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
Xavier POV:I was so angry. So distraught when we all stood in the room, begging the moon goddess for Hazel's life.His shirt had been pulled off by the doctor who needed to see the wound and surprisingly, there was a wire gauze wrapped around his chest down to his rib level and it was soaked in blood.We were all curious to know why his chest was wrapped up in a gauze.The doctor decided to tear it off as he needed to see and clean up the wound.But we were all moved by shock when we saw a pair of breasts on his chest.The first words that had come out of the doctor's mouth were. "Is he a modified male?"But he wasn't. Hazep wasn't.He was a she. A woman. A full fledged woman.How the hell did that happen?For a moment, in that room, I thought I was dreaming. I mean, I secretly wished Hazel was a woman or something and my mind was probably playing with me as I had a large gash on my arm.I was probably hallucinating.But I wasn't. The other men, including the doctor and Felix, saw he
Hazel's POV;After much contemplation, I knew Colin was behind this. I had gone to see one of the men who had an idea of the robbery and after he had looked at me strangely, he finally gave me an answer.Tyler Fredo robbed in order. He didn't rob randomly. He had never done that. He had two other packs to rob before our pack. It was suspicious.If Colin had asked me to reveal my identity to Xavier, he must have known it wouldn't be an easy task for me. He must have seen it on my face and decided to pay Tyler to rob our pack next.No. He didn't.Or maybe he did. I had to know.I was glad to find out that Felix was not at the door so I went in, locked my door and changed into something decent. I still had to dress like a man as I didn't come with any dresses. I had also dressed like this to be able to meander through the path. If anyone saw the figure of a woman, they would know I was the one.So I put on my pants and a large sweater to cover my body properly as my breasts had gotten la
Hazel's POV:I had never been stared at with so much hate by Xavier than at this time.He was staring at me now like he could kill me and when I took a step back, he took a step forward."Are you trying to run away from me?" He asked in the calmest, most dangerous tones ever.I shook my head and raised my chin, trying hard not to look afraid. "No, why would I?""Then what are you doing here, huh?""I came here to find peace and quiet. I couldn't find that at the pack house. I came here to be away from everyone. Why do you seem to have a problem with that, huh?""I don't think you heard the question I asked you initially,""What question is that?""Is this where you sneak to every night?" He asked again. That was when it hit me. Was I being monitored, somehow?"You're spying on me?" I asked, not believing that I had been spotted. How long had they been following me around?"Spying on you? No, I'm not," He replied. "I'm not spying on you. I trust you too much to actually do anything bad
Xavier's POV: I was just settled in my study when I heard that Hazel had gotten into a fight with one of the men at the gates. I sighed and leaned back against my chair, confused on what to do. Well, I didn't want to see her so I commanded the man who had reported her to me to separate them himself. "She already left him but he's seriously wounded," The man said. "Then take care of him. When he's able to do anything,I need to see him," The man bowed before he left my study. As soon as he was gone, I stood to my feet and walked to my window. I wiped my hand over my jaw and placed it on my hip, wondering if I should go talk to her. After a few moments of contemplation, I decided to stay back in my study and leave him— her be. I couldn't sleep last night because I was really worried. How the hell was he a woman? Hazel was everything but a woman and as hard as I tried to make myself believe that it was true, I still couldn't come to terms. Hazel was the guy I had saved from being k
HAZEL'S POV:Xavier coming to apologize on behalf of the stupid pervert was none of my business. I thought he had come to see me to talk about the situation at hand.I didn't understand why he had just come into my room just to apologize. What was he expecting me to do? Smile and thank him for his kindness?I wanted to talk to him but it wasn't about some stupid man. I really wanted to talk to him and that was it!As soon as he left, I took a seat on the Chippendale seat in front of the window. That was my usual spot to think.All I could think about was the daunting task Colin had set for me. It was really messing with my mentals.I laughed.A lot of people saw me as someone who was good at concealing his emotions. Little did they know that I was battling with a lot. Trying to hide my emotions. I was someone who felt a lot at the same time. I felt too much and my ability to conceal it made the others think I was just tough skin.I have always craved the touch of a man. I always have.
