The Power of a Muted Mate

Melody Winters, a mute girl haunted by a dark past and a cruel father, finds her world turned upside down on the first day of school. A chance encounter with a captivating stranger sends sparks flying, while the re-appearance of a long-lost figure forces her to confront a buried truth. As secrets unravel and an undeniable connection beckons, will Melody finally find her voice and escape the shadows that bind her?

The familiar stench of stale beer and desperation clung to the air, thick enough to taste. My father’s voice, a gravelly roar, tore through the fragile quiet of the evening. “You pathetic brat! You were supposed to make me dinner and it was supposed to be ready 5 minutes ago!”

I just bowed my head, a familiar reflex, and didn’t say anything. What was there to say? My name is Melody Winters, I am 17 years old, and I don't sing or even talk at all. I haven't since I was ten. Seven years of silence, a shield against the endless torrent of his rage. Today was no different.

He stormed into the kitchen, his eyes blazing, a prelude to the storm I knew was coming. I had messed up, falling asleep after moving all our belongings from the U-Haul, forgetting to set an alarm. Steak and baked potatoes, his specific request, were far from ready. I braced myself, praying for a miracle, but miracles rarely visited our home. They certainly hadn't visited since Mom died, and Xavier left. Now, there was only this. Only him.

The Power of a Muted Mate

Abuse Werewolf Brotherly Reunion Mute Protagonist Fated Mates