“Noah. You must go home. I am staying here in the forests.” Ezequiel was standing beside the tree staring at God knows what. There was this fading Vanilla scent of his mate around him. He did not want to go back home without her.
“I am staying Ezequiel. I am not going home without her either.” Noah answered stubbornly.
Ezequiel did not argue. His men were all there waiting for his next orders. The more they were getting deep into the forest, the more the scent was becoming lighter.
“Either they have taken her downwind to avoid the wind carrying her smell to our noses or they must have applied that special deodorant to suppress it.” William told to no one in particular.
“Let’s spread in the forest.” Ezequiel turned to them. “Don’t leave any tree, plant, branch, or even a grass blade. There must be old, under constructed huts and houses. Go through them. No matter if there is family inv
Alec was holding the gun near Hazel’s forehead now but she was Hazel, who never gave up without a fight. Hazel threw her fist to his stomach which was not strong enough to throw him down but pushed him a little, giving her enough time to escape.Alec was not a nobleman because an upright and righteous man would never attack from the back. He was a born loser. The attack from the puny girl enraged him. When she was trying to run, he fired targeting her back.She screamed and fell on the floor in her fright thinking that Alec at last had successfully hit the target. She turned to look back and let out another scream when something fell limply on her body.She did not understand what happened but was horrified to realize it was Noah James. He had jumped in front of her body to save her. To take the bullet.Damn you Noah!There was another fire after which Alec fell down droopily on the ground. A hole could be seen on his forehead.Ezequie
She was sitting in a very comfortable bed in the luxurious room of the crown prince wing of the main palace. Three days back she was shifted here due to Ezequiel’s insistence.She was not allowed to go and visit Noah due to the mental trauma she faced. Doctors had asked Ezequiel quite strictly not to bring her to the hospital.The maids of the wing were particularly instructed to keep her occupied and not to leave her alone for a single minute. She was busy in fighting her own demons.She found it unfair to involve Ezequiel in her battles when he had his own to fight.The soup bowl was lying on the side table brought by the maid a few hours back. It had become cold, sticky and thick. She had not been able to sleep since the night she had dreamed of the knocking.One: She was not interested in meeting Alec.Two: She was least interested in meeting Noah.Yes. Noah was still hanging to his life in the hospital. Ezequiel, who
She felt wetness on her face and was horrified to register that she was crying.“So you see Ms. Hazel. It’s never too late. I will not offer you money. I will not bribe you. Because I am sure that you are a woman of high principles. Still, I am ready to give you whatever you desire. Money, admission to some good university, or a title. Just name it. And in return …”Hazel did not dare to face the man let alone look at him. But she knew what was coming her way.She knew what they wanted her to do.“Ms. Hazel. I am not a bad person. I am not against love. The proof is sitting here beside me.” He held his wife’s hand giving her a soft smile. She was looking down at the tabletop because of her younger son’s condition or to avoid looking at Hazel. But Hazel understood that they both were in pain.“But young lady! You need to leave. I am not asking you to leave the palace right away. I am asking you
“Hazel. Table no 33 wants some extra sauce for their chicken wings.” Clara came near the counter, tossing the tray in the plastic container.“On it!” Hazel muttered and filled the small porcelain container with the sauce. While balancing the tray expertly with drinks, sauce, and a Mac and cheese she went to the required tables to deliver the order.In a grey uniform that consisted of a button-up blouse with a short skirt showing her shapely legs paired with half-inch black heels, she looked beautiful yet graceful. Her hair was tied in a braid which always required Clara’s assistance as the hotel’s code never allowed them to keep the hair down or to make a chignon.It was the executive restaurant of a five-star hotel, the second topmost hotel of the city, where sixty to seventy percent of the customers used to be hotel guests. She got the job with the help of Clara who was not only her college fellow but also a very good friend
They both were sitting at the beach. At some distance, a group of teenagers was having fun reminding both of them of their crazy old times.“They don’t know that practical life is going to be crazy shit. It’s good if they enjoy it now. Nobody knows what future holds for us.” She took a small sip from her beer can.Dustin turned his face to her and then put one arm around her shoulders, “Life is unpredictable Hazel! But you have always been a fighter. Why you chose Hillwood instead of Basera? The moment I received your call I applied for leave. Though they were quite persistent that I stay. But I told them that my friend needs me.” He squeezed her affectionately.“Why they were acting weird? I mean you do deserve leave. Warriors are allowed to take leaves. No?”“Yes, they are allowed to. But I guess …” He paused hesitantly, “I guess it was because I took it again in a short period.&rd
