Chapter 45 Worthy Of Her 2

Derek Melody can only be mine. I won't let her get snatched away from me. After discussing my plans with my mother. I gave the order and went to bed, but I couldn't bring myself to sleep. I was tossing and turning on the bed. My heart was panicking. Something in me was afraid that if I closed my eyes, I wouldn't see Melody anymore. I jumped out of bed at the thought and I paced round the room. My head was spinning with several thoughts swimming through it. I took off my clothes and went for a bath. I soaked myself in the warm bath, letting the water wash away my fear and insecurities. I scrubbed and scratched myself as if that would take away my worries. Melody's voice was all I heard every time I closed my eyes. Her face is all I see everywhere. "I hate you, Derek!" "Stay away from me!" Her harsh voice rang out in my head Startling me back to my senses. I jerked upward and got out of the tub and straight back to my chamber. The maids were there with my ceremonial rob