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
CHERRY'S POV; I entered the temple still veiled. I didn't want anyone recognising me as words flew around with so much speed here in Silver moon. The doors were open and I was relieved. The doors were usually closed on weekdays. On getting into the temple, I sighted a shaman and rushed towards her. I pulled my veil down and when she saw that it was me, her eyes widened in slight surprise. "Your highness," She said and bowed immediately. "I didn't think it would be you," I faked a smile and nodded. "Do you know where my parents are? I need to see them. I really need to," "Of course!" She said and nodded immediately before leading the way. We weaved past several columns before finally getting to the arched doors that were built opposite the arched windows and balconies. She stopped in front of the third door and turned to me. "Here. They are in there. You just have to knock once," I smiled at her in appreciation and watched her leave before turning
CHAPTER 111 HAZEL'S POV; For several days, I remained in the dungeon. Theresa came regularly to deliver food to me and assured me that things were working out well. As for Earl, he visited once every few days with food and books and clothing and soon, the corner away from anyone's eyes was filled with books and fruits and nuts and left over food. It was a safe space for me now and whenever I was on the verge of going crazy, I always went there to sit and think or read a book. The guards wouldn't be coming today and I knew that because I had been counting. Two days off and a day on I had informed Earl and Theresa of the pattern as Onyx had commanded that no one came to see me. What hurt me the most was the fact that no other person apart from Theresa and Earl came with food. If they weren't here, I would have starved to death. That showed so much that he hated me. He didn't want me alive and one night, before I went to sleep, I thought about it and burst into tears.
CHAPTER 112 ONYX'S POV: News got to me that Earl was seen sneaking through the dungeon doors and it had me feeling so much anger. It wasn't one stemming from disobedience of my orders. It was one from great jealousy and no matter how I tried to make myself believe I was living in delusion, I knew it was a lie. The door clicked open and Earl walked into the room. He looked to be in a bad mood and I knew it was because of me. He hadn't spoken to me in days. "You sent for me?" I nodded and gestured for him to take a seat. "Yes, I sent for you. If you will take a seat," He pulled out a chair unceremoniously and took a seat before folding his hand and looking at me with a raised brow like he couldn't wait to get this over with. "Someone saw you going into the dungeon. Is that true?" "Yes." "I asked that no one get close to that place and I get it. You're my friend but that—" "Are you being serious right now?" Earl frowned deeply. "What's all these f
CHAPTER 113 HAZEL'S POV; For almost a week, Zion visited with food and drink. So did Earl. Though Theresa's visit dampened, she still dropped by once in a while. I wasn't used to this place but I knew I could survive these conditions. I knew I could live here. I found every purpose to live because I had a lot ahead of me. I had a child to take care of. Somehow, my baby gave me the fortitude to go through this. With the child, I knew I could do anything. I felt this sense of protection whenever I thought of the baby in my belly. It made me fee a new dawn of hope. Maybe one day, we were both going to be out of here and away from the palace where he would know nothing but happiness. Misery wasn't going to be near him. I leaned back against the wall and for the first time since I was thrown in here, I smiled. I sat up immediately and I heard the shuffling of footsteps. Whoever it was better come bringing good news. I sat still, hearing my heart beat erratically
CHAPTER 133 HAZEL'S POV; "Don't you look breathtaking tonight, honey?" Queen Arya squealed as I took the steps down. The room was filled with guests and everyone seemed to be merry. I was taken back to this morning and how the execution bad been carried out. The people had gathered around the front of the palace, all waiting as the offenders stood in a line. Selah and her parents were banished and the maid who had helped in executing the poisoning had been executed and I thought that was quite unfair. I'd have loved to see Selah hanging off a rope as she gagged for the last of her breath. But banishing them was worse than executing them. Whenever anyone was banished, it was taken to the Lycan Confederate and they would be stamped unwanted by any Packs around and always hunted down by wolf hunters so I understood why Onyx had let them live to suffer. The guard who had also agreed to the fact that we were having an affair was executed for lying agai
CHAPTER 133 HAZEL'S POV; "Don't you look breathtaking tonight, honey?" Queen Arya squealed as I took the steps down. The room was filled with guests and everyone seemed to be merry. I was taken back to this morning and how the execution bad been carried out. The people had gathered around the front of the palace, all waiting as the offenders stood in a line. Selah and her parents were banished and the maid who had helped in executing the poisoning had been executed and I thought that was quite unfair. I'd have loved to see Selah hanging off a rope as she gagged for the last of her breath. But banishing them was worse than executing them. Whenever anyone was banished, it was taken to the Lycan Confederate and they would be stamped unwanted by any Packs around and always hunted down by wolf hunters so I understood why Onyx had let them live to suffer. The guard who had also agreed to the fact that we were having an affair was executed for lying agai
