8. This is Fake

~Hazel's POV~

I pulled my denim skirt a little down, which reached below my knees, and straightened my white turtle neck sleeveless top while taking a deep breath.

I don't know where I am getting myself into or what the result would be, I just know one thing... I won't cry anymore when I can do things my way.

I cried enough and let people treat me the way they wanted... It's time for me to take a stand for myself and prove to people that wolf or not, they cannot treat me like shit. Not anymore.

After I made the decision to accept Liam's proposal, I reached out to him on the number that he left for me.

And now... Here I am... Standing in front of a coffee shop to discuss the contract he has to offer.

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes, I could do this. If he can break my heart, I can break his, too. Just our ways are gonna be different.

Also, I can take care of my baby very well with the money he is going to give me. And I don't mind taking money from him as he is the father, and he also has some responsibilities towards his child with whom he can never bond with or meet.

I walked inside the shop, and as soon as I walked in, his mint scent entered my nostrils, and my eyes closed on their own. Even with the high caffeine scent flowing in the shop, his scent was the only one that was driving me crazy.

I gathered the courage to gaze at him and saw him looking back at me with a smirk on his face, which I found annoying and sexy at the same time. Why the fuck he was looking at me like that?

He was dressed very casually in blue denim jeans and a white shirt whose sleeves were rolled with two of its buttons open from above, which made his muscular chest come into my view, and I swallowed hard; I am damn sure he came to meet me with the intention of luring me into his charm. He is such an asshole.

And now after having a proper look at him, I can say that we are twinning without even trying.

I walked to him with a bitchy smile on my face and sat in front of him, "I need to more about it."

"I like the attitude... No bullshit or sugarcoating, just straight to the point, huh," He chuckled.

I raised my brow at him and clasped my hands tightly. I know I am here on my own to talk to him about his offering but I don't want him to bring that night up between us. I don't know if I would be able to handle that conversation at this moment.

But wait, didn't he say he doesn't even remember how many women he slept with in the past four months?

I bitterly chuckled; for sure, he doesn't remember me.

But... Our bond... Doesn't he feel it? Because I do...

"What? Is something going in your pretty little head?" He asked.

"You didn't find your mate yet, right?" I asked.

He shrugged, "Yeah, that's the whole reason why we are sitting here. I need some time to find her."

What the fuck is he talking about?

I am sitting right in front of him feeling the mate bond between us and he...

"Did you hit your head somewhere or what?" I asked.

His eyes darkened in anger, and I gulped; he was pissed.

"Do not talk to me like that. I am not answerable to personal questions to you. Ask reasonable questions or else leave. I will find someone else to do it."

I don't know what's the deal with him but...

"I'm sorry."

It's going to be me only. I will not let this opportunity slip out of my hands.

A waiter came to take my order, and I smiled at him, "Only water."

"Nothing else?" He asked.

"No, I am good." I smiled.

"Sure."

The waiter left and Liam chuckled, "I am not intending to ask you to pay. You can order whatever you want."

"Yeah, I know. That's why I ordered what I wanted," I smiled at him.

The waiter brought water for me, and I gazed at Liam, who was smirking at me. I don't know what's going on in his evil head.

He raised his brow and I sighed, "For how long?"

"I don't know. It can be a few days, weeks, or maybe months," He said.

No... I can't let it be months. I don't want him to find out about my pregnancy.

Even after having werewolf parents, I am a lot human. And my pregnancy is the same as humans. I still have to wait more 5 months to hold my baby in my arms. And guess, that is what I call luck. But he can't know about this.

"I can stay at your place, in your... Pack for two months but then I have to leave. I have a very special friend of mine to take care of. She might need me after two months," I calmly said.

"No issues, I will tell the pack that you are out on tour," He smiled.

"And what if I couldn't come back for long?"

"I'll handle it."

"Why me?" I asked in curiosity.

He could have asked anyone to do this for him but I want to know why only me?

Even after knowing I can't stay there for long.

I have a feeling that whatever he is going to say is going to be a lie, but still...

"Because first, you are a werewolf so you might know how packs, alphas, and lunas work. Second..."

He placed his hands on the table and looked me straight in the eyes which made my heart skip a beat.

"Second, the moment I saw you I got a feeling that you would be perfect for this. You kind of have the grace, confidence, and attitude to act like a Luna. The way you ignored me in the restaurant told me that you would be able to handle all the tricky questions my aunt would be throwing at your face. I need someone like that. I don't want anyone to find out that this is fake. It will stay between us only."

I don't know what the deal is with him, but as long as he doesn't touch me, I guess I would be fine.

"We will not share the room," I said.

"We have to. You would be my wife," He plainly said.

"But we don't have to share a bed," He chuckled.

God... He is annoying.

"You won't try to come close to me. You won't touch me," I sternly said.

"I don't intend to," He smirked.

I chuckled as if I didn't know him.

"What?" He asked.

I smiled, "Nothing."

"What if your people tried to call me names, or they tried to drag me down in front of others? Because..."

I want to tell him that I can't shift into my wolf. I know he knows but... I want to see how he would react.

"Because?" He asked.

"Because... I might be a werewolf but I can't shift into my wolf."

"Why?"

"Only the moon goddess knows. And you can't ask me personal questions as well; they are not your concern," I smiled sweetly at him.

"No issues, I will tell them you are a human who is aware of werewolves and supernatural. I will take care of it," He calmly said.

Wow... He is too adamant to make me his contracted wife. Now I eagerly want to know what his intentions are.

"Anything else?" He asked.

"I guess, that's it for now. I have your number so if I want to ask anything, I will leave you a text," I smiled.

He nodded his head and said, "You have a few hours to think about it. Let me know your final decision by midnight and if it's a yes, I will send you the contract papers by tomorrow evening."

I stood from my chair and grabbed my bag, "Alright then. By midnight I will let you know how much f*e I will be charging for this."

I smiled at him and after having a last look at his handsome face, I left the coffee shop.