HAZEL'S POV:I raised my chin to the air, acting like his presence in this mansion wasn't affected by his statement, his eyes raking down my body or whatever he was capable of doing.He had a smug smile on his face as he slowly checked out all the paintings in the drawing room. I wanted to wipe that look on his face with a very hard punch but I knew he was far stronger than I was. I had to follow him with wisdom.Apart from being really powerful, he was cunning. If I did something that upset him, I knew there was a possibility of him blowing my cover and letting everyone know that I wasn't who I really put myself out there to be. I knew he could do that."These paintings are highly expensive," He said after a long moment of silence and looking through the paintings. "Van Gogh. Hmm, one could make a fortune from just stealing this," Then he turned to me like he had just gotten a great idea. "You haven't thought of stealing this? I mean, there's a lot to take from here, pay off Colin an
Chapter 102Xavier's POVShe was alive. I am glad.But I don't think I want to see her. Not now, at least. After leaving the room, I went straight to the terrace to clear my head. I didn't know what to make of all these.My mother refused to tell me everything till she was awake and present to hear. It had been a week since she went into a coma. I was still very mad at her but all I wished for was her recovery. I don't think I'd survive without her.I stared out into the sunrise and watched people pass by. The battle had ended a week ago and we were left to pick things back up. Repairs were going on. A lot had been damaged.I don't think I'd ever forget about that night. The other Pack Alpha's that attended came from me and I was deeply grateful. Two had lost their lives to silver arrows and I had two funerals to attend. Gifts had been sent to each pack member that attended in appreciation for the help they rendered to us.I had been locked up in my study for so long, thinking and wal
HAZEL'S POV;I woke up with a start. Cracking my eyes open, I was blinded by the sunlight pouring out of the window. I tried to turn away from the window but I felt a sharp pain on my side and cried out in pain.The door immediately pushed open and someone rushed into the room."Iris! Are you okay?"I opened my eyes once again to see Felix in the room. Frowning, I pushed myself up to sit, ignoring the thudding pain on my side."What's going on here?" I asked and looked around me. I was in my room but my whole body was covered in bruises."I'll be right back!" He said and dashed out of the room before I could call out to him.Swallowing was painful for me. I brought my hand to my throat and felt it. That part hurt and it felt like I had a previous wound. Five slash scars ran through the other side of my throat.I touched the side of my belly and realized that a padded gauze had been used to cover up a wound. But I didn't feel any slight pain. Slowly, I pulled it off to see another scar
XAVIER'S POV;"What's going on, brother?" Ryan asked as he came to stand beside me, shaking visibly.I turned to him. He looked really shaken. His expression was filled with fear and confusion. "This is beyond you, Ryan. Where is your mate?""She's locked up with the female guests but they have all left to join in the battle,""Including her?!"Ryan shook his head immediately. "I told her she couldn't leave. She's going to listen to me,""Good. Go now, I need to take care of Mother. She has been wounded by a silver arrow,""I'll go with her. She can't fight again. She's wounded and it's dangerous. Let me help—""No, Ryan!" My mother said from where she was on the floor. "Do as your brother says. It is not over yet. I can take care of myself,""What are you going to do with your wound, mother?"It was obvious that he wasn't going to leave till he was sure that she was okay. I didn't blame him. After not seeing your mother throughout your life, losing her would take a massive toll on yo
MILA'S POV;Once we got to the base of the steps, I found the door that led to the dungeon. I could remember every detail of this place even after fifteen years.The door was unlocked and I pulled it open. We ran through a long corridor, flanked by rough stone walls and when we got to the first cell, my eyes darted around in search of keys.I found a bunch of keys hanging off a huge naile that had been driven into the wall as quickly, I extracted it before unlocking the door and pushing her inside. I locked the door immediately and handed the key over to her."Stay here, okay? Don't move an inch. Don't give anyone this key and don't come out of here, is that clear?;""But...""No buts!" I snapped before sighing. "Look, I need you to be here. You're safer here than you are outside. Colin would want to punish you for going against his rules so he'd want to come after you himself. We are going to take care of him,"She grabbed me by the hand. Her eyes were filled with fear and I could se