He wanted to drop her first before going to the hotel he was staying in but she forbade stubbornly.“You are not staying anywhere Dustin.”“But where would I sleep?”“You can sleep with me, idiot. I am safe with you, now I know.” She stuck out her tongue earning a playful punch from him. He collected his luggage which only consisted of a small suitcase.“Just a suitcase, Dustin? Seriously?”“I’ll be leaving tomorrow darling.” “What? So soon?”“Next time sweetheart! I promise.”They both went back to her apartment.“You are doing well Hazel. You purchased it?” He was looking around hell impressed. The apartment was not much spacious but was furnished and had a class with minimal stuff.“Yeah” she smiled placing her purse on the tabletop. “The shampoo business helped a lot.”The
Poppi, Clara, and Jackson found the lecture so boring, they could not wait to bunk the next class. Hazel was unaware of their plans and was listening to the lecture with great interest.They all were back after the spring break. Hazel spent the week with Ivy, Tyler, and Chris.She was still writing her notes when her class was over.“Come on Hazel! Enough of this shit. I am about to fall after Mr. Economics lullaby lecture” Clara started closing her notebooks.“Yes please, Hazel. Be a sweetheart and leave the place. I can’t take the next class without fainting.” Poppi pouted agreeing with Clara.“Guys. We are just back from a break and I am in no way … Ouch.” Jackson had lifted her by her arms from her seat and then took a few steps.“Put me down, you moron!” She yelped with laughter drawing the attention of the other students leaving the class.Jackson put her down ob
They all were looking at her curiously. For a minute she did not know what to say. Then she just shrugged her one shoulder trying to look around nonchalantly.She did not know what to say. They all were looking at her expecting some answer and quite frankly she wanted to lie. But they all were her friends and deserved some honesty.“He was my class fellow in high school, in Kavoda city.” When she named the capital city of Kavoda kingdom their eyes went wide.“Hazel. You never told us you are from the city of Kavoda.” Poppi narrowed her eyes, “Not even when we were discussing visiting it. We discussed so many times about Royals but you never mentioned Noah James being your classmate. ”Hazel was thinking for some appropriate answer when Elli intervened, “Come on you guys. She just told you in College Café that she is still getting over a heartbreak. Do you expect to open up about her life so soon?”
Hey sweethearts. Congratulations. The journey of Zeki and Zella comes to an end. I don’t know how you feel about them. But if you feel a bitter-sweet pain in your chest while reading the last chapter then let me assure you, I felt it too. I wanted to cry while writing it because saying goodbye to both of them was hard. I am in love with both of them and don’t know how to let them go. If you have reached here then do let me know if you like it or not? Will you recommend it to your friends? And most important… Will you leave a review on the main page and give me those beautiful diamonds? Please do that. Because we authors need your support. Don’t forget to read my other work: Oops! I Married A CEO By Mistake. Please let me know if you are interested in a sequel where Noah James will be back. Love you loads Lisa Salman_author.xoxo. EDIT : Hello readers. The sequel with Prince Noah James is out now by the name of His Silver Eyed Luna on Goodnovel. Please check that out. It can
It was a warm sunny day. The breeze felt cool against his skin. He never noticed the colors of flowers before. Nor he ever noticed how beautiful and blue the sky looked. He was a warrior who was supposed to fight. As a crown prince, he was taught that he needed to keep his emotions under control.But ever since his wife entered his life, nothing was in its place. With everything turned upside down, life had taught him a lot.He was sitting on the rooftop garden which was no more artificial. It was transformed into a real one with a lake. The wheel chair was still mounted there on the edge which was pulled back so many years ago.Taking a deep breath he looked down and kissed the little, four years old munchkin in his arms who was sleeping peacefully giving a damn to the world. When he stood from the garden swing, a servant came ahead and reached forward to take the kid from him but he shook his head.He enjoyed tucking Noah every night. Except when
It did not seem like a piece of land but a place full of pristine white cotton balls. It was all white. Nothing else. Just whiteness.She felt like she was walking on clouds.Suddenly she felt nervous. Was it possible that she reached the wrong place this time? Should she go back and tell Zeki that it did not work?The place was strange, the surrounding was alien yet she did not feel scared. The place was not giving her evil vibes.Gosh! She could not even feel the ground under her feet but she kept walking anyways.And then something changed around her. The clouds around her seemed to bow down. A smile formed on her lips.Were they doing it for her? She thought to herself.“No Hazel. They are not doing it for you.” Hazel jumped up when she heard the soft voice behind her and turned around, “They are bowing down to me.”A silhouette of a woman … no … not only a woman but an extremely beauti
