CHAPTER 97 HAZEL'S POV; Breakfast this morning had to be the most awkward I had ever experienced since I came here. Onyx was purposefully ignoring me and I could see it in the way he was either focused on his food or talking with Cherry. Hadn't he heard what Cherry had said about me? I had wished the ground had opened to swallow me up because how had it gotten to her so quickly? Though I was nervous, I knew I had to confront Onyx and ask him why he had gone ahead to tell everyone that we had sex. Wasn't he the one who had been smiling at me a few days ago and trying to talk to me? Hadn't he been the one who sent those flowers, chocolates and a handwritten note? Hadn't he been the one who had gone all the way to get my friends and brother a chocolate box so he could appease me? Where did all that go? How did things change? I had been carried away by the little show of affection and now it had been withdrawn. I was slowly starting to realize myself. It
CHAPTER 98 SELAH'S POV; The week had passed in a blur. From having to get used to the fact that somehow, my father was involved in all these to having to watch them both get all lovey dovey with each other. It was so strange. My mother had left my father a long time ago and he just accepted her with open arms. I didn't think I was going to do that even with someone I really loved. But it was a good thing that there was peace in our home. Onyx hadn't visited since the kidnap and my nightmares were starting to get fewer, dropping to only a few days. Today was a Saturday and both my parents were busy outside. I climbed down the stairs and went straight to the living room. It had already been cleaned up and I wasn't surprised because my father usually did that on weekends. I was hungry so I decided to go to the kitchen and as I walked past the coffee table where my father usually dropped his cup of coffee and his daily bulletin, my eyes caught the hea
CHAPTER 99 ONYX'S POV; At least, things were starting to get better. Hazel and I had settled things and maybe we could carry on from there. She remained in my arms the whole afternoon and we talked about a lot and nothing. I felt that squeeze in my heart and my wolf was starting to come alive. I had ignored her the whole time, forgetting how amazing she could be. I didn't even think she had an atom of amazingness in her. I didn't know she was this learned and intelligent. "When did you start reading?" "My father taught me to read when he was sick," She replied slowly. "I couldn't read at the age of eleven but he taught me to and for a year, I learnt how to read before finally reading on my own and on my twelfth birthday, I woke up to a dead father. Imagine getting a dead body for a birthday gift," Shit. Hazel had gone through a lot. She really had. I couldn't imagine taking care of myself and Cherry at the age of twelve or starting to hunt animals fo
CHAPTER 100 HAZEL'S POV; The day passed by in a blur. I spent most of my day in my room, thinking about the events that had started happening previously, absolutely confused on what to do. Later in the evening, when it was time for dinner, I had asked one of the maids to serve me in my room and she did so. As she placed the tray on my bedside table, I stopped and frowned a bit, staring at her in curiosity. "What's your name?" "Hattie." She replied, finding it hard to maintain eye contact with me but I wasn't fazed. It was common amongst maids. I always wondered why they were always afraid to look in the eyes of people. "Hattie," I said and sat up. I had been seeing her several times since last week. She had been the one to clean up the blood stained sheets this morning, and was the one to attend to all errands which was quite unusual. Different maids came at different times to attend to different errands and for the past few days, she had been the o
CHAPTER 101 HAZEL'S POV; I woke up with a start. I was suddenly feeling nauseous and when I tried to climb out of the bed, I realized that Onyx had his arms wrapped around my waist. I immediately pushed his arm off and flew out of the bed, rushing into the bathroom as I retched all the content of my belly into the toilet. It didn't stop when I expected it and even after I had retched it all up, I felt like I was going to retch up my intestines. I burst into tears because the pain was too much and I was getting weaker as time passed. I felt a presence behind me and someone slowly wrapped my hair around their hand and rubbed my back soothingly. "I'm here, you're alright," Onyx's unmistakable voice came. I retched the last time and spat the saliva before leaning away from the toilet with tears in my eyes and fatigue engulfing my whole body. I felt slightly dizzy and unable to raise myself from the floor. Onyx stood me up and flushed the toilet before
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,"