“Hazel! Hazel stop!” Her hair tied in a simple bun. Wearing jeans with a cropped t shirt, she was coming out of her campus when Clara called her from behind.
Hazel turned in the direction of her voice. Her heavily pregnant friend was coming towards her panting like anything. She reminded Hazel of the Donald duck.
“Are you coming from a marathon, Clara? And where is Elli?” Hazel draped an arm around her friend before resuming to walk.
“Elli just dropped me here. I was supposed to submit the assignments today.” Then Clara stopped suddenly, “Please tell me we are not going to college café.”
Lately she had developed aversions from the college food.
“Do you have anything else in mind?” Hazel lifted her brow questioningly. Later they were sitting in a nearby diner ordering soda and chicken sandwiches.
“I am so sorry, Hazel. How are you doing? How are you taking all this?&rdqu
Strolling through the vast gardens of the main palace, Aurelia directed her steps and thoughts on the prince.“Is the prince inside?” She asked a guard planted outside his chambers. He was confused and nervous as hell. He did not know whether to let her go inside or not.Must be someone new!She raised an eyebrow in a mock challenge and when the poor man was intimidated, she leaned near his face, “You do know, who am I. Don’t you?”He swallowed audibly before nodding his head frantically, “Yes, ma’am.”“And you do know that once I will be here, after marriage, I can not only fire you but can also behead you.” She snapped her fingers, “Just like that.”He at once moved aside and gestured her to go inside.Showing a victory sign to herself and patting her shoulder secretly she entered the chambers.Ma was right indeed. Self-confidence will get me whatever I d
“Sweetheart! Wake up. Aurelia?” Somebody was massaging fingers in her soft hair. She knitted her brows and tried to see from her sleepy eyes.“Daddy!” She lunged at the man leaning on her.“Hey, baby girl! What’s the matter?” He gently touched her cheek where half dried tears were still visible.“Oh, daddy. This is all a mistake.” Her father did not understand and sat near her.“What are you talking about?”“Daddy. He is not interested in me. He likes someone else.”Her father stayed quiet.“This is all your mother’s fault.” He remarked drily making her mind more muddled.“Why, daddy?”“Listen daddy’s girl. It was your mom’s obsession to make you prepared for the palace. If you remember, I always encouraged you to listen to your heart.”“And I did.” She pointed out, &ldquo
“Damn!” Ezequiel wanted to throw away his phone and the letter he was holding in his hands. The maid just handed him the neatly folded cream-colored sheet telling him that it was from his mother.Maria James was not in the palace. She had asked him not to go anywhere without meeting her. He already gave her the word. But the problem was it was getting difficult for him to stay away from Hazel.She was not responding to his messages or calls. His werewolf guards told him a few hours back that everything was good there. But now they were not responding to his mind link.No formal mating took place between the couple which meant he could not contact her by the mind link. Could not get to know about her emotions if she was angry with him or just mad at him.He had never felt that frustrated in his life. He wanted to meet his mom as soon as possible. And then he would be off to Hillwood. To Hazel!“Stubborn woman!” He muttered un
Was it some kind of game? A joke? He hoped some witch had not taken over the body of his mother and was not trying to play with her mind.After a few minutes, he was feeling like a fool dressed up in a black suit. He hoped that it was not some misunderstanding.He was about to get up and get rid of the suit when he heard a knock on the door.“Yes?” He did not turn around but the head butler came forward taking slow steps and paused in front of him. He was an old man in his seventies but the most trustworthy person in the palace.“Milord. Can you style back your hair with a gel?” Ezequiel did not know whether to laugh or to strangle the old man’s neck.“Seriously Pattison. Where is my mother? I need to talk to her …”“Milord. She sent me to you. Here let me help you.” Ezequiel kept sitting there while the old butler styled his hair with his shaking hands.“Are you peopl
Everything was like a dream for Hazel. When the queen just showed up randomly on her door, Hazel thought it was again some kind of drama with lots of spices involved.She wanted Hazel to accompany her to the City of Kavoda because of only one reason. She was the love of her son. The sole reason of his life. But Hazel could not afford to believe on anyone. How could she trust her? Ever since she set her foot in the palace, she had been hearing from everyone that the place and its residents could not be trusted.The queen was there without any guards or driver. She drove the car all alone to reach her and take her to her son.And then Hazel came up with an idea. She asked for help. Not from her friends but the werewolf guards. If Maria James was the queen of Kavoda Kingdom. Then Hazel was also soon-to-be Luna of Ahava Moon pack. Werewolves respected her and were ready to sacrifice their lives for their Luna.“Why not my car, Hazel?” Maria James
Their giggles could be heard in the chambers. Only their special servants were allowed to stay there. Ezequiel was carrying his bride to his room but his feet were wiggling under him making him to move zig zag.“Hey. Watch out!” Hazel almost screamed while laughing.“You have gained weight, honey.” He teased her.Hazel was horrified, “No, I didn’t.”“Wanna bet on it?” He chuckled nuzzling his nose in her face.“Shut up, Zeki.” His eyes went wide with surprise, “Nobody in my life, ever asked me to shut up!”“Really? Then get used to it.” She stuck out her tongue.His lips curved down in mocked sadness, “You have changed, Hazel. The future Queen is not behaving like one. Tsk tsk. Hanging out her tongue … like this. You really have changed.”“Changed! Your ass.” Ezequiel started laughing and kissed her cheek lig
Aurelia gave herself a once over in the huge mirror.I look fine, I guess. She told herself.“Oh, rubbish. You look beautiful.” Her mom who have heard her while entering the room looked at her daughter lovingly. Today it was an official meeting of the crown prince with all the courtiers.And the best part was, she was expected to attend it as his fiancée. Her mom came near her and tried to fix her already made-up hair.“You look ravishing, hun. Do try to get in his bed after the meeting.”“Mama?” Aurelia was too happy today and she did not want her mom to ruin her day.“Aurelia! This will be the first meeting where I won't be able to accompany you. Neither your father. You are on your own.” Aurelia did not reply and kept praising her image in the mirror.“If you want to get to the prince you need to lure him in such a way …” Her mom was not taking the hint.
“Zeki. She seemed hurt.” Hazel was upset.“We both have been thinking about others for so long, Zella. It’s high time that we start thinking about ourselves too.”“Even if it means that we have to be selfish?”“For a little while. Yes.”Taking her in his arms he tightened his grip on her slender figure, “Stop worrying, Mrs. Ezequiel. I will talk to her, I swear. But please also understand that we can’t make everyone happy.”She let out a sigh in his chest, “I don’t want anyone to get hurt.”“Nobody would. Until and unless they want to. Everyone has a fair share of hurdles and pains in life. We had ours too if you remember.” She tilted back her head with a small smile.“I know. But we had each other.” She said softly.“I guess we were lucky, sweetheart.” Putting his chin on her head he closed his eyes, &l