They both were walking towards the forest their hands intertwined with each other. Just like their fates.They were accompanied by guards and it was slowly becoming a new normal for Hazel. She was gradually getting used to it. But sometimes it did make her annoyed.She used to miss her freedom.“What is it, my queen?” Concern was written on Ezequiel’s face. Instead of replying, Hazel just pointed towards guards accompanying them.“They are for our safety, honey.” He mind linked her but she just nodded her head instead of replying. He turned towards the guards and asked them to stop there.“We will be among those trees. You can form the circle if you want but do not enter the clearing.”The guards got the message and bowed their heads before forming a circle around that area. Ezequiel walked towards the spot well covered by the trees and then taking her in his arms he kissed her cheek gently.&
So many memories started flooding back. Her time with Alec, the abuse she experienced at the hands of Alec and her school bullies.The way Lily used to make fun of her. The first time she was groped in the kitchen.She got her first period here.She told him all. She shared it all with him. Here. On this very rooftop.This was the place where they talked for long hours. She slapped him on their first meeting thinking of which made her smile through her tears.This was the place where she proposed him and promised him that she will take care of him.The place where she was so worried while leaving that how would Ezequiel find her back. How would he if he did not know about her face?But he did keep his word. He promised her that he will find her. And he did it.She did not realize that she was crying. Just then she felt wetness in her hair. She looked up and found him crying.“Zeki.”“Zella.&rdquo
“Where are you, honey?”She took a sip of her tea while eating the slice of double chocolate cake baked by Kate, “I am at Kate’s place.” She could feel him rolling his eyes. He had been doing it ever since she had started visiting her friends by using her newly discovered power.Kate was looking at her curiously.“Get your ass here. We need to talk, Zella.”“Let me finish this tea and cake slice. I can’t leave it like this.”She could hear Ezequiel’s frustration in his voice, “Using your power while you are pregnant, Hazel. I think you need to stop doing that.”Hazel did not respond back.“Hazel?”Hazel ignored his voice and started talking to Kate.“Hazel. Better go to your husband. He must be missing you.” There was understanding in Kate’s eyes.“He likes to have his way.” Hazel took a bit bite
She could feel butterflies in her stomach. My my! I need to go to the bathroom. She could hear her stomach making strange gargling noises.The guard beside her could see it on her face, “Easy your highness. Easy. You will be fine.” The poor man was trying to raise her morale. The door was about to be opened.Inside they were putting the crown on Ezequiel’s head. She could hear the cheering and clapping going on inside. Cameras were clicking and the ceremony was going live on the national TV channel.Just then her name was announced. The doors to the hall opened and she entered with a nervous smile pasted on her lips.Well! She thought that she was nervous but when her eyes fell on the man who was her husband, the love of her life. He was already looking at her. After their eye contact, he blinked his eyes and she received a mind link, “Zella. You look beautiful. And I love you. Just remember that.”Though it had been t
(3 months later)“Zella. Please arrive in the main study of the palace.” She received Ezequiel’s message when she was going through her shampoo sales on her laptop sitting in Ezequiel’s library.“Ezequiel!” Her tone held a warning, “I am working. Last time you called me in the main library, it was because you wanted to kiss me and THAT single kiss led to …”“Woah woah. Easy Zella. I am NOT asking you to come here because of THAT reason. I won't mind though if we can do it again.”“Zeki!”“Ok. Ok. I get it. You can go to work but right now your presence is needed.” Closing her laptop she stretched her arms and got up.On Ezequiel’s insistence, she had resumed her shampoo business just one month ago. As expected it had started to thrive. This time Ivy was not with her but she had promised her that she wou
“Hazel. Where are you, sweetheart?” She got the mind link when she was stuffing crackers in her mouth, gossiping with Dustin and Jackson.“I am with Dustin. Why?” Hazel gulped it down with the beer.“Mom is not there in the palace. I thought maybe she is with you.” There was worry in his voice.“Hang on. I am coming.” She placed the wrappers on Jackson’s lap. “I need to go guys.”Jackson was quite happy after visiting his mom again at the hospital today. She was much better now and due to this reason, he was in good spirits today.She came back to her room in a blink and opened her eyes.Ezequiel was standing there pacing around, “Did you try to smell her, Zeki?”“I can’t smell her. She is not in the palace. I thought she is with you.” He did not seem happy about Maria’s absence.Hazel also did not like the sound of it. Maria r