Hazel POV:"You and Xavier have to be the most interesting couple I have ever met,"I'm seated at the porch with Ryan and Zoe by my side. We decided to hang out as soon as Xavier left for his date with Tracy.What annoys me is that I have never met the lady my whole life. As soon as I left his study, I went in search of Ryan only to find him kissing Zoe. The moment had been awkward for just Zoe because she confessed her feelings to me only to be found kissing Ryan who was her mate. I had no issue with that but she had decided to beat herself up over me finding her kissing Ryan.Ryan was oblivious and I took it as a cue to ask him who the hell Tracy was."Oh, Tracy. One of Xavier's admirers," He had said as he flopped into the space beside Zoe who had scooted away from me. To show me that it was a mistake? "She's been chasing him for over a year. "I had dismissed it like I didn't care and now, Zoe suggested that we play games."We're not interesting," I reply. "Things are just intere
Xavier's POV:The data with Tracy was fun. I mean, she's a fun person through and her presence is enough to light up a room. The manager of the restaurant had found her really fun and had given us a discount for attracting customers.Tracy and I exchanged looks and burst into laughter. "That's not strange," She said.I shrugged. "You're a mood lifter. Man must have been in a bad mood all day and you came and changed everything,"With a cocky grin, Tracy replied. "It's the Tracy effect,"I rolled my eyes. "You're always talking about your effect. I've never seen a woman as cocky as you are, Tracy,"She smiled at me and her eyes twinkled. "Of course. I am rare. One in a million."I laughed. "Now, that's enough. Enough of the self-validation."We both enjoyed our meal while moving from one topic to another. I wouldn't lie. There was something about Tracy. She was different in a good way. Friendly, sanguinely, outspoken, jovial. Name it. She had a positive aura around her.She was kind. N
Hazel's POV:My walk back to the pack house is slow as I am contemplating on a lot of things. How the hell am I supposed to pull that off in less than a week?I had already planned on revealing my identity to Xavier but it needed a lot of planning. Xavier might look like a hopeless romantic; a humble man who pursued nothing but good. But he was not a fool. He was a wise man. He wasn't the type to be fooled easily by anyone.If I showed up one morning or afternoon or evening dressed as a woman, he'd freak out, I know. He'd probably think I'm a doppelganger or an identical twin and that will last for just a while because I'd have to explain to him. He's not stupid.I stop walking when I get to the path leading to the gate of the pack house. I need to think about this deeply and smartly. A week wasn't enough.Knowing Colin, he wasn't going to take no for an excuse. He had given me the grace after I had failed to kill Xavier. I don't think he'll do the same this time. I know how he can be
Xavier's POV:The next morning, breakfast is quiet. Hazel didn't join in for breakfast and Tracy said nothing the whole time. She was silent, hitting her plate at intervals and avoiding having conversations with me.Ryan on the other hand was enjoying his breakfast and ignoring the tension in the room.When I look up at her, she's looking at me intently. "Why haven't you said anything to me all morning?"She's still silent but her eyes are boring holes into me. "I haven't said anything to you all morning because I don't want to speak to a liar. That's what you are. You lied to me, Xavier,"I frown in confusion. "I lied to you about what?""About not having a thing for Hazel,"I felt my heart rate increase as she said that. How the hell did she know?"What are you talking about?"She dropped her fork by the side of her plate with a thud. "Don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about! I saw you both last night. You both were having an argument about me. You were using me to make
HAZEL'S POV:"Listen to me, Hazel. I didn't have sex with Tracy. For fuck's sake, she's in one of the guest rooms. I might not really fancy this whole situation we're both in, but I can't cheat on you with someone else. Tracy is my friend and that's where it ends. I told you we were going to figure this out, didn't I?"Those words from last night rang in my head and somehow, I had held onto it, hoping he meant what he had said.But here he was, hugging Tracy like his life depended on it. Men were liars and she meant it.When Xavier finally drew away from Tracy, he saw me. He didn't look guilty at all. I didn't see any remorse in his eyes and that was when I knew he did that to split me.I shook my head. I already said I didn't want to have anything to do with him. I already promised myself last night that I was going to do this without feeling anything for him but Ted said otherwise.Ted was a different person and I also was. It didn't matter if we were connected or if he lived inside
Xavier POV:I decided that I was done trying to get Hazel to reason with me. He wasn't ready to and that was okay. As he walked away from me, I decided to focus on tonight's duties rather than overthinking things. Overthinking was not my thing but recently, Hazel had made me do a lot of things I wouldn't usually do and I had no idea why I did that. "Alpha Xavier," I turned to see Felix standing behind me. He bowed a bit before straightening. He was one of my best warriors and he was always quiet. It was quite surprising to see him talking to me today. "Felix," I called and shook hands with him. I was that formal. "It's not common for me to see you talking,""Well, I only talk when needed. Besides, what I want to talk about is something really important,"I nod. "Sure we can go to my study and talk about it," I made a gesture for my study but he stopped me. "I won't take much of your time,"I stood and folded my hand and my brows were creased in curiosity as I listened to what he
Hazel's POV:.Xavier was acting strange tonight. I knew him to be a gentleman. It even affected the way he killed most times.The Xavier I knew would always kill swiftly and make sure it was less stressful for his victim but tonight, he was killing like a rabid dog. Tearing and maiming and sinking his claws into bodies several times.I gave him a worried look. "Are you sure you're alright, Xavier?"He looked at me and nodded while breathing heavily. "Of course, I am,"I didn't believe him but there was a battle before us and I had to concentrate. The other men were killing off the robbers and just one of our men was injured. I was about to go help him up and take him to a safe place when I heard the sound of the gates opening outside.Someone had successfully broken the locks. Without looking, I rushed towards the door and pulled at the latch."Hazel! Where the hell are you going?!" Xavier called after me."I'll be right back!"The door finally opened and I pushed it and went out to t
Hazel's POV:I felt my soul leave my body and come back repeatedly as Felix said that. He was looking at me with so much disappointment written all over his face."You're a woman, you deceived us all." Kept ringing in my head as I settled into the bed.Felix was still looking at me but he didn't look at me with so much respect as he used to.Or was it not?He looked at me with intense curiosity like was piercing his eyes through my soul and it made me really uncomfortable.I needed to act fast. I needed to make him pledge his trust to me."Felix,""Yeah?""Can you promise me something?""That's something I'm good at doing but bring it on. What am I promising you?""Do not let Xavier know of this. He's going to hate me. Can you do that for me?"Felix stuttered at first before he cleared his throat and finally spoke. "That's not going to be possible, Hazel,"I raised my brow in askance. "Why?""Because he already knows."I was still for several seconds as I digested those four words. He