Betrothed before she was even born, Mel finds herself bound to the Chief of the bear tribe. Winning his affection is the least of her worries when she learns the real reason for the arranged marriage. 

A reason that might make her stay in Orion not so welcoming, especially when she is to wed a beast.

Eat Me Alive

“My lady, how was your nigh…” Annie faltered, walking in to meet a sulking Mel. 


“Horrible!” Mel snapped, flinging her arms up and dropping them with a slap at her thighs. “Just horrible.” 


Annie paled, dreading the worst. She looked around the room, from the rumpled bed to her lady’s unruly appearance. What had gone wrong? 


“Where is he?” Mel marched towards Annie. “I want to speak with him.” 


Annie stood, dumbfounded. She didn’t know what to make of this as she noticed the hurt expression on Mel’s face shift to fury. 


“He didn’t do anything! He didn’t touch me. He wasn’t even here!” Mel grabbed her head. 


¬ Confrontation