Both of them were sitting in her small apartment gallery on a single recliner, draped with a quilt around them her body was pressed to his long and hard one.
He had taken off his shirt and was now brushing her hair strands, clutching her to his naked chest.
“What do you want to discuss first? About mating or protection?”
“Umm. Protection maybe?”
“Hmm. Ok. I know I should have told you that. But I really think we should plan …”
“A baby?” She raised her perfectly arched brow, “Just like that?”
“You did not object to not using protection so I thought we are on the same page. But if you are scared then I will happily …”
“I am not scared of pregnancy, Ezequiel.” She said quietly, “It’s the responsibilities after it.”
“It’s ok, Hazel. If you don’t want responsibility and are not prepared for it...&rdqu
She was sitting in class but her mind was not on the lecture.Ever since Ezequiel discussed with her about them being each other’s mates, she could not get it off her mind. Oddly enough she did not find it creepy.Nothing about Ezequiel was creepy. It was rather beautiful.But there were lots of concerns about the decision of having a baby. She knew Ezequiel will take full responsibility and will take care of the baby.Nothing was more ecstatic than having the baby of a guy you love. But for her, the purpose of bringing the baby into this world was solely wrong.They wanted to bring the baby to put a lock on everybody’s tongue. As a crown prince, he needed to follow the protocol. Getting married and having an heir was one of them. But didn’t Ezequiel’s mom fall pregnant with him after several years of marriage?King Lucas James was still ruling the throne. Nobody kicked him away for not producing an heir. Was Ezequiel
At midnight her eyes snapped open for some odd reason. She looked around trying to understand what was bothering her.She had slept on Ezequiel’s chest last night after listening to a long lecture about her diet and carelessness. But Ezequiel was not there.Might be in the bathroom or outside the room. She thought to herself and then put her face down on the bed when she heard some rustling.“Hazel!” She heard a whisper right near her left ear. She raised her head and found her grandmother leaning on her.She sat up straight.So this is a dream! Well, hello to the world of the dead.“Grandma.” She did not jump up as excitedly as she used to do before. May be because somewhere deep inside she blamed her grandmother for Noah’s death. She could have stopped it. She could have told her.She could have saved Noah.“Hazel. Congratulations.” She frowned and looked closely. Her grandmothe
Poppi squealed with delight when her boyfriend tossed her in the pool, then he did not take long to dive in after her.“Look at her. We all are such bummers.” Clara remarked sarcastically, with a glass of fruit punch in her hand, seated at a pool recliner. She was wearing a black colored single piece bikini while Hazel was sitting beside her in an olive color, halter string, triangle two piece.It was the first time she was wearing such a revealing one. She had bought it on the insistence of Ezequiel.Jackson threw this day party on a private pool. It was selected because of Clara who was still on bed rest.Ellie had begged her just to lie there for the sake of him and the baby. She was in a sour mood. Who, in his right mind, would sit beside a pool without getting wet, just to lie there and see others enjoy?Well! Except for Hazel! But she was happy at least someone was beside her. Jackson and Elli were enjoying Poppi’s drama wit
After waking up, she got up and started looking for her journal in the drawers instead of going to the bathroom.She knew Ezequiel was not home. She could not feel his presence. Opening the journal she stared at the tracking record of her monthly cycles.Opening the calendar portion she saw red marks on previous months. Three months back it was 12 then it was 11 and then last month it got 10.She got her cycles late when she was sixteen but once she got them, they always made on time. This month it was ten fucking days past her due date.Muttering to herself she dug in her tote bag and produced a packed test kit from it. Yesterday she got it from Clara. She had an extra set and advised her to use it right after waking up.After a few moments, seated on a toilet seat, her head was hanging down, with her long red hair touching the bathroom floor.The clock was slowly ticking away making her jumpy. The test said to wait for two minutes but she
Her friends had got the news of her pregnancy and now they all were coming to congratulate her.Ezequiel had arranged bite sized sandwiches for them. And of course wine too. He had to leave for some official task and was expected to return soon.Before leaving, he kissed her head, "Be very careful, Hazel." he looked at his man sitting near the living room entrance, on a stool.He nodded towards him while talking to her, "Consider him as invisible. Like he is not there. He won't invade your privacy. I promise. "She knew the man performing the guard duty was a werewolf. He was just sitting there with hawk like eyes.When her friends arrived, Clara was spooked to see the man but she did not pass any remark. Hazel immediately made her sit on the bigger couch of the living room.“Don’t you dare move.” Hazel told her sternly. She knew Clara must have given hell to Ell
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Dark secrets of Queen Maria James … (Ezequiel’s mother):Queen Maria James was strolling on the vast balcony of her private wing. It was a beautiful sunny day… Just perfect to enjoy with her only ally and companion Alda.For her Alda had always been a trustworthy confidante in the palace. Maria used to move in circles where ladies tried to stay close to her. The closer they got, the more respectable they were known. She was the epitome of grace and beauty.Her Past:Maria was a happy-go-lucky girl in her childhood who grew up, jumping among trees of wild forests. She had friends who were impressed by her beauty. She had a boyfriend who used to feel proud because she chose him.“You, my dear, are only mine.” He would sometimes tease her while trying to kiss her and every time she used to slip away, laughing.“I am no one’s, Leo. I am only mine!” She would brush her lips on his, just enough to
She liked the King. Never bringing up the subject of her parents’ suicide. He always treated her with respect.When she was introduced as a Queen in the court, everyone welcomed her. But one could not call it a warm welcome. Their mouths were hung open.Her background without any money made them realize that it was her, not so common, beautiful face that made her stand beside the King.There were so many people who wanted a piece of King either for themselves as a designation, or for their daughters or for their nieces or God knows who else. Everyone wanted a piece of him.But Maria’s surprising presence proved to be an utter shock for all of them. They all treated her with cool dignity but all of it was too mechanical for her.Everyone except Alda! She was the only one who gave her a warm welcome. She stayed close to her. Helped her in teaching how to face the gentry. The ruling class.She got a special official training a
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