CHAPTER 34HAZEL'S POV;I was so happy when I saw the dress that Xavier got for me. It was a really beautiful dress, an ivory colored gown that had a mesh arm and a plunging neckline.I smiled. What ideas were in Xavier's head when he picked this dress for me?That night, I had been in a bad mood but once I opened the parcel and saw a dress and shows sitting beautifully in the box, I felt so elated. It was late at night so I couldn't go out of my room to thank him for the dress.I slept late that night. I decided to test the dress on me and when I stood in front of the mirror, my eyes danced with joy. I don't remember the last time I was ever gifted a dress as beautiful as this.Remembering how Colin had thrown a black dress at me the first time I saw my period, I felt myself boil with hatred for him. He had given me a black dress like I was mourning seeing my period. Then he had assigned a woman who stuck her hands into me and brought out every amount of blood she could take out. Tho
XAVIER'S POV;I awoke from my sleep when I heard a loud cry. I quickly sat up on my bed and looked around.The scream came again and this time, I flung my duvet to the side and climbed out of bed. Rushing towards my dresser, I grabbed my robe and quickly left the room.The hallway was dark and quiet as it was midnight already. I had dismissed my guards for no reason. Why did things like this happen when no one was here to help?The robe wasn't tied around my waist and I totally didn't care as I was concerned about where the sound was coming from. I stood in the middle of the hallway, confused as I waited to hear any distressed sound again.And I did.A muffled cry and feet thrashing against the wooden floor with painful thuds. It was coming from Hazel's room.I immediately broke into a sprint down the hall and when I got to the door, I wrapped my hand around the door knob and twisted, my body filled with panic and the speed to save her from whatever was happening to her.The door was
HAZEL'S POV:I woke up feeling tired. My eyes cracked open and I was greeted by the saturated sunlight that poured into the room through my open windows.I felt a bit tired which was unusual. But I knew I had a good sleep last night. I was about to sit up when I realized that I was being held down by something or someone rather and when I turned my head to see who it was, I was shocked to see Xavier sleeping peacefully beside me with his arm around my waist.How the hell had he gotten here?I lay back on the bed as quietly as I could. I didn't want him to wake up and I also wanted to remember how last night had gone. I lifted the duvet to see if I was naked but I wasn't. I also didn't feel like I did anything last night so how did he get here?Just then, memories from last night came rushing back and I remembered what had happened. I slowly began to remember the very strange dream I had last night and how it had felt so real.So Xavier had heard? I remembered every detail of the dream
CHAPTER 37XAVIER'S POV:I wondered what guest had arrived at this time. I was sure it wasn't Tracy because the last time she was here, she talked about going over the coast to find a new life.I walked behind my guard, keen on seeing who the first guest was because I wasn't even expecting anyone this early.Actually, I had used this opportunity to walk away from the quite awkward conversation I and Iris were soon going to engage in as I was not even ready for it.I remember waking up and not finding her on the bed. I knew she was shocked to see me and had probably freaked out so I did what was best for her by leaving.On getting to the living room, I found Lily seated on one of the chairs with one leg crossed over to the other. I was taken by surprise because I hadn't expected to see her here.I didn't even send her an invitation!I kept my cool and walked towards her as I dismissed my guard. She hadn't changed one bit. Her hair, a dirty blond shade and her characteristic brown eyes
HAZEL'S POV:Seeing that I had lost every appetite to eat, I decided to leave the dining room and look for somewhere to clear my head.I was slightly embarrassed that Xavier had left me hanging just because a guest had arrived. I guessed the guest was far more important than I was.Sighing, I let my fork drop to the plate. Wiping my mouth, I pushed my chair back and exited the dining room.While I was curious to know who the first guest was, I knew it wasn't any of my business but I couldn't even stop myself from looking to see who it was. As I walked out of the dining room, I made a beeline for the living room.There was a woman seated on the couch with legs crossed. She was extremely beautiful and slender. Tall also, something I didn't really possess. I wasn't really perturbed by it as I was a confident woman on my own. I didn't need to compare myself with anyone.I stood there for a while till Xavier spoke.Damn, he was asking her why she was here. That meant that they didn't reall
HAZEL'S POV;I was having a slight panic attack. I hadn't left my room yet and that was because of the music I was hearing from the last floor.Xavier never told me there was going to be music and a lot of people and car horns and chatters and people walking through the corridors and talking in excited voices.I wasn't a social person when it came to parties. The only place I felt like my real self had to be at the war front.I knew someone was going to come to find me and just as I had thought, I heard a knock on the door.Felix was standing before me and looking at me. He raised a brow. "Why aren't you at the party?"I opened my mouth and closed it and opened my mouth again. I didn't have anything tangible to say and he sighed before stretching out his hands for me to take.I took his hands and shut the door as he began to lead me away from my room."I know you're nervous," He began."You know me so well," I said and rolled my eyes. Felix had this thing with overanalyzing people and
XAVIER'S POV;Lily was really making things uncomfortable for me. I hadn't expected her to come to my party and knowing her, I knew she was going to find a way to make things worse.I don't want her to meet Iris. Infact, I do not want the both of them to meet so I am going to try my best to make sure they both stay away from each other."You really changed, Xa. I can't believe it's you who used to be a lover boy. Now, you're the Alpha and of a pack and everyone is suddenly respecting you,"I smiled at her. I didn't want to take what she said as an offense because it triggered a trauma response.Years back, when we were still dating, she used to joke about people bullying me and how she was the only one who understood me. At that time, I had been blinded by love and the urge to please her. Everything I wanted to do was to make her happy and that was what I did, in all honesty.But now, looking at her and listening to her, I began to feel upset. I shouldn't have started this conversatio
CHAPTER 41HAZEL'S POV;I hadn't planned on crying, I had to admit. I shook with tremors as I spoke, controlling the floodgates from opening up and rushing out in torrents but I couldn't hold back any longer.I was battling with several emotions and trying to keep them in check. From anger to shame to uncertainty to not feeling like I was enough to pain and everything negative!So when I burst into tears, I had seen it coming.Xavier hadn't seen it coming. It was obvious in the way he looked at me. He was surprised and when he drew close to me, I quickly turned away from him and wiped my tears while sniffling. I felt embarrassed that he had seen me in tears but I still couldn't stop. I kept sobbing till I got to the entrance of the bathroom. I was about to shut the door and stay there till I was able to dry my tears and wash my face but before I could shut the door, Xavi6 stuck his leg on the threshold.I looked up at him, still with teary eyes. "I need privacy, Xavier. Leave, please.