HAZEL'S POV;"Xavier!"He was choking me with the intent of killing me. I could see the rage in his eyes and it didn't feel like he was the one. He wasn't there. He was someone else. A beast. An angry beast that felt betrayed.I tried my best to pull free from him by kicking him but I was high up in the air, far away from his body.He probably had an idea that I was going to try to fight back.I was fighting for air and it felt like my face was going to explode. My eyes bulged and my throat scratched."You.." he said in a guttural voice. "You betrayed me! You made me believe we had something. You wanted me dead the whole time!""No!" I cried out and coughed. "I dunno want you dead after I found out we were mated to each other. It wasn't easy, Xavier! Hear me out, please. I love you so much and I care for you. I wouldn't hurt you and you know that.""If you loved me!" He snapped and drove me into the shelf. My back broke through the thick wood and felt something sharp pierce into my si
HAZEL'S POV;Colin.He was really standing here and not an apparition. Oh, fuck.Immediately, I turned to Xavier who looked absolutely confused and tried to stand on my feet but it was futile because I fell to my side. He quickly helped me up and balanced me back on the chair before turning to Colin who stood there, smiling sinisterly."Who is he, Iris? He seems to know you,""Iris?" Colin said and looked at me. "He even calls you by your name. What have you been doing?"I closed my eyes and gritted in anger, hitting the table before me and turning it over."Iris!" Xavier thundered and I stopped. "Mind telling me who this man is before I lose my patience?"I nodded and held tight onto the arm of the chair. I placed my good leg on the ground before standing on my feet. I leaned on one side of my body."Xavier, you're going to hate me after I tell you everything," I sighed and closed my eyes. "I don't want you to hate me. Whatever I did was for your safety,""You can begin talking then
HAZEL'S POV;Another attack?I turned to Xavier who looked as shocked as I. "What attack?"I covered my ears immediately at the sound of a loud thud. Everywhere vibrated and Xavier pulled me to the side, beginning a column. We were both breathing heavily and staring at each other in shock."There's no time to begin wondering who caused this attack! We have to fight back!" Xavier yelled. "I'll go after my mother and Ryan. Go to the guards and see if you can tell them something tangible,""We're under attack right now. You go get your family. I'll join the others!" I yelled back.He nodded and pulled me into him, kissing before he pulled away and touched my face. "Please, be safe, okay?"I nodded and pushed him and as soon as he was gone, I lifted my gown and tore the slitless party before tying it around my waist. I moved out of the column, pushing past people as they ran for their lives. Women screamed but I was glad to see that the men had already formed a strong fort, waiting for th
XAVIER'S POV;Guests had already arrived and we're starting to materialize. My mother was busy relating with her old time friends. Infact, there was excitement in the air as they were all happy that she was alive and well.The highlight of today was my mother's return. Unfortunately, Iris had somehow missed receiving the guests with me and I had to do it alone. I was so infuriated by her attitude but my mother did a good job in receiving everyone and I thought that maybe she was the right person to receive the visitors instead of Iris.As I weaved past the group of people, my eyes caught a slender frame. Her back was against me and she stood, talking with Felix. I didn't have to look further to know it was Iris.When did she get downstairs? I'd been standing at the base of the staircase all the evening so she had to have used another route.She looked really beautiful.I cleared my throat and Felix's eyes fleeted over to me. He cleared his throat and nudged his head towards me. Iris t
XAVIER'S POV;Today was a busy day for me. From getting the seamstresses to attend to my mother and Hazel to having Felix oversee the decorations. I even had to check the ledger to take financial accounts.I was still making the necessary calculations when a knock sounded on my door. I frowned. Only one person knocked like that. Ryan?"Come in."And so did he. He looked different. Taller. Muscular. His hair was fuller and he was dressed nicely.He was back. I stood to my feet immediately and burst into a smile. "Come over here, brother!"He walked towards me with a smile on his face and I pulled him into a hug. "Nice to be here, brother,""Nice to have you back, Ryan. You've grown so tall!"He took a step back and spread out his arms. He looked more of a man than the sixteen year old boy he was. He was starting to sport a few strands of beards and when he touched his chin, we both burst into laughter."Maybe Zoe would look at me, at least,"My smile faltered and he frowned. "No. It's