comparing him to a matinee idol in the entertainment world.

Or to a handsome male celebrity she was acquainted with.

"Be careful in staring … you are already drooling!" Lucas teased Melody from her staring.

"Excuse me?!?! I am not drooling!" Melody recomposed herself.

He chortled at the reaction of Melody.

Stomping her way over to the other side of the garden.

Melody lost her balance and was about to stumble her way through.

Fortunately, Lucas caught her just in time.

"Careful there! Good thing I'm here to catch you …" Lucas smoothly uttered to Melody.

Unexpectedly, Melody blushed and could not control her own feelings.

A start of something new.

-Hiccup!-

-Hiccup!-

"W-wh …" Melody could not finish her words due to her hiccups.

-Hiccup!-

-Hiccup!-

"Stay put, let me get you some water." Lucas fetched some water for Melody.

It was something that Melody could not understand.

Why was she feeling this way towards Lucas?

Having him around makes her feel giddy and excited.

And when he is not around, she could not help but look for him.

Whether it's a mate thing or not …

One thing for sure …

Melody has started to develop feelings for Lucas.

When Lucas went to fetch some glass of water for Melody, something happened that Melody could not explain.

Her visions started to blur.

Colors of the things surrounding her became blue.

Then an enchanting voice has taken over her senses.

Perplexed and confused to what was going on to her.

"Ugh!" Melody held on to the wood of the bench she was sitting on.

Her own voice disappeared.

Unable to call for Lucas or anybody.

'Where are you?'

'Come back to me!'

'I need you …'

Words which Melody could not comprehend.

Then a song which was so haunting.

Like a sad lullaby for someone special.

…

…

"Are you okay?" Lucas held Melody.

Then things went back to normal for Melody.

Gasping for more air.

Looking around for where the voice she heard came from.

"D-Did you … hear …" Melody could not finish her words due to her hiccups.

"Why don't you drink first before you speak?" Lucas suggested to Melody after handing her the glass of water.

Instantly, she drank the water given to her by Lucas.

And she did not waste any time.

"Did you hear that song?" Melody asked directly to Lucas.

"What song?" Lucas was confused.

"Someone was singing in such a haunting and lonely voice."

"I did not hear anything. Are you sure … you are feeling alright?" Lucas started to worry for Melody.

"I am sure there was something …" Melody was puzzled with the sudden voice and song she heard from out of nowhere.

Like someone was calling for her.

From somewhere far away.

Meanwhile …

While Melody and Lucas were having a moment together, Selene and King Alcyd were arguing in the main office.

[-In the Main Office-]

"I don't like it when you are spending that much time with that guy!" King Alcyd complained.

"I was just visiting a friend! And will you stop acting like a jealous mate! Because it doesn't suit you." Selene explained herself.

"What if I am … jealous?! I am still your mate!"

"You have no right to demand things from me and prevent me from doing things when you have done worse."

The Alpha King could not complain or nag further after Selene reminding him of his own sins.

"Are you going to keep reminding me of my own sins? When will you believe me? How can I repent if you keep thinking of my sins rather than my efforts to earn you back?"

"Then stop being a jealous mate and stop trying to control my actions. Because whether you like it or not … I am no longer obliged to look after you. Remember … I am not your wife! If you still want to have a chance at all with me, in having me back in your arms. Then, learn how to follow our arrangement." Selene reiterated the significance of their agreed new arrangement.

Silence followed when Selene mentioned about their new arrangement.

Beta Garrett entered the main office.

And broke the silence between the two.

"We have prepared the things you requested for the meeting with the hunters. And we are on standby with our communication with Magdeline." Beta Garrett informed Selene.

He added, "There is a report sent to us regarding Georgie."

"What is it?" Selene became worried for a moment.

Beta Garrett hesitated to answer Selene.

He looked at King Alcyd before speaking.

The Alpha King gestured in allowing his best friend to disclose everything to Selene.

"Georgie is missing."

"WHAT?!?!" Selene immediately threw some glares on the Alpha King for not telling her earlier.

…

Before they could continue, Caleb informed the Alpha King that the two vampires recently punished were found dead in their respective cells.

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