CHAPTER 102 ONYX'S POV; Hazel had gotten pregnant sooner than I expected and it had come as a surprise. A good surprise. I was so happy and I couldn't wait to inform my parents this evening. They were going to be so happy. I could envision the look of pride in my father's eyes as he commended me for making the right choice. I was so happy and I promised myself that I was going to treat her better than ever. Later in the day, when I had made sure she was asleep, I decided to drive to the temple to see my parents. It was a short drive as the temple was close to the palace. I felt that exciting squeeze in my chest. I was impatient to get to them so I could tell them about Hazel's pregnancy. The temple was quiet and serene as usual and I paid my respects at the door before walking in through the aisles and hoping to see my parents awake. A few shamans were walking towards me and as soon as I saw them, I turned away. They weren't meant to see certain t
CHAPTER 103 HAZEL'S POV; I had been asleep for a while. Pregnancy could be really daunting. I had slept over five times since today and on each waking moment, I was greeted with more desire to sleep and I did sleep. I was being carried like an egg. The maids brought food for me and Theresa even visited after my last waking up. "Who knew you would get pregnant this fast," She chuckled as she stepped into the room with a bright smile on her face. I sat up and returned her smile. I felt so content and at peace and as she drew out a seat, I picked a scone from the plate beside me that had been served by one of the maids. I shrugged. "I didn't expect it either," "You don't know how happy I am," Theresa said. "It took a long time for Onyx to come to terms with the fact that he actually cares about you," "Long time?" I asked, shooting a brow up. She nodded. "Yes. Well, that's in the past. We're here. I am sure he's going to throw a party for you.
CHAPTER 104 HAZEL'S POV; I was visibly shaking by now. Everyone was watching and Cherry had even joined in. There was no way I could defend myself in the face of all these. But deep down, I knew I had never had any encounter with that guard. I didn't even remember his face. He stood there, head bowed low. I couldn't stop myself so I walked to him. "Do I know you?" He hesitated for a while before he looked up at me and nodded. "Yes, you do," "From where? Where have we met?" "We didn't particularly meet. I had accompanied you one evening to see your brother," I laughed and turned to Onyx. "We can ask Zion. I have never been accompanied by this man!" Onyx totally ignored me and I turned back to look at the guard who had his head bowed low again. "You know this is a lie. You better speak the truth and don't put me in another trouble. I am with child! Can you stop?! Whoever asked you to do this doesn't like me and you're letting them use you,"
HAZEL'S POV; I woke up with a start. First of all, I wasn't in my room. This place was dark and stuffy. It was gloomy and due to my lack of eye sight, I couldn't see anything and it made me so afraid. I stood to my feet and tried to find my way around but nothing seemed to be working. I could touch a thing apart from the wet wall and at one point, I slipped onto the moist ground and hit the ground with full force. "Ah!" I cried out when my knees grazed the ground. "It hurts." I couldn't see anything but I knew I had a bruise on my knees. What was more frustrating was the fact that I was wounded in this dark room. I leaned against the wall and pulled my knees to my chest before bursting into tears. What did I do to deserve all these? Why was it that anytime things seemed to be getting better, something bad would happen? This wasn't the first time or the second or the third time. It had happened countless times and this was the worst yet. I knew I
CHAPTER 106 EARL'S POV; As soon as I was out of the dungeon, I made a beeline for Onyx's study. I was fuming and raging mad. How could he lock up a woman carrying his child in that godforsaken place just because a woman who has been nothing but a bane to his existence framed her? That was absolute bullshit and knowing who Onyx was, he would be adamant at first. I had to come up with a plan to trigger him. Before I got to his study, I ran into Theresa. She was just stepping out of his study and as soon as I cast my gaze on her, I pulled her by the arm, away from Onyx's study. Far from earshot. She slowly pulled her arm from my hold. There was still that stiffness between us both. She cleared her throat and spoke. "Is there something you want to talk about?" She asked. "Obviously," I responded. "Everything that has been happening today. It should bring us together. As a team." "To save our friend, yes," Theresa said and folded her arms. "What do we do
CHAPTER 107 THERESA'S POV; Encountering Earl had been expected but what I hadn't expected was him touching me. It has been a damn long time since I felt his hand on me and it was totally strange and something I hadn't expected. I still missed him. But he seemed to have other concerns which were similar to mine. And I listened to him as he spoke, trying not to be mad that he was concerned about Hazel. That was selfish of me and I knew that but there was no way I couldn't stop thinking about that. I had gone to see Onyx regarding Hazel and he seemed not to want to care about it. I could see the look on his face. He was trying really hard not to let it get to him but there was no avoiding it for him. How could one man be so stubborn? He knew he dared about her but he hid his affections and tried to make himself believe that she actually cheated on him. He had even yelled at me at one point, asking me to stay out of it all and I had done so, doing as he had aske
CHAPTER 108 ONYX'S POV; Anger. Contempt. Regret. Anger again. That was all I felt throughout these past few days. Thinking of Hazel brought nothing but pain to my chest. I didn't want to believe Selah but she sounded so convincing. She even had people to back it up and I wasn't disputing the fact that she might have paid them. I just... Believed her. Why? It was probably because I wanted to do something wrong to Hazel again. I wanted to feel the pain of putting such a beautiful woman in pain and as much as it painted me, I wanted to do it. I wanted her to hate me because that was all I deserved. Seeing her forgive me immediately made me feel guilty and made me feel like a terrible person. I felt like I was taking advantage of her but I was genuinely happy and so was she. I had to admit it, no matter how hard it was. I was madly in love with her. Terribly smitten by her and I knew there was no saving for me. I didn't deserve
CHAPTER 109 THERESA'S POV; Somehow, Hazel's brother heard the news of his sister's arrest. On my way to the market later that evening, he rushed towards me, along with three of her friends which I recognised immediately. "We heard what happened," Zion began. Knowing that Hazel wouldn't want them knowing about her arrest, I acted like I didn't know what they were talking about. I was focused on picking fruits. "I do not know what you speak about, kids," I replied and threw three large apples into a basket. "Your sister is safe and fine in the palace. In fact, she's pregnant," I turned to them with a smile. "Pregnant and he locked her up?" The lady with blond hair stepped out and stared at me with wide eyes. "He's a terrible person if he did that to her," "That's why I am telling you that he did nothing to her. It's just fake news," "The accusations, didn't it happen?" I paused for a moment and went over the statement I was about to make. I needed