CHAPTER 132 ONYX'S POV; There was a lot I had to do. But first, I needed to be alone. After welcoming my parents and speaking to Cherry, I turned and walked back into my study. Theresa followed behind me. I knew she had something to tell me. Once I was in the confines of my study, I turned to look at her. "You've got something to tell me?" Theresa nodded and went ahead to pull out a seat. She took a seat and stared at me. "I'd rather you took your seat," Nodding, I pulled out a seat. "I hope you're not here to tell me something that'll make me worry? I think I've had enough drama for today," "It's not a lot that I want to say, Onyx. I just want to tell you that I am really happy you're coming to terms with everything changing," I leaned back against my chair and stroked my chin. "Theresa, I am really overwhelmed. All these time, I have been pushing the people that care about me away. I feel so terrible right now to be very honest. It feels like a
CHAPTER 131 HAZEL'S POV; I spent the next few minutes staring down at my hands. I felt stronger than ever. Smiling, I let my claws jut out before letting it go back in. Squealing in delight, I fell back flat on the bed and smiled. A knock sounded on the door. I sat up immediately and stood to my feet. Twisting the knob, the door opened. Onyx stood there. I was taken aback but I let him in anyway. He looked really dull and like he needed a hug but I stepped back and maintained my position, my hand behind my back. "You're well, aren't you?" He asked when he stopped in the middle of the room and looked around. "Yes, I am," I replied with a nod. He said nothing for the next few moments. He busied himself with checking the window to be sure the locks were intact. I stood there, watching him with slight surprise. Why was he doing all these? "What's going on?" I finally asked. He turned to look at me. "I want to be sure the locks are intact
CHAPTER 130 ONYX'S POV; I drove into the palace, shaking with anger. Seeing Hazel had released something in me. All the pent up anger and hatred had come flowing out of my whole being and I didn't want to see her close to me at all. Once I parked my car, I pushed the door open and shut it with a thud. I walked straight into the palace. The Priest stood in the middle of the great room. A lady dressed in a cloak stood behind him, her head bowed low. I stopped before him. "It's a surprise to see you here after such a long time. I hope you have come with great news concerning the recovery of my parents?" He looked at me with obvious displeasure and took a step towards him. "That is not why I have come here, Alpha Onyx," "Is something wrong?" "Terribly. And for the fact that you have been aware and hiding it. It's terrible," . "What are you talking about?" "Have you forgotten? It's so funny how you tend to forget things because you force yourself t
CHAPTER 129 HAZEL'S POV; It felt beautiful to be running with so much speed past trees and vegetation. I moved with the breeze, feeling free. I had shifted and I revelled in the strength it came with. It's speed and great hearing ability. So this was how it felt to be a wolf? This was how amazing it felt to have a wolf. I thought back to my brother and how he was going to be so shocked and filled with excitement as he shifted. And that made me change my course. I had been running towards the blood river which was the southern part of this lake but I made a side turn, going southwest. I ran for such a long time, going only through the forest as I knew it led to the back of our cottage. While I was eager to go through the front door, I knew I had to go. Through the back. There was a possibility that it had already been found out that I wasn't in my room. I mean, it was midday already and Theresa would be worried. At least, I hadn't informed her. Still, I h
CHAPTER 128 ONYX'S POV; I had no idea where to start from. Today was going to be hectic but I didn't care. I needed to find her and the first place I went to was her home. No one was home. The gates were latched and locked but the fence was short so I jumped over it. There was a possibility that Hazel had locked it to keep anyone off, just like the way she had made a false body in her bed. As I walked towards the porch of the cottage, I felt a wave of nervous feeling wash over me. She better be there or I was going to lose my shit. On getting to the door, I twisted the door knob but it was locked. I tried a few more times before realizing that she was indeed not at him. Maybe she locked herself in? I knew keeping keys outside was one common thing so I lifted the floor mat. There was no key there. I looked around then I find a vase standing at the other side. I walked to it and looked around but there was no key. Parting the leaves of the plant
CHAPTER 127 ONYX'S POV; "Where's my wife?!" I thundered as I walked through the corridor. The maids stood there, watching with fear. I had gone to Hazel's room to check on her but her door was locked. I knocked several times but no answer came. I knew she couldn't ignore me for that long even if she was mad at me or hated me. Something was wrong. I asked one of the guards to climb up her window and look in only for him to find out that she was not in bed but an array of pillows covered with her duvet to make it look like she was asleep. Once it was reported to me that she wasn't in her room, I went into a full blown panic and asked all my guards to search for her. I was so afraid. A lot of things ran through my head. What if she had been kidnapped by Selah a second time? I knew they were capable of doing that. Or maybe she had run away. But with who? Earl? I sent one of my guards to check if she was with Earl but he returned with negative news and
CHAPTER 126 HAZEL'S POV; The next morning, I woke up as early as five and put on a dress and a cloak around my body to conceal me from being seen. I would have told Theresa about my movements but she has done something to really annoy me yesterday. Telling her would have put more risk to this as I didn't trust her so much. Before going to bed last night, I had planned on how my movement was going to be, taking notes of routes to go through and how I was going to return. She walked to the window and looked out. There were guards stationed at different points but she wasn't going to go through the palace gates. She went back to her bed and picked two pillows and arranged it on the bed to look like someone was sleeping on it. Then she raised the duvet and placed it over the pillows. As soon as she was done, she picked the keys to her room. She was going to lock it. The maid would find the door locked and think I am asleep and it would only be a matter of